by Florida Times-Union

As a rookie, are you happy with the amount of reps you're getting? As far as that, I come with the same attitude everyday. I kind of zone out. I'm locked in, and I feel like I'm in every play because visually I'm just watching, asking questions, trying to put myself in the game situation. As far as reps, I don't even notice when I'm in and when I'm out because, like I said, I'm always in it. I think the coaches want to see what everybody can do - what everybody's capable of doing - in tough situations.

Before being drafted, you lived with Maurice Jones-Drew. How was that experience? Living down there with Maurice, that's another privilege. I'm just blessed all the way around. He helped me out as far as on the field and off the field - little situations that I would possibly be faced with at this next level, the expectations. He's smart. He's very smart. He's a student of the game, and so I'm constantly asking him questions.

How would you say you're doing so far at camp? So far, I think I'm doing OK. I have a lot of room for improvement. Every single day, I'm forcing myself to get better at something. I have to learn something every single day, otherwise it doesn't feel right. I'm constantly learning - schemes, protections.

Because of where you were drafted (seventh round), do you have a bit of a chip on your shoulder? Everybody carries a chip. I think everybody should carry a chip to an extent, but I think you need to know how to control that chip. You've got to use that to drive you, not use that to anger you and push you to make mistakes. That has to keep you hungry.

What do you think of running backs coach Kennedy Pola? I really respect him as a coach and how he coaches. He coaches with passion, and he makes you want to perform. ... He really brings the best out of us.

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HEAT INDEX

94

in the morning practice.

97

in the afternoon practice.

OBSERVATION DECK

- The Jaguars quarterbacks combined in the morning to go 12-for-21 passing during one-on-one drills with receivers against defensive backs. Receivers dropped three passes, and David Garrard hit on 4-of-8 attempts.

- Running back Chauncey Washington (concussion) dressed in shorts and a jersey, but he didn't participate in the workout.

- Receiver Mike Thomas (hamstring) worked off to the side catching passes from an athletic trainer, and Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said the rookie is day to day.

- Rookies Tiquan Underwood and Jarett Dillard each dropped passes during one-on-one drills against defensive backs.

- Tight end Marcedes Lewis executed a brutal stiff-arm to the facemask of safety Michael Desormeaux during team drills, knocking him to the ground.

- The Jaguars conducted a full-contact goal-line drill for the last segment of practice, and rookie running back Rashad Jennings fumbled on a run up the middle on the final play of the morning workout.

- Kicker Josh Scobee connected on 5-of-6 field-goal attempts, hitting from 37, 40, 44, 47 and 50 yards before missing a 53-yard attempt wide right.

- The Jaguars had a special-teams practice in the afternoon. They worked on onside kicks, short kickoffs, and punts, along with punt and kickoff returns. Brian Witherspoon, Nate Hughes and Thomas worked as return men.

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TWEET OF THE DAY

"Reggie Nelson is Superman. Nothing can hurt him." - Maurice Jones-Drew @Jones_Drew32, responding to questions about the chest injury to the Jaguars safety.

SCHEDULE

Training-camp practices are open to the public through Thursday on the practice fields northwest of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. To provide fans a better view of practices, the Jaguars have moved bleacher seating onto the FieldTurf field close to the two parallel grass fields. Seating for about 1,400 is provided. There is no admission charge to watch practice.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

(times are subject to change)

Today: 9 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. (special teams only)

Thursday: 9 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., last day open to public.

Monday: Preseason opener at Miami Dolphins, 7:30 p.m.

HOTLINE

Fans can call the Jaguars' training camp hotline at (904) 633-6525 for a recorded message and the daily practice schedule. The message will be updated daily.

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