Are you ready for some Denard?
A big heads-up to the MGoBoard on this, as in just about 10 minutes or so, the Jags take the field vs. Da Bears in NFL pre-season football. While I have no idea how much we'll see Denard Robinson and Chad Henne tonight in this exhibition tilt, it should be fun to watch those shoelaces flopping down the turf as Denard shows his stuff.
Last I checked, too, Chad has the nod at present as starting QB for Jacksonville ahead of the rookie Blake Bortles. I'd love to see both Denard and Chad have big games tonight to solidify their respective positions on a Jag team that really isn't picked to be anything better than mediocre this coming season.
August 14th, 2014 at 7:56 PM ^
I was just about to post something like this.
The only thing that about NFL exhibition games that draws my interest is Denard.
I long to see Dilithium unleashed on the NFL.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:18 PM ^
rooting against the Bears is first nature, 2nd nature, 3rd nature, 4th nature, etc., etc. for me.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:48 PM ^
Even though my mom was born in Pontiac, she spent a lot of her childhood in Chicago. I endured many a bear game back when they were superbowl shuffling and whatnot. I guess it hooked me.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:07 PM ^
I wont be happy till Denard gets every single carry for the Jaguars
August 14th, 2014 at 8:13 PM ^
Good Ol' Chad Henne with a solid drive for a field goal. He showed some mobility evading a sack (reminsicent of the Florida game... kind of.)
August 14th, 2014 at 8:22 PM ^
Jacksonville's helmets are simply hideous.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:25 PM ^
We all know gerhart cant get the corner. NARD DOG TIME!
August 14th, 2014 at 8:25 PM ^
Ryan Mundy sighting! (Holding penalty, he made a nice defensive play though. Good for that young man.) Also, no Denard yet :(
August 14th, 2014 at 8:25 PM ^
...as Ryan Mundy breaks up a Chad Henne pass.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:30 PM ^
Chad's looked pretty good so far. A few plays where he's had to make really quick decisions (and made the right one) and threw a dart into a triangle of Bears defenders for a completion. My Bears will win though!
August 14th, 2014 at 8:32 PM ^
Whenever I see a guy fumble in the preseason I just assume they get cut.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:36 PM ^
Jag line not good run blocking.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:36 PM ^
It looks like Denard might be on the bubble. It looks like Gerhart & Todman have the RB position tied up. For whatever reason I don't think Denard is doing much on Special Teams (could be wrong?). It's tough to make an NFL team as a #3 RB who doesn't play ST. It looks like they have pretty good WR depth too if it comes down to choosing between an extra RB or an extra WR.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:39 PM ^
Unless you're the Lions and you have 4 RBs
Reggie Bush
Joique Bell
Mikel Leshoure
Theo Riddick
Although I expect Leshoure to get released for George Winn before preseason is over
August 15th, 2014 at 2:18 PM ^
Riddick plays Special Teams and Slot WR in 5-wide sets.
Leshoure is bad money and trade bait that they're hoping to get something out of, but they won't and he'll go to waivers, probably after the next preseason game.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:40 PM ^
Feels like Denard will probably have to find a good situation on another team, as Jacksonville doesn't seem to be working for him. Guy can run, and I'm surprised they don't have him on special teams at least.
Of course, Jacksonville's whole team seems a bit lost out there, so the fact that it isn't working out for Robinson may not be much of a deal.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:58 PM ^
I fully expect Denard to make the team, but if he were to end up on a team with an actual NFL offensive line I think he would have much more of an impact.
(source: Denard fan with nothing more than a passing knowledge of the Jaguars of Jacksonville)
August 15th, 2014 at 11:22 AM ^
I agree. Denard could be a solid weapon on a good team, but Jacksonville seems to have a plan that revolves around constantly rebuilding, forever.
August 14th, 2014 at 8:44 PM ^
13-0 Jags. Even more importantly, though, he's getting some love from The Man-who-is-always-the-first-to-be-mentioned-anytime-and-at-any-level-whenever-there-is-a-head-coaching-position-to-be-filled.
August 15th, 2014 at 2:37 AM ^
Ahh must be cowher
August 15th, 2014 at 7:10 PM ^
is #1a on that list. It was Jon Gruden last night who was praising the work of Chad..
August 14th, 2014 at 9:03 PM ^
Henne is playing pretty damn good tonight. He's doing his best to keep Bortles on the bench for the season. Wish Denard would get some 1st team reps in spread formations.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:04 PM ^
Looks like he is a gunner on punts. So should get plenty of pt
August 14th, 2014 at 9:12 PM ^
Pretty sure that's like five penalties in a row now... this is unwatchable.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:21 PM ^
Denard in. Fake to him, defense bites.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:21 PM ^
and it isn't on a single telephone.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:28 PM ^
you've checked at every phone booth there?
August 14th, 2014 at 9:23 PM ^
So he's cut right?
August 14th, 2014 at 9:35 PM ^
I don't think the Jags give up on him yet.
I think he is a nice change of pace back from Toby G. If he gets enough touches you have to game plan for him.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:55 PM ^
Change of pace indeed...
Toby the Tank Engine to Speed Racer!
August 14th, 2014 at 9:52 PM ^
Sighting, but I'm confused. How did he not beat the ball to the return man?
Must have given the ball a head start off the tee.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:56 PM ^
Denard for 9!
August 14th, 2014 at 9:57 PM ^
...and the first down.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:57 PM ^
I heart Denard.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:58 PM ^
There he is! 9 yards and another run for the first down
August 14th, 2014 at 9:59 PM ^
whoops. I'm running a tad late on the dvr. I can still be excited right?
August 14th, 2014 at 10:00 PM ^
If it is Denard related you can always be excited.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:58 PM ^
at tailback. Nice running so far on a couple carries.
August 14th, 2014 at 9:58 PM ^
I only watch Jacksonville for denard, but if I'm really a fan of that team I wouldn't be sold on Todman.
August 14th, 2014 at 10:00 PM ^
a "bobble" exciting!
August 14th, 2014 at 10:04 PM ^
...as Western MIchigan knows well.
August 14th, 2014 at 10:00 PM ^
I just saw Denard in Pass Protection, and he wasn't aweful!
August 14th, 2014 at 10:03 PM ^
He stayed in front of his man and gave bottles time and space. It might not have been pretty but it worked!
August 14th, 2014 at 10:18 PM ^
getting to the edge...and BEYOND!
August 14th, 2014 at 10:20 PM ^
Denard has been doing a good job with the limited touches he's been given. He looks a little shakey in pass pro though.
August 14th, 2014 at 10:25 PM ^
At this point let Jacksonville cut Denard so he can get picked up by a team like the Eagles. He needs a coach who knows what the fuck he has and how to use him.
August 15th, 2014 at 1:47 PM ^
Denard in Philadelphia... *Heart Melting*