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I think the Eagles will win it all this year.
 
Um, naw this is the falcons year, plus you heard T.O he said " If i am not happy you dont want be on your team" So far they haven t made him happy.
 
The Jaguars could make the playoffs this year

Jaguars' time has come By Pat Kirwan NFL.com Senior Analyst

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2005) -- My visit to Jacksonville was one of the key stops on my camp tour. When it was all said and done, I had spoken with over 10 key players, four assistant coaches, the head coach and the vice president for personnel.

The Jaguars were 9-7 last year and finished up 3-1 in their last four games. Now they are poised to take the big step in the NFL as legitimate playoff contenders.

Nothing during my visit with the team, coaches and front-office executives led me to believe they aren't on the right path. There are dimensions to this team that are very impressive.

If your criterion for success in the NFL starts with a very good quarterback, a dominating defense and an inspirational coach, then the Jaguars are at the top of your list to move into a contender's role.

There are issues that need to be addressed, and for the most part, they are on the offensive side of the ball. The Jaguars had 10 games in 2004 when they were unable to score at least 20 points. Jack Del Rio's team was 4-6 in those 10 games, which tells me just how good the defense was to give the club a fighting chance. And it may be even better this season with the addition of defensive end Reggie Hayward.

Jacksonville lost to the Houston Texans twice last year and did not score a touchdown against its division rival in eight quarters. The Jaguars running game combined to generate as many touchdowns all season as Chiefs backup running back Larry Johnson.

Heck, the Cardinals and Eagles, who are not known for their rushing attack, scored more touchdowns on the ground than Jacksonville. LaDainian Tomlinson had nearly twice as many rushing touchdowns as the Jaguars.

All-Pro wide receiver Jimmy Smith said it best: "Our offense moves up and down the field as well as any team in the NFL, but we have to score more touchdowns." In the last three years, the Jaguars offense ranks 30th in the NFL in red-zone touchdowns, which backs up Smith's comment.

My visit convinced me that help is on the way. Enter new offensive coordinator Carl Smith, who has sold the players on the concept of a more vertical passing attack. He has the weapons to think that way. First-round draft pick Matt Jones, a 6-foot-6 wide receiver, will team with Smith and second-year wideout Reggie Williams, who is having a great camp, to present quarterback Byron Leftwich with enough targets to get in the end zone.


The key is for Fred Taylor to stay healthy and score more than two rushing touchdowns.
On a high note, the Jags running game over the past three years is eighth in the NFL with a 4.4 yards-per-carry average, and they're fourth over the same period of time in runs on first down. Forty-six percent of the time they generated more than 4.0 yards per carry. If Fred Taylor can be healthy for the regular season, then coach Smith can take advantage of the play-action passing scheme to move the chains.

Maybe the most impressive thing about my visit was the unity between the offense and defense. I spoke with six of the defensive starters and there is no way that there is any split in the locker room between the players. Young stars, such as linebacker Mike Peterson, cornerback Rashean Mathis and linebacker Akin Ayodele, believe the offense will come around this season, and I think they're correct.

Mathis is a very impressive young corner who is clearly the team's best one. He will be asked to lock down most teams' best wide receiver and, as he told me, he can't wait for the challenge and extra responsibility. The big question is his corner partner on the other side. David Richardson got the call two days ago and has already injured himself. Look for 2005 third-round pick Scott Starks to make some waves in the next few weeks, and he just may be the opening-day starter.

Speaking of players who could surprise the casual fan, look for rookie free-agent offensive guard Dan Connelly, second-year defensive end Bobby McCray and, eventually, second-round pick OT Khalif Barnes to help this team get over the top. The Jags are just one of seven teams not to make the playoffs at least once in the past five years. Last season's rash of injuries forced a number of inexperienced players to have to line up and play, and according to defensive line coach Ray Hamilton and offensive line coach Paul Boudreau, the 2004 playing experience is money in the bank. Depth will help in the team's quest for a division title.

