2007 Jacksonville Jaguars
The 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars season will be the 12th season for the team in the National Football League. They will try to improve upon their 8-8 record in 2006 where they finished third in the AFC South and are looking to return to the playoffs. The team remains under the supervision of fifth year head coach Jack Del Rio and will continue to play at the newly renamed Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
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[edit] Off-season
[edit] Coaching staff changes
After the 2006 season, the Jaguars announced that offensive coordinator Carl Smith, special teams coordinator Pete Rodriguez, quarterbacks coach Ken Anderson, and wide receivers coach Steve Walters would not be returning. Along with these, special teams assistant Mark Michaels' contract had expired and would not be renewed.[1] When hiring, Del Rio created a new position on the staff, assistant wide receivers coach, and so needed to fill six positions. By early February he completed the staff with Dirk Koetter as offensive coordinator, Mike Shula as quarterbacks coach, Todd Monken as wide receivers coach, Robert Prince as wide receivers assistant, Joe DeCamillis as special teams coordinator, and Tom Williams as special teams assistant. Along with the new staff, assistant head coach Mike Tice will take over coaching of the tight ends.[2]
[edit] Departures
After a number of player arrests from the end of 2006 season, cornerback Ahmad Carroll, who was signed by the Jaguars in October after being waived by the Green Bay Packers and played in only one game with the Jaguars, was arrested in May on weapons and drug charges, prompting the Jaguars to release him.[3] Also, in a move that shocked even the Jaguars players, nine year veteran strong safety Donovin Darius was released.[4]
On August 31, 2007 Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio announced in a press conference that Byron Leftwich would be traded or released within the next 72 hours. David Gerrard will take over the starting duties. The specific reasons were not disclosed. Del Rio was quoted as saying that he "felt a conviction in his heart that Gerrard was the guy for the job and he's earned it".[5] The Jaguars released 19 players, traded one player, and placed two players on injured reserve to meet the 53 man roster requirements for the beginning of the season.[6] Byron Leftwich, Dan Connolly, Jamaal Fudge, Nick Greisen, Seth Payne, Charles Sharon, Bruce Thornton, Dee Webb, Josh Gattis, Joe Anoai, Kevin Coley, Walter Curry, Ryan Gibbons, Tyler King, Jamar Landrom, Roy Manning, Pete McMahon, Rashod Moulton, and Isaac Smolko were released.[6] Alvin Pearman was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for an undisclosed draft choice.[6] James Wyche and Mike Walker were placed on injured reserve for injuries to groin and knee respectively.[6]
[edit] Signings
The off-season brought the arrival of seven free agents to the Jaguars. On offense, offensive tackle Tony Pashos[7] and tight ends Jermaine Wiggins[8], Richard Angulo[9] and Isaac Smolko[10] were signed. On defense, safety Kevin McCadam[8] and cornerback Bruce Thornton[11]. Additionally, first-year punter Tony Yelk[12] was signed to the special teams.
In addition to the new signings to the team, Tony Gilbert[8], Derrick Wimbush [8], Kenny Pettway[8], Quinn Gray[13] Ernest Wilford[13] and Josh Scobee[14] signed contract tenders and unrestricted free agent LaBrandon Toefield[15] re-signed.
[edit] 2007 NFL Draft
- Main article: 2007 NFL Draft
| Round | Overall | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Reggie Nelson | Free Safety | Florida |
| 2 | 48 | Justin Durant | Linebacker | Hampton |
| 3 | 79 | Mike Walker | Wide Receiver | UCF |
| 4 | 101 | Adam Podlesh | Punter | Maryland |
| 4 | 113 | Brian Smith | Defensive End | Missouri |
| 5 | 149 | Uche Nwaneri | Offensive Guard | Purdue |
| 5 | 150 | Josh Gattis | Safety | Wake Forest |
| 5 | 166 | Derek Landri | Defensive Tackle | Notre Dame |
| 7 | 229 | John Broussard | Wide Receiver | San Jose State |
| 7 | 251 | Chad Nkang | Strong Safety | Elon |
| 7 | 252 | Andrew Carnahan | Offensive Tackle | Arizona State |
| compensatory selection |
| Round | Overall Picks | Team | Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | to Denver Broncos | Received Broncos' 2007 first round pick (21 overall), 2007 third round pick (86 overall), 2007 fifth round pick (198 overall) |
| 3 | 86 | to Baltimore Ravens | Received Ravens' 2007 fourth round pick (101 overall), 2007 fifth round pick (166 overall), and 2007 sixth round pick (203 overall) |
| 6 | 194, 198, 203 | to Atlanta Falcons | Received Falcons' 2007 fifth round pick (149 overall) |
[edit] Pre-season
[edit] Uniforms
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The Jacksonville Jaguars will enter the 2007 season using the same uniform combinations as they used in 2006.
