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The Jaguars finished a disappointing 5-11 in 2008, cleaned out a bunch of players in the offseason, and entered 2009 hoping to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Instead, the situation in Jacksonville looks as dim as ever.

The Jaguars opened the season with a Week 1 loss at Indianapolis, then got smoked in their home opener on Sunday -- in front of an announced crowd of less than 47,000. Things only got worse on Monday, with the announcement that veteran wide receiver Troy Williamson is likely out for the season with a shoulder injury.

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The following is an actual quote pulled from my league message board on Monday night: "[Expletive] Dallas Clark. [Expletive] the Miami Dolphins."

Needless to say, that particular fantasy owner wasn't too happy that Clark singlehandedly obliterated the lead he had going into Monday Night Football. Seven catches, 183 yards, one long touchdown, and possibly an entire pack of Rolaids. All courtesy of the big man.

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One of the common draft trends I've noticed in fantasy football over the years is how even the slightest injury can scare people away. Take Knowshon Moreno, for instance, who suffered an MCL sprain just over two weeks ago. Since that time, Moreno's draft stock has sunk from a fourth-round pick to an average draft position of 67.04, according to Mock Draft Central.

Before, many considered Moreno a draft risk because of the hype. Now? We have a big value opportunity.

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The Raiders opened training camp Wednesday without seventh-overall pick Darrius Heyward-Bey. It's hardly surprising that a team might not have its first-rounder under contract yet (particularly a top-10 selection), but Heyward-Bey is particularly noteworthy. (UPDATE, July 30: Heyward-Bey reached a five-year deal with Oakland and is expected to report to camp.)

If not for Al Davis' fascination with size and speed, Heyward-Bey would have probably lasted at least until the end of Round 1. Instead, the former Maryland Terrapin is considered more raw physical talent than NFL-ready wide receiver. And any camp time he misses translates into that much longer until he sees the field. JaMarcus Russell, who staged a lengthy holdout two years ago, can surely confirm as much.

Coming off their sixth consecutive non-playoff season, the Oakland Raiders entered the 2009 NFL draft with a number of holes. With the seventh overall pick, they couldn't have made a bad selection in terms of position. Offensive tackle, wide receiver, defense ... all would have been wise choices.

As it turns out, the Raiders went with a potential playmaking receiver for third year quarterback JaMarcus Russell. In theory, it's a solid move. Too bad they took the wrong receiver.

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen -- please raise red flags when I say, "GO!" -- former Rams wideout Torry Holt is close to signing a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. We should note that, according to our boy MortScoop, the deal isn't finalized. Of course it's not. That way when it doesn't get signed, Mort didn't actually make a mistake.

If Mort is correct, which we'll admit is possible, and the Jags complete the signing, this is a big move for them. The current receiving corps is Dennis Northcutt, Mike Walker, Troy Williamson, Nate Hughes and D'Juan Woods.

Last year, everything worked out. The NFL invited six players to Radio City Music Hall for the NFL Draft, and all were chosen with the first six selections. It hasn't always been that way; in 2007, a forlorn Brady Quinn spent six excruciating hours -- the last few out of camera shot in Roger Goodell's private viewing room -- waiting to hear his name called.

Two years before that, Aaron Rodgers sat uncomfortably through 23 picks before the Packers finally ended the misery and drafted him 24th.

Heading into last season, the Jacksonville Jaguars brought in Troy Williamson and Jerry Porter in an attempt to give quarterback David Garrard some outside weapons. The Jags, as we all know, had torn through the league in 2007 with a stellar running game and defense. The passing attack was efficient, but not explosive.

Needless to say, Porter and Williamson didn't work out as intended. With the release of their leading receiver from last year -- the troubled Matt Jones -- the passing attack is in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Enter Torry Holt and Mark Sanchez.

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.

"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."

And maybe one day, Terrell Owens and Ed Werder will bury their hatches, mend their fences and hug it out, too.