Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minesota Vikings

[ben says]

Good game. Nothing to be mad/sad about. Too many signs pointing up....Gabbert is great, MJD is fine, Blackmun is going to be a star, Lewis is back in business. Yeah, O line and D need work, but it'll come....last year, name any loss, and it was like we were getting embarassed/slapped around. Not today. We were a football team to watch, and a good one at that!

THAT BEING SAID, why did it take a whole game (last 20 seconds) to let Gabbert throw those 30-40 yarders? He had a gem early on that was broken up...I'm just wondering why he only threw the long ball 2 or 3 times...seems we were chunk and dunking the whole time...

I agree. No need to cry  over spilled milk. This is the NFL. You are not gonna win them all. Heck look at how many eggs the ravens laid last year to bad teams, but still made it the playoffs. Im not upset at all. The last minute field goal had nothing to do with anything really. Its not like the defense had a very much to work with. It was an extremely short field and they only need one good pass to get in field goal position. The turnover that Meester caused is what gave the game away. We cant make mistakes like that.

As far as the passing games, gabbert is taking what the defense is giving him. If he has to a chunk and dunk, then so be it. Theres no need to force a ball downfield when there is nothing there. No need to waste downs trying to the chuck the ball down the field. That is an area they know we need work on. Right now the short and intermidedate stuff is what were going to see why the offense develops.

Not just the Meester turnover, but the overthrow to Blackmun in the first quarter...

Also, I agree re: Gabbert is going to take what the defense is giving him. BUT, again, in the first quarter and in that last throw to Shorts, Gabbert was showing that he could force it all day long...just think he was unnecessarily chunking when he should have thrown the long ball, for better or worse, at least once a quarter. His accuracy is one of his best attributes, so why not play to it more?

[duvaldude08]

Good game. Nothing to be mad/sad about. Too many signs pointing up....Gabbert is great, MJD is fine, Blackmun is going to be a star, Lewis is back in business. Yeah, O line and D need work, but it'll come....last year, name any loss, and it was like we were getting embarassed/slapped around. Not today. We were a football team to watch, and a good one at that!

THAT BEING SAID, why did it take a whole game (last 20 seconds) to let Gabbert throw those 30-40 yarders? He had a gem early on that was broken up...I'm just wondering why he only threw the long ball 2 or 3 times...seems we were chunk and dunking the whole time...

I agree. No need to cry  over spilled milk. This is the NFL. You are not gonna win them all. Heck look at how many eggs the ravens laid last year to bad teams, but still made it the playoffs. Im not upset at all. The last minute field goal had nothing to do with anything really. Its not like the defense had a very much to work with. It was an extremely short field and they only need one good pass to get in field goal position. The turnover that Meester caused is what gave the game away. We cant make mistakes like that.

As far as the passing games, gabbert is taking what the defense is giving him. If he has to a chunk and dunk, then so be it. Theres no need to force a ball downfield when there is nothing there. No need to waste downs trying to the chuck the ball down the field. That is an area they know we need work on. Right now the short and intermidedate stuff is what were going to see why the offense develops.

Not just the Meester turnover, but the overthrow to Blackmun in the first quarter...

Also, I agree re: Gabbert is going to take what the defense is giving him. BUT, again, in the first quarter and in that last throw to Shorts, Gabbert was showing that he could force it all day long...just think he was unnecessarily chunking when he should have thrown the long ball, for better or worse, at least once a quarter. His accuracy is one of his best attributes, so why not play to it more?

Yes he overthrew Blackmon, but thats nothing compared to a turn over. We still got points out of that drive. When we turned the ball over, we gave the viking 7 points. As far as going deep, I dont think they trust our receivers yet, and I dont either. They are much better than last years crew, but none of them can seem to get enough seperation. Gabbert has good accuracy because he doesnt make risky plays. I think we will more deep passes as the season goes on. We have to remember this offense were complete clowns last year. They still have a LONG way to go before they are dropping bombs all over the field, know what I mean? I could have taken everything that happen in that game, but that turnover changed the game all the way around.

[ben says]

^ agree.

Anyways, we played like a team with a winning record. We didn't embarrass ourselves. Tons of players are looking up (Lewis, Blackmun, Robinson, MJD, Gabbert). Considering the injuries on D and the weird O line shit, great game. Can't wait until next week.

[duvaldude08]

^ agree.

Anyways, we played like a team with a winning record. We didn't embarrass ourselves. Tons of players are looking up (Lewis, Blackmun, Robinson, MJD, Gabbert). Considering the injuries on D and the weird O line shit, great game. Can't wait until next week.

Shockinlygly, looking online and even facebook. People in Jacksonville were actually thrilled about the game and I seen several post made people saying they are going to get some tickets this week. I was floored when Gabbert made that pass to shorts. But I calmed down because I had a feeling some ookie-doke type shit was getting ready to happen. LOL I think fans just want exciting football. And winning of course. But its seems to be positive energy surrounding the game from the people of Jacksonville. However, the team is taking it extremely hard, especially the defense. Atleast we dont have a coaching staff that is going to be lack and make up excuses like del rio. They'll rebound.

