JAGUARS OPEN PRESEASON AT PHILADELPHIA

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1 CONTACT: Ryan Robinson, Alisa Abbott, Renzo Sheppard, Dan Edwards (904) FAX (904) NEWS RELEASE August 9, 2010 JAGUARS OPEN PRESEASON AT PHILADELPHIA THIS WEEK S SCHEDULE Monday, August 9 8:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Practice at Atlanta 10:40 a.m. Media availability 3:45 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Special teams practice at Atlanta Tuesday, August 10 8:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Practice at Atlanta 10:40 a.m. Media availability 3:45 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. Practice at Atlanta Wednesday, August 11 10:45 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Special teams practice 11:45 a.m. Media availability 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Practice open to media Thursday, August 12 No availability 2010 PRESEASON SCHEDULE Aug. 13 at Philadelphia 7:30 Aug. 21 MIAMI 7:30 Aug. 28 at Tampa Bay 7:30 Sept. 2 ATLANTA 7: REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE Sept. 12 DENVER 1:00 Sept. 19 at San Diego 1:00 Sept. 26 PHILADELPHIA 4:05 Oct. 3 INDIANAPOLIS 4:05 Oct. 10 at Buffalo 1:00 Oct. 18 TENNESSEE 8:30 Oct. 24 at Kansas City 1:00 Oct. 31 at Dallas 1:00 Nov. 7 Open Date Nov. 14 HOUSTON 1:00 Nov. 21 CLEVELAND 1:00 Nov. 28 at N.Y. Giants 1:00 Dec. 5 at Tennessee 1:00 Dec. 12 OAKLAND 1:00 Dec. 19 at Indianapolis 1:00 Dec. 26 WASHINGTON 1:00 Jan. 2 at Houston 1:00 HOME GAMES IN CAPS ALL TIMES ARE JACKSONVILLE TIME IMPORTANT DATES August 31 Rosters cut to 75 September 4 Rosters cut to 53 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (0-0) AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (0-0) Friday, August 13 Lincoln Financial Field (69,144) 7:30 p.m. ET The Jacksonville Jaguars will open the 2010 preseason on Friday, August 13 as they travel to Philadelphia. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Jaguars have a record in the preseason in their 15 seasons including in the last seven years under head coach Jack Del Rio. They have posted a.500 record or better in six of seven preseasons under Del Rio. The Jaguars finished the 2009 season with a NFL-high 16 rookies on the roster and they combined to make 71 starts, the most in franchise history. Despite the roster turnover, the Jaguars were not eliminated from the playoffs until the final weekend of the regular season. Second-year general manager Gene Smith and his staff produced nine players in the 2009 draft who remain on the club s roster. The club s first five draft choices from a year ago combined to make 64 starts. DT Terrance Knighton and CB Derek Cox started every game, the first rookie duo to accomplish the feat in the same season. Of the 22 projected starters in 2010, 19 made multiple starts for the club in The Jaguars used the draft to select six players including defensive linemen with the first four picks. DT Tyson Alualu was selected with the 10th overall pick and he is expected to start on the defensive line. The club was active in free agency highlighted by the addition of ninth-year DE Aaron Kampman and three-time special teams Pro Bowl selection Kassim Osgood. LB Kirk Morrison was acquired via trade with Oakland during the draft and he starts in the middle of the defense. Of the Jaguars 80 roster players, 32 are new to the team. The Jaguars return two Pro Bowlers on offense in RB Maurice Jones-Drew and QB David Garrard. Jones- Drew ranked fourth in the NFL with 1,391 rushing yards a year ago and set the franchise single-season record with 15 touchdowns. Garrard is in his fourth season as the starter and has compiled a career record. He is one of only nine NFL quarterbacks to start all 32 games the last two seasons. LB Daryl Smith returns after leading the defense with 150 tackles and nine tackles for loss a year ago. TELEVISION: The game will be broadcast by WTEV CBS47 (Ch. 6 cable) in Jacksonville as well as in Orlando (WRBW), Gainesville (WMYG), Tallahassee (WTXL), and Savannah, Ga. (WSAV). NFL Network broadcaster Paul Burmeister will handle play-by-play duties for the fourth straight year with former Jaguars Pro Bowl tackle Tony Boselli providing analysis. RADIO: Friday s game will be broadcast on the Jaguars Radio Network which extends to 10 affiliates in Florida and Georgia. The Jaguars flagship stations are WOKV AM & FM (690, 106.5). Brian Sexton (play-by-play) and former Jaguars defensive end Jeff Lageman (analyst) are in their eighth season together calling all Jaguars games. Sexton has called every Jaguars game in franchise history. SERIES HISTORY: The Jaguars and Eagles are meeting for the second consecutive year in the preseason with both games played in Philadelphia. The Eagles outlasted the Jaguars, 33-32, on August 27, 2009 during week three of the preseason. The Jaguars have won all three of the clubs regular season meetings including a 13-6 win on October 29, 2006 at Philadelphia. SEE YOU LATER IN THE SEASON: The Jaguars and Eagles will meet again in the regular season at EverBank Field on Sunday, September 26 at 4:05 p.m. Jacksonville Jaguars One EverBank Field Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202

