A total of five Gators ended up going in the 2018 NFL Draft, while many others ended up signing on as undrafted free agents. Draft 1st-3rd rounds Taven Bryan represented the Gators in the first round, as he went to the Jaguars with the 29th overall pick. Bryan’s selection marks …
Read More »Defense the Focus for Florida Teams in NFL Draft 1st Round
The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft is in the books. While a lot of the attention was on the quarterbacks, the three teams from Florida each took defensive players with their first round pick. Dolphins Get Their DB With the 11th overall pick, Miami selected Alabama defensive back …
Read More »NFL Draft Begins Tonight: 5 Fast Facts
Tonight, the lives of 32 football players will change forever as the first round of the NFL Draft kicks off. Here are some quick questions, as well as facts and figures, heading into tonight. Who’s Going #1? Well, that depends on who you ask. Unless the Cleveland Browns make an …
Read More »NFL Reshapes Football with New Helmet Rule
The NFL has released multiple new rules for the 2018 season at the NFL Owners Meeting in Orlando Tuesday. The most important rule being the new helmet rule proposed by competition committee chairman Rich McKay. Use Your Head, Not Your Helmet Players who lower their head to initiate and make contact …
Read More »NFL Implements Change of the Controversial Catch Rule
Tuesday, all 32 NFL owners unanimously voted to modify the definition of a catch. Specifically, they removed the requirement that a player going to the ground must secure the ball throughout the process of hitting the ground. The owners also voted to make the rule that moved touchbacks to the …
Read More »Jacksonville Jaguars’ Free Agency Moves
For a third-straight year, the Jaguars have been making waves in the NFL’s free agency market. Andrew Norwell (Guard) – the Jags were able to lure the 26-year-old All-Pro offensive lineman from the Carolina Panthers to the tune of $66.5 million over five years, $30 million of which is guaranteed. …
Read More »Jacksonville Jaguars Making Blake Bortles A Priority
The Jacksonville Jaguars recently signed their starting quarterback, Blake Bortles, for three more years. While many fans disagreed with the decision, the front office felt that signing their franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future was a top priority. A Year To Remember Jaguars fans had low expectations coming into the 2017 …
Read More »Jaguars Proved To Be Contenders But Still Fall Short
Expectations for the 2017 Jacksonville Jaguars should not have been high after coming off a 3-13 season in 2016. Yet, Jaguars fans still found themselves disappointed at the end of the season. The Disappointment After making it to the playoffs and advancing to the AFC Championship, Jacksonville players, coaches, and …
Read More »Jaguars fall short of Super Bowl in loss to Patriots
In an effort to clinch their first-ever Super Bowl appearance, the Jacksonville Jaguars couldn’t overcome a fourth-quarter rally from Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on Sunday. Jacksonville led for most of the game, but allowed two late touchdowns, falling 24-20 on the road in the AFC championship. Despite …
Read More »The underdog Jaguars look to knockoff the Patriots in the AFC Championship
One Step Closer When the Jaguars arrived back in Jacksonville Sunday night after their AFC Divisional Round playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, cornerback Jalen Ramsey hyped their home crowd yelling “We’re going to the SuperBowl!” This prediction seems to have the team confident that their ticket is punched into …
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