Jaguars Beat Browns 20-14
The Jacksonville Jaguars extended their record to 9-3 on the season with a victory yesterday over the Cleveland Browns. It wasn't pretty in the first half, but the Jaguars defense managed to keep it close. We made Charlie Frye look like a probowler for a little while, but he quickly came down to earth when the Jags decided to start rushing.Normally the Jaguars only need to rush 4 players. When you have Spider, Stroud, Henderson, and Hayward on the line, you're looking at almost 1,000 pounds of raw muscle and strength. You know you have an awesome D-line when you can call them by their last names and you know everyone knows who you're talking about. Every one of these guys could make the pro bowl. They are that good.
Mike Peterson was given the green light to blitz on numerous occasions during the game and boy did he take advantage of them. Peterson ended up playing one of his best games this year with a sack and several tackles for a loss. If he doesn't make the Pro Bowl this year then they need to stop letting fans vote.
It's hard to get too excited when you beat the Browns, but a win is a win right? David Garrard didn't play too hot in the first half, but came out firing after halftime. He ended up with 116 yards and 2 touchdowns. Not spectacular but productive enough to win the game. We knew the Jaguars would be running the ball against the Browns. This is shown by Greg Jones rushing for over 100 yards again. As Garrard gets more playing time, they will allow him to open it up and throw the ball. Garrard stats should have been a lot better, closer to 200 yards. Jimmy Smith had a case of the dropsies once again (with Ernest Wilford joining him). He dropped 2 or 3 clearly easy catches that I could have caught. But Smith made up for it with a touchdown catch to seal the victory.
Next week is the true test for Garrard. If you don't live in Jacksonville you probably aren't aware of the quarterback controversy that clouds over this team. Majority of the people here want Leftwich, but a very vocal minority want Garrard to be the quarterback (I might be in this minority). If Garrard beats the Colts, all hell could break loose. If the Jags make the playoffs, will Garrard stay at QB or will Leftwich come back in if healthy? Only time will tell.
posted by David Lithman at 9:07 AM
2 Comments:
I'll admit it, I know the Jags have a good defense but I couldn't name names for you. I just haven't seen enough games. Too many times they are playing at the same time as my Rams. Their tough though. I have been a Garrard fan for a couple of years though. It just bugs me to see good backups waste time on the bench when there are so many crappy QBs out there. Some of the more hyped backups may turn out to be crappy too but I'd at least like to see them get that shot.
So what's up with Garrard anyway. I know some teams were interested in him, why did he sign a new contract?
Garrard signed a new deal with the Jags because they threw a couple millions dollars his way. Garrard is not all about the money. He is a true player with a love for the game. He is very active in the community and his family lives here.
If Donovan Darius didn't get hurt in week 2, the Jags could have ended with 6 or 7 ProBowlers on defense. But like you said, you dont know the names and unfortunately thats all the Probowl is.
John Henderson and Marcus Stroud and Reggie Hayward have all made the probowl before. Rashean Mathis should make it this year at CB. Mike Peterson is one of the best MLB in the NFL, he just doesn't get the recognition because of the small market.
Whether or not the fans know a players name doesn't matter when its game time. I guarentee you the opponents know how strong this Jags Defense is.
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