The Jaguars completed their first day of practices of their 1999

training camp, with two practices at Ferrell Fields. Eighty-six

players took part in the sessions, with unsigned first-round draft

choice Fernando Bryant the only player missing. The afternoon

practice was held in a 101 degree temperature.

"I think the players could have been a little more intense. We're not

in pads yet, so I think our intensity level could be a little better," said

head coach Tom Coughlin. "Of course, I wasn't crazy about the

illegal procedures and the defensive offsides, and things like that.

The enthusiasm was there, so everything was fine."

The team worked mostly on first down and second-and-long

situations on Friday. "It doesn't get real complicated yet," added

Coughlin. "And there aren't multiple positions being played yet,

either, which will come about when you start adding the nickel and

the dime."

Quarterback Mark Brunell added, "You want to be mentally sharp

and not make mistakes. For the first day, it was a good one."

On the upcoming season, Brunell said, "We have the most talented

team we've had in our history, and guys were excited about getting

the season going. The Super Bowl is the ultimate goal, but that's a

long way down the road and we have a lot of work to do to get

there. The focus is on the first preseason game, and then we'll take

it week by week."

Several players were limited because of injuries, including RB

James Stewart (knee), TE Rich Griffith (knee) and LB Bryce Paup

(pectoral).

The Jaguars will also have two-a-day sessions on Saturday at 8:40

a.m. and 3:20 p.m., and players will be off on Sunday.

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