Quick Bytes: August 16th, 2009

Jonathan Loesche — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:00:12 -0000

Jaguars camp report: Holt works in shadows with young Jags - NFL - CBSSports.com Football
Pete Prisco checks in on Jaguars camp and decides that Torry Holt is going to be a bust. Why does he get a pay check for his stuff and I get nothing but jokes involving my parent's basement?

Jaguars to hold out 5 players for preseason opener - Breaking News - Sports - MiamiHerald.com
Mike Walker, receiver Mike Thomas, fullback Montell Owens, defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis and defensive back Don Carey won't travel for Monday night's game.

Are sluggish exhibition ticket sales a looming cloud on Browns' horizon? NFL Insider - cleveland.com
The Browns are 5,000 tickets short of selling out their first home preseason game. Just nice to know the Jags aren't the only team dealing with ticket issues.

Previewing the Kansas City Chiefs 2009 Schedule: Week 9 - Arrowhead Pride
Arrowhead Pride takes a look at the Chiefs Week 9 matchup against the Jaguars and says the Chiefs win 27-23.

A troubled past won't dim rookie Johnny Williams' future | Jacksonville.com
A great look at UDFA Johnny Williams. He has had a troubled past and has overcome all of it just to get onto a training camp roster. I'll be cheering for him on Monday night.

Jaguars aren't cheap in trying to build a winner | Jacksonville.com
The Gremlin once again has seemingly been reading this blog. He explains that the Jaguars learned from their late 90's mistakes and paid a fair price for Monroe.

New Jaguars GM likes what he sees, so far | Jacksonville.com
In his first training camp as Jaguars general manager, Gene Smith has had two weeks to evaluate the players he assembled. As the Jaguars prepare to open the preseason Monday night in Miami, Smith offered his assessment of what he’s seen at camp in a Q&A with the Times-Union’s Vito Stellino.

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Who would win in a fatal four way match?

Pete Prisco

8 votes

Gene Frenette

11 votes

Peter King

22 votes

Me, your friendly neighborhood blogger

43 votes