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The Jaguars have signed ancient (43 years old) kicker John Carney to replace Josh Scobee who is injured. Carney had a solid year in 2006 for the New Orleans Saints as he connected on 23 of 25 field goals (92%) and he also made 46 of 47 extra points. He finished up the season with 115 points which was an average of 7.2 points per game. Look for him to do a good job for the Jaguars just don’t expect him to make many 50 yarders.
The Jaguars have signed veteran CB Aaron Glenn to a 1-year contract and they have released G Tutan Reyes to make room on the roster for him. Glenn played in all 16 games last season for the Dallas Cowboys and he made 22 tackles, defensed 7 passes and had 1 interception. Glenn has now played in 196 NFL games in his career and he has made 616 tackles, has defensed 162 passes, has 40 interceptions (5 returned for TDs), had 1 sack and forced 5 fumbles. The Jags will likely use Glenn as their nickel back this season.
With recent injuries to the offensive line the Jaguars have decided to sign Tutan Reyes to a 1-year contract. Reyes played in 6 games (all starts) for the Buffalo Bills in 2006. The 6′3″, 310 pound lineman has played in 37 games (34 starts) over his 7-year NFL career. Look for Reyes to not only make the Jaguars roster but to start some games early in the season.
This was a great move by the Jaguars as Knight will be able to help mentor Reggie Nelson. Knight played in 16 games last season for the Chiefs and he made 83 tackles, had 2 sacks, 1 interception, defensed 3 passes and forced a fumble. Knight’s days of making game-changing plays is likely over but he still is a dependable veteran. He has now played in 158 games in his NFL career and he has made 939 tackles, has 9 sacks, 38 interceptions that he has returned for 633 yards with 4 TDs, defensed 43 passes, forced 12 fumbles and recovered 13 fumbles (one for a TD).
The Jaguars have signed quarterback Tim Couch to a 2-year contract but he didn’t get a signing bonus so the only way he gets paid is if he makes the team. He will likely battle Quinn Gray for the #3 job on the Jags. Couch has not played in the NFL since the 2003 season with the Cleveland Browns. He played 5 years with the Browns and he completed 1,025 of 1,714 passes (59.8%) for 11,131 yards with 64 TD passes and 67 INTs. He also carried the football 123 times for 567 yards (4.6 ypc) with 2 TD runs. One thing going in Couch’s favor is that he has never played behind an offensive line like the one the Jaguars have so that should help him out big time.