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Jack Del Rio was hired as the second head coach in Jacksonville Jaguars' history on Jan. 17, 2003. He is one of eight current NFL head coaches who also played football in the league.
The 2007 season is his fifth, and his four-year record was 34-20 and includes one playoff appearance, in 2005. That team was eliminated by New England in the AFC Wild-Card Game, 20-3.
A former linebacker, Del Rio's charge was to build up the Jags' defense and special teams. He accomplished both, but his early tenure in Jacksonville was marked by a faux pas. Del Rio brought an ax and a log into the locker room to symbolize a blue-collar mentality he wanted his team to have. Punter Chris Hanson cut his leg badl...
The 2007 season is his fifth, and his four-year record was 34-20 and includes one playoff appearance, in 2005. That team was eliminated by New England in the AFC Wild-Card Game, 20-3.
A former linebacker, Del Rio's charge was to build up the Jags' defense and special teams. He accomplished both, but his early tenure in Jacksonville was marked by a faux pas. Del Rio brought an ax and a log into the locker room to symbolize a blue-collar mentality he wanted his team to have. Punter Chris Hanson cut his leg badl...
Jack Del Rio was hired as the second head coach in Jacksonville Jaguars' history on Jan. 17, 2003. He is one of eight current NFL head coaches who also played football in the league.
The 2007 season is his fifth, and his four-year record was 34-20 and includes one playoff appearance, in 2005. That team was eliminated by New England in the AFC Wild-Card Game, 20-3.
A former linebacker, Del Rio's charge was to build up the Jags' defense and special teams. He accomplished both, but his early tenure in Jacksonville was marked by a faux pas. Del Rio brought an ax and a log into the locker room to symbolize a blue-collar mentality he wanted his team to have. Punter Chris Hanson cut his leg badly while swinging the ax.
Before the 2007 season, the second signature moment of the Del Rio Era occurred: he cut veteran starting quarterback Byron Leftwich in favor of more-mobile backup David Garrard, a gutsy decision that many observers around the NFL questioned. As an NFL assistant, Del Rio worked for Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka (New Orleans), for Super Bowl champion coach Brian Billick (Baltimore) and for Super Bowl coach John Fox (Carolina).
Del Rio grew up in the San Francisco Bay area as an Oakland Raiders fan and a three-sport star. He played high school baseball with future major-league stars Randy Johnson and Mark McGwire, and the Toronto Blue Jays drafted him out of Hayward High to be a catcher. But Del Rio liked football, and he decided to play it at Southern California.
A four-year starter and a consensus All-American linebacker for the Trojans, he played on teams that were 30-15-1. Del Rio was picked by New Orleans in the third round of the 1985 draft and played 15 seasons for four teams (New Orleans, Kansas City, Dallas and Minnesota). He earned his college degree (B.S. in political science) from Kansas, which he earned while playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.
The 2007 season is his fifth, and his four-year record was 34-20 and includes one playoff appearance, in 2005. That team was eliminated by New England in the AFC Wild-Card Game, 20-3.
A former linebacker, Del Rio's charge was to build up the Jags' defense and special teams. He accomplished both, but his early tenure in Jacksonville was marked by a faux pas. Del Rio brought an ax and a log into the locker room to symbolize a blue-collar mentality he wanted his team to have. Punter Chris Hanson cut his leg badly while swinging the ax.
Before the 2007 season, the second signature moment of the Del Rio Era occurred: he cut veteran starting quarterback Byron Leftwich in favor of more-mobile backup David Garrard, a gutsy decision that many observers around the NFL questioned. As an NFL assistant, Del Rio worked for Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka (New Orleans), for Super Bowl champion coach Brian Billick (Baltimore) and for Super Bowl coach John Fox (Carolina).
Del Rio grew up in the San Francisco Bay area as an Oakland Raiders fan and a three-sport star. He played high school baseball with future major-league stars Randy Johnson and Mark McGwire, and the Toronto Blue Jays drafted him out of Hayward High to be a catcher. But Del Rio liked football, and he decided to play it at Southern California.
