CAMP AT A GLANCE
	Hugh Douglas had 12½ sacks last season for the Eagles.
	Location: Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, Fla. Preseason schedule:   Aug. 9: Beat Minnesota, 16-14   Aug. 15: Beat Miami, 27-23   Aug. 23: at Tampa Bay   Aug. 28: Washington

In Pro Football Weekly's third and final installment of training-camp reports, we look at the good (biggest positive), the bad (biggest disappointment) and the ugly (injury update) factors surrounding every team halfway through the 2003 preseason. We also set our sights on a rookie to watch on each team, for whatever the reason. Parts 1 and 2 are below.

Aug. 19

Biggest positive: The free-agency loss of guard/tackle Zach Weigert to Houston made right offensive tackle Maurice Williams' recovery from a broken leg imperative. Williams is back at 100 percent, and the third-year offensive tackle has established himself as the anchor of a shaky Jaguars O-line. Jacksonville's first-round pick in 2001, defensive tackle Marcus Stroud, missed the preseason opener but is practicing as if the light has finally come on.

Biggest disappointment: With Stroud pushing the pocket and making plays, it was easy to get excited about the potentially dominant defensive tackle duo he could form with 2002 first-rounder John Henderson. But Henderson has instead spent training camp trying to get into shape after reporting almost 20 pounds over his '02 playing weight. In addition, after handing running back Fred Taylor a four-year, $20 million contract extension packed with incentives and an $8 million signing bonus, Taylor has been out of practice for nearly two weeks and has yet to take the field in the preseason with a bone bruise in his left knee.

Injury update: The health watch began early for the injury-prone Taylor. Team doctors say he has only a deep bone bruise, but sources in Jacksonville speculate it could be more serious, a suspicion gunned down by Jaguars' coaches who say Taylor could play if the games counted but won't force him on the field to make a statement. Taylor vows to play in Week 1. Defensive end Tony Brackens is expected back in the season's first month, according to defensive line coach Ray Hamilton. Brackens is recovering from a knee injury and an appendectomy and there is no timetable for his return. Return specialist Jermaine Lewis went down in the preseason opener at Minnesota and will rest his high ankle sprain until Aug. 24 and be re-evaluated. Backup running back Elvis Joseph (knee) was supposed to be behind Taylor on the depth chart, but Joseph has been chasing Taylor to the trainer's table this preseason and is out one more week. Backup defensive end Javor Mills ruptured his Achilles tendon against the Vikings and likely is lost for the year.

Rookie to watch: If the Jaguars go in the tank early on, quarterback Byron Leftwich is your guy. But the one rookie with the greatest chance to crack the starting lineup by Week 1 is free safety Rashean Mathis, a ball magnet who is pushing Marlon McCree for the right to start at safety next to Donovin Darius. Mathis, who had an NCAA-best 14 picks last season, has also worked at cornerback. If he plays well, watch for Jacksonville to move McCree to strong safety and let Darius walk at season's end.

Part 2, Aug. 12

Veteran to watch: Running back Fred Taylor vows to do everything in his power -- yes, even play hurt -- to have a huge season. Taylor made waves earlier by saying he is shooting for 2,000 rushing yards, but he is going to be more of a threat as a receiver than in years past under new offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave. Taylor stayed relatively healthy for the first time last season.

Players on the verge: Strong safety Donovin Darius, along with defensive right tackle Marcus Stroud, appear to be close to taking quantum leaps toward stardom. Darius, a free agent at season's end, could take on a role similar to the one played by Brian Dawkins in Philadelphia. Darius is in the best shape of his career and wants to prove he is not a coverage liability. Stroud is in better shape and, sandwiched between defensive tackle John Henderson and right defensive end Hugh Douglas, will have plenty of one-on-one matchups.

Strongest position: As tempting as it may be to say punter, where Pro Bowler Chris Hanson holds down the fort, the team will be potent at quarterback once Byron Leftwich gets into camp. David Garrard has been a bright spot behind Mark Brunell, giving the Jaguars three potential starters once Leftwich gets a deal done. However, if the Jaguars release Brunell, the position becomes very inexperienced.

Weakest position: Jacksonville is concerned about its offensive tackle situation, but behind Taylor, the Jaguars have little depth. Third-year veteran Elvis Joseph is the most accomplished running back option, but he was in the doghouse with the past regime for fumbling problems. Rookie LaBrandon Toefield may develop into a solid back, but like Taylor, he is not known as the most durable player either.

Part 1, July 18

Most significant change: There is a new sheriff in town. After seven years as an assistant, upbeat and aggressive defensive mastermind Jack Del Rio replaces Tom Coughlin, becoming the second head coach in franchise history. Del Rio has more of a player-friendly style, but most people thought highly of Coughlin the head coach; it was his personnel eye they questioned.

Reasons for optimism: Three new defensive starters -- DE Hugh Douglas and LBs Mike Peterson and Keith Mitchell -- fill a few key holes in the Jaguars' defense. Jacksonville paid dearly for Douglas, who has averaged more than 12 sacks for the last three years, to energize a front four that has been stagnant two years running.

Cause for concern: Other than the aforementioned defensive help, this is pretty much the same team that went 6-10 last season. Del Rio inherits a team that made few mistakes -- the Jaguars are one of four teams in NFL history to have fewer turnovers (15) than games played (16) -- was solid on special teams and had a 1,200-yard runner. Can this group be much better? Some feel it is a two-year rebuilding project, minimum.

Training-camp battle to watch: Free agent Jamar Nesbit has very good size and may start because of his experience, but rookie Vince Manuwai will challenge at left offensive guard. Manuwai has a powerful lower body and is an outstanding pass blocker, which makes him a nice fit for offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave's system.

Don't be surprised if: Franchise favorite Mark Brunell is watching Byron Leftwich from the sideline by the end of the season. Brunell will be a free agent at the end of the 2003 campaign, and if the losses pile up, it will be too tempting to delay the development of Leftwich, the seventh overall pick in the draft.

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