http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/mike_brown/200690 Recent articles about Mike Brown en-us The Jacksonville Jaguars and receiver Mohamed Massaquoi have agreed to terms on a two-year contract. The 26-year-old Massaquoi spent the last four seasons in Cleveland, catching 118 passes for 1,745 yards and seven touchdowns. He has averaged 14.8 yards a catch in his career. He had 17 receptions for 254 yards in nine games last season while dealing with hamstring and knee injuries. He also endured multiple concussions during his four years with the Browns. The Jaguars are looking for depth behind starters Cecil Shorts III and Justin Blackmon. They signed slot receiver Jordan Shipley last month, and also have Mike Brown, Toney Clemons, Jerrell Jackson and Taylor Price on the roster heading into next week's orientation camp. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:19:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/massaquoi_agrees_to_2_year_deal_with_jaguars/13327324 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/massaquoi_agrees_to_2_year_deal_with_jaguars/13327324 Massaquoi agrees to 2-year deal with Jaguars http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/massaquoi_agrees_to_2_year_deal_with_jaguars/13327324 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/18eca29f86940f76fa06888bd96966a1f18cf5cc/mini/cincinnati-bengals.jpg JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars and receiver Mohamed Massaquoi have agreed to terms on a two-year contract. The 26-year-old Massaquoi spent the last four seasons in Cleveland, catching 118 passes for 1,745 yards and seven touchdowns. He has averaged 14.8 yards a catch in his career. He had 17 receptions for 254 yards in nine games last season while dealing with hamstring and knee injuries. He also endured multiple concussions during his four years with the Browns. The Jaguars are looking for depth behind starters Cecil Shorts III and Justin Blackmon. They signed slot receiver Jordan Shipley last month, and also have Mike Brown, Toney Clemons, Jerrell Jackson and Taylor Price on the roster heading into next week's orientation camp. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:11:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_mohamed_massaquoi_reach_deal/13326877 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_mohamed_massaquoi_reach_deal/13326877 Jaguars, Mohamed Massaquoi reach deal http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jaguars_mohamed_massaquoi_reach_deal/13326877 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/18eca29f86940f76fa06888bd96966a1f18cf5cc/mini/cincinnati-bengals.jpg You may remember back in 2010 (you know the last time there was a complete overhaul in Berea) we wanted to give incoming President Mike Holmgren a hand evaluating the roster. We are nothing if not equal opportunity. The Browns have a completely new group in charge this year. Joe Banner, Mike Lombardi, Rob Chudzinski, Norv Turner and Ray Horton take over a 5-11 team. They have plenty of important decisions to make about the roster between now and the 2013 NFL Draft. WFNY wants to offer our assistance with The Banner Position Reports. Today, we kick things off with a look at the linebacking position. The Browns will be moving from Dick Jauron’s 4-3 to Ray Horton’s 3-4. Due to injuries and Bountygate suspensions, the 2012 linebacking corps was in a constant state of flux. The 2013 Browns will not only require more from the linebackers, but could potentially look like a completely reformed group when it’s all said and done. What do we have on the roster, and what players might be avail... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:01 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/banner_report_the_linebackers/13047592 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/banner_report_the_linebackers/13047592 Banner Report: The Linebackers http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/banner_report_the_linebackers/13047592 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Let's flashback to October for a moment, shall we? The Lakers had assembled a 'Super Team', bringing in future Hall of Famer Steve Nash, and the best center in basketball in Dwight Howard to go with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol (plus MWP if you're into that sort of thing). More than likely four Hall of Fame players, and certainly four Hall of Fame talents playing together at once, seemed to assure the Lakers of being at the very least - competitive. Vegas was clearly impressed, listing LA as the 2nd most likely team to take home the NBA championship, behind only the Heat, and the favorites to win the Western Conference. It was a dream off-season for the Lakers. But the season itself has been a nightmare of epic proportions. A 1-4 start led to the firing of coach Mike Brown, and after flirting with Phil Jackson, the team settled on Mike D'Antoni. That's a lot like flirting with Bar Rafaeli and settling on Rosie O'Donnell. The team has been streaky since, al... