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The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting ready for training camp and recently extended kicker Josh Scobee and are still hoping running back Maurice Jones-Drew will show up.
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Bryan Anger, the Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round selection from last April's NFL Draft, has agreed to terms on a rookie contract, ensuring that he'll be in attendance when the team begins training camp on Thursday.
Anger, who played collegiately at Cal, was selected with the No. 70 pick. A three-time Pac-12 first-teamer, he averaged 43.5 yards per punt, including 90 inside the 20-yard line over a four-year career with the Golden Bears.
He is the second-to-last Jaguars rookie to ink a deal or agree to terms. Other draft picks Andre Branch, Brandon Marshall, Mike Harris and Jeris Pendleton have all signed contracts. The lone unresolved contract situation remains former Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon in the wake of his guilty plea following a drunken driving offense last month.
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With training camp just days away, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed one of two unsigned draft picks. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Wednesday morning that the team came to terms with punter Brian Anger, the team's third-round pick.
Jags signed 3rd-rd Bryan Anger last night, meaning Justin Blackmon is their last unsigned pick. His deal not expected to be done before camp— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2012
Anger's deal leaves first-round pick Justin Blackmon as the team's only unsigned rookie. That deal, as Schefter notes could take a little more time and cause him to miss the start of training camp. The reason for the delay on Blackmon's deal is his DUI arrest earlier this summer. The two sides are at odds over offset language in the deal.
The Jaguars are due to report for training camp on Thursday, July 26, and will hold their first full squad practice the next day.
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Since getting arrested for aggravated DUI, many assumed that contract negotiations between the Jaguars and Justin Blackmon would be complicated considering the protection that the team would pursue. However, apparently the two sides haven't done much negotiations at all, although that will change soon.
According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk, the two sides will begin "talking more seriously soon." With all players reporting to training camp for the Jaguars on Thursday, the lack of "serious" negotiations thus far validate Florida Times-Union writer, Tania Ganguli's, prediction that Blackmon would not be signed in time for camp.
With fourth overall pick Matt Kalil and sixth overall pick Morris Claiborne both still unsigned, there is still some uncertainty for both sides regarding where the numbers should be and those negotiations could be further slowed by the "protections" that the Jaguars will look to give themselves in the contract.
There's no reason not to believe that Blackmon's contract could take longer to finalize than any other rookie in the NFL.
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With the Washington Redskins finally signing quarterback Robert Griffin III to a four-year deal on Wednesday, fans are probably wondering how that signing will affect the negotiations of other high draft picks. The negotiations of the Jacksonville Jaguars' first round pick, wide receiver Justin Blackmon, will probably not be seriously affected by Griffin's contract, according to an article by Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union.
Ganguli says that the big hold up for many of the top draft picks is the inclusion of something called offset language.
Offset language gives a team relief if they release a player with a guaranteed contract and he signs with another team. Without the offset language, the player can double-dip. With offset language, the player's old team would be off the hook for the amount the new team pays him.
For reference, Griffin does not have offset language in his contract. Because of Blackmon's offseason DUI, the Jaguars are be pushing to put offset language in his contract.
Blackmon's contract is much more likely to include protection for the Jaguars because of his DUI arrest earlier this offseason. This collective bargaining agreement gives the Jaguars a little more freedom to protect themselves in case of future off-the-field problems.
It makes sense that the Jaguars do want to protect themselves in case Blackmon does indeed make another off-field mistake. Ganguli does report that the Jaguars fully expect to sign Blackmon to a contract before training camp begins.
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One of the two biggest names that were holding out for the Jacksonville Jaguars finally signed on Monday. Kicker Josh Scobee signed a four-year deal with the Jaguars worth $3.45 million per year, according to a tweet by Florida Times-Union Jaguars beat writer, Tania Ganguli.
The #Jaguars have reached a multi-year deal with kicker @JoshScobee10 according to a source familiar with the negotiations.— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) July 16, 2012
Scobee's deal worth $3.45 million per year with $4.75M guaranteed. Guarantee is a $3.75M signing bonus and $1M first-year salary. #Jaguars— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) July 16, 2012
Scobee's deal now puts him as the third-highest paid kicker in the NFL behind Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski and Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson.
Now the Jaguars only have to worry about putting a deal together for running back Maurice Jones-Drew and then all the players that they need to have ready for the 2012 season will be under contract.
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A hopeful for making the Jacksonville Jaguars roster in 2012 may have seen his dream derailed, as defensive end Odrick Ray was arrested Friday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma for having outstanding traffic warrants.
Ray was pulled over for speeding and not having his seat belt on, but when police discovered he had numerous other warrants, he was taken into custody.
After playing four seasons at Tulsa, Ray was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2011 with the Jags, but was released at the conclusion of the preseason. He was given another chance to crack the squad in 2012, but after this arrest, it would seem to be impossible.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of the teams in the NFL who have no cap issues whatsoever, and actually have some of the most cap room in the league. THat doesn't mean however that the team will hold onto contracts that don't make much sense, money wise.
Brian McIntyre of NFL.com thinks that fullback Greg Jones could wind up a salary casualty when the team cuts down the roster.
Fullback Greg Jones played in fewer than 40 percent of the Jaguars' offensive snaps last season and gained a total of just 26 yards from scrimmage; he also scored a touchdown and added a pair of tackles on special teams. Will first-year head coach Mike Mularkey's offense incorporate the fullback enough that the team can justify keeping the 31-year-old Jones around on a $3.4 million base salary?
Fullback is a position that's being phased out of most NFL offenses, but Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey still likes to use the fullback in his offense. Jones is arguably a Pro-Bowl caliber lead blocker, so it will be interesting to see how much Mularkey will value that going for ward.
Greg Jones is in the final year of his contract.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are trying to figure out a way to sign kicker Josh Scobee to a long term deal. The team placed the franchise tag on Scobee and has until July 16 to work out a long term deal, else Scobee will have to play under the franchise tag for the 2012 season, that is if he signs the franchise tag which he's yet to do.
Tania Ganguli of The Florida Times-Union explains why not coming to a long term deal can actually harm the chances of the Jaguars reaching a long term deal with Scobee.
Scobee's frustration with the team after having to play one season under the tag could sour him to a multi-year deal starting in 2013. Remember, punter Adam Podlesh, a close friend of Scobee's, left Jacksonville with some animosity toward the franchise. The Jaguars could then tag Scobee at $3.45 million (120 percent of this year's tag) and force him to remain in Jacksonville one more year. But after that the price to tag him skyrockets.
Under this collective bargaining agreement, the third time a non-quarterback is franchised, he gets the average salary of the top-five quarterbacks from the previous year. By 2014 that could be about $18 million. As in, no chance any team pays a kicker that.
The Jaguars have had trouble with the specialists lately it seems, as the team has also yet to sign third-round pick punter Bryan Anger.
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With a new head coach, new owner, new coordinators and a new philosophy permeating the franchise's culture, there's plenty to be optimistic about for Jaguars fans in 2012. However, picking up where the end of the Jack Del Rio era ended, the amount of work in front of both Sam Khan and Mike Mularkey still places the Jags at No. 30 on Pro Football Talk's 2012 preseason Power Rankings.
With nearly wholesale changes across the board, PFT ties any shot of the Jags' contending in 2012 to the development of young Blaine Gabbert. The best news for the Jags is their address at home in the AFC South, which save for returning champs Houston, is fairly manageable on the schedule:
The early returns from the offseason were good, and if he can reverse course, the Jaguars could be a better team in 2012.They have the benefit of playing in an AFC South with at least one team as bad as they are (the Colts), meaning they won't simply be swamped in the division. And opening at Minnesota gives them an opportunity to steal a road win against another bottom-dweller with reasonable questions about their young quarterback.
