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Jaguars Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

The talks first surfaced the day the Jaguars drafted defensive ends with their first two picks in the NFL draft. Not only did the Jaguars draft Derrick Harvey out of Florida and Quentin Groves from Auburn, but Jacksonville gave up four draft picks in order to get in position in the first and second rounds to grab the two defensive ends.

It was shortly after that when the question popped up: "What's this mean for Paul Spicer?"

Spicer will become a 10-year veteran this season. He spent the last nine with the Jaguars. He's been reliable and fairly consistent, but no where near Pro-Bowl material, until a year ago when he turned in perhaps his finest season. He led the team and matched his career high with 7.5 sacks and ranked tied for 13th in the AFC and 29th in the NFL.

Meier signs 4-year extension with Jaguars (AP)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:04:46 PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars gave defensive tackle Rob Meier a bigger contract to go along with his bigger role. Meier, who is replacing three-time Pro Bowl player Marcus Stroud in the starting lineup this season, signed a four-year contract extension Thursday. Although financial details weren't disclosed, Meier said the new deal will pay more than the $2.095 million he was due in the final year of his...

NFL doesn't duplicate home-field advantage like the NBA (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:16:49 PDT

The NBA playoffs have featured dominance by home teams, something that isn't mirrored by the NFL.

NFL free-agent market still has valuable pieces (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:16:48 PDT

NFL teams swept the premier players off the shelves weeks ago, but that doesn't mean the free-agent cupboard is...

Vince Young & Titans about wins, not stats (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:06:18 PDT

Vince Young receives an awful lot of criticism about his statistics, but he doesn't get enough credit for the most important stat of all: wins.

Jaguars sign Prioleau, waive Ricard (AP)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:13:12 PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free agent safety Pierson Prioleau on Wednesday and waived quarterback Lester Ricard. Prioleau, entering his 10th season, spent the last three years with the Washington Redskins. He played 15 games in 2007, starting four and finishing with 38 tackles. He has 353 tackles, 5 1/2 sacks and one interception in 113 career games with San Francisco, Buffalo and Washington.

Jaguars sign S Prioleau (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:38:34 PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free agent safety Pierson Prioleau on Wednesday.

10-pack: Booty could challenge Jackson in Minnesota (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:16:10 PDT

Pro Football Talk.com's Mike Florio offers postdraft coverage.

Jaguars interested in making a deal for Philly's Sheppard (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:31:12 PDT

There's still a good possibility that Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard will be traded before this...

Jacksonville thinks Harvey, Groves worth the price (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:03:23 PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars ' path to the Super Bowl runs through New England. It passes through Indianapolis.

Jaguars hope draft day puts rush on opponents (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:54:56 PDT

For the last three seasons, the Jacksonville Jaguars have been considered by many as the most likely team to knock the Indianapolis Colts from their perch atop the AFC South.

AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:14:00 PDT

Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell.

NFL draft winners and losers (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:56:00 PDT

The Jaguars came out of the draft's first day looking good. Same can't be said for Vince Young.

Jags trade up to grab DE Harvey at No. 8 (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:46:51 PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars made the most dramatic move in the first round of the NFL draft, trading up 18 spots to land the No. 8 overall selection.

Jaguars trade up, draft Florida's Harvey to fill D-line need (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:26:02 PDT

Defensive line coach Ted Monachino was watching the NFL draft in his office when he learned Jacksonville had traded up 18 spots in the first round. He knew exactly why. The Jaguars selected Florida defensive end Derrick Harvey with the eighth overall pick Saturday, filling a glaring need and sending Monachino into a frenzied celebration.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Dallas sends Fasano, Ayodele to Miami for picks (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:18:55 PDT

The Miami Dolphins on Friday acquired tight end Anthony Fasano and inside linebacker Akin Ayodele from the...

NFL draft questions: Potential picks, slides, trades and more (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:06:06 PDT

Here are seven questions I can't wait to see answered during this weekend's NFL draft.

32 Questions: Draft edition (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:00 PDT

This weekend's draft will have little effect on team rankings.

DRAFT 2008: NFL Draft Team Capsules (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:29:53 PDT

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.

Mock draft: Pick any player in the league (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:38 PDT

Here's a take on what would happen in Round 1 of the 2008 draft if the teams were allowed to pick players already in the league. I'll admit it: It's silly. But it's also a lot more interesting than perusing another standard mock draft, version 16.4.

Mocks to the max: Clifton Brown's NFL mock draft (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:36:31 PDT

NFL draft boards are all stacked, so strap it up for a simulating experience. We've got every corner covered -- and every lineman, receiver and safety, too -- in our quartet of first-round mock drafts. Join us, for Goodell's sake.

Dolphins have decision to make on Taylor (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:00 PDT

Jason Taylor still wants out. The Dolphins have to decide whether to trade him or risk that he'll retire.

Texans need impact draft pick to make progress (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:36:09 PDT

If there's one team that needs to hit it big with its first-round draft pick -- absolutely swat it out of the park -- it's the Houston Texans.

Stadium plans unveiled to lure NFL team to Los Angeles (AP)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:25:47 PDT

Billionaire developer Edward P. Roski Jr. has made a commitment to build the kind of stadium an NFL team needs to thrive in Los Angeles. Now, he's hoping one will commit to play there. Roski, a part owner of the Kings and Lakers who has spent years trying to lure the NFL back to this area, unveiled plans Thursday for a 75,000-seat facility in the City of Industry he said could be finished in time for...

Jaguars release safety Lamont Thompson (AP)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:23:44 PDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars released safety Lamont Thompson on Wednesday, leaving them with few options in the secondary. Thompson signed with the team last November and was expected to be in the mix for a starting spot after Jacksonville opted not to retain veteran Sammy Knight. Thompson played in three games last year for Jacksonville, recording six solo tackles and four special teams tackles.