PRIME: Michael Desormeaux

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Former Cajun quarterback Michael Desormeaux will take the field tonight for his third preseason game as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia.

After playing in the fourth quarter of Jacksonville's 12-9 loss to Miami on Aug. 17, the rookie strong safety had two tackles in last Saturday's 24-23 loss to Tampa Bay. He played on special teams and spent most of the second half at free safety due to other player injuries.

Desormeaux says he has made a lot of progress since moving to the defensive side of the ball.

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Joshua Parrott
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[ULtimateCajun]

I saw he had 4 solo tackles last night (second most on the jag defense). Did anybody see this game? I'm not sure it was on anywhere. Anyone know how much PT he got?

[Hammer58]

The game was delayed broadcast at 10 PM on NFL Network. I taped it but haven't watched it yet. Hopefully I'll get to watch it later this evening.

[wcd35]

Cuts are coming up soon. It will be a crucial week until the first of the month (unless they choose to cut sooner)

I read on a Jags message board that a lot of fans were disappointed with some of the other safeties' lack of tackling ability, so hopefully, the coaches have faith in his ability. That being said, the Jags let the Eagles come back late and scored the last 3 times to win.

Even if he gets cut, I'd be willing to bet they put him on the PS.

[snote]

.. quick heads-up for those interested..

.. michael scheduled to be a guest on the sportsnote radio program today 2:05ish (cst)
espn1420.com

ps we weren't able to make the time work to have him on live, so we taped a short 10 minute interview.. he sounds good!

[Boomer]

I called your show--again great interview!!!

[ULtimateCajun]

Can those of us who could not listen get a summary of the interview Please?

[Parrott]

.. quick heads-up for those interested..

.. michael scheduled to be a guest on the sportsnote radio program today 2:05ish (cst)
espn1420.com

ps we weren't able to make the time work to have him on live, so we taped a short 10 minute interview.. he sounds good!

Great work grabbing Desormeaux on such short notice, Bil. I spoke with Mike on Tuesday, and he wasn't even sure he would get to play in the third preseason game because the veterans usually get a little more action . What a nice surprise for him, the Desormeaux family and all Cajun fans.

[Hammer58]

_ I saw he had 4 solo tackles last night (second most on the jag defense). Did anybody see this game? I'm not sure it was on anywhere. Anyone know how much PT he got? _

I watched the replay of the game. Unfortunately it was a local Eagles broadcasting crew and they did not really talk much about the jags players or highlight them in replays. I did get a glimpse of him a couple of times late in the game making tackles but you really had to look closely to spot him. He was involved in the late play which drew a totally bogus homer call for delay of game against the Jags defense which set the eagles up for the game winning FG on the next play.

[Boomer]

_ I watched the replay of the game. Unfortunately it was a local Eagles broadcasting crew and they did not really talk much about the jags players or highlight them in replays. I did get a glimpse of him a couple of times late in the game making tackles but you really had to look closely to spot him. He was involved in the late play which drew a totally bogus homer call for delay of game against the Jags defense which set the eagles up for the game winning FG on the next play. _

I tell you Coach Tater with the Browns says Mike will make it!!!!! He wanted him badly!!!

[HelmutVII]

http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=8174

Damn, bummer way to end a great day.

[HelmutVII]

So does Jason Cherry

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...n6BPgD9AHFO281