Solid-to-respectable would be the upper limit here.
Given the long-term path the teams needs to regain stability, solid-to-respectable is a great start.
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Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee yet to sign the franchise tag, which the Jaguars placed on him during NFL free agency. Under the tag, Scobee would make $2.88 million for the 2012 NFL season and the two sides have until July 16 to work out a long term deal.. The two sides have restarted contract talks however, according to a report by Vito Stellino of The Florida Times-Union.
Kicker Josh Scobee and the Jaguars have resumed contract talks according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
The two sides hadn't talked for months after the Jaguars put the franchise tag on him until they started up again recently in advance of the July 16 deadline.
There are some deals signed recently that the Jaguars and Scobee can frame a contract around. Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater just recently signed a four-year $13 million deal while Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth has a four-year $13.2 million deal. Barth does not handle kickoffs however, which is something Scobee excels at, so his side could argue for a bigger contract than Barth.
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While Maurice Jones-Drew continues to hold out for a new contract, more is made of his skill set as a running back. Given the fact that he led the league in rushing on the worst offense in the NFL, there's something to be said about his abilities. Greg Cosell of ESPN's NFL Matchup talked with Evan Silva of Rotoworld about what Jones-Drew brings to the Jaguars.
I love Maurice Jones-Drew. I don't know how most people talk about him, because he's short. He's obviously not small, he's just short. He's really, to me, a power runner who's tough to get a hold of. What I mean by that is, he's very difficult to bring down. But because he's small, hard to see, and shifty as well, guys don't really get a full grasp of him. And he runs through an awful lot of arm tackles. So even though he's shifty and has elusiveness, I think at his core, he's somewhat of a power runner.
Despite the lack of size, there's no questioning that Jones-Drew certainly has some abilities of a power back, that's why he's had the success that he has had in his early career. So far in six season, Jones-Drew has rushed for 6,854 yards on 1,484 carries, bringing his rushing average to 4.6 yards per carry.
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Since his purchase of the Jaguars, new owner Shahid Khan has been outspoken about spreading the team's brand worldwide and boosting the team's popularity. Among the ideas he was interested in was the possibility of the Jaguars playing a game overseas. An idea that the Jaguars are still interested in as Mark Lamping, president of non-football operations, told Vito Stellino.
We've expressed an interest to the NFL in hopefully being one of those teams," Lamping said. "We think it will increase the profile of the franchise, and Jacksonville can use it to market the city. What's good for Jacksonville is good for the Jaguars.
But with the Rams set to host each of the next two London games in NFL's International Series, the opportunity for the Jaguars seemed slim. That is, until Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that another game could be played there. Per Stellino:
On a promotional tour in London this week for his team's Oct. 28 game there against the St. Louis Rams, Kraft said, "It is the intention of the NFL owners to get two games here, starting next year."
If that is the case, Stellino says the "odds seem to be good" that the Jaguars would be the team to fill the home team slot.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars will open their training camp on Friday, July 27. While the 9:45 a.m. session will be closed, the 2:15 p.m. session will be open to the public. That will be the first of eight sessions open to the public at the Florida Blue Health & Wellness Practice Fields that are adjacent to EverBank Field.
None of the walk-through sessions will be open to the public, according to a press release by the team. There will be no charge for the sessions and free parking will be available at the parking lots around the stadium.
The 2012 Jaguars training camp schedule for practices open to the public will be as follows.
Thursday, July 26; Players report
Friday, July 27; Practice at 9:45 a.m. (walk-through, not open to public) and 2:15
Saturday, July 28; Practice at 9:45 a.m. (walk-through, not open to public) and 2:15
Sunday, July 29; Players day off - no practice
Monday, July 30; Practice at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (walk-through, not open to public)
Tuesday, July 31; Practice at 8:30 a.m. and 4:55 p.m. (walk-through, not open to public)
Wednesday, August 1; Practice at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (walk-through, not open to public)
Thursday, August 2; Practice at 8:30 a.m. and 4:55 p.m. (walk-through, not open to public)
Friday, August 3; Practice at 9:15 a.m. (walk-through, not open to public) and 6:30 p.m. scrimmage
Saturday, August 4; Players day off - no practice
Sunday, August 5; Practice at 3:00 p.m. --- last practice open to the public
The Jaguars will be finishing training camp after those first ten days with practices only open to the media. The team will officially break camp on August 19.
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Following the assignment of the franchise tag to Josh Scobee, the Jaguars have apparently not bothered to even consider negotiating a long-term contract with the kicker. Less than a week after Gene Smith told Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union that there had been no recent talks with Scobee, the kicker's agent, Ken Harris, told Vito Stellino of the Times-Union that they've been waiting for months to speak with the Jaguars.
His agent, Ken Harris, emailed, "Josh has asked me not to discuss specifics of negotiations other than what has already been said. That is, we had some talks early on involving proposals from both sides, but haven't heard back from them in months. We know our last proposal is very fair.''
According to Ganguli, Scobee is looking for a deal similar to that of Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth who signed a four-year deal worth $3.3 million per year with $4 million guaranteed.
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With training camp fast approaching for the Jacksonville Jaguars, there are questions about how to most effectively use rookie wide receiver Justin Blackmon. Particularly with a young quarterback in desperate need of a good season, like Blaine Gabbert.
Greg Cosell of ESPN's NFL Matchup show said in an interview with Yahoo! Sports' Doug Farrar that Blackmon can be the most effective on short to intermediate passing routes.
Blackmon is at his best working the short to intermediate areas. Think of how Roddy White is used in Atlanta -- and I'm not saying that Blackmon is Roddy White this season -- but Roddy White doesn't run a lot of vertical routes unless it's a specifically designed shot play. He works a lot of shorter routes in the middle of the field. A lot of crossers and drag-type routes. I could easily see Blackmon doing that, and being very successful.
It goes without saying that both Gabbert needs to have Blackmon be effective at running routes so that he can change people's minds about him. If both he and Blackmon can have effective seasons, the Jaguars could be well on their way back to respectability.
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The deadline for players that were franchised tagged to sign a new long term deal is quickly approaching. Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee has recently said that there hasn't been any constructive progress in negotiations for a long term deal, according to an article on Pro Football Talk by Josh Alper.
The Jaguars slapped the franchise tag on Scobee in February and both sides have said quite frequently that they are interested in making a deal that runs beyond 2012. Despite that interest, there was no movement toward a deal in May and there's still no movement less than a month before the deadline to sign a franchised player to a multi-year deal.
In the same article, Alper acknowledges a report by Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union that Scobee is looking for a deal similar to the one Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth got right after being franchise tagged. Barth signed a four-year deal with Tampa Bay worth $3.3 million per year with $4 million guaranteed. If Scobee plays this year under the franchise tag, he will earn $2.88 million.
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is trying to get a new contract and his ranking on the NFL Top 100 could give him a bit more leverage. Last season, Jones-Drew was No. 30 on that list.
Tania Ganguli of The Florida Times-Union reports that she got a note about Jones-Drew's inclusion on the list.
Got a note saying the first Jaguar would be on Wednesday's show, and that he was on last year's list as well.
Only one player fits that description: Maurice Jones-Drew.
