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The Jaguars claimed both defensive linemen off waivers last week, giving them a fresh start with a rebuilding team that desperately wants to improve its pass rush.

WRs Cecil Shorts III and Justin Blackmon vie for a pass from QB Matt Scott in a "jump ball" competition after practice.

The Jacksonville Jaguars defense will look much different in 2013 than it did in 2012, but not just because of the churn of players on that side of the football.

The Jacksonville Jaguars resumed OTA's on Monday with a lot familiar faces absent and other returning to the field.

The Patriots drafted the 6-foot-4, 305-pound Deaderick in the seventh round in 2010.

Former Vanderbilt starter Jordan Rodgers, an undrafted rookie and the younger brother of Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers, had sports hernia surgery Tuesday and will be out until training camp in July.

Former Jaguars General Manager Gene Smith left Jacksonville as the scape goat of a failing franchise.

His hand placement, foot stagger and set balance seem strange - all part of his transition from left to right tackle.

John: It's hard to argue any of that. Gabbert needs to play better. No question.

In recent years the Jaguars drafted based on trying to fill all holes left after free agency.

After taking a right tackle in the first round, the Jaguars will need to add defensive talent in the second day.

Oregon Ducks' Dion Jordan is projected to be the elite pass-rusher in the 2013 NFL draft.

That's right readers, it's "Mock Draft Time" at N.P.C.. As the title states, today's 2013 NFL Mock Draft will feature each and every selection in Rounds 1 and 2, Pittsburgh's selections from Rounds 3-7, some thoughts on potential UDFA pickups, and some projected trades .

October 27, 2012; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Dion Jordan pre game warm up against the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium.

Over spring break, I had the good fortune to take a trip to New York City for a journalism conference.