2 JAGUARS ON THE AIR Tuesday The Jack Del Rio Show, 6:00 7:00 p.m., WOKV AM & FM (690, 106.5) and the Jaguars Radio Network Wednesday Jaguars This Week, 6:00 8:00 p.m., WOKV AM & FM (690, 106.5) with Brian Sexton, Jeff Lageman, Vic Ketchman Friday Tailgate Show, 4:00 p.m., WOKV AM & FM (690, 106.5) Coggin Pregame Show, 7:00 p.m., WTEV CBS47 Jaguars Pregame Show, 7:00 p.m., WOKV AM & FM (690, 106.5) and the Jaguars Radio Network Winn-Dixie Postgame Show, WOKV AM & FM (690, 106.5) and the Jaguars Radio Network JAGUARS SOCIAL MEDIA The Jaguars utilize Twitter Facebook and Text Messaging Alerts to provide fans with timely information, an exclusive behind the scenes look at the organization and the opportunity to engage in conversations with players and coaches. Visit jaguars.com/connect for access. WEEK ONE SCHEDULE Thursday, August 12 Cincinnati at Baltimore 8:00 New Orleans at New England 7:30 Oakland at Dallas 9:00 Friday, August 13 Buffalo at Washington 7:30 Jacksonville at Philadelphia 7:30 Kanas City at Atlanta 8:00 Saturday, August 14 Tampa Bay at Miami 7:00 Detroit at Pittsburgh 7:30 Cleveland at Green Bay 8:00 Houston at Arizona 8:00 MInnesota at St. Louis 8:00 Chicago at San Diego 9:00 Tennessee at Seattle 10:00 Sunday, August 15 San Francisco at Indianapolis 1:00 Denver at Cincinnati 7:00 Monday, August 16 N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets 8:00 HOME GAMES 2009 RECORD Indianapolis Colts* 14-2 Houston Texans 9-7 Tennessee Titans 8-8 Denver Broncos 8-8 Oakland Raiders 5-11 Philadelphia Eagles* 11-5 Washington Redskins 4-12 AWAY GAMES 2009 RECORD Indianapolis Colts* 14-2 Houston Texans 9-7 Tennessee Titans 8-8 Kansas City Chiefs 4-12 San Diego Chargers* 13-3 Dallas Cowboys* 11-5 New York Giants 8-8 Buffalo Bills 6-10 *Advanced to postseason 2010 SCHEDULE JAGUARS PRESEASON HISTORY The Jaguars have a combined (.606) record in their 61 preseason games. The Jaguars have finished.500 or better in six of seven preseasons under head coach Jack Del Rio. PRESEASON REGULAR SEASON YEAR RECORD RECORD AFC SOUTH STANDINGS The Jaguars finished 3-3 in the division in The Jaguars swept Houston and defeated Tennessee at home. TEAM W L T PCT PTS OPP HOME AWAY AFC NFC DIV Indianapolis#* Houston Tennessee Jacksonville #Division champion #Postseason 2

3 JAGUARS AMONG 2009 NFL LEADERS TEAM AFC NFL Turnover differential (+2) T-6th T-13th Fewest penalties (70) 1st 1st Fewest yards penalized (542) 1st 1st Time of possession (30:08) 7th 13th Fewest giveaways (23) T-4th T-7th OFFENSE AFC NFL Offense (336.6) 10th 18th Rushing (126.8) 7th 10th Passing (209.8) 8th 19th Third down conversions (45.1 pct.) 3rd 4th Yards per play (5.33) 8th 15th Plays of 20-plus yards (56) T-6th T-14th Rush plays of 10-plus yards (51) T7th T-12th Rush plays of 20-plus yards (12) T-6th T-12th Rush plays of 50-plus yards (3) T-3rd T-4th 10 play drives (32) 4th 5th Five-minute drives (27) 6th 8th DEFENSE AFC NFL Defense (352.3) 12th 23rd Rushing Defense (116.4) 9th 19th Passing Defense (235.9) 14th 27th Interceptions (15) T-9th T-16th Takeaways (25) T-10th T-19th MAURICE JONES-DREW AFC NFL Rushing yards (1,391) 3rd 4th Yards from scrimmage (1,765) 3rd 4th First downs (84) 2nd 3rd Touchdowns (16) T-1st T-2nd Rushing touchdowns (15) 1st 2nd 100-yard rushing games (5) T-4th T-5th Rushes of 10-plus yards (26) T-7th T-12th Rushes of 10-plus yards, TDs (5) 2nd T-2nd Rushes of 20-plus yards (8) T-6th T-11th Rushes of 50-plus yards (3) T-2nd T-2nd DAVID GARRARD AFC NFL Passing attempts (516) 5th 9th Completions (314) 8th 16th Completion percentage (60.9) 8th 15th Passing yards (3,597) 8th 16th Touchdowns (15) 10th 22nd Rating (83.5) 9th 17th Completions of 20-plus yards (44) T-5th T-12th Third down passer rating (88.5) 5th 10th MIKE SIMS-WALKER AFC NFL Receptions (63) 17th T-35th Receiving yards (869) 13th 31st Receiving TDs (7) T-9th T-20th DEREK COX AFC NFL Takeaways (5) T-9th T-22nd Interceptions (4) T-10th T-23rd JOSH SCOBEE AFC NFL Points (84) 13th T-25th Touchbacks (17) T-4th T-9th Field goals of 50-plus yards (4) 3rd T-4th ADAM PODLESH AFC NFL Net average (38.3) 9th 15th FRIDAY S PROBABLE STARTERS OFFENSE WR Mike Sims-Walker - Led team in 2009 with 63 receptions for 869 yards and seven TDs with three 100-yard receiving games. LT Eugene Monroe first round pick started 12 of 15 games. LG Uche Nwaneri - Has started 29 of 41 games (16 at LG, 13 at RG) since joining club as a fifth-round pick in C Brad Meester - Ranks second in franchise history with 145 starts. RG Vince Manuwai - Eighth-year pro has started 94 of 95 games including all 16 games in RT Eben Britton second-round pick started 15 games as a rookie. TE Marcedes Lewis - Ranked first in the NFL in 2009 among tight ends with 16.2 avg. per reception. WR Mike Thomas - Set franchise record for a rookie with 48 receptions in QB David Garrard - In his fourth season as the starter and enters season with a streak of 32 consecutive starts. Owns career mark as a starter. Named to Pro Bowl in RB Maurice Jones-Drew - Named to Pro Bowl for first time in 2009 after leading team with 1,391 yards on 312 carries with 15 TDs. FB Greg Jones - Seventh-year pro has played in 71 games with 41 starts. DEFENSE DE Derrick Harvey first-round pick has led team in QB pressures in each of his first two seasons. Played in all 32 games. DT Tyson Alualu first-round pick was the 10th pick overall and the third DT taken. DT Terrance Knighton - Started all 16 games as a rookie and finished with six tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. DE Aaron Kampman - Two-time Pro Bowl selection was added in free agency. Has played in 112 games with 104 starts and posted 54 career sacks. LB Daryl Smith - Is only player in franchise history with a streak of five straight seasons with 100-plus tackles. LB Kirk Morrison - Acquired from Oakland in April 24 trade. Totaled 100-plus tackles in five straight seasons including 133 in LB Justin Durant - Started 33 of 40 games in his first three seasons. CB Rashean Mathis - Owns franchise record with 28 career INTs. CB Derek Cox - Led team with four INTs as a rookie. SS Anthony Smith - Fifth-year pro has played in 56 games with 16 starts with Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Jacksonville. FS Gerald Alexander - Started 10 of 15 games and finished with two INTs.

