Jaguars Bring Back McCree

Just a little Jaguars new today. The Jaguars have signed Marlon McCree. You may remember him from his days here in 2001 and 2002.

McCree is an interesting player. When he came out of college (the Jags drafted him in the 7th round from Kentucky), McCree was a very athletic safety, and he even played some corner in nickel and dime packages.

McCree has been around. After he was cut in 2003, he wound up where all former Jaguars went in those days, to the Texans. He's been with Carolina, San Diego and Denver since.

Perhaps his most memorable moment came in San Diego in 2007 when the Chargers were on the doorstep of beating the Patriots in the playoffs. McCree intercepted a Tom Brady pass and that would likely have sealed the game, but he tried to make a return out of it and fumbled. New England got the ball back, tied up the game and then won it in overtime.

The Chargers let him go six weeks later. McCree can be a physical player. Here's a big hit on Indy's Reggie Wayne to enjoy.



How does McCree fit into the Jaguars plans? I don't know that he can be a starter, but I do think it shows where Jack Del Rio's confidence is with the safeties. During mini-camp, Del Rio said that the experiment with Brian Williams at safety was over, so that leaves Reggie Nelson, free agent addition Sean Considine and now, McCree as the only experienced safeties, and from what I saw in mini-camp, I'm not sure if Considine is an every down safety. I think right now, the safety position is one that has some serious question marks going into training camp.