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Why Michael Vick Would Make a Great Jaguar

During the 2008 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars found a way to go from a predicted Super Bowl appearance to a major disappointment...

Written by Dwan Samuel about 6 months ago 948 reads 26 comments
Jaguars Finally Reach Deal To Sign Torry Holt

Seven-time Pro Bowler, Torry Holt, will be playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009. The Jaguars have shown an enormous amount of interest in Holt since the talks and negotiations began in late March...

Written by Dwan Samuel about 7 months ago 62 reads 0 comments
Jacksonville Jaguars: Draft Preview

With nine total draft picks this year, the Jacksonville Jaguars have their work cut out for them. The position that appears to be the most needed at the moment is that of wide receiver...

Written by Dwan Samuel about 7 months ago 706 reads -1 comments
The Only Thing That Matt Jones Wants to Catch Is a Case

Here we go again. We are all numb to the arrests of football players off of the field by now, but the Jaguars finally said goodbye to wide receiver Matt Jones...

Written by Dwan Samuel about 8 months ago 69 reads 0 comments
Jacksonville-Tennessee: Titans Put Nail in Jaguars' Coffin With 24-10 Win

The Jacksonville Jaguars accomplished what they set out to do...in the first half of their game against the Tennessee Titans. It was the second half that proved to be a miserable showing for the Jags...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 323 reads 3 comments
Man Accused Of Shooting Jaguars' Richard Collier Pleads Not Guilty

The man accused of shooting Jacksonville Jaguar, Richard Collier, entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment on Monday. Collier was shot 14 times while he and former teammate Kenny Pettway waited for two women at an apartment in Riverside...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 418 reads 0 comments
Jaguars-Lions: Jacksonville Playoff Hopes Reaffirmed

"Yes, we can," Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis said on Sunday, after the Jaguars 38–14 win over the Lions. Mathis was asked if the Jaguars could reclaim their playoff hopes...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 306 reads 2 comments
Coach Jack Del Rio Sends Mike Peterson Home And The Rest Of The Team Packing

Coach Del Rio seems to have had it with his team. Wednesday’s practice brought about some changes. The most notable was the absence of Team Captain, MLB Mike Peterson...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 480 reads 0 comments
What If...I Was The Owner Of The Jacksonville Jaguars, Wayne Weaver?

I have decided to begin a “What If…” column. There seem to be so many “what if” possibilities going on in the NFL, I figured I might as well escape to the fantasy by answering my own questions through writing...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 285 reads 2 comments
Run Freddy T., Run: The Jags Should Have A Big Day Running Against the Bengals

As the Jaguars prepare for a huge game today at Paul Brown Stadium against the Bengals, they are focused on running the ball...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 169 reads 0 comments
Besides A Miracle, How Can The Jaguars Get Into The Playoffs?

Strange. Unpredictable. Shocking. These are a few words that we can use to describe the National Football League thus far this season...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 112 reads 0 comments
Mike Smith: Please Return to the Jacksonville Jaguars

Dear Smitty,Duval County has not been the same since you left. I know that I should probably be the bigger person and congratulate you on your success thus far with the Atlanta Falcons, but it ...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 311 reads 0 comments
A Halloween Horror Story For The Jacksonville Jaguars

Most scary stories begin with the cliché phrase, “It was a dark and stormy night.” Well, on October 26, 2008 shortly after 4:00 PM in Jacksonville, FL, it was actually an almost perfect afternoon for football...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 514 reads 0 comments
Can The Jacksonville Jaguar's Offense Rebound Against The Cleveland Browns?

During the off-season, the Jacksonville Jaguars were predicted to be the team to contend with the Indianapolis Colts for the AFC South title. Oh, what a difference seven weeks can make...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 180 reads 0 comments
Breaking News: Jaguar Richard Collier Shot

Richard Collier, 26, of the Jacksonville Jaguars was shot early Tuesday morning and sustained life threatening injuries. Jacksonville's Sheriff's Office reports that the motive behind the shooting is unclear...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 1,037 reads 0 comments
The National Football League: My First True Love

“So, why do you love football so much?” That seems to be a reasonable question to ask. For some reason, I am asked that question all too often...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 333 reads 6 comments
Second Chance For Adam Jones

Today, August 28, 2008, Adam Jones has officially been fully reinstated into the National Football League. Jones has not played in a NFL game (excluding pre-season games) since December 31, 2006...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 96 reads 0 comments
Growing Up With EA Sports' Madden Football

One summer day in South Carolina, Landis went to the gym with his friends. I was left with my Aunt, Uncle, and little sister. Landis usually allowed me to tag along, but for some reason, I did not go to the gym with him...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 237 reads 2 comments
Brett Is A Jet: Maybe The Jets Will Be The Glass Slipper For Our Cinderella

Early on this Thursday morning, August 7, 2008, the deal that the entire world of sports has been waiting for was completed. It took some time, caused some hurt feelings, and created a media frenzy, but it is over now...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 86 reads 1 comments
Top Five Reasons Why the Curse of the Super Bowl Slump Will Be Broken

Henry Kissinger once said, "Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem." Later, Bill Gates made a similar comment stating that, "Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 524 reads 15 comments
Is Aaron Rodgers The Guy?

Aaron Rodgers was “The Guy” just a few weeks ago, but why? Maybe it was because he boasts a record that Brett Favre cannot hold a candle to. No, that does not seem to be the case...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 3,772 reads 17 comments
Here We Go Again: Matt Jones is the Most Recent NFL Player to Be Arrested

It’s that time of year again. We have grown to expect that during this time of the year, we will be reading about or watching on sports networks of how some NFL star was arrested. They are on vacation right now...

Written by Dwan Samuel about about 1 year ago 1,208 reads 1 comments

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Dwan Samuel Article Archive

Why Michael Vick Would Make a Great Jaguar

Jaguars Finally Reach Deal To Sign Torry Holt

Jacksonville Jaguars: Draft Preview

The Only Thing That Matt Jones Wants to Catch Is a Case

Jacksonville-Tennessee: Titans Put Nail in Jaguars' Coffin With 24-10 Win

Man Accused Of Shooting Jaguars' Richard Collier Pleads Not Guilty

Jaguars-Lions: Jacksonville Playoff Hopes Reaffirmed

Coach Jack Del Rio Sends Mike Peterson Home And The Rest Of The Team Packing

What If...I Was The Owner Of The Jacksonville Jaguars, Wayne Weaver?

Run Freddy T., Run: The Jags Should Have A Big Day Running Against the Bengals

Besides A Miracle, How Can The Jaguars Get Into The Playoffs?

Mike Smith: Please Return to the Jacksonville Jaguars

A Halloween Horror Story For The Jacksonville Jaguars

Can The Jacksonville Jaguar's Offense Rebound Against The Cleveland Browns?

Breaking News: Jaguar Richard Collier Shot

The National Football League: My First True Love

Second Chance For Adam Jones

Growing Up With EA Sports' Madden Football

Brett Is A Jet: Maybe The Jets Will Be The Glass Slipper For Our Cinderella

Top Five Reasons Why the Curse of the Super Bowl Slump Will Be Broken

Is Aaron Rodgers The Guy?

Here We Go Again: Matt Jones is the Most Recent NFL Player to Be Arrested

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