<p>Recreation One: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. THIS WEEK: The Jacksonville Jaguars will open their eighth season when they host the Indianapolis Colts at 1:00 p.m. EDT Sunday at ALLTEL Stadium. The Jaguars have gained six consecutive video games on opening day, dating back to their second season in 1996. The six straight wins is the second-longest active streak in the NFL behind Miami's 10 straight, and the Jaguars' .857 profitable share (6-1) on opening day is the better of any NFL staff. The Jaguars are coming out of a preseason wherein they completed 1-3, marking their first shedding file since 1995. Of their preseason finale on August 29, they misplaced to the Dallas Cowboys 28-25. The Jaguars are hoping to get off to a great begin, with three house video games in the primary quarter of the season (in addition to a bye week following the second game).</p>

<p>The Colts are additionally hoping to bounce back after falling to 6-10 last season, the same record because the Jaguars. The 2 groups are now rivals in the new AFC South Division, together with the Tennessee Titans and growth Houston Texans. The Colts at the moment are coached by Tony Dungy, who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the playoffs 4 occasions in six years. Jaguars QB Mark Brunell and RB Fred Taylor played sparingly in the preseason, and Professional Bowl WR Jimmy Smith has been a holdout since the primary day of training camp.</p>

<p>Taylor rushed 24 occasions for 97 yards and has utterly recovered from a groin damage that sidelined him for the ultimate 14 video games of 2001. And, although Brunell had only a 54.2 passer score within the preseason (he played solely 17 collection), he's the sixth-ranked passer in NFL historical past and the one quarterback to rank amongst the top eleven passers every of the final six years. Brunell is 5-zero as a starter on Opening Day. This will probably be his one centesimal career begin. The Jaguars obtained a two-week roster exemption for Jimmy Smith when he ended his holdout on August 31 and can carry fifty four players on the roster. When he is activated, the crew should launch one participant.</p>

<p>There are 20 new players on the roster: 4 unrestricted free brokers, 4 veteran free agents, one first-12 months free agent, two commerce acquisitions, one waiver pickups, seven draft picks and one undrafted rookie. The Jaguars might open the season with new starters at as many as thirteen positions (including placekicker). Jacksonville's 6-10 report in 2001 marked the crew's second straight losing season. Nonetheless, within the last 5 seasons, the Jaguars are tied with the fifth-best record within the NFL, a 40-31 mark that is 4 video games behind the Inexperienced Bay Packers.</p>

<p>They also have a 35-13 record at ALLTEL Stadium since 1996 that is the fifth-greatest mark at residence. TICKET Information: Tickets are still obtainable for $25, $35, $45, $50, $65 and $95 per ticket. Television BROADCAST: The Jaguars-Colts game shall be televised regionally on CBS and locally on WTEV Channel 47 (Ch. Kevin Harlan calling the play-by-play, Randy Cross adding evaluation and Beasley Reece as the sphere reporter. The Jaguars Pregame Show airs at 11:30 a.m., also on WTEV, with Brian Sexton, Ryan Elijah and Jordan Siegel. RADIO BROADCAST: All Jaguars games are broadcast on WOKV (690 AM) and WKQL (96.9 FM) and the Jaguars Radio Network. Brian Sexton calls the play-by-play and former NFL quarterback Matt Robinson provides analysis, with Cole Pepper serving as area reporter for residence games.</p>

<p>Sexton and Robinson are of their eighth season collectively. Robinson, Vic Ketchman and Cole Pepper handle the pre-sport show (three hours earlier than kickoff on each stations), and Pepper and ex-Oakland Raider Pete Banaszak do the put up-recreation present. A total of 16 affiliates in three states on the Jaguars Radio Network will also broadcast the game. On the internet: The Jaguars webpage has unveiled a re-designed search for the 2002 season. The location additionally options online ticket shopping for, new merchandise offerings and multimedia, together with video of Jaguars television shows and live radio game broadcasts. THE OPPONENT:The Colts began play in Baltimore in 1953 and had been one of pro soccer's most successful franchises for the next two many years.</p>

