| 5/1/2013 8:15:00 PM |
Description: The Jaguars aren't ready to cut ties with troubled wideout Justin Blackmon despite his recent suspension. SOURCE: ESPN.com | Insight: Blackmon had an embarrassing DUI arrest last offseason and now he's been suspended for the first four games of next season after violating the league's substance abuse policy. The Oklahoma State star has incredible talent but he won't be able to fulfill his true potential until he overcomes some of his off-field issues. | | |
| 4/30/2013 4:15:00 PM |
Description: ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Jaguars wideout Justin Blackmon has been suspended for four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. | Insight: Blackmon had 615 of his 865 yards in the final seven games after Chad Henne took over for Blaine Gabbert at quarterback, including 236 yards in Week 11 at Houston. He was becoming a offensive force. Now his value will have to be discounted by 25 percent. | | |
| 12/30/2012 5:45:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars rookie Justin Blackmon was the first receiver off the board in the 2012 NFL Draft, and he'll also finish first in receiving yardage among rookies this season with 865. Blackmon had 79 yards and a touchdown on six catches Sunday. | Insight: Blackmon barely squeaked by third-rounder T.Y. Hilton (861). Blackmon had 615 of his 865 yards in the final seven games after Chad Henne took over for Blaine Gabbert at quarterback, including 236 yards in Week 11 at Houston. | | |
| 12/9/2012 7:07:00 PM |
Description: With Cecil Shorts III sidelined with a concussion, Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon drew 12 targets from QB Chad Henne Sunday against the Jets. | Insight: Blackmon finished with six catches for 57 yards. The reward is higher with Chad Henne at QB over Blaine Gabbert but the rookie is still a shaky receiver play in the fantasy playoffs, especially when Shorts returns. | | |
| 12/6/2012 11:07:00 AM |
Description: According to Jets coach Rex Ryan, New York's best cornerback Antonio Cromartie will line up opposite Justin Blackmon "most of the time" Sunday. | Insight: Blackmon had a disappointing day against the Bills Sunday, catching one pass for nine yards. With Cromartie slated to cover him in Week 14, another underwhelming game could be in the cards. Cecil Shorts (concussion) is a far better option if he's able to play. | | |
| Hot | 12/2/2012 12:08:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville receiver Justin Blackmon is active for Sunday's game against Buffalo. He's dealing with a groin issue. | Insight: Blackmon has posted 298 yards and two touchdowns over the past two weeks and seems to be in sync with new starter Chad Henne. | | |
| Hot | 11/30/2012 3:28:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville receiver Justin Blackmon is probable for Sunday's game against Buffalo. He's dealing with a groin issue. | Insight: Blackmon has posted 298 yards and two touchdowns over the past two weeks and seems to be in sync with new starter Chad Henne. | | |
| Hot | 11/25/2012 5:57:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville receiver Justin Blackmon followed up his Week 11 explosion with 62 yards and a touchdown on five receptions Sunday against the Titans. | Insight: Blackmon had just 250 yards all season heading into Week 11 but he blew up for 236 and a touchdown last week and continued his surge Sunday. With Chad Henne throwing the passes, Blackmon has to be considered a WR3 for Week 13 against Buffalo. | | |
| 11/18/2012 6:56:00 PM |
Description: Jacksonville wideout Justin Blackmon nearly doubled his season receiving total Sunday against Houston. He ended the day with 236 yards on seven receptions including an 81-yard score in the fourth quarter. | Insight: Well, that came out of nowhere. Blackmon had just 250 yards all season heading into Sunday's action and had been a major fantasy bust. Now he's probably going to be the most sought-after player on the waiver wire this week. | | |
| 10/7/2012 10:32:00 AM |
Description: Jaguars rookie receiver Justin Blackmon still hasn't made his presence felt in the fantasy world, but that day may be coming as Jacksonville will be without Laurent Robinson in Week 5. | Insight: Blackmon only produced six receptions for 48 yards in Week 4, but he was targeted 10 times. With the Bears pass rush, a short passing game is likely this week. Perhaps Blackmon can break a long one. | | |
| 10/1/2012 1:39:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars rookie receiver Justin Blackmon still hasn't made his presence felt in the fantasy world, but that day may be coming soon. | Insight: Blackmon only produced six receptions for 48 yards in Week 4, but he was targeted 10 times. That high a level of passes thrown his way will eventually produce good results, so now is not the time to cut him or trade him at a heavily discounted price. | | |
