2010 Jacksonville Jaguars season
Introduction The '''2010 Jacksonville Jaguars season''' was the franchise's 16th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 8th under head coach Jack Del Rio. The Jaguars, who were in their second year of "rebuilding" under general manager Gene Smith, improved upon their 7–9 record from 2009, but narrowly missed the playoffs with an 8–8 record. Although blackouts were a problem in 2009 for the franchise, they sold out all of their 2010 home games.
Offseason === Acquisitions ===* WR Kassim Osgood, free agent signed on March 6, 2010. * DE Aaron Kampman, free agent signed on March 7, 2010. * LB Kirk Morrison, acquired in trade on April 24, 2010. * LB Freddy Keiaho, free agent signed on  April 30, 2010. *  G Justin Smiley, acquired in trade on May 25, 2010.=== Departures ===* WR Torry Holt, released on February 11, 2010. * OT Tra Thomas, released on February 11, 2010. * DT Rob Meier, released on February 11, 2010. * DT John Henderson, released on April 26, 2010. * LB Brian Iwuh, released on April 26, 2010. * DT Montavious Stanley, released on April 26, 2010. * LB Clint Ingram, declared free agent. * RB Allen Patrick, released on May 25, 2010. * DE Reggie Hayward, released on July 7, 2010.=== Trades ===* DE Quentin Groves was traded to the Oakland Raiders for a 5th round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. * The Jaguars traded their 4th round pick (108 overall) to the Oakland Raiders for a 5th round pick (153 overall) and LB Kirk Morrison. * The Jaguars traded their 5th round pick (158 overall) to the New Orleans Saints for a 4th round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.===Draft===
Staff Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 staff '''Front office'''* Chairman/CEO – Wayne Weaver* Senior vice president of football operations/general counsel – Paul Vance* General manager/senior vice president of player personnel – Gene Smith* Director of football administration – Tim Walsh* Director of player personnel – Terry McDonough* Assistant director of pro personnel – Louis Clark* Assistant director of college personnel – Tim Mingey'''Head coaches'''* Head coach – Jack Del Rio'''Offensive coaches'''* Offensive coordinator – Dirk Koetter* Quarterbacks – Mike Shula* Running backs – Earnest Byner* Wide receivers – Todd Monken* Tight ends – Rob Boras* Offensive line – Andy Heck* Assistant offensive line – Ron Heller* Offensive staff assistant – Matt Griffin* Offensive quality control – Johnny Cox '''Defensive coaches'''* Defensive coordinator – Mel Tucker* Defensive line – Joe Cullen* Assistant defensive line – Ben Albert* Linebackers – Mark Duffner* Defensive backs – Cory Undlin* Assistant defensive backs – Thom Kaumeyer'''Special teams coaches'''* Special teams coordinator – Russ Purnell* Assistant special teams – Nate Kaczor'''Strength and conditioning'''* Strength and conditioning – Luke Richesson* Assistant strength and conditioning – Jason George* Strength staff assistant – Mike Eubanks* Strength staff assistant – Anthony Lomando
Final roster
Schedule ===Preseason=== Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 August 13 at Philadelphia Eagles '''L''' 27–28 0–1 Lincoln Financial Field  Recap 2 August 21 Miami Dolphins '''L''' 26–27 0–2 EverBank Field  Recap 3 August 28 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers '''W''' 19–13 1–2 Raymond James Stadium  Recap 4 September 2 Atlanta Falcons '''W''' 13–9 2–2 EverBank Field  Recap=== Regular season === Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 12  Denver Broncos  '''W''' 24–17 1–0 EverBank Field   Recap 2 September 19  at San Diego Chargers  '''L''' 13–38 1–1 Qualcomm Stadium   Recap 3 September 26  Philadelphia Eagles  '''L''' 3–28 1–2 EverBank Field   Recap 4 October 3  '''Indianapolis Colts'''  '''W''' 31–28 2–2 EverBank Field   Recap 5 October 10  at Buffalo Bills  '''W''' 36–26  3–2 Ralph Wilson Stadium   Recap 6 October 18  '''Tennessee Titans''' '''L''' 3–30  3–3  EverBank Field   Recap 7 October 24  at Kansas City Chiefs  '''L''' 20–42 3–4 Arrowhead Stadium   Recap 8 October 31  at Dallas Cowboys  '''W''' 35–17 4–4 Cowboys Stadium   Recap 9 ''Bye'' 10 November 14  '''Houston Texans'''  '''W''' 31–24 5–4 EverBank Field   Recap 11 November 21  Cleveland Browns  '''W''' 24–20 6–4 EverBank Field   Recap 12 November 28  at New York Giants  '''L''' 20–24  6–5  New Meadowlands Stadium   Recap 13 December 5 at '''Tennessee Titans''' '''W''' 17–6 7–5 LP Field   Recap 14 December 12  Oakland Raiders  '''W''' 38–31 8–5  EverBank Field   Recap  15 December 19  at '''Indianapolis Colts'''  '''L''' 24–34  8–6  Lucas Oil Stadium   Recap 16 December 26  Washington Redskins  '''L''' 17–20 (OT) 8–7 EverBank Field   Recap 17 January 2  at '''Houston Texans'''  '''L''' 17–34 8–8 Reliant Stadium   Recap:'''Note:''' Intra-division opponents are in '''bold''' text.
Standings
Game summaries ===Week 1: vs. Denver Broncos======Week 2: at San Diego Chargers======Week 3: vs. Philadelphia Eagles======Week 4: vs. Indianapolis Colts======Week 5: at Buffalo Bills======Week 6: vs. Tennessee Titans======Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs======Week 8: at Dallas Cowboys======Week 9: Bye======Week 10: vs. Houston Texans======Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns======Week 12: at New York Giants======Week 13: at Tennessee Titans======Week 14: vs. Oakland Raiders======Week 15: at Indianapolis Colts======Week 16: vs. Washington Redskins======Week 17: at Houston Texans===
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