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:15:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/three_reasons_why_the_lakers_are_screwed_long_term/12865216 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/three_reasons_why_the_lakers_are_screwed_long_term/12865216 Three reasons why the Lakers are screwed long term http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/three_reasons_why_the_lakers_are_screwed_long_term/12865216 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It’s a shame that the Jets and Jaguars already had their meeting this season, because right now would have been perfect for maximized levels of abject derpitude. Granted, there’s no Mark Sanchez starting because he already ensured he’ll be a backup somewhere else next season with a five-turnover performance last Monday night that bounced New York from marginal playoff contention. That said, these are two teams at rock bottom and yet still reeling. It would be both horrifying and delightful to see them go at it now. As for the Jaguars: like many teams, they’ve embraced the use of iPads for storing playbooks. Unfortunately, the Jaguars forgot that once a player is no longer on the team that they should wipe the memory of that player’s iPad so he, y’know, doesn’t sign with another team and hand over the Jaguars playbook. Even though once Maurice Jones-Drew went down, all the “hand it to MJD and hope for the best” plays were nixed. The Jags are a mess. They put their playbooks on som... Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:38:09 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/your_week_16_early_games_open_thread/12502189 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/your_week_16_early_games_open_thread/12502189 Your Week 16 Early Games Open Thread http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/your_week_16_early_games_open_thread/12502189 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4672aeb1483e0aece32cfa8f19d3a8a120216f1/mini/5761754.jpg JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed defensive end Andre Branch and running back Jordan Todman on injured reserve and promoted receiver Mike Brown, linebacker Brandon Marshall and tight end Isaiah Stanback from the practice squad. The team waived receiver Quan Cosby and fullback Will Ta'ufo'ou. The Jaguars (2-12) have one roster spot open, presumably to active linebacker Daryl Smith (groin) off IR. Branch (groin) and Todman (calf) were inactive for Sunday's game at Miami. Jacksonville also signed offensive lineman Tommie Draheim and receiver Brittan Golden to the practice squad. Brown spent the entire season on the practice squad. Marshall, a fifth-round draft pick, played in four games. Stanback was signed to the practice squad on Dec. 5. He has spent time with Dallas, New England, Seattle and the New York Giants. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:03:12 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_place_two_on_injured_reserved/12465850 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_place_two_on_injured_reserved/12465850 Jaguars place two on injured reserved http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jaguars_place_two_on_injured_reserved/12465850 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Jacksonville Jaguars signed wide receiver Mike Brown, linebacker Brandon Marshall and fourth-year tight end Isaiah Stanback from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Jacksonville waived fullback Will Ta'ufo'ou and placed rookie second-round pick Andre Branch on injured reserve with a groin injury. The Jaguars also placed running back Jordan Todman (calf) on injured reserve. Brown and Marshall are rookies; Marshall, a fifth-round pick of the Jaguars, has played in four games. Brown has been on the practice squad all season. Rookie offensive lineman Tommie Draheim and rookie wide receiver Brittan Golden were signed to the practice squad. Brown was a college quarterback and two-time Walter Payton Award candidate and Big South Offensive Player of the Year at Liberty. Stanback has played in 16 career games, was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad on Dec. 5. He has also spent time with Dallas, New England, Seattle and the New York Giants. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:09:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_sign_three_to_roster_branch_to_ir/12465430 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_sign_three_to_roster_branch_to_ir/12465430 Jaguars sign three to roster; Branch to IR http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jaguars_sign_three_to_roster_branch_to_ir/12465430 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Jaguars waived rookie receiver Kevin Elliott today and promoted offensive guard Austin Pasztor to the 53-man roster. Elliott, who had played in every game on special teams and see up-and-down time at receiver, struggled in last week’s game against the Jets, dropping two passes and committing a fourth-quarter penalty. In practice on Thursday, he was at the bottom of the depth chart, behind even practice squader Mike Brown. Source: Florida Times-Union   Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:17:14 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_waive_wr_kevin_elliott/12436270 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_waive_wr_kevin_elliott/12436270 Jaguars Waive WR Kevin Elliott http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jaguars_waive_wr_kevin_elliott/12436270 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Jacksonville Jaguars made 22 