[edit] Roster
Template:Jacksonville Jaguars roster
[edit] Pre-season schedule
The Jacksonville Jaguars pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.[17]
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Stadium | Record | Box scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 11 | Miami Dolphins | L 17-18 | Dolphin Stadium | 0-1 | ESPN |
| 2 | August 18 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 19-31 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 1-1 | ESPN |
| 3 | August 23 | Green Bay Packers | W 21-13 | Lambeau Field | 2-1 | ESPN |
| 4 | August 30 | Washington Redskins | W 14-31 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 3-1 | ESPN |
[edit] Regular Season Results
[edit] Week 1: vs. Tennessee Titans
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Jaguars | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
With David Garrard as their starting quarterback, the Jaguars began their season at home against their division rival, the Tennessee Titans. In the first quarter, the Titans struck first with kicker Rob Bironas getting a 20-yard field goal. Afterwards, Jacksonville took the lead with Garrard completing a 47-yard TD pass to rookie WR John Broussard. In the second quarter, the Jags increased their lead with kicker Josh Scobee getting a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, Tennessee would get closer with Bironas kicking a 31-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Titans took the lead for good with QB Vince Young running into the endzone from 2 yards out. From there, the defense held both teams' offense at a halt.
With the loss, the Jaguars began the year at 0-1.
[edit] Schedule
The Jacksonville Jaguars pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.[17]
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Stadium | Record | Box scores | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9 | Tennessee Titans | L 13-10 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 0-1 | |||
| 2 | September 16 | Atlanta Falcons | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | |||||
| 3 | September 23 | Denver Broncos | Invesco Field at Mile High | |||||
| 4 | Bye | |||||||
| 5 | October 7 | Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | |||||
| 6 | October 14 | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | |||||
| 7 | October 22 | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | |||||
| 8 | October 28 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | |||||
| 9 | November 4 | New Orleans Saints | Louisiana Superdome | |||||
| 10 | November 11 | Tennessee Titans | LP Field | |||||
| 11 | November 18 | San Diego Chargers | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | |||||
| 12 | November 25 | Buffalo Bills | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | |||||
| 13 | December 2 | Indianapolis Colts | RCA Dome | |||||
| 14 | December 9 | Carolina Panthers | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | |||||
| 15 | December 16 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Heinz Field | |||||
| 16 | December 23 | Oakland Raiders | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | |||||
| 17 | December 30 | Houston Texans | Reliant Stadium | |||||
[edit] Standings
| AFC South | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STK | ||
| Houston Texans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 20 | 3 | W-1 | Details |
| Indianapolis Colts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 41 | 10 | W-1 | Details |
| Tennessee Titans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 13 | 10 | W-1 | Details |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 10 | 13 | L-1 | Details |
[edit] References
- ↑ Five changes on Jaguars Coaching staff. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Del Rio completes coaching staff. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ CB Carroll waived after being latest Jaguar arrested. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Darius Dismissed. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Ketchman, Vic (2007-08-31). Del Rio had made up his mind. Jacksonville Jaguars. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Jaguars Trim Roster to 53; Trade Pearman. Jacksonville Jaguars (2007-09-01). Retrieved on 2007-09-02.
- ↑ Jaguars sign Offensive Tackle Tony Pashos. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Jaguars sign Wiggins, McCadam; re-sign Gilbert. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Jaguars sign Angulo. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Jaguars sign Smith, Smolko. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Jaguars sign Thornton. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Jaguars sign Yelk. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Quinn and Wilford sign contract tenders. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Jaguars sign Kicker Josh Scobee to contract. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ Jaguars re-Sign RB LaBrandon Toefield. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ NFL Draft Day Trade Tracker. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars schedule released. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
