Training camp started with a level of promise for the Jacksonville Jaguars. During the off-season they were able to build up a more than respectable defense by acquiring Paul Posluszny, Clint Session, and Dawan Landry. Also, the Jaguars traded up in the Draft to select Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert. This coupled with the Peyton Manning injury and the Chris Johnson hold-out had Jacksonville fans smelling a possible playoff berth.
This was not the case however. The Jaguars currently sit at 4-11 and are among the league’s worst teams. Here are their top 5 stories in 2011.
5. Jaguars Beat Ravens 12-7 on Monday Night Football
One of the lone bright spots of the 2011 season came on October 24th when Jacksonville beat the heavily-favored Ravens on Monday Night Football. The Jaguars beat the Ravens at their own game by playing great defense and running the ball well. Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 105 yards and quarterback Gabbert got his first career win.
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PLAYERS:
Paul Posluszny,
Clint Session,
Dawan Landry,
Blaine Gabbert,
Peyton Manning,
Maurice Jones-Drew,
Wayne Weaver,
Brian Billick,
Bill Cowher,
David Garrard,
Byron Leftwich,
Luke McCown,
Jack Del Rio
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers
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