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Urban, Blaine, Paup, CJ, Foles? Trying to pick the bottom four in Jaguars history is a difficult task
Read full article: Urban, Blaine, Paup, CJ, Foles? Trying to pick the bottom four in Jaguars history is a difficult taskWhile we covered Jacksonville’s best-of Mount Rushmore list, this could be called Mount Bustmore. The players listed wouldn’t appear on any best-of list for the Jaguars. Actually, it’s quite the opposite. These players (and a coach) couldn’t get out of town fast enough.
Misses, mistakes and busts: The five worst draft classes in Jaguars history
Read full article: Misses, mistakes and busts: The five worst draft classes in Jaguars historyWith the draft less than a week away, News4JAX looks at the worst draft classes in the franchise’s 29-years of making selections. The best classes will be published next week.
Carson Wentz, Clyde Edwards-Helaire agree to 1-year deals with the Chiefs, AP sources say
Read full article: Carson Wentz, Clyde Edwards-Helaire agree to 1-year deals with the Chiefs, AP sources sayTwo people familiar with the deals say quarterback Carson Wentz and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire have agreed to one-year contracts with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jacksonville-area football fans will recognize these names in the Super Bowl
Read full article: Jacksonville-area football fans will recognize these names in the Super BowlA look at the notable names with local ties on the rosters for both Kansas City and San Francisco as they prepare for Super Bowl 58.
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes to sit regular-season finale against Chargers with AFC West secured
Read full article: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes to sit regular-season finale against Chargers with AFC West securedPatrick Mahomes will sit out the Chiefs’ regular-season finale against the Chargers on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Chiefs add Patrick Mahomes to injury report with flu-like symptoms, but he'll play against Broncos
Read full article: Chiefs add Patrick Mahomes to injury report with flu-like symptoms, but he'll play against BroncosPatrick Mahomes was added to the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report Sunday morning after he awoke with flu-like symptoms, but the team said he’ll still start against the Denver Broncos.
Panthers acquire WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette from the Chiefs after spate of injuries at wide receiver
Read full article: Panthers acquire WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette from the Chiefs after spate of injuries at wide receiverThe Carolina Panthers made a move to acquire wide receiver/returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette from the Kansas City Chiefs in a deal involving a swap of conditional 2025 seventh-round draft picks.
Blaine Gabbert among good Samaritans who helped rescue 4 after helicopter crashed into water in Tampa
Read full article: Blaine Gabbert among good Samaritans who helped rescue 4 after helicopter crashed into water in TampaBlaine Gabbert, the 33-year-old backup quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, revved into action Thursday when a helicopter crashed into a body of water near the Peter O. Knight Airport – Davis Islands, according to multiple media reports.
Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3
Read full article: Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3Tom Brady became the first player to throw 600 career touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the Chicago Bears 38-3 for the best seven-game start in franchise history.
Brady's 5 TD passes to pace Bucs' 45-17 rout of Dolphins
Read full article: Brady's 5 TD passes to pace Bucs' 45-17 rout of DolphinsTom Brady threw for 411 yards and five touchdowns as Antonio Brown became the fastest NFL player to 900 receptions and the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolled to a 45-17 rout of the Miami Dolphins.
Jaguars have perfected the pattern of first-round draft failures. Can Baalke, Meyer make it stop?
Read full article: Jaguars have perfected the pattern of first-round draft failures. Can Baalke, Meyer make it stop?The NFL draft is an inexact science, but the Jaguars have done a remarkable job at making it exactly predictable when it comes to first-round picks.
Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence
Read full article: Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting LawrenceThe Jacksonville Jaguars made the easiest and maybe most significant selection in franchise history when they chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
Jaguars draft ’21: The best, worst top 10 selections in franchise history
Read full article: Jaguars draft ’21: The best, worst top 10 selections in franchise historyEighteen times in franchise history, the Jaguars have made selections in the top 10. Who were the best and worst among those top 10 selections? Let's take a look.
Remember these names? They’re heading to the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay
Read full article: Remember these names? They’re heading to the Super Bowl in Tampa BayWhile they’re no longer playing football in Jacksonville, six players with area ties are headed to the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 in Tampa Bay. A look at those players on the rosters of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs who have ties to the area. Position, PlayerRB Leonard FournetteTeam: Tampa BayAge: 26Years in league: FourArea tie: Former Jaguars playerStats this season: Had 97 carries, 367 yards, 6 TDs in regular season; 48 carries, 211 yards, 2 TDs in playoffs. WR Jaydon MickensTeam: Tampa BayAge: 26Years in league: ThreeArea tie: Former Jaguars playerStats this season: Has seven catches for 58 yards. AdOT Josh WellsTeam: Tampa BayAge: 29Years in league: SevenArea tie: Former Jaguars playerStats this season: Played in 15 games with one start.
Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought
Read full article: Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff droughtTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Bucs (10-5) set a franchise record with 588 yards and snapped the NFL’s second-longest postseason drought behind Cleveland’s 18-year run that can end Sunday. RECORD WATCHBrady has thrown a franchise-record 36 touchdowns and set a personal record with 348 yards passing by halftime. Tampa Bay set team records in points (34) and yards (410) in the first half. Lions: Stafford left the game with an ankle injury after he was 2 of 3 for 17 yards on his only possession.
Casting call: Skidding Jaguars holding QB, GM auditions
Read full article: Casting call: Skidding Jaguars holding QB, GM auditions(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)The Jacksonville Jaguars are holding all sorts of auditions during Christmas week. Khan fired Dave Caldwell late last month and made former San Francisco executive Trent Baalke the interim GM. Smith, who spent a dozen seasons as Texans GM, already met with Atlanta and is expected to also interview with Detroit. Jacksonville (1-13), which has lost a franchise-record-tying 13 consecutive games, has arguably the most attractive GM opening in the league. Caldwell and Marrone took a chance on Minshew this season, but the 2019 sixth-round draft pick showed more flaws than flashes.
Mayor Lenny Curry: Jets’ win could be defining moment for woeful Jaguars
Read full article: Mayor Lenny Curry: Jets’ win could be defining moment for woeful JaguarsHead coach Doug Marrone of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on prior to their game against the Cleveland Browns at TIAA Bank Field on Nov. 29, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. “THE New York freaking Jets delivered an early Christmas present to Jacksonville today,” Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry posted on Twitter before vowing to light a victory cigar. “Seriously, this Jets win could be a defining moment for our ball club. STOCK UPRookie K’Lavon Chaisson, the 20th overall draft pick in 2020, is showing signs of promise. KEY NUMBER2 — number of games Jacksonville needs to lose to lock up the No.
Brees throws 4 TD passes, Saints rout Brady, Buccaneers 38-3
Read full article: Brees throws 4 TD passes, Saints rout Brady, Buccaneers 38-3Brees threw for 222 yards and four touchdowns, regaining the NFL career TD pass lead and lifting the New Orleans Saints into first place with a 38-3 rout of Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night. The Saints intercepted Brady twice in a 34-23 season-opening win, with Janoris Jenkins returning one for a TD. “We didn't play well in any phase of the game,” Brady said. But with Tampa Bay’s offense sputtering and one of the league’s stingiest defenses unable to slow down Brees, New Orleans pressed on. Buccaneers: WR Chris Godwin (three catches, 41 yards) returned after missing one game with a broken right index finger.
Franchise futility: Jaguars' QB history filled with failure
Read full article: Franchise futility: Jaguars' QB history filled with failureJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Doug Marrone can’t help but chuckle when reminded what he’s had at quarterback during his NFL head coaching career. “At the end of the day, you have to do the best job you can with the players that you have. Minshew has a strained ligament and multiple fractures in his right thumb, according to a person familiar with the situation. The injury could prompt Marrone to turn to rookie Jake Luton after the team’s bye week. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday because the Jaguars (1-6) have not disclosed Minshew’s injury publicly.
NFL facing unending series of questions, uncertain answers
Read full article: NFL facing unending series of questions, uncertain answersPerhaps the biggest headlines Brady drew recently came when he defied players' union recommendations to cease informal practices with teammates as a coronavirus precaution. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)In seven weeks, the NFL expects to kick off its 101st season with the Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Houston. Still set on conducting a somewhat normal training camp, though without any preseason games, and then opening the regular season on time, the NFL pushes onward. We could have a ton of social distance, more than we have with our football team, Chiefs coach Andy Reid says. Perhaps the biggest headlines Brady drew recently came when he defied players' union recommendations to cease informal practices with teammates as a coronavirus precaution.
Brady continues group workouts despite NFLPA recommendation
Read full article: Brady continues group workouts despite NFLPA recommendationWith NFL training facilities still closed to players because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brady has been leading small voluntary workouts near downtown Tampa for much of the past month. The latest session came just three days after the Bucs confirmed an unspecified number of individuals tested positive for COVID-19 at the team's training center. The same day, NFL Players Association medial director Dr. Thom Mayer, recommended all NFL players refrain from working out in group settings until training camp begins next month. It is our consensus medical opinion that in light of the increase in COVID-19 cases in certain states that no players should be engaged in practicing together in private workouts," Mayer said. The Bucs did not release the number or names of people who tested positive at the teams headquarters.