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Mike McCoy thinks Trevor Lawrence has gotten better in “all areas of the game”
Bob Self/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK Several offensive and defensive coaches met with the media for a roundtable It has been an exciting day in Jacksonville Jaguars’ news! Earlier today, the conceptual designs for the stadium renovation were unveiled. This afternoon Wide Receivers Coach Chad Hall, Quarterbacks Coach Mike McCoy, Senior Defensive Assistant Bob Sutton, and Outside Linebackers Coach Bill Shuey met with the media to discuss the wide receivers room, Calvin Ridley, Trevor Lawrence, and more. Coach Chad Hall described the wide receivers as, “A...
Big Cat Country Jun 7, 2023
Jaguars unveil designs for ‘Stadium of the Future’
J.P Shadrick/Twitter Jacksonville presents a first look at its renovation plans at TIAA Bank Field The Jacksonville Jaguars have shared a first look at conceptual designs for the team’s “Stadium of the Future.” The best is yet to come in Jacksonville. Take an exclusive first look at our vision for the Stadium of the Future.#DUUUVAL— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) June 7, 2023 According to the Jaguars’ website, these renovation plans introduce “a design project nearly three years in the making intended to inspire a transformation of Downtown...
Big Cat Country Jun 6, 2023
9 former Jaguars make College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Photo by Logan Bowles/ Jaguars legends Paul Posluszny and Kevin Hardy were among those named to the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. On Monday, the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame announced its 2024 ballot, including nine former Jacksonville Jaguars. Over 12,000 members of the Foundation will vote on who makes the final cut, with the announcement of who was voted in to be made in early 2024. Individuals can cast a vote by signing up to be a part of the National Football Foundation at their website. Here are the prominent...
Big Cat Country Jun 6, 2023
‘We’re gonna log some miles’: Doug Pederson on Jaguars schedule, kickoff rule changes
Photo by Don Juan Moore/ Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson talks to Rich Eisen about the 2023 schedule and the effect of the recent rule change. An NFL schedule can make or break a season. And after claiming the AFC South last year, the Jaguars have some marquee matchups on their slate in 2023. Speaking during a recent appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, head coach Doug Pederson was asked his thoughts about the first few weeks of the season ahead - including welcoming his mentor Andy Reid to Duval County in Week 2: “It’s gonna be an electric atmosphere for our fans...
Big Cat Country Jun 5, 2023
Pederson thinks the roster is in a better place, and it’s not a “reality” to sign Hopkins
Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK Doug Pederson, Mike Caldwell, and Trevor Lawrence met with the media today, plus other highlights from day 7 of OTAs The Jacksonville Jaguars held their 7th out of 10 voluntary OTA practices today. Although OTAs end on Thursday, the mandatory minicamp starts next week! Minicamp will last from June 12th - 14th and will conclude the Jaguars’ offseason program. To start the final week of OTAs, Coach Doug Pederson and Defensive Coordinator Mike Caldwell met with the media. WATCH LIVE: HC Doug Pederson & DC Mike...
Big Cat Country Jun 5, 2023
Ridley starting easy, but is key to explosive plays
Photo by James Gilbert/ Jacksonville’s new star wideout is “picking up the offense well” during OTAs. The Jacksonville Jaguars hit the football field last week for Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and one of the most anticipated offseason acquisitions finally hit the practice field in wide receiver Calvin Ridley. The Jaguars actually acquired Ridley during the 2022 season prior to the end of the NFL Trade Deadline, but due to his indefinite suspension, he could not join the Jaguars until he was reinstated to the NFL back in March. Ridley has not played a game of...
Big Cat Country Jun 5, 2023
‘Not much’: Doug Pederson on what he gets out of OTA’s, plus ‘the leap’ for Trevor Lawrence and a ‘hungry’ Calvin Ridley
Photo by James Gilbert/ Jaguars head coach talks about the offseason so far on the Rich Eisen Show Even coaches can suffer from offseason fatigue. Doug Pederson jokingly confessed to getting “not much” out of recent offseason training activities. Speaking on the Rich Eisen show on Friday, the Jaguars head coach gave some insight into how OTA’s can and can’t help a team prepare for the season ahead: “By league rule, there’s not a lot of contact or physicality. So we do a lot of individual work… a lot of one on one coaching with the players, and really...