Jones-Drew will rank ahead of at least 12 other running backs in the Top 100, including the Baltimore Ravens' Ray Rice (No. 22), the Houston Texans' Arian Foster (No. 25) and the San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (No. 28).
Jones-Drew could potentially use this ranking by his fellow players as leverage to get a more lucrative contract extension done with the Jaguars organization ahead of training camp.
The episode that should show what position Jones-Drew should be ranked, which will be positions 11-20, will air Wednesday at 8 p.m. on NFL Network.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are trying to improve themselves going into training camp. One way they are doing that is by trying to address their secondary. According to a tweet on the official Jacksonville Jaguars twitter page, the team has signed veteran cornerback Reggie Corner to a contract.
Jaguars signed veteran CB Reggie Corner, rookie WR Charles Gilbert and rookie Dan Hoch to contracts.Corner spent last 4 years with Bills.— jaguarsinsider (@jaguarsinsider) June 20, 2012
Corner, a fourth round pick of the Buffalo Bills out of Akron in 2008, has played four seasons in the NFL. During that time, he has intercepted two passes, defended 21 passes and recorded 119 total tackles over his career.
The Jaguars also announced a number of players waived from the roster on Wednesday.
Club waived WR Chris Forcier, CB Dontrell Johnson and LB Donovan Richard, all rookie free agents.— jaguarsinsider (@jaguarsinsider) June 20, 2012
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Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith confirmed that starting running back Maurice Jones-Drew wants a new contract. Jones-Drew had a career year in 2011 by leading the league and rushing and feels that he should be rewarded.
However, Smith has no plans to renegotiate a new deal with Jones-Drew since he is currently under contract for another two seasons, and Smith expects Jones-Drew to fulfill the rest of his contract.
Jones-Drew signed a five-year deal worth $31 million back in 2009 and is expected to make $4.95 million this upcoming season. That amount is much less than other running backs in the league, and Jones-Drew wants to be paid in a similar fashion.
A tipping point could come on Tuesday when the Jaguars have a mandatory three-day mini-camp, and if Jones-Drew skips out on those he will be fined $60,000. Smith expects all players under contract to attend, but he acknowledges that it is up to Jones-Drew if he wants to attend.
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After two unproductive seasons that have been destroyed by injuries, the Jacksonville Jaguars have parted ways with defensive lineman Aaron Kampman. His release was announced at a press conference on Thursday. Kampman was scheduled to make $5 million this upcoming season.
Kampman, a former Pro Bowl selection, had an extremely productive career with the Green Bay Packers before injuries derailed his career. He hasn't been able to play at that level since 2008, the last year he played as an end in Green Bay. He tore his ACL in 2009, which marked a career downturn. He recovered and was given a four-year, $24 million contract by the Jaguars in 2010, but never stayed healthy long enough to be worth that much to the Jags.
Even though Kampman's eventual release was widely anticipated because of his large salary, there was always a small chance that he could make the roster. His departure means that Austen Lane, who is recovering from an injury of his own, and rookie Andre Branch will have chances to play regularly this upcoming season.
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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis tore his ACL last November in a game against the Indianapolis Colts. Now six-and-a-half months after his knee surgery, Mathis appears to be on track to be ready for Jaguar's training camp. Mathis claims that he has been cleared by Dr. James Andrews and also says that he will be able to participate in Jaguars minicamp next week.
I'm sure we're going to take things slow, because we still have a few months before the actual season starts, but he has cleared me to participate with the team.
The Jaguars will likely not put Mathis through a lot of strenuous activities since he still is not yet at 100 percent. The fact that he is cleared for activity with the team is a step in the right direction regardless.
Mathis has started 125 games over the last nine seasons with Jacksonville. A Pro Bowler in 2006, Mathis has recorded 498 tackles, 30 interceptions, 78 passes defensed and one sack.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Monday that the team has signed seventh-round pick Jeris Pendleton. A product of Ashland University, Pendleton will receive a four-year deal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
Pendleton is a 6'2" 328 pound defensive tackle from Chicago. After two years at Joliet Junior College, he transferred to Ashland University where he played for two more years. He finished his college career at Ashland with six sacks and 11 tackles for a loss. He was the 228th player selected in the draft.
Jacksonville now has three of its six picks from the 2012 draft under contract, including defensive end Andre Branch and cornerback Mike Harris. Branch is the highest draft pick that the Jags have signed. The first Clemson player selected in the draft, he went at 38th overall in the second round.
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Wide reciever Laurent Robinson was one of the bright spots for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. He caught 54 passes for 858 yards and 11 touchdowns. What was just as impressive was his performance against top-tier cornerbacks in the NFL. He's done such a good job against them in his career, that KC Joyner of ESPN has named him a 'Matchup Buster.'
A 'Matchup Buster' according to Joyner is a receiver that averages over eight yards per attempt against cornerbacks that allow less than nine yards per attempt. Robinson for his efforts, averages 9.7 yards per attempt. Joyner says in his summary of Robinson, that if quarterback Blaine Gabbert can't improve his numbers with both Robinson and rookie wide receiver Justin Blackmon, the Jaguars may have to go back to the drawing board at quarterback.
Robinson took full advantage of the opportunity placed before him in 2011, and his showing in this statistic proves that he did so despite concerted defensive efforts to stop him. If Blaine Gabbert can't appreciably improve his numbers by throwing to Robinson and Justin Blackmon, the Jaguars will know they need a new quarterback
The Jaguars certainly hope that Robinson will be a receiver that can be that top target for Gabbert so that they won't have to address the position yet again.
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Yesterday, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced the signing of sixth-round pick Mike Adams on the team's Facebook page. Harris is a cornerback out of Florida State, and the terms of the deal were not disclosed. He is the second draft pick to sign with the Jaguars, in addition to Andre Brach, the second-round pick and defensive end out of Clemson. The team has yet to sign their first-round pick, Justin Blackmon.
Over at Big Cat Country, Adam Stites has more info on Adams:
Harris, 23, was a highly recruited junior college transfer who made an instant impact after joining Florida State in 2010, serving as the primary nickelback. In two seasons with the Seminoles, Harris finished with five interceptions and 99 tackles.
Head coach Mike Mularkey has discussed the possibility of Harris being used in "Wildcat" sets in the future due to his background as a quarterback and his versatility as an athlete.
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Blaine Gabbert's rookie year was a struggle, so much so that national media couldn't resist linking the team to every decent available quarterback until they signed elsewhere. The Jags, understandably, had no interest in writing off a young player with just under one season's worth of starting experience.
The Jaguars are installing a new offense this offseason, and early reports on Gabbert's progress have been positive. Head coach Mike Mularkey spoke on Thursday about Gabbert's confidence and grasp of the new offense.
"You know that by when you call the play you step right in the huddle and call the play," Mularkey said. "I haven't been around a lot of quarterbacks the first time you introduce a brand new offense that can walk in the huddle and call the play with the impression that 'I know it so well that it's going to work' with that kind of mentality. That has been outstanding on his part."
Between this and previous praise of Gabbert's improved footwork, the Jaguars' quarterback will be expected to improve significantly on his rookie campaign.
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Maurice Jones-Drew has been the face of the Jacksonville Jaguars franchise since he signed a contract extension with the team in 2009. Part of the reason why the Jaguars may be so hesitant to pay the running back is because now that Jones-Drew is getting closer to 30 years old, the team is worried that he's losing some explosiveness, according to CBS Sports writer Pete Prisco.