roster moves on Friday in order to reach the league imposed deadline of having 53-man rosters set. Only one player was placed on the injured reserve list, OG Will Rackley. FB Will Ta’ufo’ou was placed on the waive/injured list. Once players pass through the waiver process, teams will be allowed to start staffing their eight player practice squad. Teams are expected to start adding players to their practice squads at noon Saturday, September 1. According to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the following players were waived- S Courtney Greene, DT Corvey Irvin, DB Rod Issac, CB Trumaine McBride, RB Richard Murphy, QB Jordan Palmer, OT William Robinson, CB Leigh Torrence and WR Demetrius Williams.OLDaniel Baldridge, TE Colin Cloherty, DE Odrick RayDEKendrick Adams, OT Lee Barbiasz, WR Mike Brown, DE Ryan Davis, CB Antonio Dennard, G D.J. Hall, LB Joshua Jones and LB J.K. Schaffer. Sat, 01 Sep 2012 08:22:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_news_jacksonville_jaguars_roster_moves_to_reach_53_man_limit/11603299 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_news_jacksonville_jaguars_roster_moves_to_reach_53_man_limit/11603299 NFL News: Jacksonville Jaguars roster moves to reach 53-man limit http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_news_jacksonville_jaguars_roster_moves_to_reach_53_man_limit/11603299 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Jacksonville Jaguars trimmed their roster to 53 players on Sunday, reaching the NFL's mandatory deadline. The Jaguars parted ways with nine veteran players, including cornerbacks Trumaine McBride and Leigh Torrence, safety Courtney Greene, defensive tackle Corvey Irvin, defensive back Rod Isaac, running back Richard Murphy quarterback Jordan Palmer, offensive tackle William Robinson and wide receiver Demetrius Williams. Jacksonville also waived offensive linemen Daniel Baldridge, Lee Barbiasz and D.J. Hall, tight end Colin Cloherty, defensive ends Odrick Ray, Kendrick Adams and Ryan Davis, fullback Will Ta'ufo'ou, wide receiver Mike Brown, cornerback Antonio Dennard and linebackers Joshua Jones and J.K. Schaffer. The club also placed guard Will Rackley on injured reserve to get down to the 53-man limit. Source: Sports Network Attached Thumbnails   Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:33:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_trim_roster_down_to_53_man_limit/11602198 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_trim_roster_down_to_53_man_limit/11602198 Jaguars Trim Roster Down To 53-Man Limit http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jaguars_trim_roster_down_to_53_man_limit/11602198 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png All 32 NFL teams have a deadline of 4 p.m. EST to reduce their 90-man roster to a 75-man roster.The Jacksonville Jaguars seem to be getting an early start on making the cuts.For eight players, both veterans and rookies, this was the end of their stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars.At cornerback, the Jaguars released seventh-year veteran, Ashton Youboty.Youboty was picked up off the free agent market in November of last year.While with the Jags, Youboty played in only 23 snaps last season producing a handful of deflections and two solo tackles.The Jaguars also released second-year player and hometown kid, Michael Holmes. Holmes was picked up a few weeks ago by the Jaguars from free agency.Also on defense, the Jaguars released Linebacker Nate Bussey who was awarded off waivers this offseason. Bussey came from the New Orleans Saints before being waived and picked up by the Jaguars. Rookie Llnebacker Donovan Richard out of South Carolina State was also released.On the offensive side of ... Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:22:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jacksonville_jaguars_ashton_youboty_among_8_roster_cuts_saturday/11546275 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jacksonville_jaguars_ashton_youboty_among_8_roster_cuts_saturday/11546275 Jacksonville Jaguars: Ashton Youboty Among 8 Roster Cuts Saturday http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jacksonville_jaguars_ashton_youboty_among_8_roster_cuts_saturday/11546275 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/a/aab71910ee4ab363d9eac1931f24e64e41aca41d/mini/Buffalo_Bills_v_a68b.jpg Jaguars 32, Giants 31. With AP Photos. Even if it's the preseason, the turnovers still bother New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin. The Giants had two fumbled punt returns in a 32-31 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday. Both came inside the 10-yard line and led to 10 points by the Jaguars. Jayron Hosley fumbled the first punt, dropping the kick at the 2-yard line with 32 seconds left in the first half. The Jaguars recovered and two plays later, Chad Henne connected with Brian Robiskie for a 2-yard score to cut the Giants' lead to 24-14 at the half. Another mistake came in the fourth quarter when New York (No. 3 in the AP Pro32 rankings) was protecting a 31-21 lead. Jerrel Jernigan dropped Bryan Anger's punt at the 9-yard line with Antwon Blake recovering for the Jaguars. Jacksonville got to the 5, but a 10-yard penalty pushed it back to the 15. The Jaguars had to settle for Josh Scobee's 29-yard field goal