A four-year starter and a consensus All-American linebacker for the Trojans, he played on teams that were 30-15-1. Del Rio was picked by New Orleans in the third round of the 1985 draft and played 15 seasons for four teams (New Orleans, Kansas City, Dallas and Minnesota). He earned his college degree (B.S. in political science) from Kansas, which he earned while playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Florida's Fason gets a shot with the Jaguars
AP Sports WriterCiatrick Fason was a star at nearby Fletcher high school and gained even more recognition in college at Florida. Now, though, he's just a guy trying to catch on with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fason, a fourth-round draft pick by Minnesota in 2005, was...Tags: Adrian Peterson, Chicago Bears, Fred Taylor, Maurice Jones-Drew
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Troy Williamson gets second chance with Jags
AP Sports WriterReceiver Troy Williamson was the last player on the field during minicamp Saturday, spending extra time with his position coach. He wasn't doing any speed drills. He wasn't working on getting off the line of scrimmage. And he wasn't running routes. He...Tags: Dennis Northcutt, David Garrard, Jimmy Smith, Randy Moss, Jerry Porter
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Ravens deny Jason Taylor trade talks
Sun-Sentinel.comRavens coach John Harbaugh addressed the Jason Taylor rumor that has been reported recently on the Baltimore airwaves after today's voluntary workout in Owings Mills. Asked if the Ravens and Miami Dolphins have had any discussions regarding the six-...Tags: Jason Taylor, National Football League, Cam Cameron, Miami Dolphins, ESPN
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John Harbaugh at a glance
Born: Sept. 23, 1962 Birthplace, Residence: Ann Arbor, Mich., Philadelphia Contract status: Unknown NFL service: Never played professionally. Coaching career: Spent his first and only season as the Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach this past season....Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia County, Detroit Lions
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Jags seek perfect game vs. Patriots
Sentinel Staff WriterThe learning curve of the NFL playoffs is about to take a steep turn for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Saturday night the Jags won their first playoff game in eight years -- and first road playoff game in 10 years -- a stirring back-and-forth 31-29 victory...Tags: San Diego County, Terry Cousin, New England Patriots, Defense, National Football League
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49ers coach was innovator
Sun reporterCalmly standing on the sideline exuding a seemingly unshakable confidence, silver-haired San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh - who died yesterday of leukemia at the age of 75 - became as much a superstar as any of the glittering names who played for...Tags: Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, Bill Walsh, Brian Billick, Chicago Bears
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Playoff-bound Jaguars take it easy
Sentinel Staff WriterWhere's Chad Nkang when you need him? Better yet, where was all his help? They were on the sideline at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, even on special teams. And that turned out to be more important than having a starting quarterback, running back and a dozen...Tags: David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars, Edmonton Oilers, National Football League, Fred Taylor
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Bittersweet victory
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Jaguars planned this to be jubilant. Stop LaDainian Tomlinson, rack up the defending AFC West champs, capture some momentum against a potential AFC playoff team. Most of Sunday went as planned, particularly the business end. Jacksonville thumped San...Tags: San Diego County, Terry Cousin, Reggie Nelson, David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars
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Jaguars rip through Raiders to clinch playoff berth
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Jaguars saw enough drama a year ago to last them awhile. They wanted no part of it again. So they clinched a playoff berth at their first opportunity Sunday and in the process handed Oakland the sort of loss the Raiders must go back four decades to...Tags: Warren Sapp, San Diego County, National Football League, Go Playing, David Garrard
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Blowout boosts Jags' confidence
Sentinel Staff WriterThis was either a big step forward by Jacksonville or the Jaguars kicking another franchise stuck on hard times. We might not know the answer for a few weeks, but that won't stop the Jags from enjoying the accomplishment. "We're just coming together...Tags: Vinny Testaverde, Eddie George, Steve Smith, National Football League, David Garrard
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