Jones-Drew will be 29 when his current deal expires. He is smart enough to know that backs nearing 30 usually don't get big deals, which is why he wants one now. That's understandable. It's also the reason why the Jaguars won't give him one. Let him play out this deal, and then see what happens. This isn't a back league anymore, and teams are more and more reluctant to pay backs.
Prisco says that despite his hold out from OTAs with two years remaining on his contract, he is getting largely a free pass from fans in Jacksonville because of his status as the face of the franchise. Prisco says that that may not be a bad thing, as it could help pave the way to really helping the establishment of the passing game under quarterback Blaine Gabbert
He is seemingly getting a pass from the fans for not being around Jacksonville, even if the work isn't mandatory. The good thing is that with Jones-Drew gone, the team can start morphing from being so run-heavy to a team that is built around the passing game.
The Jaguars certainly hope that any issues between them and Jones-Drew can be resolved before the start of the season.
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Clemson defensive end Andre Branch was selected by Jacksonville with the No. 38 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
The biggest question surrounding Jaguars fans this offseason is whether or not Blaine Gabbert can be the quarterback of the future for Jacksonville. While his rookie year was far from successful, its usually the second year where quarterbacks can be legitimately judged for what they can or cannot do.
New Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey is already talking about how much Gabbert has improved during this offseason according to a post by ESPN's Paul Kuharsky while he was talking with Jacksonville offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski.
What we've tried to do is get him to slow his feet down just a little bit, take shorter steps and stand taller in the pocket. Those are some things we identified when we first looked at him, and he's improving on those things out there right now. You can see him carrying it into the actual plays we're running in team situations.
Footwork is something that a pocket quarterback like Gabbert can ill-afford to not improve going into the second year of his career.
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With the Jacksonville Jaguars currently in the midst of OTAs, much is being made of the struggles of Mike Thomas. Mark Long of the Associated Press recently gave a scathing twitter post in regards to Thomas.
The more I watch the Jaguars practice, the less convinced I am that WR Mike Thomas will be on roster after training camp— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) May 23, 2012
While struggles are a good reason to think that he will be let go by the Jaguars, his contract may be what keeps him around. This past October, Thomas signed a three year extension worth $18 million with an extra $9 million guaranteed. Florida Times Union writer Tania Ganguli goes into detail more about his salary and figures that Thomas will make money from the Jaguars regardless of whether or not he's on the roster.
That makes about $6 million between this season and next season that the Jaguars have to pay Thomas whether he is on the roster or not.
If the Jaguars do keep him, it will help with wide receiver depth if nothing else. And despite his production dropping to 415 yards last season, the wide receiver caught passes for 820 yards in 2010. He could find an opportunity to play one way or another.
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Lets call a spade a spade, Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Blaine Gabbert did not have a good rookie season. But in all seriousness, after original starting quarterback David Garrard was released in September and former head coach Jack Del Rio was fired in November, were comparisons to fellow rookie quarterbacks Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers and Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals fair?
All that Jacksonville's new head coach Mike Mularkey is asking for is for fans and the media to give Gabbert a chance to show that he can play well in the NFL. During his defense of Gabbert, he stressed how important the number of repetitions a quarterback would get in camp would be.
I really don't want to talk about players on other teams. The repetitions in camp are important, every one of them is important that you get. And I don't know the amount that Blaine got compared to anyone else in this camp last year, but I'm sure it wasn't the amount he would have liked ... or the coaches would have liked.
Gabbert needs to be given a fair opportunity to show that he can play well in the NFL and this may be the first season that he can officially show that.
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D'Anthony Smith has been plagued by injuries the last two seasons. After being drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Smith has not seen the field in the regular season at all due to injury. Entering what should be his third season in the NFL, Smith knows that his job could be in jeopardy if he is not able to produce this season.
D'Anthony Smith: "I'd be crazy not to think it's last call. 3 strikes and you're out. I was brought here 2 produce."— Eugene Frenette (@GeneFrenette) May 22, 2012
For what its worth, Smith appears to be practicing well during Jacksonville's OTAs. He has said that his achilles is feeling good as well as his toe.
DT Smith says his Achilles and toe feels so good that "everything feels like it was worth the year off."— Eugene Frenette (@GeneFrenette) May 22, 2012
Smith hopes that he can help Jacksonville strengthen their defense during the 2012 season.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars and D'Anthony Smith, visit Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis tore his ACL in the ninth game of the season last year, ending his season early. Mathis was re-signed by the Jaguars this past offseason on a one-year deal and appears to be on the fast track to recovering from his injury. According to multiple reporters at the Jaguars OTA practices, he hopes to be ready by the team's mandatory mini-camp in mid-June.
"I've never had an ACL injury before, but the guys around me who have had it say that I am way ahead of schedule," Mathis told reporters today after practice. "They're surprised what I am doing at this time."
"If I come back like I expect to come back, then I expect to play," Mathis said. "That's never a doubt in my mind."
If Mathis can get back to practice for mini-camp, this would be a great step forward for the Jaguars defense, as it can begin the process of allowing the defensive backfield to start to take shape. Mathis will be competing with free agent Aaron Ross for the starting cornerback position opposite Derek Cox, with the loser sliding inside to nickel.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars and Rashean Mathis, visit Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
Though the Jacksonville Jaguars have yet to begin training camp, the quarterback controversy has already begun. Sports Illustrated's Don Banks wrote today that former Miami Dolphins signal caller Chad Henne will take over for the Jaguars under center by week three of the preseason -- as part of his "7 strong hunches for the 2012 season." That would leave projected starter Blaine Gabbert, the team's 10th overall selection from the 2011 NFL draft, holding a clipboard.
Remember when the Jaguars were trying to decide how much they wanted to go after Tim Tebow in trade earlier this offseason, a competition they ultimately lost to the New York Jets? There were those inside the Jacksonville organization who were ambivalent about the move, believing that even with Tebow on board, Henne, the ex-Dolphins starter, would beat out both players by late August. Let's just say that sentiment hasn't changed with Henne now competing only against Gabbert.
Jacksonville head coach Mike Mularkey has, however, insisted throughout OTAs that there is no quarterback competition. Moreover, CBS Sports' football writer Pete Prisco responded via Twitter that he hasn't "heard that from anybody inside that building."
Stay tuned.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars visit SB Nation's Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
The Jacksonville Jaguars began voluntary workouts this week, but running back Maurice Jones-Drew and kicker Josh Scobee were not present at Tuesday's OTAs, raising a few questions. For Scobee, he has yet to sign his franchise tender, and thus, can't participate. But the talk around Jones-Drew has been that he is hoping for a contract extension. Jacksonville coach Mike Mularkey confirmed as much earlier today, per Jaguars beat writer Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union:
"He's talked about trying to get an extension for his contract."
For now, though, Mularkey sounded OK with Jones-Drew's absence.
"It's all voluntary. I wish he was here. He knows we wish he was here."
Last season, the 5-foot-7 running back led the NFL in rushing yards with with 1,606 yards on the ground and eight touchdowns on 343 carries -- nearly five yards an attempt.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars visit SB Nation's Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny is back with the starting defense at OTAs according to a tweet from Tania Ganguli, the Jaguars beat writer for the Florida Times-Union.
Paul Posluzny was back in with the starters after January shoulder surgery. #Jaguars— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) May 15, 2012
The linebacker had surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder back in January. Last year he signed a six-year $45 million after spending the first four years of his career with the Buffalo Bills.