4 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, AUGUST 13, 2010 JAGUARS/EAGLES SERIES HISTORY JAGUARS/EAGLES 2009 STATISTICAL COMPARISON This will be the second consecutive meeting between the teams at Philadelphia in the preseason with the Eagles edging the Jaguars, 33-32, in The Jaguars have won all three games in the regular season series including a 13-6 win in 2006 at Philadelphia. The game was the Jaguars first trip to Philadelphia since the club s inception in 1995, a span of 12 seasons and 182 games. Here s a look at the preseason series game-by-game DATE SITE RESULT 8/27/09 at Philadelphia L Here s a look at the regular season series game-by-game DATE SITE RESULT 10/12/97 at Jacksonville W / 6/02 at Jacksonville W /29/06 at Philadelphia W 13-6 HEAD COACH ANDY REID: Andy Reid took over as head coach of the Eagles on January 11, 1999 and has guided the franchise to a regular season mark and a postseason record including an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville. Reid has led the Eagles to 10 playoff wins, five division titles and five trips to the NFC Championship game. Prior to becoming head coach, Reid spent seven seasons as an assistant with the Green Bay Packers ( ), a tenure that included stints as the club s quarterbacks coach, tight ends coach and offensive assistant. Reid played offensive tackle and guard at Brigham Young from and went to three Holiday Bowls with the Cougars. Reid s coaching career began at his alma mater as a graduate assistant under LaVell Edwards in He moved to San Francisco State in 1983 where the team led the nation in passing offense and total offense for three consecutive years ( ) while he served as offensive coordinator, offensive line coach and strength coach. Reid was an assistant at Northern Arizona (1986), Texas El-Paso ( ), and Missouri ( ). TWO COACHES GO WAY BACK: The relationship between Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and Eagles head coach Andy Reid dates back to 1985 when both served on the coaching staff at San Francisco State. The coaches were together again from at Texas-El Paso where current Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg served as a graduate assistant. Koetter and Reid spent three seasons together at Missouri from PENNSYLVANIA CONNECTIONS ON JAGUARS ROSTER: The Jaguars have five players with ties to the Philadelphia area: DT Terrance Knighton (Temple), OT Eugene Monroe (Plainfield, NJ), FB Montell Owens (Wilmington, DE), WR Tiquan Underwood (New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers), LB Kris Griffin (Rochester, Indiana University-Pennsylvania)... LS Jeremy Cain spent the preseason with the Eagles in HIGH SCHOOL TEAMMATES: Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis and Eagles OT Winston Justice were teammates at Long Beach Poly High School. JAGUARS CATEGORY EAGLES 7-9 Record Turnover Differential :08 Average Time of Possession 28:15 70/542 Penalties/Yards 115/ Off. Yards Per Game Rushing Yards Per Game Passing Yards Per Game th NFL Offensive Ranking 11th 44/243 Times Sacked 38/291 26/13 Fumbles/Balls Lost 23/10 10 Had Intercepted /18.1 Points Scored/Average 429/ Touchdowns Scored Yards Allowed Per Game Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game Passing Yards Allowed Per Game rd NFL Defensive Ranking 12th 380/23.7 Points Allowed/Average 337/ Touchdowns Allowed 39 14/79 QB Sacks 44/ Interceptions 25 JAGUARS/EAGLES 2009 INDIVIDUAL COMPARISON 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars Scoring , Maurice Jones-Drew (16 TDs) Rushing yards ,391, Maurice Jones-Drew Rushing attempts , Maurice Jones-Drew Passing yards ,597, David Garrard Receptions , Mike Sims-Walker Receiving yards , Mike Sims-Walker Interceptions , Derek Cox Tackles , Daryl Smith Sacks , John Henderson Punting avg , Adam Podlesh (72 punts) Punt return avg , Mike Thomas (14 returns) KO return avg , Mike Thomas (26 returns) Field goals /28 Josh Scobee 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Scoring , David Akers (43/45 PATs, 32/37 FGs) Rushing yards , LeSean McCoy Rushing attempts , LeSean McCoy Passing yards ,553, Donovan McNabb Receptions , Brent Celek Receiving yards ,156, DeSean Jackson Interceptions , Asante Samuel Tackles , Quintin Mikell Sacks , Trent Cole Punting avg , Sav Rocca (76 punts) Punt return avg , DeSean Jackson (29 returns) KO return avg , Ellis Hobbs (20 returns) Field goals /37, David Akers JAGUARS HOUSE ONE FORMER EAGLE: Jaguars safety Sean Considine was originally a fourth-round pick of the Eagles in 2005 where he played four seasons. Considine played in 46 games for the Eagles and five postseason games. 4

5 HEAD COACH JACK DEL RIO DEL RIO IN 8TH SEASON AS HEAD COACH: Jack Del Rio is in his eighth season as the Jaguars head coach, one of only six current NFL head coaches who have been with his current team more than seven seasons. Del Rio was named to the post on January 17, 2003, becoming the second head coach in Jaguars history. Del Rio ranks ninth among active coaches with a regular season record of He is one of just 11 current NFL head coaches to earn 50 wins. In 2007, the Jaguars posted an 11-5 regular season record to earn the second playoff berth in three years, in addition to the franchise s first playoff win since the 1999 season. The Jaguars are one of only seven teams to rank in the top 13 in both offense and defense since Del Rio is in his 25th year in the NFL, his 14th as a coach. Del Rio spent 11 years as an NFL linebacker and had a standout college career at the University of Southern California. He previously coached in New Orleans ( ), Baltimore ( ), and Carolina (2002). He was the Panthers defensive coordinator, and in his only season with the club the defense improved from last in the NFL to second, the biggest one-season defensive improvement in NFL history. Del Rio was the linebackers coach for three seasons in Baltimore, where the Ravens defense also ranked second each season. He helped the team win Super Bowl XXXV over the New York Giants and coached the Ravens talented linebackers, overseeing the development of Peter Boulware, Jamie Sharper and Ray Lewis, the NFL s Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and the MVP of Super Bowl XXXV. Prior to coaching, Del Rio played 11 seasons in the NFL, with New Orleans ( ), Kansas City ( ), Dallas ( ) and Minnesota ( ), playing in the Pro Bowl following the 1994 season. Del Rio was a starter at linebacker for Southern California ( ), where he earned All-America honors, was a runner-up for the Lombardi Award and co-mvp of the 1985 Rose Bowl. Del Rio is one of two NFL head coaches (Jeff Fisher) who graduated from USC. Del Rio has learned from some of the best coaches in all of football. He was recruited to USC and played for John Robinson, and in the NFL he played under Bum Phillips, Jim Mora, Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Green. As an assistant coach, he has worked for Hall of Famer Mike Ditka and Super Bowl winner Brian Billick, as well as Super Bowl participant John Fox. Among other notable coaches Del Rio has worked with are Dom Capers, Tony Dungy, Dave Wannstedt, Monte Kiffin, Mike Tice, Tom Moore, Norv Turner, Mike Smith and Butch Davis. Drafted by baseball s Toronto Blue Jays, Del Rio batted.340 while playing catcher on USC s baseball team in 1983 and 1984 with future stars Randy Johnson and Mark McGwire. He was a third-round choice by the New Orleans Saints in 1985 and was named to the NFL s All-Rookie team. NFL HEAD COACHES WITH NFL PLAYING EXPERIENCE: Jack Del Rio had the second-longest playing tenure in the NFL among the league s seven current head coaches who played in the NFL. Del Rio played 11 seasons in the NFL with New Orleans ( ), Kansas City ( ), Dallas ( ) and Minnesota ( ). Here are the seven current head coaches with NFL playing experience: COACH YEARS IN NFL Mike Singletary 12 Jack Del Rio 11 Gary Kubiak 9 Ken Whisenhunt 9 Jeff Fisher 5 Sean Payton 1 Tom Cable 1 JAGUARS RANK AMONG NFL S BEST UNDER DEL RIO FROM DEFENSIVE RANKINGS Category AFC NFL Total Yards th 8th Total Points th 9th Rushing Yards th 6th Rushing TDs 75 4th T-5th Rushes of 10-plus yards 274 4th 5th Average rush 3.8 3rd 3rd OFFENSIVE RANKINGS Category AFC NFL Total Yards th 13th Rushing Yards nd 3rd Fewest Giveaways 161 4th 4th Fewest Interceptions 79 1st 1st Total Rushes 3,337 5th 6th Rushes of 10-plus yards 406 1st 3rd Rushing TDs 117 3rd T-3rd DEL RIO S BACKGROUND COACHING EXPERIENCE 14th NFL Season, 8th with Jaguars REG. SEASON PLAYOFF NFL DEF. TEAM YEAR RECORD RECORD RANK New Orleans LBs Coach th Baltimore LBs Coach nd LBs Coach nd LBs Coach nd Carolina Def. Coord nd Jacksonville Head Coach th Head Coach th Head Coach th Head Coach nd Head Coach th Head Coach th Head Coach rd DEL RIO AMONG LONGEST TENURED NFL COACHES: Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio is tied with Cincinnati s Marvin Lewis for fifth place among the longest active continuously tenured head coaches with the same team in the NFL. Here s the list: POSTSEASON RK HEAD COACH FULL SEASONS APPEARANCES 1. Jeff Fisher, Ten.* 15 ( ) 6 2. Andy Reid, Phi. 11 ( ) 8 3. Bill Belichick, N.E. 10 ( ) 7 4. John Fox, Car. 8 ( ) 3 5. Jack Del Rio, Jax. 7 ( ) 2 Marvin Lewis, Cin. 7 ( ) 2 *Fisher was the Oilers head coach for the final six games of the 1994 season.

