Jaguars Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Jack Del Rio, who had been the ultimate players coach, is going to try to reinvent himself as a tough-guy coach in his seventh season.

Reviewing the team's 5-11 record, the Jaguars coach said a lot of things will have to change to get the team back in playoff contention—including a tougher training camp. And players have to buy into his plan and participate in the offseason program in Jacksonville. No more training at different sites.

"Obviously 2008 was not a good year for the Jaguars organization," Del Rio said. "We went into the year with high expectations and didn't realize those expectations, really didn't even come close to it. On the whole, the year was unacceptable.

Bengals, Jaguars staffs to coach in Senior Bowl (AP)

The coaching staffs for the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars will lead the two sides of the Senior Bowl later this month. Cincinnati's Marvin Lewis will coach the North squad in his second stint on the sidelines for the all-star game for top senior NFL prospects. Jack Del Rio and the Jaguars' staff will lead the South team.

Jaguars Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Jack Del Rio, who had been the ultimate players coach, is going to try to reinvent himself as a tough-guy coach in his seventh season.

Reviewing the team's 5-11 record, the Jaguars coach said a lot of things will have to change to get the team back in playoff contention—including a tougher training camp. And players have to buy into his plan and participate in the offseason program in Jacksonville. No more training at different sites.

"Obviously 2008 was not a good year for the Jaguars organization," Del Rio said. "We went into the year with high expectations and didn't realize those expectations, really didn't even come close to it. On the whole, the year was unacceptable.

Ravens enter playoffs with 27-7 win over Jaguars (AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Richard Angulo looks on from the bench during the closing moments of a 27-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Baltimore.

The Baltimore Ravens charged into the postseason with a performance that typified their astonishing turnaround season. Needing a victory to secure the final AFC wild-card berth, the Ravens built a 17-point halftime lead and never let up in a 27-7 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Baltimore (11-5) could have backed into the postseason if Buffalo beat New England earlier Sunday, but the...


Ravens place Washington, Figurs on inactive list (AP)

The Baltimore Ravens placed cornerback Fabian Washington and kick returner Yamon Figurs on the inactive list for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Washington has a toe injury and Figurs is nursing a head injury. The Ravens' other inactives were: running back Ray Rice, linebacker Antwan Barnes, offensive linemen Oniel Cousins and David Hale and wide receiver Marcus Maxwell.

Ravens’ playoff plan: expect no help, beat Jaguars (AP)

If John Harbaugh believed in Santa Claus and the tooth fairy, perhaps he could accept the possibility of the Baltimore Ravens having a playoff berth wrapped up by the time they run onto the field late Sunday afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Ravens (10-5) will earn a wild-card spot in the AFC if Buffalo beats New England earlier Sunday.

NFL’s final weekend offers plenty of excitement (SportingNews.com)

If you crave excitement, you could read a James Patterson novel, drive on a Chicago expressway any time day or...

Intrigue, relevance stick through final weekend (Yahoo! Sports)

From the Lions trying to avoid history to several teams hoping to make the playoffs, the league keeps fans engaged.

Week 17 NFL picks: Watch out for reenergized Chargers (SportingNews.com)

The San Diego Chargers have proved they have an electric offense, led by quarterback Philip Rivers.

Coaching hot seat: Haslett done, Turner back? (Yahoo! Sports)

Jim Haslett and Norv Turner are among the coaches who soon should learn of their fate.