May 28, 2024
At some point before the 2024 season kicks off, the Jaguars have to sign Trevor Lawrence to a new deal.…
Cole Pepper has covered sports in Jacksonville since 1996, most recently for News4Jax. He is currently broadcast director for Sporting Club Jacksonville and has called play-by-play for a number of teams, including the Suns, Tomcats, Jacksonville University, Sharks and The Bolles School football. He also served as the studio host for the Jaguars Radio Network.
May 19, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars get 2 in prime time with challenging schedule ahead
My predictions for every game on the 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars schedule, ending in a 10-7 record and wild card playoff…
April 28, 2024
SPORTS | Did Jaguars get better in the draft?
The Jaguars’ draft looks good on one hand, but further inspection brings up some key questions.…
April 22, 2024
SPORTS | Zeroing in on the Jaguars’ draft targets
Will there be a man-to-man cornerback available to the Jaguars if they stay at 17 to make their first-round selection?…
March 24, 2024
SPORTS | More work left for Jaguars after free agency haul
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed eight veterans from other teams during free agency, so here are their needs heading into the…
March 11, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars’ free agency start: activity or progress?
Despite talking about the need for a more physical offensive line, the Jaguars are keeping most of their starters.…
February 26, 2024
SPORTS | As NFL combine approaches, Jaguars’ needs are many
The NFL draft combine kicks off this Thursday in Indianapolis. What should the Jaguars focus on?…
February 18, 2024
SPORTS | Key offseason decisions loom for Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars face several key decisions in the offseason after a disastrous second-half collapse.…
January 28, 2024
SPORTS | A disconnect with Jaguars leadership?
Two men continue to be in the crosshairs of disgruntled Jags fans: offensive coordinator Press Taylor and general manager Trent…
January 7, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars’ freefall ends outside of playoffs
The biggest collapse in Jaguars history is complete, ending with a 28-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.…
January 1, 2024
SPORTS | Familiar scenario for Jaguars’ regular season finale
The Jaguars will face the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, the final week of the season, needing a win to clinch…
December 17, 2023
SPORTS | Jags not ready for prime time with third straight loss
If the Jaguars’ Sunday Night Football matchup with the Baltimore Ravens was a playoff audition, the Jaguars will have to…
December 10, 2023
SPORTS | Bad start, bad finish as Jaguars lose in Cleveland
It was a grey day in Cleveland and a muted performance by the Jaguars in a 31-27 loss to the…
December 4, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars lose game, and maybe Trevor Lawrence
In the fourth quarter of the Jaguars-Bengals game Monday, the game, and maybe the season, changed. That’s when Trevor Lawrence…
November 26, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars survive in Houston, stay in chase for AFC top seed
It came down to a matter of inches, but the Jaguars emerged with a 24-21 win over the Houston Texans to…
November 19, 2023
SPORTS | Back on track: Jaguars’ whipping of Titans calms concerns
The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated a struggling Tennessee Titans team 34-14 to improve to 7-3 on the season.…
November 12, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars outmanned in another home loss
On a misty and gray Sunday at EverBank Stadium, the San Francisco 49ers dominated the Jaguars in the trenches in…
November 5, 2023
SPORTS | November reflections on Jags, college and high school football
Midseason reflections on the Jaguars, UF, FSU, UGA and local high school football teams.…
October 29, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars gritty, not pretty in win over Steelers
The Jaguars’ trend of playing less-than-pristine football but still winning continued in a 20-10 victory over the Steelers Sunday in…
October 22, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars, Gators and Bulldogs back to work after an off weekend
Sizing up where the Jaguars stand seven games into the season and previewing Georgia-Florida.…
October 15, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars take control of AFC South but Trevor Lawrence’s injury a concern
Sunday’s win over the Colts was the first Jags victory in Jacksonville this season and put the Jaguars in control…
October 8, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars sweep London trip with thriller over Buffalo
The Jaguars rode a rollercoaster performance to a London sweep, beating the Buffalo Bills 25-20 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.…
October 1, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars show some improvement in London win
In their 23-7 win over the Falcons on Sunday, the Jaguars showed they are improving in some areas.…
September 24, 2023
SPORTS | Jags’ brutal loss raises questions
In the course of three hours on Sunday’s sun-soaked afternoon, the Jaguars’ season took a dramatic turn. Facing the perennial…