| 9/9/2012 11:51:00 AM |
Description: Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon (ankle) is active Sunday. | Insight: Blackmon is a strong bet to receive a ton of targets -- whether they're anywhere close to him with Blaine Gabbert throwing the ball is another story. Still, he's not a bad WR3 option in 12-team leagues for Week 1 against a suspect Vikings secondary. | | |
| 9/7/2012 3:05:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon practiced for the second consecutive day after he was limited with an ankle injury earlier in the week. | Insight: Blackmon has looked impressive in preseason action. While he'll likely struggle with consistency, he should make for a solid WR4 if Blaine Gabbert makes strides as the team's starting QB. Minnesota has one of the league's worst secondaries, so Blackmon is a decent starting option this week in deeper leagues. | | |
| 9/6/2012 6:33:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon practiced Thursday one day after he was limited with an ankle injury. | Insight: Blackmon has looked impressive in preseason action. While he'll likely struggle with consistency, he should make for a solid WR4 if Blaine Gabbert makes strides as the team's starting QB. Minnesota has one of the league's worst secondaries, so Blackmon is a decent starting option this week in deeper leagues. | | |
| 9/5/2012 5:14:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon was limited in practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, according to John Oehser of Jaguars.com. | Insight: Blackmon has looked impressive in preseason action. While he'll likely struggle with consistency, he should make for a solid WR4 if Blaine Gabbert makes strides as the team's starting QB. The receiver should be fine for the opener; if the injury was serious he would have been held out completely Wednesday. | | |
| 8/24/2012 11:22:00 AM |
Description: The only good news to come out of Jacksonville's 48-17 loss to Baltimore was the rapport developing between second-year quarterback Blaine Gabbert and rookie wide receiver Justin Blackmon. Blackmon caught four balls for 72 yards. | Insight: Blackmon missed 12 days of camp but it doesn't appear to have hurt him much. Blackmon has looked to be the better target between he and newly acquired veteran Laurent Robinson. | | |
| 8/8/2012 10:55:00 AM |
Description: Jaguars rookie wide receiver Justin Blackmon will miss Friday's first preseason game, but should be ready for Jacksonville's second exhibition game, according to Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union. | Insight: Blackmon missed 12 days of camp and is getting a crash course to catch up, but isn't allowed to be in pads until Thursday and the Jaguars won't be in pads that day because they play the Giants on Friday night. As long as he stays healthy, he should still be ready for opening day. | | |
| 8/6/2012 3:32:00 PM |
Description: Rookie wide receiver Justin Blackmon and the Jaguars have come to a contract agreement and the rookie should report to camp on Tuesday. The deal will be worth $18.5 million over four seasons. | Insight: Getting Blackmon in camp and reps with second-year quarterback Blaine Gabbert is huge. Now if the team can get Maurice Jones-Drew in camp they might be able to put together a cohesive offense. Blackmon figures to be the No. 2 receiver opposite newly acquired Laurent Robinson. | | |
| 8/1/2012 1:36:00 PM |
Description: Rookie wide receiver Justin Blackmon and the Jaguars don't seem to be making any headway in contract talks. | Insight: Blackmon probably would have been in line to receive one of the bigger rookie contracts this year if he had stayed out of trouble this offseason. Instead he got a DUI and now Jacksonville probably isn't going to give him the amount of money Blackmon and his agent think he deserves. When Blackmon does report to camp, he'll be several days behind and may not look as sharp as his teammates by the time the regular season rolls around. Despite his dominance at Oklahoma State last season, Blackmon won't be a high draft pick in fantasy leagues in 2012. | | |
| 6/6/2012 5:41:00 PM |
Description: Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon is "very unlikely" to be suspended by the NFL following his DUI arrest on June 3, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. | Insight: If Blackmon pleads guilty or is convicted, his case will be reviewed under the NFL's personal conduct policy. Don't expect Blackmon to have as large of an impact as rookie wide receivers A.J. Green and Julio Jones had last season. | | |
