Yardbarker: Quentin Groves

Jaguars DE Quentin Groves Commits To Putting On Weight

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:53:24 -0500

Quentin Groves has a problem the majority of Americans wish they had. Groves has to force himself to eat. “I had to develop a craving to eat....

Jaguars DE Quentin Groves Commits To Putting On Weight

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:07:03 -0500

Quentin Groves has a problem the majority of Americans wish they had. Groves has to force himself to eat. “I had to develop a craving to eat....

Jaguars Free Agency Moves | The First 48 Hours

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:04:12 -0500

The Jaguars have been relatively quiet in Free Agency so far but that have made one big cut: DE Paul Spicer. ?Spicer has been with the Jaguars since 2000 and has been a team captain but with the addition of Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves last year, he became expendable. The Jaguars did some ...

Jaguars Likely Won't Bring Back DE Paul Spicer

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:23:33 -0500

At defensive end, Jaguars rising second-year player Derrick Harvey will remain a starter and Quentin Groves will be given an opportunity to become a...

What to Watch For: Jaguars vs. Dolphins

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:28:15 -0500

Saturday night, the Jaguars host the Dolphins in the second preseason game of the year. Here's what I'll be watching for: Will Fred Taylor play? I'm not sure its all that important for Taylor to play at all in the preseason. After he didn't play at all last week, the Jaguars Pro Bowl running back might get a few carries against the Dolphins. Last week, running back's coach Kennedy Pola talked Jack Del Rio out of playing Taylor. Would he do that again? "Kennedy can be pretty convincing," Del Rio said. Troy Williamson. With the Jaguars receivers decimated by injuries, Williamson could get on the field in a Jaguars uniform for the first time. A hip flexor/groin injury held him out of action last week. If he plays, I want to see what kind of an impact his speed can make. I also want to see how he catches the ball. That was an issue with him in Minnesota, although Williamson says that he's put that behind him and is starting fresh in Jacksonville. Mike Walker's Hands. During off-season practices and later in training camp, Walker caught everything and made it look easy. But last week, he dropped two passes and fought another one. That was the first game Walker had played in in over two years, so I'll give him a pass for now, but that excuse won't fly any more. Walker has the tools to be a major impact in the passing game. But he has to be able to deal with the strain of gameday. Pass Rush. Especially Quentin Groves when and if he goes against the Dolphins rookie tackle Jake Long. Long was the first pick of the draft and he has the kind of talent that Groves will have to deal with on Sunday's. Witherspoon's Speed. Brian Witherspoon was an absolute blur on punt and kick returns last week. But he did fumble one punt return. Witherspoon has the speed to be the most electrifying return man in Jaguars' history, but he has to hold onto the ball. I'm expecting a big return from "Spoony" Saturday night. One Day Wonders. Del Rio had a good line here. "He plays great one day, then the next day, you wonder where he is." Among the players who flashed in the first game is Mkristo Bruce, who tallied 2 1/2 sacks in the second half. He's shows that he has some ability, but can he do it consistently and can he do it against better competition. Considering the Derrick Harvey stalemate, the Jaguars should probably find out just what kind of an impact Bruce can make at defensive end. Click here for today Jaguars Podcast.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Black and Teal)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:39:11 -0500

Team MVP: Part of me is still expecting to wake up at the Jaguars' 2007 opening game as I hear the name "Byyyyyyyron Leftwich!" over the speakers. It wouldn't be a bad season, but it would be a season of seeing Josh Scobee trot out to win us our games through field goals. David Garrard turned around our team. I don't see this year being any different and with new weapons in the backfield we may finally have a good chance at that Super Bowl run we've been craving....

Jaguars News And Notes

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:52:42 -0500

Several items of interest involving the Jacksonville Jaguars, courtesy of Michael C. Wright of the South Florida Times-Union: It appears that the switch from cornerback to safety may be a permanent move for Brian Williams - that is if the indication from the depth chart that the Jags released for Saturday's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.

TGIF: Jags, Harvey ‘Getting Close’

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:47:28 -0500

Jacksonville's prodigal rookie DE, Derrick Harvey, told fellow rookie DE Quentin Groves that he and the Jaguars were getting close to a deal. That would nail down both the floor and ceiling for AWOL Bengals LB Keith Rivers and likely spur getting him into camp. The Bengals hold their annual intrasquad scrimmage tonight. Just a week into [...]

DE Spicer Locked Up Through 2010 w/ Two-Year Extension

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:11:37 -0500

The Jags have come to terms on a contract extension for DE Paul Spicer reports ProFootballTalk.com.? The site claims the deal is a two-year extension worth $8 mil, and will keep Spicer a Jag through the 2010 season.? The 32-year-old is a nine-year vet, and last season played in 15 games, starting 12.? Spicer was due to make $2.5 mil in 08, which would have been the last year of his deal. He is a durable veteran leader for Jacksonville, and coming to the team undrafted, had made quite a career for himself, playing in 99 career games, making 225 career tackles, and 25 sacks.? He will be counted on to develop rookies like Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves, as well as continue to play at a high level for a Jags team that is expected to give the Colts a run for their money in the AFC South.

Six days until the draft: What the 49ers need to do for an impact

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:45:53 -0500

Six days until the draft. How will the 49ers approach this? Do they rework their passing game with DeSean Jackson, James Hardy, Mario Manningham? Do they take the safe route with OL Gosder Cherilus? Or do they beef up the defense with Lawrence Jackson and Quentin Groves? What will the Niners do?

Exclusive Interview with Kevin Lynch from Niner Insider

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:43:21 -0500

As a St. Louis Rams fan I find myself wanting to know what is going on around the rest of the NFC West during this exciting pre-draft time. We thought we would go out and get the thoughts of those in the know, so we contacted Kevin Lynch, football writer for the Niner Insider. We would like to thank Kevin for taking time out for this interview. We asked Kevin the following: Stlvinnie: As of April 10th who do you think the San Francisco 49ers will select in the first round of the 2008 NFL D...

49ers preseason schedule released; a look into DE Quentin Groves

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:40:27 -0500

The 49ers' preseason schedule has been released. They will face the Bears, Raiders, Chargers, and Packers. Also, a look into Auburn DE Quentin Groves, a potential first round pick for the Niners.

Pre-Combne Draft Risers: McKelvin, Henne, Rodgers-Cromartie, and others jumping up the board.

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:34:27 -0500

Whose stock is rising as the combine gets underway? Here are ten prospects who are shaking up our mock drafts, and giving scouts and GMs a lot to think about and talk about.