Brad Meester, what would we do without you? Source: Bleacherreport.com The offensive line of the Jaguars is grossly underrated.  While injuries have caused problems in years past (remember when Eben Britton played?) and poor performance (remember when Even Britton played?) has plagued the line worse than injuries, the team has somehow managed to put together a cohesive group of...

Jaguars center Brad Meester has been an anchor on the offensive line for over a decade. On Sunday, Meester will make his 172nd start as a Jacksonville Jaguars, passing Jimmy Smith for the franchise all time leader. "Coming out of a small school like Northern Iowa, I was just thankful to have a chance to be here," Meester said. "I never thought I'd get picked in...

Jacksonville Jaguars center Brad Meester remembers every detail of the play. His snap, his block, his celebration. Every nuance is as clear as David Garrard's run on a fourth-and-2 play that stunned the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2007 playoffs. Meester also recalls the officials failing to flag what seemed like an obvious hold. Equally memorable, and certainly a topic of conversation...

Jacksonville center Brad Meester's friend, 6-year-old Luke Akerstrom, will serve as an honorary captain for the Jaguars' game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Brad Meester hopes to be at midfield for Sunday's coin toss. The Jacksonville Jaguars center wants a close-up view of what's sure to be a memorable moment. Meester's buddy, 6-year-old Luke Akerstrom, will walk -- maybe even run -- to the middle of the field and serve as an honorary captain against the Cincinnati Bengals. No matter how he gets there, it will be the latest...

Brad Meester hopes to be at midfield for Sunday's coin toss. The Jacksonville Jaguars center wants a close-up view of what's sure to be a memorable moment. Meester's buddy, 6-year-old Luke Akerstrom, will walk - maybe even run - to the middle of the field and serve as an honorary captain against the Cincinnati Bengals. No matter how he gets there, it will be the latest step in a...

Source: bleacherreport.comThroughout the offseason, the starting offensive line seemed like a foregone conclusion – the young tackles, Eugene Monroe and a healthy Eben Britton, would form the bookends to a powerful, run-blocking interior of veterans Brad Meester, Uche Nwaneri, and the resurgent Vince Manuawai. Most assumed Rackley would develop as a backup this year and eventually...

((ht: jacksonville.com)) This is a story that kind of wants to make you cry. It's inspiring and is why for every bad thing you can say about football players, this renews your faith in them. This story is about Luke Akerstrom. Luke had a bad seizure in December of last year and was unable to walk. He was laid out, suffering at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital when he got...

Luke Akerstrom woke up around 5 a.m. Thursday, not out of the ordinary for a 6-year-old boy who needs around-the-clock care. This was different, though. He didn't ask for dad to stretch out his left arm. Or his left leg. Or help him out of bed. This time, Luke was ready to start his day, his very special day. ''He said, `Dad, you know we have to be there at 10:30,''' said Magnus...

About 25 Jaguars attended a practice organized by veterans in Jacksonville according to Tania Ganguli of The Florida Times-Union. Ganguli has been tweeting about the workout all morning. The most notable players in attendance are David Garrard, Blaine Gabbert, Mike Thomas, Brad Meester, Eugene Monroe, Eben Britton, Cecil Shorts, Aaron Kampman, Daryl Smith and Rashean Mathis.

The Jaguars are remaining busy during the NFL lockout, working diligently at various locations, including some work at a local Jacksonville track for cornerbacks like Rashean Mathis and several other players, according to the Florida Times-Union. Per the report, players work out in groups by position. That includes workouts led by defensive end Aaron Kampman, quarterback David Garrard...

The Jacksonville Jaguars are remaining busy during the NFL lockout, working diligently at various locations, including some work at a local Jacksonville track for cornerbacks like Rashean Mathis and several other players, according to the Florida Times-Union. Per the report, players work out in groups by position. That includes workouts led by defensive end Aaron Kampman, quarterback...