<p>They won world championships in 1958 and 'fifty nine behind legendary quarterback Johnny Unitas and six other eventual Pro Football Hall of Famers. They also received the 1968 NFL championship earlier than shedding in Super Bowl III. The franchise moved to Indianapolis in 1984 but superior to the playoffs just one time in the first 11 seasons. In 1995, the Colts gained a Wild-Card berth and superior to the AFC Championship sport, shedding to Pittsburgh. The Colts made the playoffs in 1999 and 2000 underneath coach Jim Mora, but they slipped to 6-10 final year.</p>

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<p>Tony Dungy was employed as head coach after the season. THE Collection: The Jaguars and Colts have played two times, with Indianapolis successful both times. On December 10, 1995, in the Jaguars' inaugural season, the Colts gained 41-31 in Jacksonville, and on September 25, 2000, the Colts gained 43-14 on the Hoosier Dome. THE Last TIME: The Jaguars had been defeated by the Indianapolis Colts 43-14 on the RCA Dome on September 25, 2000. It was the Jaguars' first loss ever on "Monday Night Soccer" and evened their 2000 record at 2-2. The Jaguars allowed 440 yards passing by Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and 533 complete yards by the Indianapolis offense - still single-recreation data by a Jaguars opponent - as they have been outscored 22-0 within the second half and handed considered one of their greatest defeats in franchise history.</p>

<p>Jimmy Smith caught two first-half touchdown passes from Mark Brunell - Smith's fifth and sixth scores of the season - however the Jacksonville offense gained solely 52 yards in the second half (minus-27 on their first five possessions) and was unable to score. Fred Taylor returned to the lineup after missing the season's first three games and rushed for 57 yards, all but one yard in the first half. But the Jaguars' defense could not decelerate Manning, who completed 23 of 36 passes and drove the Colts to seven scores (the Colts also had a safety).</p>

<p>Brunell accomplished 21 of 36 passes for 229 yards. However, on the first 5 possessions of the second half when the game was on the road, he was only 1 for 6 for 3 yards, with three sacks. He threw for 72 yards on the final drive that ended in his second interception of the evening. On Indianapolis' first sequence, the Colts jumped out to a 7-0 lead on a 76-yard move from Manning to Marvin Harrison that is the third-longest play ever in opposition to the Jaguars. Smith's first TD reception tied the rating at 7-7 within the second quarter.</p>

<p>Indianapolis then scored two touchdowns earlier than Smith's second TD catch narrowed the lead to 21-14 on the half. That is as shut as the Jaguars could get. A JAGUARS VICTORY OVER THE COLTS WOULD: Be the Jaguars' seventh straight victory on opening day and their first win over the Colts in three video games. THE COACHES: Jacksonville head coach Tom Coughlin (62-50 in regular season, 4-4 in postseason) has led the Jaguars to two AFC Central Division championships and two appearances within the AFC Championship recreation in seven seasons as the one head coach in franchise historical past. The Jaguars made the playoffs all 4 seasons from 1996 to '99 - a primary for an NFL enlargement team.</p>

<p>In 1999, the Jaguars had the most effective file within the NFL (14-2), advancing to the convention championship recreation before losing to Tennessee. In 1998, Coughlin guided his team to its first AFC Central Division championship with an 11-5 report. The Jaguars defeated the new England Patriots in a Wild-Card game before dropping to the brand new York Jets in the Divisional playoffs. In 1997, the Jaguars were 11-5 and finished second within the AFC Central, and so they have been defeated by Denver in the Wild-Card playoffs.</p>

<p>In their second season in 1996, the Jaguars advanced all the technique to the AFC Championship game, finishing second within the division with a 9-7 report. In the playoffs, the Jaguars upset the Bills and Broncos on the highway earlier than shedding at New England. In 1995, the Jaguars completed with 4 victories in their inaugural season. Coughlin became head coach of the Jaguars on February 21, 1994 following three profitable seasons as head coach at Boston School. Tony Dungy, the most successful coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers historical past, has introduced his low-key type to Indianapolis, much to the delight of Colts followers and players.</p>

