You may have noticed the new layout

Written by Shane Clemons on .

Yes, this is the same Jaggernaut.com, that you love, and yes, it's a brand new template.

If you'd like, you could call this The Jaggernaut 3.0. The original site was built by Adam Stites (Now at BCC). He then moved the site to be part of the Bloguin network, and this is the site's first major reconstruction since that move was made in early 2011. Frankly, I'm thrilled with the new layout.

The biggest change you'll notice is the featured posts at the top of the page. That's where we'll be promoting the best we have to offer.

It's been a fun season (even though the Jaguars are only 1-2), and we're looking forward to the rest of the year.

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Jaxson DeVille wins bet; Colts' mascot changes Twitter avi

Written by Shane Clemons on .

The Jaguars hate the Colts, and the Colts hate the Jaguars. That's why Jaguars fans are rejoicing as the Colts mascot has been forced to change his Twitter avi after apparently losing a bet to the Jaguars' mascot, Jaxson DeVille.

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I've always believed that Jaxson DeVille is the greatest mascot in the NFL, and this just furthers that belief. He's fun, hillarious and apparently a gambler too.

Post game thoughts on Cecil Shorts III, Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jaguars' defense

Written by Shane Clemons on .

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Considering that Cecil Shorts III was virtually invisible in 2011, it's shocking to see him making big plays such as today's 80 yard touchdown reception. Frankly, I like what I see.

Two weeks ago, the Shorts caught what should have been the game winner against the Vikings. Today, he made a fingertip catch that proved to be the killing blow. He has great speed, and he's blooming into a respectable receiver.

Blaine Gabbert wasn't great today, but he didn't throw the game away either. There's something to be said about a guy that doesn't eliminate his own team from contention, and Gabbert kept the Jaguars close.

Ultimately, Maurice Jones-Drew gets the game ball. He continually punished the Colts' defense, and it seemed to show in the second half.

An honorable mention for a game ball should go to Mel Tucker. Whatever adjustments he made at halftime worked, and the Jaguars held the Colts to just 3 second half points (albeit the Colts missed a chip-shot field goal too).

At the end of the day, the Jaguars got it done, and a mark in the win column is a big deal.

Anatomy of a run: Jones-Drew 59-yard touchdown

Written by Michael Clinton on .

Maurice Jones-Drew’s long touchdown run again the Indianapolis Colts was a thing of beauty.

Coaches constantly preach that if every player does their job, the plays called will work.

Well that happened Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars’ running back sprung free in the second half.

 


 

Jones-Drew didn’t show that extra gear on the run, and he didn’t need to because of superb blocking by several players. See the full play here.

Here is a breakdown of the long touchdown run:

For starters, the Jaguars were lined up in a power-running formation with two wide receivers and Greg Jones at fullback.

Wide receiver Justin Blackmon (wide right) motions in and lines up near the right tackle before the ball is snapped.

After the snap, Jones goes right and seals off the defensive end with a hook block and lineman Mike Brewster pulls to the right, gets to the second level and seals off the linebacker.

As Jones-Drew squirts through the hole in the line, Blackmon is downfield laying down a block on safety Antoine Bethea. It wasn't a punishing block, but just enough to get Bethea moving backward and out of the play.

The play-side cornerback over pursues, coming too close to the line of scrimmage and frees up the seam for Jones-Drew to go untouched on his way to the endzone.

Jaguars overcome miscues, squeak out victory against Colts

Written by Michael Clinton on .

After a day full of dropped passes and mental errors, the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) will fly home after letting out a sigh of relieve – having avoided an 0-3 start against the Indianapolis Colts.

Despite the victory, the game as a whole had many mistakes and miscues. But it is a learning lesson for a young team nonetheless.

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5 things to beat the Colts

Written by Shane Clemons on .

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Irony is part of the NFL. The Jaguars struggled through much of the Jack Del Rio era chasing the Colts. Now that Peyton Manning is gone, the Jaguars have yet to lose to the Colts under Blaine Gabbert. Oh the irony. Here's 5 quick things that the Jaguars can do to keep the streak going.

1) Defense (again)
Once again, it's all about the defense. Hopefully they decide to show up today. Hopefully.

2)#BG11
I'm turning BG11 into a thing, and make no mistake about it, this is a game he can shine in. The Colts have a very poor defense that should hemorrhage yards on the ground and through the air. I'm thinking 30 points for the Jaguars' offense would be a nice way to get the season moving in the right direction.

3) Maurice Jones-Drew
Jones-Drew has historically been very good against the Colts. He should be able to keep that going today.

4) Special Teams
The Jaguars should be able to flip field position and nail long field goals in Indianapolis. The Jaguars need to capitalize on any special teams break to win this game.

5)Keep Your Heads
The Jaguars are staring 0-3 straight in the face. It's almost impossible to turn your season around after dropping your first three. Stay cool, and get it done.

It hits the fan if the Jaguars lose to the Colts

Written by Shane Clemons on .

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Most of us still expect the Jaguars to top the Colts, despite last weekend's Texans game. That's all fine and dandy, but let's consider for a moment what will happen if the Colts beat the Jaguars Sunday afternoon. **it hits the fan; that's what happens.

The Jaguars have a superior defense to the Colts. The Colts are currently in the middle of a switch from a 4-3 defensive scheme to a 3-4 scheme.

On the other side of the ball, Andrew Luck is a work in progress for the Colts, as is Blaine Gabbert for the Jaguars. The difference is that the Jaguars have better support characters around their quarterback.

If the Jaguars are 0-3 at the end of the day on Sunday, the calls for Gene Smith's head will begin in earnest. Blaine Gabbert will be a secondary target, as this is just his 3rd regular season game under Mike Mularkey, and speaking of Mularkey, he'll be immune as this is his first year on the job. In short, it all lands on Gene Smith's shoulders.

This weekend is the first of many near-must-win games for the Jaguars. They need to have a strong showing against the Colts. My gut feeling is that the Jaguars will be just fine, but we still need to consider what will happen if the Colts prevail.