Last season in Jacksonville, Posluszny played in all 16 games, recording 119 total tackles with two sacks and a forced fumble. He also intercepted two passes and deflected nine more. Him coming back at full strength will be a good thing for a Jaguars team looking to improve their defense from last season.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars visit SB Nation's Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
There was much made from the Jacksonville Jaguars signing veteran quarterback Chad Henne in the offseason, in terms of potentially challenging second-year quarterback Blaine Gabbert for his starting job. Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey says there's not a competition for the starting job, however.
"No, it's not (a competition). Blaine's our starting quarterback," Mularkey told NFL Network's Albert Breer over the phone. "We feel good about him."
Mularkey also went into detail a little bit about what they're working on with Gabbert to make him a better player than he was in his rookie season. In essence, Mularkey says that the Jaguars are deconstructing Gabbert and teaching his fundamentals over again.
"I've seen improvement over the short time I've been with him, and (in the spring) you get coaching and teaching in a less stressful environment," Mularkey said. "We're working on some of the fundamentals in his drops now. Not saying that he was taught it wrong, but every coach has their beliefs. None of them are wrong, but we need to be on the same page on some of those things, and we already started working on that in April. Primarily, it's his drops and balance in the pocket."
While Mularkey says he's not saying Gabbert was taught wrong, he's essentially saying he was taught wrong as nicely as possible. It's also worth noting that drops and balance was something that Jaguars offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski worked on with now Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer when he was a rookie with the Cincinnati Bengals.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars visit SB Nation's Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will hit the field again on Tuesday for another set of voluntary workouts. The team will be without kicker Josh Scobee, who has refused to sign his franchise tag, but the team will also be without their biggest offensive weapon.
Running back Maurice Jones-Drew skipped the first set of voluntary workouts, with rumblings that he's looking for a new contract after leading the NFL in rushing in 2011, and he's not expected on Tuesday when the team gets back out on the field. Currently, Jones-Drew is preparing for the season down in Miami, as he does every year.
Jones-Drew is expected to report to EverBank field when the workouts become mandatory, with or without a new contract to go with his impressive season last year. With the worst passing offense in the league, Jones-Drew led the NFL in rushing with just over 1,600 rushing yards.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars visit SB Nation's Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to sure up their special teams situation because of kicker Josh Scobee wanting a new contract. According to a tweet by Associated Press Jaguars reporter Mark Long, the Jaguars are planning to sign former Georgia kicker Brandon Coutu ahead of the team's OTAs.
Jaguars are planning to sign former Georgia PK Brandon Coutu for OTAs, so no contract for Josh Scobee— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) May 14, 2012
Scobee is still absent from the OTAs. The kicker was drafted in the fourth round by the Jaguars in the 2004 NFL Draft
Coutu has only played in the NFL in two non-consecutive seasons. One year for the Seattle Seahawks in 2008 and one year for the Buffalo Bills in 2011, where he played in week 17 against the New England Patriots. He also played for the UFL's Las Vegas Locomotives in 2011.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars visit SB Nation's Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive end Matt Roth to a one-year deal late in free agency last season. Roth wound up quickly working his way into the starting lineup and opening up the season as the Jaguars starting defensive end on the left side of the line. Roth played well, starting the first nine games of the season, but it was cut short after suffering a concussion against the Cleveland Browns landing him on injured reserve a few weeks later.
Roth made a visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday however, as the Jaguars don't appear interested in bringing him back.
Steelers keeping busy today. Also hosting a visit with former Jaguars, Dolphns and Browns LB Matt Roth.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2012
Roth finished the season for the Jaguars with 3.5 sacks in nine games and has experience playing both as a down end in a 4-3 and as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense, which is likely where he would play for the Steelers.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars visit SB Nation's Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
The Jacksonville Jaguars completed their rookie mini-camp over the weekend, which included a handful of try out rookies and veterans. The Jaguars decided to keep seven players from the weekend, including former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jordan Palmer.
The Jaguars also signed six other players to their 90-man roster from the weekend, including three veterans.
FB Naufahu Tahi, DT Odrick Ray, WR Mike Brown, WR Chris Forcier, LB Donovan Richard and DB Jeremiah Brown.
Tahi is a fifth-year veteran most recently having played for the Minnesota Vikings while Odrick Ray spent last preseason with the Jaguars as a defensive end.
To make room for the players the Jaguars signed, they have released the following six players:
QB Dan LeFevour, WR Jarett Dillard, S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, WR Nelson Rosario, WR Jarrett Boykin and DE Frank Trotter.
LeFebour and Owusu-Ansah were on the Jaguars active roster for part of the season and Rosario and Boykin were both signed as undrafted free agents.
For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars visit SB Nation's Jaguars blog Big Cat Country.
The Jacksonville Jaguars made a bit of a surprising move on Monday, releasing wide receiver Jarett Dillard the team announced. Dillard was originally a fourth round pick by the Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft, but struggled to ever really make an impact outside of OTA's and training camp.
Dillard wowed most with his soft hands and leaping ability, but could never stay healthy enough to play a full season. Dillard injured his foot his rookie season and then injured it again the next offseason, missing the entire 2010 NFL season.
The Jaguars signed a handful of rookie wide receivers after also picking up Lee Evans and Laurent Robinson in free agency, not to mention trading up for Justin Blackmon in the NFL Draft. Dillard's salary increased this offseason due to an escalator in his deal, so it was unlikely he was going to make the roster anyway.
For more news and analysis on the Jacksonville Jaguars, head on over to Big Cat Country.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert has had his toughness questioned, but that's not the right thing to be knocking him for.
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced today that wide receiver Taylor Price will miss the remainder of the Jaguars offseason after suffering a stress fracture in his foot on Wednesday morning.
Jaguars WR Taylor Price sustained a stress fracture in his left foot Wed a.m. Mike Mularkey said he likely will miss rest of off-season.— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) April 18, 2012
Price was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft and played just four games for the Patriots in two seasons, catching a total of three catches. Price was claimed by the Jaguars during the 2011 season, playing just two games and catching two passes.
Price was a bubble player going into the offseason, so suffering a foot injury as a wide receiver and missing the entire offseason certainly won't help him.
For more news and analysis on the Jacksonville Jaguars, head on over to Big Cat Country. Still craving football in the off-season? Make sure to stop by the SB Nation NFL Hub Page for all the latest news from all 32 teams leading up to the NFL Draft, training camp, and beyond.
Newly signed Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Aaron Ross has been permitted by the team to miss a portion of training camp to watch his wife run in London, England. Ross' wife, Sanya Richards-Ross, is a gold medal winning Olympic relay runner and will be trying to win her first individual medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Jaguars have given CB Aaron Ross permission to miss part of trng camp to see wife, Sanya Richards, compete in Olympics for U.S. team— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) April 18, 2012
Before signing with the Jaguars, Ross asked Jaguars general manager Gene Smith and head coach Mike Mularkey about the possibility about attending the London games to watch his wife compete. "...Speaks volumes about what they're trying to preach here," Ross told the Associated Press.
For more news and analysis on the Jacksonville Jaguars, head on over to Big Cat Country. Still craving football in the off-season? Make sure to stop by the SB Nation NFL Hub Page for all the latest news from all 32 teams leading up to the NFL Draft, training camp, and beyond.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are opening up a veteran orientation camp on Tuesday, but they will be without two of their best players. Josh Scobee will not be present because he has yet to sign his franchise tender, meaning that he is not allowed to attend the workout. Meanwhile Maurice Jones-Drew is in California, and it is possible that he is holding out to try and get a new contract. Our Jaguars blog Big Cat Country speculated that this might occur a few weeks ago.