<p>Dungy compiled a 56-forty six document throughout six seasons in Tampa Bay (1996-2001), main them to the playoffs four times, together with the NFC Central title and a trip to the NFC Championship Game in 1999. Prior to Dungy's arrival, the franchise had not reached the playoffs since 1982, and had not gained the NFC Central since 1981. Dungy quickly righted the franchise, leading them to a 10-6 document and a playoff victory in his second season on the helm to earn coach of the 12 months honors.</p>

<p>Dungy was Minnesota's defensive coordinator from 1992-95. Dungy also coached Kansas Metropolis's defensive backs (1989-1991), and was an assistant with Pittsburgh (1981-88), including the final four as defensive coordinator. He performed quarterback at Minnesota (1973-76), ending his profession as the college's all-time leader in makes an attempt, completions, passing yards, and touchdown passes. He performed in the Hula Bowl, East-West Shrine Game, and Japan Bowl. He signed with the Steelers as a free agent and performed security for 2 seasons (1977-78), totaling 9 interceptions in 30 video games, including 6 in 1978. ee88 played in Pittsburgh's Super Bowl XIII victory.</p>

<p>JACKSONVILLE-INDIANAPOLIS CONNECTIONS: Jaguars QB coach John Hufnagel held the same place with the Colts in 2001, teaching Peyton Manning … Four Colts are from the state of Florida: RB Edgerrin James (College of Miami, Immokalee), LB Mike Peterson (Gainesville and University of Florida), DE Chad Bratzke (Brandon) and DT Ellis Johnson (University of Florida, Wildwood) … Jaguars DE Paul Spicer attended Northwest High school in Indianapolis … Damage Update: Two gamers had been injured within the Dallas sport: DT Marcus Stroud (ankle) and RB Elvis Joseph (finger). Seven gamers missed the game due to accidents: LB T.J.</p>

<p>Slaughter (elbow), WR Darnay Scott (shoulder), WR Damon Gibson (back), CB Ike Charlton (foot), C Kevin Long (knee), G/OT Derrick Chambers (neck) and DE Paul Spicer (foot). The standing of all gamers can be up to date through the week. Last WEEK: The Jaguars misplaced their closing preseason sport 28-25 to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night time at ALLTEL Stadium. The loss dropped the Jaguars to 1-three in exhibition play, giving them their first losing preseason record since their inaugural 12 months of 1995. Dallas jumped out to a 21-2 lead before the Jaguars bounced again with 23 points within the second half. Rookie QB David Garrard led the comeback, and RB Stacey Mack rushed for one hundred yards and scored two touchdowns within the rally.</p>

<p>The Jaguars even acquired two safeties from their protection, as No. 1 draft choice DT John Henderson had a big sport. Henderson had a sack and a safety, a tipped area goal and three passes batted down at the road. The Jaguars allowed three touchdowns in the second quarter, however let up solely only one zero one yards in the second half. RB Reggie White scored the final touchdown with 1:57 remaining, however an onside kick failed. NOTES FROM THE COWBOYS Sport: The Jaguars have a 19-14 document in the preseason in eight seasons, including an 11-5 mark at house.</p>

<p>… The Jaguars had extra yards (384 to 265), extra first downs (20 to 16) and extra time of possession (32:Fifty eight to 27:02). … The Jaguars transformed 8 of 17 third downs (47 percent), while the Cowboys transformed solely four of 13 (31 percent). … The Jaguars had two turnovers and one takeaway, making them plus-4 for the preseason. … Mark Brunell played 5 collection and accomplished 4 of 11 passes for 33 yards. He was not sacked. David Garrard played nine sequence and accomplished 15 of 25 passes for 167 yards and one interception.</p>