6 HEAD COACH JACK DEL RIO PRO BOWL PLAYERS COACHED BY DEL RIO Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio has coached nine different players who have earned a total of 14 Pro Bowl selections during his stint as a position coach, coordinator and head coach. PLAYER POSITION PRO BOWLS YEARS Peter Boulware, Balt. LB Ray Lewis, Balt. LB Kris Jenkins, Car. DT Marcus Stroud, Jax. DT John Henderson, Jax. DT , 06 Rashean Mathis, Jax. CB Fred Taylor, Jax. RB Maurice Jones-Drew, Jax. RB David Garrard, Jax. QB JAGUARS COACHING STAFF Jack Del Rio Head Coach OFFENSE Dirk Koetter Offensive Coordinator Rob Boras* Tight Ends Earnest Byner* Running Backs Johnny Cox Quality Control/Offense Matt Griffin* Offensive Staff Assistant Andy Heck Offensive Line Ron Heller* Offensive Staff Assistant Todd Monken Wide Receivers Mike Shula Quarterbacks DEFENSE Mel Tucker Defensive Coordinator Ben Albert* Asst. Defensive Line Joe Cullen* Defensive Line Mark Duffner Linebackers Thom Kaumeyer Asst. Defensive Backs Cory Undlin Defensive Backs SPECIAL TEAMS Russ Purnell Special Teams Coordinator Nate Kaczor Asst. Special Teams STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Luke Richesson Strength and Conditioning Jason George Asst. Strength and Conditioning Mike Eubanks Strength Staff Assistant Anthony Lomando Strength Staff Assistant JAGUARS RANK AMONG NFL S BEST: The Jaguars own a record the last five seasons, tied for the 13th-best in the NFL. In addition, the club has made two postseason appearances (2005, 2007), the fourth-most in the NFL during that span. There have been 11 NFL teams with one or fewer postseason appearances in the last five seasons. Here a look at the NFL s top records from TOP NFL RECORDS FROM RK TEAM RECORD 1. Indianapolis Colts New England Patriots San Diego Chargers Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Chicago Bears Carolina Panthers Denver Broncos Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eagles Baltimore Ravens Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans Green Bay Packers JAGUARS IN NFC PLAY: The Jaguars own a mark against the NFC under head coach Jack Del Rio since 2003 with a 12-2 mark at home. Here s a look at the Jaguars record in interconference play since 1995: JAGUARS RECORD IN INTERCONFERENCE PLAY YEAR DIVISION OVERALL HOME AWAY 1995 NFC Central NFC West NFC East NFC Central NFC West NFC East NFC Central NFC East NFC South NFC North NFC West NFC East NFC South NFC North NFC West TOTALS *In first season with Jaguars NAMING RIGHTS: The Jaguars announced a partnership with EverBank on July 27 that includes the naming rights to the Jaguars stadium, which is now known as EverBank Field. In addition, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida acquired the naming rights to the club s three practice fields and they were named Florida Blue Health & Wellness Practice Fields. 6

7 CLOSER LOOK AT THE ROSTER NEW FACES There are 32 new faces among the 80 players on the Jaguars current roster. Here is the breakdown. Unrestricted Free Agents (2) DE Aaron Kampman, WR Kassim Osgood Veteran Free Agents (8) - DL Walter Curry, WR Clarence Denmark, DT Leger Douzable, LB Tony Gilbert, LB Kris Griffin, LB Freddy Keiaho, LB Teddy Lehman, DL Jeremy Mincey Trade (2) LB Kirk Morrison, G Justin Smiley Waivers (1) - WR John Matthews Draft Choices (6) DT Tyson Alualu, DE Larry Hart, RB/KR Deji Karim, DE Austen Lane, RS/CB Scotty McGee, DT D Anthony Smith Undrafted Rookies (13) OT Daniel Baldridge, LB Kyle Bosworth, TE Mike Caussin, LB Jacob Cutrera, C John Estes, CB Josh Gordy, QB Trevor Harris, OT Kevin Haslam, RB Chad Kackert, DE Aaron Morgan, DT Kommonyan Quaye, WR Roren Thomas, WR Derrick Townsel Note: The Jaguars have 39 players who weren't on the club's roster during last year's training camp. ROSTER BY ROUND Of the 80 players on the Jaguars roster, 51 were selected through the college draft including 32 who were drafted by the Jaguars. 1st Round (6) - DE Derrick Harvey, TE Marcedes Lewis, OT Eugene Monroe, S Reggie Nelson, WR Troy Williamson, DT Tyson Alualu 2nd Round (10) - S Gerald Alexander, OT Eben Britton, LB Justin Durant, FB/RB Greg Jones, RB Maurice Jones-Drew, LB Teddy Lehman, CB Rashean Mathis, C Brad Meester, G Justin Smiley, LB Daryl Smith 3rd Round (11) - CB Derek Cox, DL Atiyyah Ellison, LB Freddy Keiaho, DT Terrance Knighton, G Vince Manuwai, OL Paul McQuistan, LB Kirk Morrison, WR Mike Sims-Walker, S Anthony Smith, CB Scott Starks, DT D'Anthony Smith 4th Round (6) - S Sean Considine, QB David Garrard, QB Luke McCown, P Adam Podelsh, WR Mike Thomas, TE Ernest Wilford 5th Round (9) - OT Jordan Black, DB Michael Coe, WR Jarett Dillard, DE Aaron Kampman, CB William Middleton, G/C Uche Nwaneri, PK Josh Scobee, DE Larry Hart, DE Austen Lane 6th Round (5) - DB Don Carey, TE Zach Miller, DL Jeremy Mincey, RB/KR Deji Karim, RS/CB Scotty McGee 7th Round (4) - G Kynan Forney, S Courtney Greene, RB Rashad Jennings, WR Tiquan Underwood Undrafted (29) - LB Russell Allen, DB Tyron Brackenridge, LS Jeremy Cain, DE Jeremy Navarre, WR Kassim Osgood, FB Montell Owens, DE Julius Williams, FB Brock Bolen, DL Walter Curry, WR Clarence Denmark, C Cecil Newton, TE Zach Potter, OT Daniel Baldridge, LB Kyle Bosworth, TE Mike Caussin, LB Jacob Cutrera, C John Estes, CB Josh Gordy, WR Derrick Townsel, QB Trevor Harris, OT Kevin Haslam, RB Chad Kackert, DE Aaron Morgan, DT Kommonyan Quaye, WR Roren Thomas, WR John Matthews, LB Tony Gilbert, LB Kris Griffn, DT Leger Douzable ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE Rookies (19) - DT Tyson Alualu, DT D'Anthony Smith, DE Larry Hart, DE Austen Lane, RB/KR Deji Karim, RS/CB Scotty McGee, OT Daniel Baldridge, LB Kyle Bosworth, TE Mike Caussin, LB Jacob Cutrera, C John Estes, CB Josh Gordy, WR Derrick Townsel, QB Trevor Harris, OT Kevin Haslam, RB Chad Kackert, DE Aaron Morgan, DT Kommonyan Quaye, WR Roren Thomas 1st Year (6) - FB Brock Bolen, DL Walter Curry, WR Clarence Denmark, C Cecil Newton, TE Zach Potter, WR John Matthews 2nd Year (16) - LB Russell Allen, OT Eben Britton, DB Don Carey, CB Derek Cox, WR Jarett Dillard, DT Leger Douzable, S Courtney Greene, RB Rashad Jennings, DT Terrance Knighton, CB Willam Middleton, TE Zach Miller, OT Eugene Monroe, DE Jeremy Navarre, WR Mike Thomas, WR Tiquan Underwood, DE Julius Williams 3rd Year (4) - DB Tyron Brackenridge, DL Atiyyah Ellison, DE Derrick Harvey, DL Jeremy