Jaguars receiver Williamson might miss the season with a shoulder injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Troy Williamson tore his labrum during Sunday’s 31-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. As Coach Jack Del Rio did not have test results, fellow receivers said Monday that Williamson could be out for the year.

Williamson was a first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2005, and his performance was the team’s biggest surprise during the preseason. He caught 12 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown, and earned a starting spot opposite Torry Holt. If he was out for the season, the Jaguars would have to choose a starting receiver from Holt, Mike Sims-Walker, rookies Mike Thomas and Jarett Dillard. Another receiver Nate Hughes was released by the Jaguars on Monday.

According to Sims-Walker, something was torn on Williamson’s shoulder. At least it was much more serious than a little Shoulder sprain. Losing Williamson should be a big loss to the team, but it also gave the other receivers a chance to compete for the starting job. Like Thomas said, they have been prepared and ready for whatever opportunities and would take advantage of them.

How much load Jones-Drew can handle from Jacksonville Jaguars

It seems that Maurice Jones-Drew has become the most important part of the Jaguars offense. The club rewarded him with a new contract. Many believe that the Jaguars will win or lose based on the play of Jones-Drew. But how much of a load can he handle?

Franchise running backs have small windows in this league when it comes to top production, and for the Jaguars, this should be on their minds when camp opens up. Jones-Drew’s workload needs to be monitored during practice, during preseason games and into the season because when or if his legs begin to tire, this offense will sputter. If they get former USC running back Chauncey Washington who can limit the number of touches for Jones-Drew in the preseason, he will be able to give Washington some touches in the regular season, before he changes mind to choose giants jersey.

Jones-Drew a special talent. For some players, trying to tackle him is like trying to tackle a bowling ball rolling downhill, covered in grease. But the Jags should be careflu not to wear him down during training camp before the regular season begins.