Luckily for the players, these workouts are still considered voluntary and according to Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union, they can not be punished for not attending.
Missing a voluntary workout or practice is not considered a holdout and teams are not allowed to punish players for missing them. Some players skip voluntary workouts to make statements about their contracts, but Jones-Drew's contract does not expire for two more seasons.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Grammar - how important is it? TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Grammar - how important is it? Goto page 1, 2, 3 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message neverheardofemJoined: 29 Feb 2012Posts: 76 Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:32 am Post subject: Grammar - how important is it? I'm not terribly confident at teaching grammar and I don't particularly like it. I'm qualified and have a few years experience so I can't blame it on being a newbie! I enjoy other aspects of teaching ESL, but when it comes to the more advanced grammar - I just get confused. I sometimes get questions I cannot answer, and have to check and come back to them later. Then I feel I have let the students down and they think I'm an idiot! I know all the structures and terminology but it doesn't seem to matter when I'm put on the spot! I am wondering if I am in the right job! Can anyone empathise or offer advice? Back to top ShroobJoined: 02 Aug 2010Posts: 1334 Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:40 am Post subject: Grammar is very important. Without grammar words are meaningless. How are you teaching grammar? You say, 'I know all the structures and terminology, but it doesn't seem to matter when I'm put on the spot!', perhaps planning how to teach the grammar feature would help? Note: I am not saying you are a bad planner! Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 9069Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:46 am Post subject: Grammar? Essential. Do we all know everything about it? No. Do we all have to check reference books from time to time, or more than that? Yes. The fact you are checking up on areas you are unclear on is commendable. I cannot stand teachers who just pooh pooh student questions with rubbish like 'you don't need to know grammar/ English has no grammar/ it's old-fashioned 19th century structure/ or whatever line of nonsense they sputter to defend the indefensible. Ahem! Sorry. Got carried away there. Most common strategy for your classroom situation is to defer the question politely, and tell the students that you'll check what the rule is exactly and then present it to them shortly. Nothing wrong with that, and most students accept this. No need to feel like an idiot. Letting them down would be to BS them with made up rubbish, or... see point above. There is also the issue that we should not be diverted too much from our lesson aims by random questions, and there is nothing the matter with telling students that now is not the time to deal with such and such a grammar point. You are not in the wrong job. Grammar IS confusing sometimes. But there is also a hidden beauty underlying its logic and function, and that for me is one of the chief joys of being a teacher - getting paid for research that is for myself as much as the students, and unlocking the secrets of the language, and reducing the confusion. Magical! Grammar, glamour, grimoire! Back to top nomad soulJoined: 31 Jan 2010Posts: 3852Location: Terra firma Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:58 am Post subject: Re: Grammar - how important is it? neverheardofem wrote: I sometimes get questions I cannot answer, and have to check and come back to them later. Then I feel I have let the students down and they think I'm an idiot! I know all the structures and terminology but it doesn't seem to matter when I'm put on the spot! I am wondering if I am in the right job! Can anyone empathise or offer advice? It's normal, unless your last name is Swan, Ur, Azar, Thornbury... Really, we're all human. When I start with a new class, I inform my students that I don't know all the English grammar rules just as they don't know the same in their native language. (Trust me, they don't.) That way, if, by chance, I really don't have an answer and have to get back to them, my credibility is a non-issue as long as I follow up with an explanation. Other times, I've turned the question into a homework assignment as a way to keep things moving and not use up valuable class time. But mostly, however, I simply respond to their question by turning to the class and eliciting an explanation from them; someone is usually able to give an appropriate response. I actually use this strategy even when the question is one I can answer because it generates class discussion and allows me to step back and stay in my facilitator (versus information-giver) role. I also rely on my past experience teaching certain grammar points with previous classes in order to anticipate possible questions my current students might ask. Anyway, those are some strategies you might try. No need to continue beating yourself up or losing sleep over this. "Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing." -- Robert Benchley, American humorist (1889 – 1945) Back to top neverheardofemJoined: 29 Feb 2012Posts: 76 Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:26 am Post subject: Thank you all for the extremely helpful replies and useful tips. What prompted my post was an upper intermediate class a couple of days ago using 'Outcomes' I don't normally teach this class - I was filling in for a teacher. Anyway, both the class and myself ended up quite confused with the third and mixed conditionals. It was a gap fill and a student 'helpfully' pointed out that they second conditional could be used to fill the gaps and the sentence would still be correct - so how were they to know which conditional to use! Both also worked in the context. I do plan grammar classes and clearly explain the structure of the board with examples. However, I don't always plan on how I will deal with anticipated difficulties or exceptions. This would probably help - especially when I am teaching a level I'm not used to. I might start bringing my Swan to class in case of emergency too! Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 9069Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:54 am Post subject: Conditionals are needlessly made complicated by so many course books - at least that is my take on them. So, have a look at this reference book - 'The English Verb' by Lewis. A great little key to start the process of unlocking the secrets of form and meaning. Ah, 'If he comes, I go' was the name of a TEFLy article I read years ago. Great little article, I seem to remember. Hang on, here's a link. http://eltj.oxfordjournals.org/content/42/2/117.full.pdf Think you need to sign up for it though... Back to top nomad soulJoined: 31 Jan 2010Posts: 3852Location: Terra firma Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:56 am Post subject: Conditionals rank high on my list of least favorite grammar to teach because they can be confusing. But keep in mind that grammar rules aren't written in stone in terms of context, so it didn't matter which conditional was being used as that student pointed out. In fact, some grammar classes focus on grammar usage in context in which the rules are downplayed while the meaning of the sentence is key. By the way, if you bring Swan to the class for emergencies, ask for a volunteer to look up the explanation to share with the class. Don't feel like you always have to be the information-giver. Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 9069Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:04 pm Post subject: Meaning is what conditionals are all about. Meaning in context. There is a system, and it is simple, and elegant. Compare these two sentences: 'If a Roman liked you, he would tell you directly.' 'If I had any more vodka, I'd drink it all this moment.' Which of them is what is referred to as a 2nd Conditional, and why? And what's the other one? Back to top johnslatJoined: 21 Jan 2003Posts: 12377Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:22 pm Post subject: Dear Sasha, "If I had any more vodka, I'd drink it all this moment." = 2nd conditional (present unreal). And sorry to hear that you're out of tipple, by the way. "If a Roman liked you, he would tell you directly." = Assuming that "Roman" refers to an inhabitant of ancient Rome, this sentence describes a usual action in the past, not an unreal situation. The "If" here could be replaced by "Any time/Whenever." Regards, John Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 9069Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:37 pm Post subject: Dear Johnslat Just got back from the kiosk on the corner. Am now fully stocked up with Khortytsa - ura! And well done for successfully describing the two sentences. I raise a stopka to you! I like these examples because they show one of the main principles in action. Past forms indicate 'distance' in time and likelihood. Hence the same form here, but with the seemingly contradictory use of a course book '2nd conditional'. Ura!!! Hic!!! With Communist greetings Sasha Back to top grahambJoined: 30 Apr 2003Posts: 1434 Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 3:49 pm Post subject: Out of stock Yet another failure of communist planning! Quotas must be adhered to, especially alcoholic beverages. Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 9069Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:02 pm Post subject: Pah! There are no failures. Just dizzying successes! The vodka flows. Freely, like everything else in Paradise! Back to top grahambJoined: 30 Apr 2003Posts: 1434 Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:58 pm Post subject: Optimism I think there's a positive correlation between dizzying and the free-flowing vodka! Back to top SashadroogieJoined: 17 Apr 2007Posts: 9069Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:01 pm Post subject: Life has got better, life has got jollier! Back to top johnslatJoined: 21 Jan 2003Posts: 12377Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:25 pm Post subject: A. E. Housman (1859–1936). A Shropshire Lad. 1896. LXII. Terence, this is stupid stuff 'TERENCE, this is stupid stuff: You eat your victuals fast enough; There can't be much amiss, 'tis clear, To see the rate you drink your beer. But oh, good Lord, the verse you make, 5 It gives a chap the belly-ache. The cow, the old cow, she is dead; It sleeps well, the horned head: We poor lads, 'tis our turn now To hear such tunes as killed the cow. 10 Pretty friendship 'tis to rhyme Your friends to death before their time Moping melancholy mad: Come, pipe a tune to dance to, lad.' Why, if 'tis dancing you would be, 15 There's brisker pipes than poetry. Say, for what were hop-yards meant, Or why was Burton built on Trent? Oh many a peer of England brews Livelier liquor than the Muse, 20 And malt does more than Milton can To justify God's ways to man. Ale, man, ale's the stuff to drink For fellows whom it hurts to think: Look into the pewter pot 25 To see the world as the world's not. And faith, 'tis pleasant till 'tis past: The mischief is that 'twill not last. Oh I have been to Ludlow fair And left my necktie God knows where, 30 And carried half way home, or near, Pints and quarts of Ludlow beer: Then the world seemed none so bad, And I myself a sterling lad; And down in lovely muck I've lain, 35 Happy till I woke again. Then I saw the morning sky: Heigho, the tale was all a lie; The world, it was the old world yet, I was I, my things were wet, 40 And nothing now remained to do But begin the game anew. Therefore, since the world has still Much good, but much less good than ill, And while the sun and moon endure 45 Luck's a chance, but trouble's sure, I'd face it as a wise man would, And train for ill and not for good. 'Tis true, the stuff I bring for sale Is not so brisk a brew as ale: 50 Out of a stem that scored the hand I wrung it in a weary land. 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Today we had the first of what I hope will become a regular video 'Hangout' over on Nurse+.