Mincey 4th Year (9) - S Gerald Alexander, LS Jeremy Cain, DB Michael Coe, LB Justin Durant, OL Paul McQuistan, S Reggie Nelson, G/C Uche Nwaneri, P Adam Podlesh, WR Mike Sims-Walker 5th Year (6) - RB Maurice Jones-Drew, LB Kris Griffin, LB Freddy Keiaho, TE Marcedes Lewis, FB Montell Owens, S Anthony Smith 6th Year (5) - S Sean Considine, LB Teddy Lehman, LB Kirk Morrison, CB Scott Starks, WR Troy Williamson 7th Year (8) - OT Jordan Black, LB Tony Gilbert, FB/RB Greg Jones, QB Luke McCown, PK Josh Scobee, G Justin Smiley, LB Daryl Smith, TE Ernest Wilford 8th Year (3) - G Vince Manuwai, CB Rashean Mathis, WR Kassim Osgood 9th Year (2) - QB David Garrard, DE Aaron Kampman 10th Year (1) - G Kynan Forney 11th year (1) - C Brad Meester UNDRAFTED ROOKIES ON OPENING DAY ROSTER Since Jack Del Rio took over the helm in 2003, there have been 14 undrafted free agent rookies on the club s opening day roster. Russell Allen and defensive end Julius Williams earned roster spots in YEAR PLAYER 1995 TE Gordon Laro 1996 CB Rashid Gayle 1997 CB Kevin Devine, DE Jabbar Threats 1998 None 1999 FB Stacey Mack 2000 None 2001 RB Elvis Joseph, WR Randal Williams, FB Patrick Washington 2002 None 2003 PK Seth Marler, WR Cortez Hankton, DT Matt Leonard 2004 TE Brian Jones, CB David Richardson 2005 G Dan Connolly, RB/KR Derrick Wimbush 2006 OT Richard Collier, DE Tony McDaniel, RB Montell Owens 2007 None 2008 CB Brian Witherspoon, CB Isaiah Gardner 2009 LB Russell Allen, DE Julius Williams 7

8 CLOSER LOOK AT THE ROSTER ON THE ROAD AGAIN The Jaguars will travel 16,314 miles to their 10 road games (preseason and regular season) in 2010, the 12th-most in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers will travel the most with 35,219 miles. According to the NFL, the total distance traveled by all teams will be 507,050 miles. This is 71,862 fewer miles than last year, when teams traveled a total of 597,040 miles. RK TEAM MILES 1. San Francisco 49ers 35, Seattle Seahawks 25, Denver Broncos 24, Oakland Raiders 23, Miami Dolphins 23, San Diego Chargers 22, Arizona Cardinals 20, St. Louis Rams 19, Houston Texans 19, Dallas Cowboys 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 16,314 JAGUARS 2010 DRAFT CLASS: The Jaguars selected six players in the 2010 NFL Draft and acquired veteran LB Kirk Morrison in a trade with Oakland. Four defensive players were selected along with one offensive player and a return specialist. The Jaguars selected defensive linemen with their first four picks, tied for the most defensive linemen selected overall in franchise history. DT Tyson Alualu (Round 1, 10th overall, California) One of five defensive tackles taken in the first round and the third overall, behind Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy. Was fourth defensive tackle drafted in the first round by the Jaguars in franchise history and first since 2002 (John Henderson). Played in 52 games with 40 starts and totaled 26 tackles for loss and 16 sacks. DT D Anthony Smith (Round 3, 74th overall, Louisiana Tech) Two-time first-team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) selection at Louisiana Tech. Started 44 of 49 games and finished career with 23.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. Injured his Achilles early in training camp and is out indefinitely. DE Larry Hart (Round 5, 143rd overall, Central Arkansas) Two-time conference defensive player of the year at Central Arkansas after transferring from Holmes Community College. Ranked third in UCA history with 21.5 career sacks in only two seasons along with 31.5 tackles for loss. DE Austen Lane (Round 5, 153rd overall, Murray State) Regarded as the top defensive player in the FCS ranks. Finished collegiate career with school-record 29 sacks and 55 tackles for loss. Was highest-drafted player in school history. Had 11 sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss as a senior. RB/KR Deji Karim (Round 6, 180th overall, Southern Illinois) Will compete for role as kick returner and cornerback. Played two seasons at Southern Illinois and rushed for 2,080 yards and 26 TDs. Recorded 10 career 100-yard rushing games including nine as a senior. Averaged 30.9 yards on 14 kickoff returns as a senior with one TD. RS/CB Scotty McGee (Round 6, 203rd overall, James ) Speedy returner who had six career returns for TDs. Finished career with 30.5 kickoff return average and three TDs on 71 returns. Averaged 9.6 yards on 41 punt returns with three TDs. Started 29 games at CB and totaled 134 tackles and two INTs. OFFSEASON ACQUISITIONS: The Jaguars added several veterans in the offseason including two unrestricted free agents in defensive end Aaron Kampman and wide receiver Kassim Osgood. Here s the list: DE Aaron Kampman (UFA, Green Bay) Ninth-year defensive end spent the past eight seasons with the Packers. Two-time Pro Bowl selection has totaled 54 career sacks in 112 games. Has recorded at least 9.5 sacks in three of the last four seasons. Had started 98 of 100 games before suffering season-ending knee injury vs. San Franciso in Has four career three-sack games and 12 games with multiple sacks the last four seasons. LB Freddy Keiaho (FA, Indianapolis) Was originally a third-round pick of the Colts in 2006 where he played in 55 games with 27 starts the last four seasons. Career totals include 250 tackles and 29 special teams tackles. Had back-to-back seasons of 100-plus tackles including a career-high 114 in LB Teddy Lehman (FA) Sixth-year pro has spent time with Detroit, Tampa Bay and Buffalo. Played in the UFL for Las Vegas franchise in Was originally a second-round pick of the Lions in 2004, the 37th overall pick. Has played in 45 games with 16 starts. DL Jeremy Mincey (FA, Jacksonville) Rejoined the Jaguars after he was waived/injured in Has played in nine career games with totals of 18 tackles and two sacks. LB Kirk Morrison (Trade, Oakland) Acquired via trade with Oakland on the second day of the 2010 draft. Played in all 80 games in five seasons with the Raiders with 79 consecutive starts. Totaled 100-plus tackles in each season including a career-high 135 in Ranked among the top six in NFL the last two seasons in tackles. WR Kassim Osgood (UFA, San Diego) Selected to the Pro Bowl in three of the last four seasons as special teams player. Spent past seven seasons with the Chargers, playing in 108 games with 13 starts. Enters season with a streak