The 2008 season has been a forgettable one for the Jaguars. They made it to the AFC Divisional round a year ago, and with virtually everybody returning, expectations were high four months ago. A run on injuries, a no-show defense and plenty of bad luck has a lot to do with the 5-10 situation they currently find themselves. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will probably be fired after one season, and several players expect to be looking for work in the coming weeks. Linebacker Mike Peterson is a goner; head coach Jack Del Rio unofficially ended his Jacksonville career by benching him earlier this season.
Although nothing's been decided, during the Jags' last home game on Dec. 18, Peterson used the occasion to send the media his well wishes. Seriously.
... [T]he middle linebacker made it a point to thank the writers for the stories they've written about him in his six years with the Jaguars.And maybe one day, Terrell Owens and Ed Werder will bury their hatches, mend their fences and hug it out, too.
"I appreciate that," Peterson said. "I've got a scrapbook at home with all the great stories. No matter what they [Jaguars] do or what the future has for me, they can't take away those great memories."
In addition to Peterson, the Florida Times Union's Vito Stellino writes that wideout Reggie Williams and left tackle Khalif Barnes "appear to be almost certain to depart," which means more Matt Jones for everybody. Jones, the team's '05 first-round pick, finally showed signs of being a capable NFL wideout this season, but then was suspended for cocaine possession. Which tells you all you need to know about the team's feelings on Williams.
Luckily, Jacksonville also has Jerry Porter and Troy Williamson. David Garrard is undoubtedly ecstatic.