I brought up the problems Indianapolis presents, but the players wanted to point out they beat the Colts once in 2004 and held them to 24 points in each of the two games. They do not fear Manning's team.

It was great to talk to their talented VP for personnel, James Harris, an old colleague of mine from the Jets. James likes the growth and development in Leftwich, and feels the addition of Hayward -- with his 19 sacks the past two years as a Bronco -- and the minimal loss of two non-starting free agents are grounds for cautious optimism. Quarterbacks coach Kenny Anderson, a great quarterback in his own right, has no doubt Leftwich is a very good leader and has the respect of the team. Anderson pointed out that the light went on for him as a player heading into his third season, and now Leftwich heads into his third season.

The special teams coverage units have been one of the best in the league, and sixth-round selection Chad Owens from Hawaii may be the returner that completes Pete Rodriguez's excellent special teams.

Finally, unlike the 9-7 Buffalo Bills, who may go backward slightly for a season until quarterback J.P. Losman gets some experience, the Jags are ready for a 10- or 11-win season. Marcus Stroud and John Henderson are the best defensive tackle tandem in the NFL, and Hayward should collect as many as 15 sacks. Taylor started slow last season before finishing up with 1,224 yards rushing. Resting Taylor during the preseason is a very good idea that all the players and coaches agree is the right thing to do. Nine different receivers caught double-digit receptions last year, and I believe spreading the ball around will again be the order of the day in 2005.

As I started my drive from Jacksonville to Tampa for Bucs camp, I realized there is enough depth and salary-cap space to put a good team on the field each and every week, which spells success. Look for the Jaguars to win at least 10 games and earn a wild-card spot in the AFC playoffs.
 
Jaguarsfan2004 said:
The Jaguars could make the playoffs this year

Jaguars' time has come By Pat Kirwan NFL.com Senior Analyst

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2005) -- My visit to Jacksonville was one of the key stops on my camp tour. When it was all said and done, I had spoken with over 10 key players, four assistant coaches, the head coach and the vice president for personnel.

The Jaguars were 9-7 last year and finished up 3-1 in their last four games. Now they are poised to take the big step in the NFL as legitimate playoff contenders.

Nothing during my visit with the team, coaches and front-office executives led me to believe they aren't on the right path. There are dimensions to this team that are very impressive.

If your criterion for success in the NFL starts with a very good quarterback, a dominating defense and an inspirational coach, then the Jaguars are at the top of your list to move into a contender's role.

There are issues that need to be addressed, and for the most part, they are on the offensive side of the ball. The Jaguars had 10 games in 2004 when they were unable to score at least 20 points. Jack Del Rio's team was 4-6 in those 10 games, which tells me just how good the defense was to give the club a fighting chance. And it may be even better this season with the addition of defensive end Reggie Hayward.

Jacksonville lost to the Houston Texans twice last year and did not score a touchdown against its division rival in eight quarters. The Jaguars running game combined to generate as many touchdowns all season as Chiefs backup running back Larry Johnson.

Heck, the Cardinals and Eagles, who are not known for their rushing attack, scored more touchdowns on the ground than Jacksonville. LaDainian Tomlinson had nearly twice as many rushing touchdowns as the Jaguars.

All-Pro wide receiver Jimmy Smith said it best: "Our offense moves up and down the field as well as any team in the NFL, but we have to score more touchdowns." In the last three years, the Jaguars offense ranks 30th in the NFL in red-zone touchdowns, which backs up Smith's comment.

My visit convinced me that help is on the way. Enter new offensive coordinator Carl Smith, who has sold the players on the concept of a more vertical passing attack. He has the weapons to think that way. First-round draft pick Matt Jones, a 6-foot-6 wide receiver, will team with Smith and second-year wideout Reggie Williams, who is having a great camp, to present quarterback Byron Leftwich with enough targets to get in the end zone.