[Rynjny]

But when u read the TU commentator...it's mostly negative about the team..

[ben says]

But when u read the TU commentator...it's mostly negative about the team..

The TU isn't known for it's prowess or analyst-skills....

[duvaldude08]

But when u read the TU commentator...it's mostly negative about the team..

Commentors on the TU are always negative about everything. This is a certain group of them that makes the same comments over and over again. Green Hornet ring a bell?

[Rynjny]

But when u read the TU commentator...it's mostly negative about the team..

Commentors on the TU are always negative about everything. This is a certain group of them that makes the same comments over and over again. Green Hornet ring a bell?

Yeah that dude is the worst..

[Rynjny]

went to Latitude 30 today to see the Jaguars game, pretty good turnout of jags fans there...

[civil42806]

^ agree.

Anyways, we played like a team with a winning record. We didn't embarrass ourselves. Tons of players are looking up (Lewis, Blackmun, Robinson, MJD, Gabbert). Considering the injuries on D and the weird O line shit, great game. Can't wait until next week.

How low are the expectations now that "We didn't embarrass ourselves" is a positive comment.  Gabbert looked okay.  Defense looked pretty bad at times.   Everyone has injuries and if ours are crippling in the 1st week wait until week 12.  Hope they improve.  Early in the season everything can change.

[duvaldude08]

^ agree.

Anyways, we played like a team with a winning record. We didn't embarrass ourselves. Tons of players are looking up (Lewis, Blackmun, Robinson, MJD, Gabbert). Considering the injuries on D and the weird O line shit, great game. Can't wait until next week.

How low are the expectations now that "We didn't embarrass ourselves" is a positive comment.  Gabbert looked okay.  Defense looked pretty bad at times.   Everyone has injuries and if ours are crippling in the 1st week wait until week 12.  Hope they improve.  Early in the season everything can change.

Its not about having "low expectation" its about being realstic. Compared to the comedy show they put on last year, they played some exciting football. If you expected them to come in and play like an elite team, then you need to wake up. Del Rio left this team in a complete mess. Murlkey and the coaching staff have gone over and beyond to work with what they have and make things better.  Sure we can go and nick pick every little thing that didnt go right. Im sure some of the best team have things they can nick pick about as well. But Im not going to downplay the progress they have made. And Gabbert had a QB rating of 96.1, that is far from okay. Defense looked great, secondary just broke down in the second half. Dont know you to well, but I refuseto let anyone come in downing the team when they are doing better. They are busting their ass. You can keep all that to yourself.

[NotNow]

Heart breaking loss...but a lot of positives.  MJD looked great with just a week of work.  Gabbert is starting to look like a first round pick.  We'll work on our weaknesses and get the division win next week.

[Ocklawaha]

I for one am very impressed, as far as I'm concerned this was actually a win. Some of our crew are showing themselves to be top notch contenders and as the clock ticks down, they are looking even better.

Good job guys, a tough loss, but some spectacular ray's of light.

[Keith-N-Jax]

Get rid of Whimper and Russell Allen ASAP!!!! Those two shouldn't be in a NFL uniform!!!, Offense played well enough to win, some questionable play calling at the end especially the squib kick by Scobee. Defense was horrid. See ya next week in the bank!!

[wsansewjs]

^ agree.

Anyways, we played like a team with a winning record. We didn't embarrass ourselves. Tons of players are looking up (Lewis, Blackmun, Robinson, MJD, Gabbert). Considering the injuries on D and the weird O line shit, great game. Can't wait until next week.

How low are the expectations now that "We didn't embarrass ourselves" is a positive comment.  Gabbert looked okay.  Defense looked pretty bad at times.   Everyone has injuries and if ours are crippling in the 1st week wait until week 12.  Hope they improve.  Early in the season everything can change.

Its not about having "low expectation" its about being realstic. Compared to the comedy show they put on last year, they played some exciting football. If you expected them to come in and play like an elite team, then you need to wake up. Del Rio left this team in a complete mess. Murlkey and the coaching staff have gone over and beyond to work with what they have and make things better.  Sure we can go and nick pick every little thing that didnt go right. Im sure some of the best team have things they can nick pick about as well. But Im not going to downplay the progress they have made. And Gabbert had a QB rating of 96.1, that is far from okay. Defense looked great, secondary just broke down in the second half. Dont know you to well, but I refuseto let anyone come in downing the team when they are doing better. They are busting their ass. You can keep all that to yourself.

Why the Jaguars send out the secondary unit of the Defense during the 2nd half? I must have missed something? Did the key players in the primary unit of the Defense got injured?

-Josh