Source: Jaguars.com In my previous article I gave out my grades for 1st round prospects, but we all know the draft is not just about one round. So in this upcoming two-part series, I will list my dream candidates for the later rounds. Today, I will be discussing some intriguing talents, who could be great additions if GM Gene pulls the trigger on the 2nd day of the draft. Here they...

Jaguars players Brad Meester and Rashad Jennings are joining former Jags and current Browns lineman Tony Pashos and Bears kicker Robbie Gould to participate in the HEAL Zoo Walk for Autism at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens this Sunday. The players would love to draw a great turnout for this event, and invite people in the Jacksonville community to come out and show support for this great cause.

Pro Football Weekly reports that the Jags could use the offseason to get younger on their O-line, more so on the interior of the line. Jaguars C Brad Meester and OLG Vince Manuwai were both considered on the bubble heading into training camp last season. Meester was coming off a subpar 2009 campaign, and Manuwai had yet to return to form following a torn ACL suffered early in the...

Quarterback The Jacksonville Jaguars really need a quarterback for the long run with both David Garrard and Luke McCown entering their 30′s.  This quarterback start out as a 3rd stringer and work their way up the depth chart. Cornerback Getting a #1 cornerback would help, but for now they will probably draft a #2 corner to pair up with Rashean Mathis. Safety The Jaguars need...

Welcome back to the blog, I know it has been a while but i'm back and planning to write a lot so stay tuned. First of all, the season is over for 28 of the 32 teams in the National Football League, with those four being the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers. With that being said, I will address the Jacksonville Jaguars, their strengths,...

Editors Note: I would like to introduce to all of our readers out there a new contributor to Black&Teal – Jason Love, from Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida. Jason is an extremely knowledgeable and forward-thinking fan and a valuable ambassador for the Jags out in the Florida Panhandle.  Black&Teal will be assembling a 2011 mock draft before too long and Jason...

Editors Note: I would like to introduce to all of our readers out there a new contributor to Black&Teal – Jason Love, from Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida. Jason is an extremely knowledgeable and forward-thinking fan and a valuable ambassador for the Jags out in the Florida Panhandle.  Black&Teal will be assembling a 2011 mock draft before too long and Jason...

Source: jaguars.com 1.  The Jaguars are going to be the 2010 AFC South champions. Despite the surprising one-game lead the Jags currently hold over Indianapolis, the Colts will be division champs if they win out. This makes the December 19th game in Indy absolutely pivotal for both teams, as it has effectively become the AFC South championship game, which of course means hosting...

Source: jaguars.com 1.  The Jaguars are going to be the 2010 AFC South champions. Despite the surprising one-game lead the Jags currently hold over Indianapolis, the Colts will be division champs if they win out. This makes the December 19th game in Indy absolutely pivotal for both teams, as it has effectively become the AFC South championship game, which of course means hosting...

I looked the predictions in every major (and minor) NFL related site; yet I didn’t saw anywhere that somebody is picked the Jaguars for this game. And I don’t blame them. They played embarrassingly on Monday Night; they will most likely play without neither David Garrard nor Trent Edwards; and the starting QB for today will be most likely Todd Bouman; a guy who not thrown a...

I looked the predictions in every major (and minor) NFL related site; yet I didn’t saw anywhere that somebody is picked the Jaguars for this game. And I don’t blame them. They played embarrassingly on Monday Night; they will most likely play without neither David Garrard nor Trent Edwards; and the starting QB for today will be most likely Todd Bouman; a guy who not thrown a...

Looking past the disappointments, there are players who are putting on a wonderful performance this year. I thought it time to look for the positives, so here are five guys delivering on their promise.  See if you agree. Eben Britton.  Eben said he would develop into a top right tackle in the NFL. He came out of a spread offense as a junior and found the NFL game much different...

Looking past the disappointments, there are players who are putting on a wonderful performance this year. I thought it time to look for the positives, so here are five guys delivering on their promise.  See if you agree. Eben Britton.  Eben said he would develop into a top right tackle in the NFL. He came out of a spread offense as a junior and found the NFL game much different...