The key is for Fred Taylor to stay healthy and score more than two rushing touchdowns.
On a high note, the Jags running game over the past three years is eighth in the NFL with a 4.4 yards-per-carry average, and they're fourth over the same period of time in runs on first down. Forty-six percent of the time they generated more than 4.0 yards per carry. If Fred Taylor can be healthy for the regular season, then coach Smith can take advantage of the play-action passing scheme to move the chains.

Maybe the most impressive thing about my visit was the unity between the offense and defense. I spoke with six of the defensive starters and there is no way that there is any split in the locker room between the players. Young stars, such as linebacker Mike Peterson, cornerback Rashean Mathis and linebacker Akin Ayodele, believe the offense will come around this season, and I think they're correct.

Mathis is a very impressive young corner who is clearly the team's best one. He will be asked to lock down most teams' best wide receiver and, as he told me, he can't wait for the challenge and extra responsibility. The big question is his corner partner on the other side. David Richardson got the call two days ago and has already injured himself. Look for 2005 third-round pick Scott Starks to make some waves in the next few weeks, and he just may be the opening-day starter.

Speaking of players who could surprise the casual fan, look for rookie free-agent offensive guard Dan Connelly, second-year defensive end Bobby McCray and, eventually, second-round pick OT Khalif Barnes to help this team get over the top. The Jags are just one of seven teams not to make the playoffs at least once in the past five years. Last season's rash of injuries forced a number of inexperienced players to have to line up and play, and according to defensive line coach Ray Hamilton and offensive line coach Paul Boudreau, the 2004 playing experience is money in the bank. Depth will help in the team's quest for a division title.

I brought up the problems Indianapolis presents, but the players wanted to point out they beat the Colts once in 2004 and held them to 24 points in each of the two games. They do not fear Manning's team.

It was great to talk to their talented VP for personnel, James Harris, an old colleague of mine from the Jets. James likes the growth and development in Leftwich, and feels the addition of Hayward -- with his 19 sacks the past two years as a Bronco -- and the minimal loss of two non-starting free agents are grounds for cautious optimism. Quarterbacks coach Kenny Anderson, a great quarterback in his own right, has no doubt Leftwich is a very good leader and has the respect of the team. Anderson pointed out that the light went on for him as a player heading into his third season, and now Leftwich heads into his third season.

The special teams coverage units have been one of the best in the league, and sixth-round selection Chad Owens from Hawaii may be the returner that completes Pete Rodriguez's excellent special teams.

Finally, unlike the 9-7 Buffalo Bills, who may go backward slightly for a season until quarterback J.P. Losman gets some experience, the Jags are ready for a 10- or 11-win season. Marcus Stroud and John Henderson are the best defensive tackle tandem in the NFL, and Hayward should collect as many as 15 sacks. Taylor started slow last season before finishing up with 1,224 yards rushing. Resting Taylor during the preseason is a very good idea that all the players and coaches agree is the right thing to do. Nine different receivers caught double-digit receptions last year, and I believe spreading the ball around will again be the order of the day in 2005.

As I started my drive from Jacksonville to Tampa for Bucs camp, I realized there is enough depth and salary-cap space to put a good team on the field each and every week, which spells success. Look for the Jaguars to win at least 10 games and earn a wild-card spot in the AFC playoffs.
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i copyed it off of NFL.COM lol here this weekend NFL SCEDULES

Thursday, Aug. 11
San Diego at Green Bay, 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 12
Detroit at N.Y. Jets, 7:00 p.m. New England at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:00 p.m.
Seattle at New Orleans, 8:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at Tennessee, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 13
Baltimore at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.
Buffalo at Indianapolis, 8:00 p.m. Denver at Houston, 8:00 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Cleveland, 8:00 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 8:00 p.m.
Dallas at Arizona, 10:00 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 10:00 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 15
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 8:00 p.m.
 
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