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Fred Taylor makes semifinalist list of Pro Football Hall of Fame for 6th time
Read full article: Fred Taylor makes semifinalist list of Pro Football Hall of Fame for 6th timeFormer Jaguars running back Fred Taylor is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the sixth time, stating his case once again for enshrinement.
Tom Coughlin worked in a trailer when he got to Jacksonville. Now he will join other greats in the Pride of the Jaguars
Read full article: Tom Coughlin worked in a trailer when he got to Jacksonville. Now he will join other greats in the Pride of the JaguarsOn Sunday, Coughlin will take his place in the Pride of the Jaguars as the seventh member, a ring reserved for the best of the best of the franchise.
Easy choices for filling out a Jaguars Mount Rushmore: Boselli, Fred, Jimmy and then who?
Read full article: Easy choices for filling out a Jaguars Mount Rushmore: Boselli, Fred, Jimmy and then who?The Jaguars posed a question on social media last week about who would be on a Jacksonville Mount Rushmore. News4JAX gave it a shot.
Hits, headliners and a hall of famer: The five best draft classes in Jaguars history
Read full article: Hits, headliners and a hall of famer: The five best draft classes in Jaguars historyWith the draft starting on Thursday night, News4JAX looks at the five best draft classes in the franchise’s 29 years of making selections.
JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town Center
Read full article: JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town CenterThe ownership group working to bring professional soccer to Jacksonville is considering the closed Sears site at the Regency Square Mall for development of a new stadium facility, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
‘We’ll be back next time around’: Pro Football Hall of Fame wait continues for Fred Taylor
Read full article: ‘We’ll be back next time around’: Pro Football Hall of Fame wait continues for Fred TaylorFred Taylor missed out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night, pushing his candidacy into 2025 as he looks to become just the second player in Jaguars history to reach Canton.
Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates headline 15 player finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Read full article: Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates headline 15 player finalists for Pro Football Hall of FameFirst-time candidates Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates joined nine returning finalists who advanced to the final stage of voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024.
Legendary Jaguars player Fred Taylor joins Tim Tebow on pro soccer ownership team
Read full article: Legendary Jaguars player Fred Taylor joins Tim Tebow on pro soccer ownership teamAnother well-known Jacksonville sports figure will be part of the group bringing USL professional soccer to Northeast Florida in the coming years.
Boselli, Taylor listed as Hall of Fame semifinalists again
Read full article: Boselli, Taylor listed as Hall of Fame semifinalists againJaguars' greats Tony Boselli and Fred Taylor are Pro Football Hall of Fame semi-finalists again this year. It's the seventh straight year for Boselli. It's the third time for Taylor.
Back again: Boselli, Butler, Smith, Taylor among HOF nominees
Read full article: Back again: Boselli, Butler, Smith, Taylor among HOF nomineesFormer Jaguars icons Tony Boselli, Fred Taylor and Jimmy Smith, along with Lee High and Florida State product LeRoy Butler, are among the 122 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund continues their work after weathering storm during pandemic
Read full article: Tom Coughlin Jay Fund continues their work after weathering storm during pandemicIt’s undergone a lot of changes of the years, none more than last year, but the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund keeps delivering on its mission to help families of children undergoing cancer treatment.
Boselli and Butler named Pro Football HOF finalists again
Read full article: Boselli and Butler named Pro Football HOF finalists againFormer Packers safety LeRoy Butler, left, and former Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli were named NFL hall of fame finalists. (AP photos)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler are Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists again, while the wait continues for Fred Taylor. Butler, a former Packers safety who was largely credited for starting the famed Lambeau Leap, was named a finalist for the second straight year. Boselli was a Pro Bowl selection from 1996-2000 before injuries ended his career. He had 721 tackles and was inducted into the Packers hall of fame in 2007.
Soaring Ravens can’t afford letdown against lowly Jaguars
Read full article: Soaring Ravens can’t afford letdown against lowly JaguarsThe Ravens would love to savor the memory of Lamar Jackson coming off the bench to throw a pivotal fourth-down touchdown pass before setting up Justin Tucker for a 55-yard winning field goal. So if the Ravens experience a letdown Sunday against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars (1-12), then Jackson's heroics in that epic 47-42 win over the Browns could turn out to be meaningless. “These are professional players, and they understand that to make the last win matter, you have to win the next one," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “I don’t know if it’s hitting their stride or just really executing on a real high level, both in the run game and in the pass game," coach Doug Marrone said of Baltimore. Rookie Jake Luton started three games while Minshew was out with a thumb injury and Mike Glennon started the following three games.
What Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Tony Boselli are saying about their Hall of Fame chances
Read full article: What Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Tony Boselli are saying about their Hall of Fame chancesThis year there are 130 players on the list, including Tony Boselli, who has been a finalist for the last three years as well as former Jaguars Jimmy Smith and Fred Taylor. But he has never been selected as one of the 25 finalists for the Hall of Fame. Then the Hall of Fame committee will choose the five individuals who will be inducted in the class of 2021. And every eligible player ahead of Taylor on the all-time rushing list is in the Hall of Fame. Boselli said in a text to News4Jax:“It’s always an honor to be nominated for the Hall of Fame.
Three former Jaguars nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Read full article: Three former Jaguars nominated for Pro Football Hall of FameJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three Jaguars and one Jacksonville native are nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021. Boselli, the first draft pick in Jaguars history, and Butler were Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists last year. He was a Pro Bowl selection from 1996-2000 before injuries ended his career. He was a Pro Bowl selection following the 2007 season. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection.
Fred Taylor on All-25 ranking: 'What a joke'
Read full article: Fred Taylor on All-25 ranking: 'What a joke'JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fred Taylor had a pointed message for those who questioned his place in Jaguars history. Taylor teed off the voting panel on Twitter, reminding those in a not-so-subtle way what he thought of the spot. More on the Jaguars All-25 presented by Sharpie:https://t.co/RZvcgZFt80 pic.twitter.com/ukvVLnjvrr #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) July 31, 2019Rounding out the top five on the All-25: receiver Jimmy Smith, running back Maurice Jones-Drew and quarterback Mark Brunell. Taylor rushed for 11,695 yards and 66 touchdowns in his career, his yardage total ranking 17th in NFL history. His total in Jacksonville alone ranks 21st in NFL history, right in front of O.J.
Who wore it best? Top Jaguars to don No.26-No. 50
Read full article: Who wore it best? Top Jaguars to don No.26-No. 50Fred Taylor -- This was one of the easiest decisions on the entire list. Taylor is one of five members in the Pride of the Jaguars. Spent 11 seasons in Jacksonville and is easily the best running back in franchise history. Taylor has also been in the conversation about being elected into the hall of fame. Had 13,632 total yards, 70 TDs in Jacksonville.