of 64 consecutive games played. Career totals include 96 special teams tackles along with 33 receptions for 647 yards and four TDs. G Justin Smiley (Trade, Miami) Seventh-year guard was acquired via trade with Miami on May 25. Has played in 83 games with 73 starts (40 at LG, 33 at RG). Was a second-round pick of San Francisco in 2004 where he played four seasons before joining the Dolphins for the past two seasons. Has played in all 16 games three times and started all 16 games twice. LB Tony Gilbert (FA, Atlanta) Signed on Aug. 8 for his second stint with the Jaguars. Spent five seasons with the club from and played in 56 games. Spent the past two seasons with Atlanta where he played in 12 games. Standout special teams performer who led the Jaguars in 2006 with 16 tackles. LB Kris Griffin (FA) Fifth-year pro has played in 46 games with Kansas City and Cleveland since entering the league as an undrafted rookie in Has 42 career special teams tackles including a career-high 22 in 2006 with the Chiefs. Last played in the NFL in 2008 when he played in 10 games for the Browns. DT Leger Douzable (FA, Detroit) Second-year DT has spent time with the New York Giants, Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams. Played in 12 games with one start for the Rams in 2009 and finished with 16 tackles and five tackles for loss. 8

9 CLOSER LOOK AT THE ROSTER JAGUARS 2009 DRAFT CLASS: The Jaguars selected nine players in the 2009 NFL Draft. All nine players were on the active roster until Nov. 16 when WR Jarett Dillard went on injured reserve, and the first five made a combined 64 starts. Seven offensive players and two defensive players were selected. The seven offensive players tied for the most taken by the club in franchise history (1995). OT Eugene Monroe (Round 1, 8th overall, Virginia) Started at left tackle in 13 games. Missed week four with an illness and saw limited action in week five at Seattle and 11/1 at Tennessee. One of six offensive linemen taken in the first round and third overall (behind Jason Smith and Andre Smith). OT Eben Britton (Round 2, 39th overall, Arizona) Started 15 games at right tackle and was inactive in week four with a knee injury. First offensive lineman taken in the second round and seventh overall. DT Terrance Knighton (Round 3, 72nd overall, Temple) Started all 16 games and totaled 1.5 sacks, 53 tackles and six tackles for loss. Recorded first career sack on 11/8 against Kansas City and had first career forced fumble on 11/22 against Bills. Was first rookie defensive tackle to start on opening day in team history. CB Derek Cox (Round 3, 73rd overall, William & Mary) Started all 16 games and had three interceptions, 76 tackles and a fumble recovery. Three-year starter and second-highest drafted player in school history (Darren Sharper, 2nd, 1997). WR Mike Thomas (Round 4, 107th overall, Arizona) Played in 14 games and started four at receiver and served as primary return specialist. Set franchise record for a rookie with 48 receptions for 453 yards. Had an 8.4-yard punt return average and 24.8-yard kickoff return average. Had career-high seven receptions for 65 yards in season-finale at Cleveland. Pac-10 s all-time leader in receptions with 259. WR Jarett Dillard (Round 5, 144th overall, Rice) Saw action in seven of first nine games and totaled six receptions for 106 yards. Suffered a season-ending ankle injury on 11/15 in Jets win and was placed on injured reserve. TE Zach Miller (Round 6, 180th overall, Nebraska-Omaha) Former college quarterback played in 14 games and totaled 21 receptions for 212 yards and nine special teams tackles. Had a career-long 62-yard reception on 12/6 against Houston, the longest reception by a tight end in franchise history. Scored two touchdowns in season-finale at Cleveland. RB Rashad Jennings (Round 7, 250th overall, Liberty) Played in 15 games and totaled 39 carries for 202 yards and one touchdown. Led Jaguars with nine carries for 53 yards in week four against Tennessee and scored his first career touchdown on 11/8 against Kansas City on a 28-yard run. WR Tiquan Underwood (Round 7, 253rd overall, Rutgers) Appeared in three games, mainly on special teams. Saw first NFL action on 9/27 at Houston and returned two kicks for 19.0-yard average. Had 132 receptions for 16 touchdowns at Rutgers DRAFT CLASS CONTINUED TO GROW: The 2009 NFL Draft officially ended with the selection of Mr. Irrelevant, but the Jaguars continued to add draft picks to their roster. The Jaguars selected nine players in the draft and added three players that were drafted by other teams: DB Don Carey (Round 6, 177th overall, Drafted by Cleveland) Was claimed off waivers by the Browns on Aug. 7 after injuring his shoulder during training camp and spent the remainder of the season on injured reserve for the Jaguars. Was four-year starter at Norfolk State and finished with 10 interceptions. S Courtney Greene (Round 7, 247th overall, Drafted by Seattle) Spent preseason with the Seahawks before he was waived on final cuts. Was signed by the Jaguars on Sept. 22 and played in nine games, mostly on special teams. Finished with 10 special teams tackles. CB William Middleton (Round 5, 138th overall, Drafted by Atlanta) Was signed off the Falcons practice squad on Sept. 21 and played in 12 games for the Jaguars. Ranked fourth on the team with 12 special teams tackles and saw action on all four special teams units. Was named AFC South Special Teams Player of the Year by ESPN.com. ROOKIES TAKE LEADING ROLE IN 2009 The Jaguars concluded the season with a NFL-high 16 rookies on their roster. Since the third week of the season, at least 10 rookies were active on game day including 14 in the season-finale at Cleveland. Five rookies were in the starting lineup in five games including the last three weeks, and six in the season-finale. Rookies combined to make 71 starts for the Jaguars in 2009, the most in team history. CB Derek Cox and DT Terrance Knighton were the first rookie duo to start all 16 games in a season in team history. The Jaguars first five draft choices combined to make 64 starts: Eugene Monroe 13, Eben Britton 15, Terrance Knighton 16, Derek Cox 16, Mike Thomas 4. Rookie free agent Russell Allen made five starts at linebacker including the last three games. Undrafted rookie Julius Williams made his first career start on 11/29 at San Francisco at defensive end and rookie Zach