This is the first time I have participated in a meeting such as this, and it was great to catch up 'in real life' with some of the voices I have been following via social media.
This first meeting was basically an opportunity for us to meet with each other, introduce ourselves and have a brief discussion about how we think social media and technology will impact on our profession and our care delivery.
With Yuri's help, I am hoping to grow these hangouts to cover a wide range of topics and conversations.
If you are interested in becoming involved and joining in on a conversation, simply head on over to Nurse+ and let us know what it is you would like to discuss.
You can watch this first hangout below:
If you cannot see the player above, here is a link to the video.
About the participants:
Yuri Shevchouk Is a nursing student at York University (as well as freelancing as a bartender). Yuri is an enthusiastic and motivating voice over on Nurse+. I think he did an outstanding job of organising this disparate collective of nurses and moderating the talk. You are the man.
You can follow Yuri on Google+.
Rob Fraser is emerging as an innovative leader in the nursing social media and technology environment. He describes himself as nurse, author, digital tool strategist and educator.
You can check out his website and follow him on twitter.
Garry Cox is (was?) a very experienced traveling nurse who has recently settled for a few moments….only across the street from one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii.
I think we should arrange a visit no?
You can check out the view from his front door over on his website travelrngab.
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Guest Star: "'I Love The Beat But That Emcee Was Wack'"
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2011 3:10PM
[With the popularity of producers releasing instrumental-only albums as of late like Apollo Brown's Clouds and !llmind's Behind The Curtain, Oddisee gives his opinion on why fans are craving for the beat.]
Instrumental albums have been out for some time now, but I think [they've] finally been accepted as another listening experience. Look back at jazz albums. Those were hit instrumentals albums up until the late 70's. We kind of lost that format of releasing music until recently, when it was rediscovered through hip-hop, [realizing that] putting out instrumental albums is just as popular as records with vocals on them. Sometimes emcee's lyrics can paint a picture over a beat that a fan may not necessarily hear. A fan may put this beat on for a different reason against the subject matter of what that emcee may have.
I think it comes from a series of different things. I think it's the increase in rappers who want instrumentals to rhyme over and it's also the increase of people who want their own thoughts to be the lyrics to the beats, whether they're rhyming in their car or walking down the street with headphones.
Unfortunately, [another reason why the popularity of instrumental LP's are expanding] is the amount of times fans say, "I love the beat but that emcee was wack." I don't like to attack anybody, but I can't lie and say I haven't heard that that's one of the reasons why people like instrumental albums so much.
Born in Washington, D.C., to a Sudanese father and an African-American mother, Amir Mohamed grew up in Maryland, influenced by soul and rap as well as the myriad of musicians on both sides of his family. He was all set to attend the Art Institute of Philadelphia, however, to pursue visual art when a friend of his introduced him to hip-hop producing. He was so enamored by it that he changed his plans and concentrated on making beats, ending up with the track "Musik Lounge" on DJ Jazzy Jeff's 2002 record, Magnificent. Part of the Low Budget crew, which included fellow D.C. area MC and producers Kenn Starr, Cy Young, and Kev Brown, Oddisee released his solo debut, Foot in the Door, mixed by Jazzy Jeff, on Halftooth in 2006.
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Harker Heights--Family Medicine Clinic, also known as FMC, was busted by federal agents for making false claims for payment to the TRICARE, Medicare and Medicaid programs. TRICARE is a federally funded medical benefits program for military personnel and their families. United States Attorney Robert Pitman says Dr. Bola Elemuren and her husband John Ogunmuyiwa agreed to pay $430,000 to settle those claims.
Agents with the Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Service found that between 2003-2008, both knowingly over charged TRICARE for automated Gynecology-related laboratory tests. The particular test must be billed under an inclusive billing code at a pre-determined rate. However, Dr. Elemuren and office manager Ogunmuyiwa inflated those charges by separately billing the test under multiple CPT codes at a higher total cost to the TRICARE program. Investigators say the couple submitted those procedures as if more than one test was performed. By doing so, it appeared that they were entitled to more than one payment from the government.
From 2008-2012, FMC also knowingly billed TRICARE, Medicare and Medicaid for diagnostic x-rays that were performed by unqualified and improperly trained personnel. Pitman added that the $430,000 settlement is not an admission of liability by Dr. Elemuren and Ogunmuyiwa.
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The Game
Jun 30th
So here I am to tell you about "The Game". If you have a teenager in the house you may know about it already.
Those of you reading around my age might recall a game we used to play as kids. You see a punch buggy, you punch whomever is around you in the arm and call out "Yellow Punch Buggy No Punch Backs!" with the color being whatever color the car is. When I was a kid there used to be a lot of these fun punch buggy's in a car lot which made for a painful ride for whomever forgot about it. That lot doesn't exist anymore and you don't see as many of the buggy's either, but fun still I think.
I am always reminded of that game when my kids bring up "The Game". So now whenever we see a Punch Buggy not only are you punched "You Lost the Game" meaning the newer game. The subject was brought up when my son saw a colored buggy and proceeded to punch us all in the arm when we were down the Strip District. I told him about the above story and how it reminded me of "The Game". My oldest daughter proceeded to text friends telling them they lost "The Game". At first I'm all yeah, whatever. But I find myself playing right along with her. Last time I thought of "The Game" I texted her and told her.
Hmmm maybe I should tell you about the game.