to cut the Giants lead to 31-24 with 7:19 left. The Giants went three and out Sat, 11 Aug 2012 05:08:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_rally_for_32_31_win_over_giants/11430409 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jaguars_rally_for_32_31_win_over_giants/11430409 Jaguars rally for 32-31 win over Giants http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jaguars_rally_for_32_31_win_over_giants/11430409 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8b810d084fbe0deb35442ad4e3694ebc35d63e33/mini/Oakland_Raiders_v_4054.jpg While much of the debate around the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason has focused on questions concerning Andy Dalton’s arm strength and his offseason focus on improving his deep ball, not enough attention has been given to a head coach entering his lame duck contract year. Dave, you brought up what should have been the biggest offseason priority, securing Marvin Lewis. For a man that reversed the fortunes of a moribund franchise to become one that reached the playoffs for two of the past three years, why is there a hold up? During negotiations for Lewis’s last extension, a two year deal signed last year, many believed that he had become fed up enough with owner Mike Brown to leave. He was interested in greater control over personnel, because players like Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco, aka Batman and Robin, hardly reflected his blue collar, workman like attitude and mantra of “do your job.” He had made it no secret that he wanted to build an organization similar to New England’s... Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:12:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bump_and_run_coverage_marvin_lewis_and_the_cincinnati_bengals/11151815 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bump_and_run_coverage_marvin_lewis_and_the_cincinnati_bengals/11151815 Bump and Run Coverage: Marvin Lewis and the Cincinnati Bengals http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bump_and_run_coverage_marvin_lewis_and_the_cincinnati_bengals/11151815 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/4/14dc03432c4735ba6fe79d3288c92ad6821b7462/mini/Cincinnati_Bengals_Training_3610.jpg Despite a playoff appearance last season and a team that is by all accounts getting better, Lions owner William Clay Ford is still seen in the eyes of many as one of the worst owners in the NFL. Last November, Forbes Magazine ranked Ford as the worst owner in the NFL mostly due to financial reasons however Ford is 27th on the list of Big Lead Sports’ Jason Lisk. Lisk chose not to rank Shahid Khan (Jaguars) and Mark Davis (Raiders) since their time as an NFL owner has been brief as of yet. But, Ford comes in at No. 27 ahead of ahead of are Kansas City’s Clark Hunt, Cincinnati’s Mike Brown and Cleveland’s Randy Lerner. Here is what Lisk has to say. “Last year was great for the Lions. The previous 49 with the senior Ford in official ownership position, not so much with very few exceptions, and it’s hard to get the taste of the Matt Millen era out. The Lions were one of the feared franchises of the Fifties and early Sixties, but it’s been a while. The good news is that the team looks up Mon, 21 May 2012 19:32:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lions_ford_ranks_as_one_of_the_worst_owners_in_the_nfl/10842959 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lions_ford_ranks_as_one_of_the_worst_owners_in_the_nfl/10842959 Lions' Ford ranks as one of the worst owners in the NFL http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/lions_ford_ranks_as_one_of_the_worst_owners_in_the_nfl/10842959 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Jacksonville Jaguars announced the signing of third-year FB/RB Jalen Parmele on Tuesday, May 1.  Parmele was introduced to the NFL by the Baltimore Ravens in 2008, after being waived by the Miami Dolphins. Parmele was on the Dolphins’ practice squad before the Ravens signed him.  The 5-11, 220-pound runners was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round (176 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. The powerful Toledo graduate played in 24 games for Baltimore from 2008-10 and totaled 33 kickoff returns for 845 yards, as he averaged 25.6 yards per attempt, and seven rushes for 44 yards. Photo via purplewimple.fantake.com He totaled 19 special teams tackles, including 12 in 2010.  The Florida native did not play in 2011 after spending the preseason with the Ravens and was waived on final cuts. Jacksonville also announced 27 players have been invited to mini-camp to join the Jaguars’ six draft picks. Colorado State running back Raymond Carter, who I interviewed last month before the draft, ... Mon, 14 May 2012 18:45:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raymond_carter_among_jaguars_27_tryouts_signs_rb_jalen_parmele/10791677 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raymond_carter_among_jaguars_27_tryouts_signs_rb_jalen_parmele/10791677 Raymond Carter Among Jaguars’ 27 Tryouts, Signs RB Jalen Parmele http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raymond_carter_among_jaguars_27_tryouts_signs_rb_jalen_parmele/10791677 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/3/13b79b5a32b011b24f07131d64edbf0ff1febece/mini/Ravens_vs_Raiders_c2c5.jpg