Potter started at tight end in the season-finale at Cleveland. The Jaguars started a franchise-record four rookies in the seasonopener at Indianapolis in OT Eben Britton, CB Derek Cox, DT Terrance Knighton and OT Eugene Monroe. It marked the highest number of own draft choices to start for any NFL team on Kickoff Weekend. Britton and Monroe were the first pair of rookie tackles to start on opening day in the NFL since 1982 when Luis Sharpe and Tootie Robbins started for the St. Louis Cardinals. Knighton was the first rookie to start at defensive tackle on opening day in franchise history. Five undrafted rookies signed by the Jaguars were on the active roster in LB Russell Allen, DE Julius Williams, DE Jeremy Navarre, FB Brock Bolen and C Cecil Newton. TE Zach Potter was signed as an undrafted rookie by the Giants and was signed to the Jaguars practice squad following the first week of the season. Potter started the season-finale at Cleveland. Newton and Potter were signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad for the final two games. 9

10 CLOSER LOOK AT THE ROSTER/TEAM NOTES DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE 2010 ROSTER? Average age: 25.4 Average NFL experience: 3.14 Oldest player: C Brad Meester, 33 Youngest player: DE Aaron Morgan, 21 (12/30/88) Tallest player: OT Daniel Baldridge, 6-8 Shortest player: RB Maurice Jones-Drew, 5-7 Heaviest player: DT Terrance Knighton, 336 pounds Lightest player: WR Roren Thomas, 172 pounds Most seasons as a Jaguar: C Brad Meester, 11th year Most NFL seasons: C Brad Meester, 11th year College with the most Jaguars: (4), San Diego State (LB Russell Allen, LB Kirk Morrison, WR Kassim Osgood, LB Freddy Keiaho). Home state of most Jaguars: 11, California Most consecutive games played: LB Kirk Morrison, 80 games Most playoff experience: WR Kassim Osgood, 8 games Former first-round picks (6): DE Derrick Harvey, TE Marcedes Lewis, OT Eugene Monroe, S Reggie Nelson, WR Troy Williamson, DT Tyson Alualu Pro Bowlers (5): CB Rashean Mathis, RB Maurice Jones-Drew, DE Aaron Kampman, QB David Garrard, WR Kassim Osgood Coaches who played in the NFL (6): Head coach Jack Del Rio, running backs coach Earnest Byner, offensive staff assistant Ron Heller, offensive line coach Andy Heck, asst. defensive backs coach Thom Kaumeyer, quarterbacks coach Mike Shula Players from non Division I-A schools (25): LS Jeremy Cain (Massachusetts), CB Derek Cox (William & Mary), TE Mike Caussin (James Madison), CB Michael Coe (Alabama State), DL Walter Curry (Albany State), WR Clarence Denmark (Arkansas-Monticello), LB Justin Durant (Hampton), LB Kris Griffin (Indiana, Pa.), QB Trevor Harris (Edinboro), DE Larry Hart (Central Arkansas), RB Rashad Jennings (Liberty), RB Chad Kackert (New Hampshire), RB/KR Deji Karim (Southern Illinois), DE Austen Lane (Murray State), WR John Matthews (San Diego), CB Rashean Mathis (Bethune-Cookman), RS/CB Scotty McGee (James Madison), C Brad Meester (Northern Iowa), CB William Middleton (Furman), TE Zach Miller (Nebraska- Omaha), C Cecil Newton (Tennessee State), FB Montell Owens (Maine), DT Kommonyan Quaye (South Dakota), WR Roren Thomas (Lindenwood), WR Derrick Townsel (Murray State) Players from Florida on the roster (7): LB Jeremy Cain (Fort Lauderdale), DT Walter Curry (Crescent City), WR Clarence Denmark (Jacksonville), DT Leger Douzable (Tampa), CB Rashean Mathis (Jacksonville), S Reggie Nelson (Melbourne), WR Mike Sims-Walker (Orlando) 2010 NFL STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE OPP RK TEAM RECORD PCT. 1. Houston Texans Tennessee Titans Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Jacksonville Jaguars New England Patriots New York Giants Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns GOAL IS POSTSEASON: The Jaguars look to return to postseason play in 2010 and can look no further than last year for inspiration. Six teams made the playoffs in 2009 that were not in the postseason the year before. It marked the 14th consecutive season in which at least five teams (out of 12) accomplished the feat. Here are the teams that made the postseason the past 14 years and were not in the year before: Season Team (Carolina, Denver, Jacksonville, Minnesota, New England) (Detroit, Kansas City, Miami, N.Y. Giants, Tampa Bay) (Arizona, Atlanta, Buffalo, Dallas, N.Y. Jets) (Detroit, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Washington) (Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, N.Y. Giants, Oakland Philadelphia) (Chicago, Green Bay, New England, N.Y. Jets, Pittsburgh, San Francisco) (Atlanta, Cleveland, Indianapolis, New York Giants, Tennessee) (Baltimore, Carolina, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, New England, St. Louis, Seattle) (Atlanta, Minnesota, N.Y. Jets, Pittsburgh, San Diego) (Carolina, Chicago, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, N.Y.Giants Tampa Bay, Washington) (Baltimore, Dallas, Kansas City, New Orleans, N.Y. Jets, Philadelphia, San Diego) (Green Bay, Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Washington) (Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Carolina, Miami, Minnesota, Philadelphia) (Cincinnati, Dallas, Green Bay, New England, New Orleans, N.Y. Jets) HIGH ASPIRATIONS: The surefire way to postseason play is to win your division. The Jaguars are looking to claim their first AFC South title and third overall division title in franchise history (AFC Central). An NFL team has gone from last in their division to first in their division the following season a record-breaking eight consecutive seasons. The Jaguars finished last in the AFC South in 2010 with a 7-9 mark. Here are the teams that went from last to first in their division since 2000: Season Team Record Prior Season Record 2000 New Orleans Chicago New England^ Carolina Kansas City Atlanta San Diego 12-4 * Chicago Tampa Bay Baltimore New Orleans Philadelphia Tampa Bay Miami New Orleans^ ^Won Super Bowl *Tied for last place 10