<p>… RB Stacey Mack led the crew with 100 yards rushing on 12 carries, followed by Garrard with 9 carries for 67 yards. … Jimmy Redmond led the workforce with 4 receptions for fifty eight yards, and Pete Mitchell and Micah Ross had three catches each. … The Jaguars made three sacks, one each by Wali Rainer and John Henderson (each for a security) and Javor Mills. … Chris Hanson punted eight times for a 36.1-yard common, no touchbacks and three contained in the 20 (he had 4 kicks returned for forty seven yards).</p>

<p>… Jaguars captains had been: LB Joe Tuipala, S Marlon McCree, TE Pete Mitchell and FB Patrick Washington. Subsequent WEEK: The Jaguars will make their first road trip of the season once they travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs at 1:00 p.m. EDT September 15 at Arrowhead Stadium. It would be the fourth regular-season meeting between the 2 groups however the first sport in Kansas Metropolis. The Jaguars have a 2-1 lead within the sequence, having won at ALLTEL Stadium 24-10 in 1997 and 21-16 in '98 earlier than dropping 30-26 final December 30. The Chiefs had been 6-10 in 2001 and in fourth place in the AFC West.</p>

<p>Quarterbacks (3) - Mark Brunell returns for his eighth season with the Jaguars and remains one in all the top quarterbacks within the NFL. In 2001, he started 15 games and accomplished 289 of 473 passes for 3,309 yards (numbers that have been the third highest of his career) and handed for 19 touchdowns, one in need of his profession excessive. The No. 6-ranked passer in NFL historical past, Brunell is the one quarterback within the league who has ranked amongst the highest eleven in every of the last six seasons. He has a 57-forty two document as a starter.</p>

<p>The backups are rookies David Garrard and Quinn Grey. Garrard, the crew's fourth-spherical draft choice out of East Carolina, earned the No. 2 job with several fantastic performances in the preseason. In faculty, he handed for greater than 9,000 yards and 60 touchdowns whereas starting all four seasons, and he also ran for 21 scores. Gray is an undrafted rookie out of Florida A&amp;M. Working Backs (7) - Fred Taylor is again and a hundred p.c after missing the ultimate 14 games of last season with a torn groin muscle. In 2000, Taylor missed the primary three video games of the season with a knee damage, then went on to hurry for 1,399 yards and rating 14 touchdowns, together with a streak of nine consecutive 100-yard speeding games that tied for the third-longest streak in NFL history.</p>

<p>He is the Jaguars' all-time main rusher. There's loads of depth behind him. While Taylor was out final season, Stacey Mack took over and rushed for 877 yards and 10 touchdowns, totals which might be the fourth highest in franchise history. Mack has started 13 video games in three seasons since coming out of Temple as an undrafted rookie in 1999. Another rookie free agent, Elvis Joseph, was a shock in 2001. As a rookie, he was the crew's third-down specialist most of the 12 months, speeding for 294 yards and catching 18 passes.</p>

<p>He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown. The beginning fullback is Patrick Washington, another rookie free agent who returns for his second season. Washington opened six games and was the lead blocker all of 2001. Former Denver Bronco Detron Smith is without doubt one of the league's finest particular groups gamers. Broad Receivers (9) - Jimmy Smith is a holdout and missed the complete preseason. When he returns, even at 33 he stays one in all the best receivers within the NFL. Since 1996, he has been the NFL's most prolific receiver, with the most receptions (562) and the most yards (7,972) - numbers which might be second to only Jerry Rice in any six-12 months span in NFL history.</p>

<p>Smith, who has been voted to the final 5 Pro Bowls, has six straight 1,000-yard seasons and up to now three years has caught 116, 91 and 112 passes. Behind Smith are veterans Darnay Scott, Bobby Shaw and Patrick Johnson. Scott, who was signed on July 23, caught 386 passes for 5,975 yards and 36 touchdowns throughout his eight years with the Bengals. He is one of the NFL's finest deep threats, averaging 15.5 yards per catch over his profession. Shaw is a possession receiver who performs out of the slot. He caught 92 passes for 1,468 yards (15.9 average) in four years in Pittsburgh.</p>

