Ernest Wilford

Ernest Wilford’s career has come full circle and he has enjoyed every minute of it. After joining the Jaguars as a fourth-round pick in 2004, Wilford spent four seasons with the club and played in three postseason games.  

The Jaguars declared tight end Ernest Wilford out for Sunday’s game at the New York Jets because of a low-grade high ankle sprain.Optimistic earlier this week about his chances of recovering in time to play, Wilford spent Friday working on a stationary bike as the team practiced.It’s unclear how much time the team expects Wilford to miss, but it’s likely he’ll be ready to return to practice next week when the Jaguars begin preparations for...  

Born: Richmond, Va.On iPod right now: Some type of gospel music. Something like Smokie Norful "Justified."Favorite athlete in another sport: Tiger [Woods], for everything from his work ethic to the way he executes his game plan on the golf course.Can't stop eating: Fried chicken [laughing].After the NFL: Continue to work with my foundation, the E Wil foundation, and I'd like to try to be an FBI agent. It's just something I always envisioned...  

5 questions with ... QB DAVID GARRARD Although this was a difficult loss, are you still upbeat about where the team can go from here? I still feel great about our team. Even though this game was disappointing, it was one game. Unfortunately, we've had games like that before where we didn't do enough. How do you get past this game? I expect us to come out this week and play hard, knowing that we have this bad taste in our mouths. We're ready...  

The reason the Jags are not selling tickets has nothing to do with the race of the quarterback. It has everything to do with the recession and the cost to attend a game. It would not hurt either if the Jags had a good team and a good record. Jags fans are fickle and will only attend when they are winning. By the way, Byron [Leftwich] packed the stadium. Offended by rant about raceread more  

David Garrard’s career — headed into Sunday — included just three come-from-behind wins in more than seven seasons as an NFL quarterback.But against Buffalo, Garrard engineered his second comeback in as many weeks to lead the Jaguars to an 18-15 victory and their first three-game winning streak in nearly two years.The Jags (6-4) are now tied for the lead for the AFC wildcard and own the best conference record (5-2) among the teams in wildcard...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Players complained earlier this season about a musical-chairs situation along the offensive line.It’s likely those rumblings will continue after the Jaguars’ 30-13 loss at Tennessee. The Jaguars offensive line struggled once again in the face of heavy Titans pressure Sunday, giving up three sacks as David Garrard threw two interceptions and finished with the second-lowest passer rating (35.9) of his career.read more  

Before we get started, check out my Week 13 NFL picks . I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups. David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars Garrard has a decent match-up this week against Houston’s middle-of-the road passing defense. That’s not what makes him a decent play this weekend. He truly is a different player at home, where the Jags happen to play this week. Home: 5 games, 283.8...  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- David Garrard's second game-winning drive in as many weeks gave the Jacksonville Jaguars their first three-game winning streak in nearly two years.  

No team has done more damage to Jacksonville's postseason hopes than the New England Patriots. The Pats knocked the Jaguars out of the playoffs in 1996, 2005 and 2007, and have handed them more two late-season blows. New England's 26-20 victory at Jacksonville in 1997 prevented the Jaguars from earning the No.  

Former Jacksonville running back Fred Taylor says the Jaguars might be find themselves in Los Angeles and jokingly said he was putting in a bid for a job. Taylor, who played with the Jaguars from 1998 until being released after the 2008 season, challenged Jaguars fans during a conference call on Wednesday by saying the team probably would be better off moving.