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D.J. Hayden Jerseys 2019 , Fla. (AP) – wants to find “creative solutions” for the sweltering summer sun that bakes the team’s stadium – and fans – early each season.One potential fix involves drones.Khan said Thursday at Jacksonville’s state of the franchise presentation that upgrading TIAA Bank Field is a priority and noted that adding a shade structure would enhance the game-day experience for fans. The billionaire businessman then mentioned one of the “many, many creative solutions” he’s seen.“There was a very creative solution with drones during a (soccer) game, kind of holding a cover up,” Khan said. “It was very futuristic, but it could be very cost-effective only on the days you need it. I don’t know how feasible it is, but as an engineer, when I saw that – that was for the World Cup in Qatar – I thought, ‘Boy, that (would) work very well for us.’“We want to look at creative solutions that are very cost-effective.”More Jacksonville Jaguars newsJaguars take chance on Murray State LB Quincy Williams with 98th overall pickJaguars continue to retool backfield, draft Temple RB Ryquell Armstead in 5th roundJaguars select Florida RT Jawaan Taylor with 35th pick, get Nick Foles help in 2nd, 3rd roundsJaguars add to deep defense, select Kentucky DE Josh Allen with 7th overall pickJaguars Draft Preview: Building around newly acquired QB Nick Foles paramountKhan already has invested nearly $80 million to upgrade city-owned TIAA Bank Field, including money spent on scoreboards
Black Donte Moncrief Jerseys , pools, an adjoining amphitheater and renovated locker rooms.He is hoping to break ground on another revitalization project near the stadium that will included a boutique hotel, a residential building, office spaces and an entertainment district. It could be years before that’s complete.In the meantime, Khan and the Jaguars hope to find a way to take the heat off their fans.Team president Mark Lamping pointed out that every franchise in the NFL except Buffalo and Jacksonville has either relocated, built a new stadium or spent at least $300 million on stadium renovations since the Jaguars entered the league in 1995.The Bills last month hired a firm to conduct a feasibility study regarding renovating New Era Field or building a new venue.The Jaguars have 11 years remaining on their lease with the stadium.“I don’t think there is any reason why this stadium couldn’t be a candidate for a major renovation,” Lamping said. “We really haven’t gotten into the details, but we do recognize that it is an issue for many of our fans.“If you are going to do something to that magnitude, you should be talking about it at least five years before you want it to be done. I would think it is not inconceivable that we will start discussions with the city, perhaps … over the next four years.”Khan tried to strengthen Jacksonville’s foothold in London by bidding $790 million (拢600 million) on Wembley Stadium last April. He withdrew his offer for the English Football Association’s main asset in October after recognizing the extent of opposition to the sale.Khan and the Jaguars insist the move was never intended to create a potential relocation spot for the NFL team but rather a way to gain more control over American football in the burgeoning overseas market. It also would have funneled more money back to Jacksonville.Khan said Thursday he’s optimistic a Wembley deal could be back on the table soon, maybe after the Football Association changes CEOs from Martin Glenn to Mark Bullingham.“I think it has to make sense for the FA, but when that happens, I think it still is just as good a case,” Khan said. “I think we had a very
Donte Moncrief Jerseys 2019 , very good case for doing it, but I’m optimistic. I think eventually when they are ready, we will be ready.”Until then, Khan will focus on improving home games in Jacksonville.“The stadium has to be upgraded. I think that is our approach,” Khan said. “We want to continue to invest with the city to make the stadium be better.” Following two straight embarrassing losses, The Jacksonville Jaguars take on the division rival Houston Texans on Sunday at 1 p.m. This game has big implications in the AFC South, as the Texans, Jaguars and Tennessee Titans are all currently tied at 3-3 in the division. The Jaguars have been decimated by injuries on the offensive side of the ball and that is starting to show up. Meanwhile, the Texans are also banged up and the offensive line play has been awful. The two teams have been going in seemingly opposite directions, though, with the Texans winning three straight games, and the Jaguars obviously dropping the previous two. These two teams aren’t particularly fond of each other, and the rivalry lives on. What does the history of this series tell us, though? Let’s take a look. Series historyAll-time regular season series record: Houston Texans lead 19-13Postseason Record: N/ALast Jaguars win: Dec. 17