From Wikipedia:
The Game is a mind game where the objective is to avoid thinking about The Game itself. Thinking about The Game constitutes a loss, which, according to the rules of The Game, must be announced each time it occurs. It is impossible to win The Game; players can only attempt to avoid losing for as long as possible. The Game has been described alternately as pointless and infuriating, or as a challenging game that is fun to play.
There are three rules to The Game:
1.Everyone in the world is playing The Game. (Sometimes narrowed to: "Everybody in the world who knows about The Game is playing The Game", or alternatively, "You are always playing The Game.")
2.Whenever one thinks about The Game, one loses.
3.Losses must be announced to at least one person (either by using a statement such as "I lost The Game" or by alternative means).
So for those of you who have an inner child or those of you who play here is a fun video. Pass the link to this blog post to your friends or use one of the social sharing links like twitter or facebook to make your friends loose the game too Oh and by the way by reading this post you did loose the game.
Pass this video on to your friends and make them loose the game!
Creative Kids
Jun 29th
I've never been that mom who cared if their room was clean, if all the dishes were done, etc. I spent alot of time with my kids as they grew up. We played with play dough in the dining room. Sometimes it got smashed into the carpet. We drew with chalk in the backyard. My kids played with boxes and made them into homes. I encouraged them to make a mess.
We have always believed in fostering creativity in our kids. I suppose because hubby and I are both creative types. I used to sing and love to make stuff. Hubby plays guitar and draws very well.
We allow the creativity to follow them into their wardrobe and hair. As long as it's not hurting them or anyone else it's a go. They can be free to be themselves. Not everyone likes it nor understands it. I have received many judgmental comments especially from family. My kids are happy and that is all that matters. I don't force anything on them. They talk to me and tell me most everything and for that I am a happy mom.
I've shared a video of my daughter playing sax and a poem my son wrote.
Now I will share some art work they have done.
Autumn also loves to take photographs. Right now she is hoping we can find her a professional camera at a price we can afford. You can look at her work on DeviantArt.
Jeremy likes to take photographs too, however online he makes comics on Pixton, videos on YouTube and I believe this is a writing project by himself and a friend.
Alison is too young for me to allow to do anything online yet.
Tell me about your creative kids.
Ipod Playlist
Jun 26th
Arts Festival Take 2
Jun 25th
Posted by Roxy in Pittsburgh
I am finally getting around to sharing this with everyone. I know the Arts Festival is over but you might wanna know what all the hub bub for kids is about so you can go next year.
We walked from Station Square, which isn't far at all. Midway however we ran into PPG Place and what we found was welcomed on a hot, sunny day. I didn't know that they turn the winter ice rink into a mini water park. They have these same spray holes in front of the Cheesecake Factory at Southside Works but I think PPG Place's is larger.
Just standing back taking pics of the kids I got cooled off pretty good.
First we hit the I Made it Market. There were vendors there selling some handmade items and tables with crafts for the kids. The items for sale were pretty reasonable compared to many of the other vendors outside the point area.
My son made a magnet out of aluminum pop cans. You just punch shapes out with a big punch, place a brad in the middle and glue a magnet circle on the back.
We also got to watch a lady blow some glass. Really neat but extremely hot! My youngest got a little too close but luckily didn't get burned.
We then went to the Creative Reuse Tent. This was our favorite tent last year. My kids sat there for well over an hour creating. It poured down raining and luckily we had a seat under this tent of heaven. They have supplies of things you normally wouldn't think to craft with! They even have a shop you can go and buy the stuff if you wanna do it at home.
Burgh Signs
Jun 24th
Posted by Roxy in Pittsburgh
You have no idea how bad I wanted to honk! I wanna know exactly what they are gonna do. It is my dream that they get out and give you free beer!


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Spend more to find bombs in air cargo?
By Opinion Staff
Why don't governments and companies spend more to screen air cargo better? The blunt answer is that it would cost too much.
Two bombs concealed in packages mailed from Yemen didn't detonate on planes, thank goodness. The bombs, addressed to synagogues in Chicago, were intercepted before they were placed on U.S.-bound planes. But they blew big holes in any sense of confidence that international shipping of freight is keeping pace with terrorists probing for weaknesses.
Good intelligence work alerted officials to those bombs. An informant's tip, via Saudi intelligence, foiled the plot. You can't rely on that kind of break in future attempts.
The obvious alternative is comprehensive, effective screening of air cargo. That is required by law in the United States for cargo that ships on passenger flights. But it's not required on cargo-only flights here or internationally.
One big reason is that technology doesn't exist to X-ray or electronically "sniff" large amounts of cargo. Security experts had figured that terrorists would not be that interested in blowing up planes filled with cargo instead of passengers.
The bombs from Yemen are a huge hint that terrorists now see such flights as good targets. But shipping companies still say meticulous screening of all air cargo, in addition to being cost-prohibitive, would take so long that business would shut down.
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---- — Georgina Davis, 63, of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.
She was born May 22, 1950 in Peck, Idaho, the daughter of William and Rose Mary (Hadley) Carter, and she was raised by Elwood and Irene Helen (Travis) Eaton.
She was raised in Decatur County and was a 1958 graduate of Greensburg High School.
She was a QMA and worked in group homes for nine years for DSI and was a Catch-A-Ride driver for five years.
She was a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star # 147 in Greensburg and enjoyed computer games and wine tasting.
She married Gene Davis in Greensburg Aug. 27, 2005 and he survives along with her son Steve Hess of Westport; her brother, Samuel Carter; her half-sister, Rosemarie Land and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and those who raised her and her sister, Leah Carter. An Eastern Star Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. with a memorial service to follow Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com.


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The recent study in Education Week (November 3, 2010) found few benefits in character education. The study stated that social development programs do not produce any improvements in student's behavior, student perceptions of school climate, student social growth or academic performance. In addition, the existing programs did not improve the use of school-wide strategies related to character building, teachers' attitudes, or teachers' use of routine classroom practices, such as engaging students in decision making that are thought to contribute to students' character development. The Society for Prevention of Violence offers a student social skills training program that features many of … Continue reading
Understanding Theories of Violence: Keys to Prevention
by Vincent J. Granito, Jr., Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Psychology Lorain County Community College As an instructor of social psychology, I am often asked by students, "how can we rid the world of social problems such as violence, aggression, conflict, prejudice, and discrimination." Unfortunately, the field of psychology does not have clear-cut answers to prevention, but instead creates theories for understanding how these problems arise and the nature to which these conditions exist. Most of these problems are very complex and entail a diversity of factors, which makes prevention by one simple method almost impossible. This article will present three approaches … Continue reading
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Lately, bullying has been made the scapegoat for violent behavior and even for "kids killing kids" in school. Since a bully is habitually cruel to smaller and weaker people, bullying certainly is a violent act and usually directed against those that cannot fend for themselves. Generally, this type of violence starts with verbal demeaning attacks to scare and humiliate the victim and ends up in physical fights. It is deduced that the bullies are usually the instigators of violence but at rare occasions, the victims revolt and resort to violence. In any case, this bully type of violence can lead … Continue reading
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by Ruth Weltmann Begun This paper will briefly describe the similarity and the difference between two methodologies which are being used very effectively in two applications to prevent violence. Both make use of social skills and employ a structured mediation process to achieve the objective of solving conflicts in a peaceful non-violent manner and of preventing violent acts from occurring. In one application, the methodology is employed to resolve disputes between two or more parties peacefully and to avoid violence during the process. This application is called Conflict Resolution. The methodology of Conflict Resolution is always applied retro-actively and as … Continue reading