11 POSITION-BY-POSITION Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the 2010 Jaguars: QUARTERBACKS (3) David Garrard, a fourth-round draft pick in 2002, returns for his fourth season as the starter after being named to his first Pro Bowl in Garrard owns a record as a starter with 66 touchdown passes and an 84.9 career passer rating. In 2009, Garrard completed 60.9 percent of his passes for 3,597 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for an 83.5 rating. He recorded three 300-yard passing games. Sixth-year veteran Luke McCown was acquired via trade from Tampa Bay prior to the 2009 season-opener and he backed up Garrard for all 16 games. McCown, a fourth-round pick of Cleveland in 2004, has played in 15 career games with seven starts. He was acquired via trade by Tampa Bay in His career totals include 143 of 241 passing for 1,619 yards with nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions for a 74.7 rating. The Jaguars added undrafted rookie Trevor Harris from Edinboro. Harris threw for 11,899 yards and 100 touchdowns in four seasons as a starter and was a two-time Harlon Hill finalist for the Division II player of the year. RUNNING BACKS (7) The backfield is led by 2009 Pro Bowl selection Maurice Jones- Drew. Jones-Drew, a second-round pick in 2006, ranks second in the NFL with 56 touchdowns (49 rushing, 5 receiving, 2 returns) the past four seasons. Jones-Drew tied for second in the NFL with 16 touchdowns in 2009 and ranked fourth in rushing yards (1,391). He had five 100-yard rushing games including a career-high 177 on Nov. 1 at Tennessee and two games with three touchdowns seventh-round pick Rashad Jennings earned a roster spot as a rookie and backed up Jones-Drew. Jennings finished with 39 rushes for 202 yards and one touchown. The Jaguars added Deji Karim in the fifth round of this year s draft and he will also return kicks. Karim rushed for 2,080 yards and 26 touchdowns in two seasons at Southern Illinois. Undrafted rookie Chad Kackert competes for a roster spot. Fullback Greg Jones returns at fullback after ending the 2009 season on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Jones has career totals of 261 rushes for 892 yards and nine touchdowns. Montell Owens also sees action at fullback and excels on special teams. Owens, who led the team with a franchise-record tying 30 special teams tackles in 2009, was voted the AFC s first alternate special teams player for the Pro Bowl. First-year pro Brock Bolen played in three games as a rookie and he competes for a roster spot at fullback. WIDE RECEIVERS (10) Perhaps the most competitive position at training camp is the battle for roster spots at receiver. Mike Sims-Walker, a 2007 thirdround pick, returns as one starter after leading the team with a career-high 63 receptions for 869 yards and seven touchdowns in Sims-Walker, who had three 100-yard receiving games in 2009, had the most receiving yards by a Jaguars wide receiver since The Jaguars added three wideouts in last year s draft with Mike Thomas (4th round), Jarett Dillard (5th round) and Tiquan Underwood (7th round) and all three remain on the roster. Thomas set a franchise record for a rookie with 48 receptions along with 453 yards. Dillard, who is on PUP, suffered an ankle injury in week 10 and was placed on injured reserve. Underwood appeared in three games as a rookie and is coming off an impressive offseason. Eighth-year pro Kassim Osgood was added through free agency. Osgood, 6-5, 220, has been voted the AFC s special teams player for the Pro Bowl in three of the last four seasons. He competes for a role at receiver and has 33 career receptions for 647 yards and four touchdowns. Troy Williamson, who is in his sixth NFL season, returns from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for 14 games in He has played in 49 games with 25 starts since he was selected seventh overall by Minnesota in 2005, recording 87 receptions for 1,131 yards and four touchdowns. First-year pros Clarence Denmark and John Matthews along with undrafted rookies Roren Thomas and Derrick Townsel are competing for a roster spot. TIGHT ENDS (5) Former first-round pick Marcedes Lewis enters his fifth NFL season after being selected with the club s first-round pick in Lewis, who led the team with a 16.2 average per reception in 2009, made 32 receptions for a career-high 518 yards and two touchdowns. He has 123 career receptions for 1,524 yards and seven touchdowns sixth-round pick Zach Miller made the transition from college quarterback to tight end and provides the team with a major threat in the passing game. Miller played in 14 games as a rookie and finished with 21 receptions for 212 yards and two touchdowns. Former fourth round pick Ernest Wilford rejoined the Jaguars in 2009 after spending the previous season with Miami. Wilford has played in 85 career games and totaled 155 receptions for 2,142 yards and 15 touchdowns. First-year pro Zach Potter spent the majority of the 2009 season on the club s practice squad and he returns to compete for a roster spot along with undrafted rookie Mike Caussin. OFFENSIVE LINE (13) The Jaguars have a mix of veterans and youth battling for roster spots along the offensive line.the club selected tackles Eugene Monroe (1st round) and Eben Britton (2nd round) in the 2009 draft and they became the first rookies to start at tackle on opening day in franchise history. Britton started 15 of 16 games at right tackle while Monroe made 13 starts at left tackle. Center Brad Meester returns for his 11th NFL season and ranks second in franchise history with 145 starts. Meester started all 16 games in First-year pro Cecil Newton and undrafted rookie John Estes are competing for a roster spot at center. The starters at the two guard positions will be determined in the preseason with a host of veterans competing for spots including fourth-year pro Uche Nwaneri. Nwaneri can play both guard and center and has started 29 of 41 games (16 at LG, 13 at RG) since joining the club as a fifth-round pick in Vince Manuwai competes at right guard after starting 94 of 95 games at left guard in seven seasons. Kynan Forney is in his 10th season and joined the Jaguars prior to the 2009 season-opener. He has played in 98 games with 88 starts including three games for the Jaguars. The Jaguars acquired veteran guard Justin Smiley in a trade with Miami on May 25. Smiley has played in 83 games with 73 starts (40 at LG, 33 at RG) for San Francisco and Miami. Veteran Jordan Black has played in 65 games with 31 starts over six seasons and he can play multiple positions along the line. Black saw extensive action in short-yardage situations in Paul McQuistan was signed on Nov. 21 and spent the remainder of the season with the club. Undrafted rookies Kevin Haslam and Daniel Baldridge compete for roster spots. 11