<p>Johnson is the fastest of the group, a second-round draft alternative of the Ravens in 1998 who has fifty nine profession receptions for 898 yards (15.5 common) and seven TDs. One of the three will begin opposite Smith, but all four will play in a number of-receiver formations. Vying for a backup function are Damon Gibson (the workforce's punt returner), first-12 months pro Henry Douglas, Jimmy Redmond (who starred within the NFL Europe League within the spring) and Jacksonville native Micah Ross.</p>

<p>Tight Ends (5) - Kyle Brady has developed into one of many league's best all-round tight ends in his three seasons with the Jaguars, throughout which time he caught 132 passes for 1,461 yards and 6 touchdowns. He can also be probably the greatest blocking tight ends and a key to the team's passing game. Again after a three-year absence is Pete Mitchell, who remains the Jaguars' third-main all-time receiver (166 receptions for 1,845 yards and nine TDs). Following three years with the Giants and Lions, Mitchell will again up Brady but may also play a task as a possession receiver and as an H-back. Rookie fourth-spherical decide Chris Luzar is the tight end of the long run.</p>

<p>At 6-7, 265-pounds he complements Brady nicely, and he is a effective cross receiver who could see ample playing time as a rookie. Joe Zelenka is the workforce's long snapper. Offensive Line (14) - Tony Boselli is gone, but the additions embrace 5 veterans and one high draft alternative, along with a number of returnees, making for fierce competitors in training camp. The precise aspect of the line is set, with former Saints No. 1 decide Chris Naeole at right guard, and Jaguars 2001 No. 2 decide Maurice Williams at right sort out.</p>

<p>The No. 1 heart is John Wade, who started 18 straight video games in 1999 and 2000 before shedding his job due to a foot injury. He is healthy once more. The left guard is Brad Meester, who has began 32 straight video games since being drafted in the second round in 2000. The beginning left tackle can be veteran Zach Wiegert, who beat out second-round draft selection Mike Pearson. Wiegert has started eighty two games in seven NFL seasons, although by no means at left tackle. Pearson, a three-year starter at Florida, is a talented move blocker was briefly sidelined by a sprained ankle. There's quality depth in Raleigh Roundtree (who began 41 games the last 4 years in San Diego), Daryl Terrell (who started 10 games for the Saints a yr in the past), and Todd Fordham, who began 20 games for the Jaguars the final two seasons.</p>

<p>All three players can play both guard and tackle, and Fordham is also the backup middle. Defensive Line (12) - With three players who began all sixteen video games a yr ago having departed, the defensive front can be the most revamped position on the group. The lone returning starter is Tony Brackens, the all-time leading sacker in Jaguars history. He spent a lot of the preseason rehabbing a January knee arthroscopy however did play in the preseason finale.</p>

<p>In 2001, Brackens made 11 sacks in the ultimate 12 games. The new left end might be 10-yr veteran Marco Coleman, a talented cross rusher with 56.5 profession sacks. A professional Bowler just two years in the past when he notched 12 sacks with Washington, Coleman is being counted upon for veteran leadership as effectively. The beginning tackles will probably be Marcus Stroud and fourth-12 months pro Larry Smith. Stroud didn't make any begins as a rookie in 2001, however he performed in all sixteen video games and came on late within the season, whereas Smith is a second-round choose from 1999. The highest reserve and a starter sooner or later is John Henderson, the Jaguars' first-spherical draft choose.</p>

<p>Henderson, the best-drafted defensive lineman ever by the Jaguars (No. 9), was the 2000 Outland Trophy winner at Tennessee and the second defensive tackle chosen in 2002. The backups at end will be Paul Spicer, Rob Meier and five-yr veteran Stalin Colinet. At tackles, sixth-spherical draft selection Clenton Ballard might be a reserve. Linebackers (9) - The one returning starter is T.J. Slaughter at weakside linebacker, however he will be out the first month of the season with a dislocated shoulder suffered within the third preseason sport.</p>