Big Cat Country Jun 5, 2023
97 Days until Jaguars regular season: ‘97 season
Michael C. Hebert-USA TODAY Sports Highlights from the Jaguars’ 1997 season We are 97 days away from the Jacksonville Jaguars' 2023 regular season opener against the Indianapolis Colts on the road. Since we are 97 days away, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the third season in franchise history. The Jaguars drafted seven players during the draft: DE Renaldo Wynn, DB Mike Logan, LB James Hamilton, DT Seth Payne, TE Damon Jones, RB Daimon Shelton, and LB Jon Hesse. The team was coached by Tom Coughlin and finished the season with an 11-5 record, 6-2 against...
Big Cat Country Jun 4, 2023
Which Ex-Jaguar would you like to see on the current roster?
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Analyzing 3 former Jags and what they would bring to today’s team From Tony Boselli to Jalen Ramsey, the Jacksonville Jaguars have a long list of former players that I think could contribute today in some form or fashion. Here are three former Jaguars that I think would add significant value to the current roster, if their talents could be utilized in the present day. DB Rashean Mathis Rashean Mathis’s athleticism and big-play ability made him one of the most entertaining defensive players to watch throughout his tenure in...
Big Cat Country Jun 4, 2023
Jaguars Playbook: How HC Doug Pederson turned Jacksonville into a serious contender
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports An in-depth look at how Pederson’s offense has turned the franchise around This series will analyze the 2022 Jacksonville Jaguars offense. We’ll create weekly play call sheets to see how one of the best offensive coordinators in the NFL, Doug Pederson, calls a game. First up: Week 1 vs Washington Commanders. The Jacksonville Jaguars came just three victories shy of the ultimate goal last season. After the Urban Meyer experience, nobody thought that was achievable after just one season. So how did head coach Doug Pederson turn it all...
Big Cat Country Jun 3, 2023
3 Jaguars free agency targets: edge rushers
Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via The Jacksonville Jaguars are in desperate need of a veteran edge rusher ahead of the 2023 campaign. The Jacksonville Jaguars have had a relatively quiet offseason. Over the last couple of years, fans have become accustomed to seeing expensive free-agent signings and early big-name picks in the NFL Draft. However, the success of the 2022 season has put the Jaguars in the unfamiliar position of being able to simply add competition to their roster rather than overhaul it. Now, Jacksonville did make one splash move back in...
Big Cat Country Jun 3, 2023
Foye Oluokun named top-tier defensive player and Sports Illustrated predicts a big year for Lawrence
Photo by Mitchell Leff/ A quick roundup of Jaguars news from this week PFF’s Jonathon Macri ranked individual defensive players. Back-to-back tackle leader, Foye Oluokun was ranked in the top tier. During the 2022 regular season, Oluokun registered 184 tackles and has a career total of 646. He played four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons before becoming a Jaguar. Devin Lloyd was ranked in the fourth tier and Chad Muma was ranked in the fifth tier. With Anton Harrison transitioning to the right tackle position after starting 23 games at left tackle for Oklahoma, he...
Big Cat Country Jun 2, 2023
Trevor Tracker: Jaguars QB ‘looks great’ at OTAs, is ranked as top-five NFL passer, joins The Journey podcast, and more
Darien Rencher/Twitter The first edition of the Trevor Tracker, our weekly collection of recent Trevor Lawrence news Every so often, a special athlete comes around and transcends his or her team, league, and even sport in popularity. Babe Ruth. Michael Jordan. Tiger Woods. Serena Williams. Joey Chestnut. LeBron James. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, that special athlete is Trevor Lawrence. The football messiah. The prince who was promised. The quarterback who has brought one of the losingest franchises in North American major sports history to the brink of perennial...
Big Cat Country Jun 2, 2023
5 Jaguars who could become X-factors in potential Super Bowl run
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via From Cam Robinson to Andre Cisco, these Jaguars could be the difference for the Jaguars in their quest for a championship title The Jacksonville Jaguars have legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. Gone are the days of waiting for next year, because it seems that ‘next year’ season is now upon us. It will take more than a fair share of lucky breaks, player health, and glasses-on-the-end-of-Doug-Pederson’s-nose type plays for the Jaguars to get to a place they have never been before. But it seems like this could be the...
Big Cat Country May 31, 2023
Ranking each opposing QB on the Jaguars’ 2023 schedule
Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports Jaguars to face four of the NFL’s top quarterbacks this upcoming season The 2023 schedule will present many challenges for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Besides being the first team in NFL history to play back-to-back games across the pond, the Jags defense will also have its hands full with some of the top quarterbacks in the league. There is a bit of a balance, though, as the Jaguars have the potential to play four rookie quarterbacks as well. With the schedule now set, we rank the opposing quarterbacks the Jaguars will face this...
