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Dave Caldwell fired; Jaguars GM job has incredible appeal

Jaguars GM job has incredible appeal By: Hays Carlyon Jaguars owner Shad Khan is ready to launch a new vision of Jaguars football. His announcement Sunday night that Dave Caldwell has been removed as general manager signaled the embarking of a new era. Caldwell gave the job everything he had. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough. I’m not going to rehash his eight-year tenure. Obviously, Khan saw what we did. His franchise needed a new direction. Now that we know that is […]

November 29, 2020

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Jaguars season stinks, but let’s appreciate James Robinson

By: Hays Carlyon The Jaguars stink. They’ve lost 10 consecutive games, setting the franchise record. The losses continued Sunday as Cleveland defeated the Jaguars 27-25 at TIAA Bank Field. The season will be remembered for losing. Fans are cheering for losses to protect the pick. The Jaguars (1-10) currently hold the second-overall pick, which would likely mean the arrival of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. Home games are road games. Jaguars fans are wisely trying to recoup some of the […]

November 29, 2020

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Shad Khan loses his 100th game as Jaguars fall to Steelers

By: Hays Carlyon Jaguars owner Shad Khan has run the franchise for 141 games, counting the playoffs. He’s now lost 100 of them. Khan joined a dubious list becoming the second-fastest owner to his 100th loss on Sunday as the Jaguars fell to Pittsburgh 27-3 at TIAA Bank Field. This loss combined the numbingly expected blend of embarrassment, ineptitude and boring football – staples of the on-field product Khan has consistently produced for his customers outside of a trip to […]

November 22, 2020

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Jaguars win street fight but stay alive for elite QB with loss to Packers

By: Hays Carlyon The Jaguars won the street fight. They out hit the Packers. However, Green Bay outscored the Jaguars 24-20 on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Both of those developments were positive for the Jaguars, losers of their last eight games. It pains me to write this, but for the final seven games losing is a good thing for the Jaguars (1-8). The Jaguars might actually get turned around if they can draft Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence or Ohio State […]

November 15, 2020

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Jake Luton excites in debut in Jags loss to Texans

By: Hays Carlyon The Jaguars have to see more out of Jake Luton. Whether Gardner Minshew’s thumb has healed or not, Jaguars coach Doug Marrone should keep the rookie sixth-rounder in the lineup next week. They will. Marrone said following Sunday’s 27-25 loss to Houston at TIAA Bank Field that Minshew isn’t even throwing yet so there’s no decision to be made. Luton had moments when he struggled, but the overall performance set a promising foundation. Luton completed 26 of […]

November 8, 2020

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Jaguars coach Doug Marrone is ready to do some crazy (expletive): Here are some suggestions

By Hays Carlyon Jaguars coach Doug Marrone is ready to get nuts. So, let’s get nuts. I love it. Marrone remains tasked with turning the Jaguars around. The team is 1-6, losers of its last six games with the hardest part of the schedule yet to come. Marrone has this week to reflect and enact massive changes as the Jaguars enjoy their bye. Marrone, 9-26 in his last 35 games, is clearly in danger of being fired. He sounded like […]

October 29, 2020