Black Niles Paul Jerseys , 2017 (45-7) Last Texans win: Dec. 18, 2016 (21-20) Current Streak: Jaguars own a two-game winning streak Biggest Jaguars win: 45-7 (Dec. 17, 2017) Biggest Texans win: 30-6 (Jan. 3, 2016)Interesting takeaway: The Jaguars outscored the Texans 74-14 (37 points per game versus 7 points allowed per game) in the two meetings in 2017. Though the Jaguars have only won two of the past five games, Jacksonville has outscored Houston 121-89 in that time span (24.2 points per game versus 17.8 points allowed per game).Quick thoughts: Historically, the Texans hold a six-game advantage in the series. Before Jacksonville’s 2017 Week 1 demolition derby, the Texans had won the previous six matchups from 2014 through 2016. The Jags have since shifted the momentum with back-to-back blow out wins. If the Jaguars are able to win on Sunday, it will be Jacksonville’s first three-game winning streak against the Texans since 2009-2010, and just the second occurrences in series history. Exactly half of the meetings in this series (16 out of 32 games) have been decided by seven points or less. Games played in Jacksonville are also split, with the Texans and Jaguars earning eight wins a piece.Previous Matchup: Winner: JaguarsScore: 45-7Date: Dec. 17, 2017 Location: EverBank Field, Jacksonville Team Stats: Jaguars — 326 passing yards, 138 rushing yards, 25 first downsTexans — 128 passing yards
Niles Paul Jerseys 2019 , 87 rushing yards, 9 first downsQuick recap: The Jaguars absolutely destroyed the Texans on this day. This was the biggest win in terms of point differential in series history. Blake Bortles carved up the Texans, completing 21 of 29 passes for 326 yards, three scores and zero picks (143.7 QB rating). Leonard Fournette sat this one out with a quad injury, and Chris Ivory, Corey Grant, T.J. Yeldon and Tommy Bohanon led the ground attack. Meanwhile, T.J. Yates was in for an injured Deshaun Watson and things didn’t go so well for him. Yates completed just 38 percent of his passes for 128 yards with one touchdown, one pick. The Jags jumped out to a 31-0 lead at halftime and never looked back. Prior MatchupWinner: JaguarsScore: 29-7Date: Sept. 10, 2017Location: NRG Stadium, HoustonTeam Stats: Jaguars — 125 passing yards, 155 rushing yards, 19 first downsTexans — 164 passing yards, 93 rushing yards
Black Cody Kessler Jerseys , 23 first downsQuick recap: This was the first game of the 2017 season, and it was also the game that set the tone for what the Jacksonville team was throughout last season: tenacious defense and efficient offense. Leonard Fournette had an impressive NFL debut with 100 rushing yards and a touchdown. It wasn’t the most stellar game for Blake Bortles, but he didn’t turn the ball over and got the job done. The Jacksonville defense went absolutely bananas with 10 sacks and four turnovers and that was our first glimpse of an absolutely elite unit, and quite possibly the best defense in Jacksonville history. This game was all Jags. Through the Decades1990s: The Texans did not exist yet2000-2010: Tied 9-92011-Present: Houston 10-4Quick thoughts: It was a highly competitive series in the early going. Houston’s first season of competition was 2002 and the two teams each won nine of the first 18 matchups. But ever since the 2011 season, it has been all Texans. Houston has won 10 of the 14 contests since then, including six of the past eight games. But Houston’s domination of Jacksonville came to an end last season, and the Jaguars are looking for their third straight victory in the series. The Jaguars have lost three of the past four games played in Jacksonville, but of course handily won the last home game. Heading into the first matchup of 2018, it feels like a must-win game for the Jaguars before the season spirals out of control. This is a very important divisional game, and a win here puts Jacksonville back in the driver’s seat. The Texans are confident right now, with a healthy defense and a three-game winning streak. Still, I expect the Jaguars to bounce back and put together a win here. If not, things may go off the rails quickly for the remainder of the season.What do you think happens on Sunday?