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Gabbert pick is milestone in franchise history
There are a few defining moments in the Jaguars short 17-year old history. Take for example the selection of Tony Boselli in the 1995 NFL Draft — the team’s first ever draft pick, who became the dominate left tackle of his generation, despite a relatively short career. Another defining moment was a 1995 pre-draft trade for little-known Packers backup quarterback Mark Brunell. On the eve...
Join Jaguars fans for the 17th annual draft party
PRI Productions is hosting the 17th annual Bud Light Draft Party tonight in the St. John’s Town Center, outside of the restaurant Suite. The party begins at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to end between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m. Join other Jaguars fans as they wait in anticipation to find out who the team’s first pick will be. The Jaguars, picking 16th overall, are expected to go on the clock around...
Donovin Darius to announce Jaguars second-round pick
Former Jaguars safety Donovin Darius will attend the 2011 NFL Draft and announce the Jaguars’ second-round selection (33rd overall). The event is part of a league-wide participation of retired players on draft day. NFL greats such as Barry Sanders and Franco Harris will also be present.
Darius was drafted by the Jaguars in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He spent nine seasons with the...
Fred Taylor ‘basically retires,’ then retracts
Former Jaguars running back (and future Ring of Honor member, possible Hall of Famer) Fred Taylor told the Gainesville Sun he was “basically retired,” and then retracted the statement by telling a Boston Herald writer he “hasn’t decided anything yet.”
Previously, it appeared Taylor was preparing for his 14th season, pending the results of the lockout, and of course, finding...
Jones-Drew snags Sirius Radio show
Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is one of the few players on the team who garners national media attention. Today, Jones-Drew’s PR stock elevated even further with the announcement that he’ll host a radio talk show on Sirius NFL Radio.
Jones-Drew hosted a weekly segment during the season, primarily concentrated on fantasy football. The show, titled Late Hits with MJD, will be a...