<p>Slaughter has began 15 games in two seasons at both weakside and in the middle. Eric Westmoreland will start on the weakside rather than Slaughter, and he was additionally a linebacker in the nickel protection. Former Cleveland Brown Wali Rainer was obtained in a Draft Day trade and is the brand new starting center linebacker. He has 44 starts in three NFL seasons, making 436 tackles. The new starter at strongside linebacker is Danny Clark, who has been the Jaguars' prime special teams player since being drafted within the seventh spherical in 2000. Clark started three games late last season and reveals plenty of promise.</p>

<p>One other rookie who will see plenty of action is Akin Ayodele, a third-round draft decide this year out of Purdue who is making the transition from collegiate defensive end to professional linebacker. Ayodele impressed within the preseason and sees motion in third down packages both as a linebacker and defensive end. Once more, there may be plenty of depth. Backup MLB Joe Tuipala made a workforce-high 20 tackles on particular groups a yr ago, and reserve WLB Edward Thomas started four games in 2001 and is also a stellar special teams participant.</p>

<p>Defensive Backs (13) - Exhausting-hitting Donovin Darius will start at sturdy security for the fifth straight season. ee88 vietnam has led the staff's secondary in tackles each of his 4 years, and he has began all 57 games wherein he has played. Darius was a professional Bowl alternate in 2001. Second-year professional Marlon McCree is the starter at free safety after beating out Ainsley Battles. Each player started 11 video games final season. McCree was a seventh-spherical draft decide a year ago who was transformed from school linebacker and rapidly earned a beginning role.</p>

<p>Battles was a waiver pickup from the Steelers previous to the 2001 opener who has a knack for forcing turnovers (he additionally scored a TD last year). He will likely be McCree's backup. Backing up Darius is James Boyd, a 3rd-round draft decide in 2001. The beginning left cornerback might be Fernando Bryant for the fourth straight year. Bryant was named to every All-Rookie group in 1999 and makes a speciality of man protection.</p>

<p>He missed six video games with a foot damage in 2001. The new starter at proper cornerback will probably be Jason Craft, who replaces the departed Aaron Beasley. Craft, who began eight video games final season and was the workforce's nickel again for the other eight, has by no means missed a sport in three seasons. He is the fastest defensive again on the squad. The nickel back will probably be third-year pro Kiwaukee Thomas, whereas the dime role might be either Boyd, trade acquisition Ike Charlton (a second-spherical pick of the Seahawks in 2000) or rookie Steve Smith, a seventh-round choose this yr.</p>

<p>Kickers (2) - For the first time in franchise historical past, Mike Hollis will not be the placekicker. The only kicker on the roster is Hayden Epstein, a seventh-spherical draft decide. At Michigan, Epstein was a candidate for the Lou Groza Award (nation's prime placekicker) as each a junior and senior. He scored 163 factors in college, hitting 26 of 42 field purpose makes an attempt. Returning for his second season as the punter is Chris Hanson, who joined the team midway by final 12 months's training camp and was an enormous surprise.</p>

<p>In his first full NFL season, Hanson ranked sixth within the NFL with a 43.6 gross average and fourth with a 37.1 internet common. He also holds for placekicks. Joe Zelenka will handle the brief and long snapping duties. That is Oluokun's fourth time winning the award and second with the Jaguars. The race might be on August 22 at eight a.m. Two coaches will be part of the workers: Zach Banner and Kyle Williams. In a corresponding move, CB Dane Jackson has been placed on the Reserve/Retired list. Followers can sign up for precedence entry for an opportunity to get tickets ahead of most of the people at 1 p.m. The workforce has promoted Shane Waldron to Assistant Head Coach/Pass Sport Coordinator and Heath Farwell to Associate Head Coach/Particular Groups Coordinator. 2026 Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC.</p>