Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedIn(WLUC) - Polls will be open Tuesday for a light Election Day in Upper Michigan Only a few communities have issues on the ballot Voters in the Lake Linden-Hubbell school district have two proposals to decide. The Gladstone schools also have two bond proposals on the ballot. The Gwinn school district has a bond proposal. Richmond Township has an operating millage request For updated results, watch your TV6 Night Report and TV6 Late News or click here Click here to visit the Michigan Voter Information Center to see what exactly is on your ballot. Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: GLAD) has announced its Second Fiscal Quarter 2025 earnings call and webcast The event will be accessible via webcast and phone with a conference call replay available through May 14 Investors can join by phone at (866) 424-3437 or through the webcast link Gladstone Capital Corporation operates as a business development company that focuses on investing in secured first and second lien term loans to lower middle market businesses in the United States Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: GLAD) ha annunciato la conference call e il webcast per la presentazione dei risultati del secondo trimestre fiscale 2025 previsti per mercoledì 7 maggio 2025 alle 8:30 ora orientale L'evento sarà accessibile via webcast e telefono con la possibilità di riascoltare la registrazione della conference call fino al 14 maggio 2025 Gli investitori possono partecipare telefonicamente chiamando il numero (866) 424-3437 oppure tramite il link del webcast Gladstone Capital Corporation opera come società di sviluppo aziendale focalizzata sull'investimento in prestiti a termine garantiti di primo e secondo grado per aziende di mercato medio-basso negli Stati Uniti Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: GLAD) ha anunciado su llamada de resultados y webcast para el segundo trimestre fiscal de 2025 programados para el miércoles 7 de mayo de 2025 a las 8:30 a.m El evento estará disponible vía webcast y teléfono con una repetición de la llamada disponible hasta el 14 de mayo de 2025 Los inversores pueden unirse por teléfono llamando al (866) 424-3437 o a través del enlace del webcast Gladstone Capital Corporation opera como una compañía de desarrollo empresarial que se enfoca en invertir en préstamos a plazo garantizados de primer y segundo gravamen para empresas del mercado medio-bajo en los Estados Unidos Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: GLAD)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 실적 발표 컨퍼런스 콜 및 웹캐스트를 2025년 5월 7일 수요일 동부시간 오전 8시 30분에 진행할 예정이라고 발표했습니다 투자자는 전화 (866) 424-3437로 참여하거나 웹캐스트 링크를 통해 접속할 수 있습니다 Gladstone Capital Corporation은 미국 내 중소기업을 대상으로 담보가 설정된 1순위 및 2순위 대출에 투자하는 비즈니스 개발 회사로 운영되고 있습니다 Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: GLAD) a annoncé sa conférence téléphonique et son webcast pour la publication des résultats du deuxième trimestre fiscal 2025 prévue le mercredi 7 mai 2025 à 8h30 heure de l'Est L'événement sera accessible via webcast et téléphone avec une rediffusion de la conférence téléphonique disponible jusqu'au 14 mai 2025 Les investisseurs peuvent participer par téléphone au (866) 424-3437 ou via le lien du webcast Gladstone Capital Corporation opère en tant que société de développement commercial se concentrant sur l'investissement dans des prêts à terme garantis de premier et second rang pour des entreprises du marché intermédiaire inférieur aux États-Unis Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: GLAD) hat seine Telefonkonferenz und Webcast zur Veröffentlichung der Ergebnisse für das zweite Fiskalquartal 2025 angekündigt Die Veranstaltung ist per Webcast und Telefon zugänglich mit einer Aufzeichnung der Telefonkonferenz Investoren können telefonisch unter (866) 424-3437 teilnehmen oder über den Webcast-Link Gladstone Capital Corporation ist als Business Development Company tätig die sich auf Investitionen in gesicherte vorrangige und nachrangige Terminkredite für Unternehmen im unteren Mittelstandssegment in den USA spezialisiert hat MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2025 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) announces the following event: 90.72%;">Gladstone Capital Corporation's Second Fiscal Quarter ended March 31 90.72%;">https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=YjoExfAz 90.72%;">By webcast -- Log on to the web at the address above 90.72%;">By phone -- Please call (866) 424-3437 A conference call replay will be available after the call and will be accessible through May 14 please dial (877) 660-6853 and use playback conference number 13752152 If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Company's website, www.gladstonecapital.com For further information: Gladstone Capital Corporation Already have an account? Login Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCLACKAMAS COUNTY Ore (KPTV) - A body recovered from the Willamette River in Gladstone on Sunday afternoon was identified as a kayaker who had been missing since April according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report of a body found along the shore of the river On Monday, investigators confirmed that the body was Marcelus Angelo Rodriguez, a 20-year-old kayaker from Porterville, Calif. Since April 13, authorities have recovered eight other bodies from rivers in the Portland area As James Gladstone sees it To the Jaguars' first-year general manager transparency is a way for fans to understand that this is an organization with a bold And doing that well matters to Gladstone very much we want to give you familiarity and clarity with how we move," he said aggressive trade – one that set the tone for the organization moving forward It was also an expensive trade that Gladstone said showed the alignment of the organization I understand the gravity of a decision of that magnitude careful consideration and a collective buy in "The work from our coaching staff, our scouting staff and even our support staff to make sure we had a very clear vision was something we had to work through "Obviously that took a coordinated effort." Gladstone, too, discussed the Jaguars' decision-makers' philosophy of allowing fans detailed looks at the Jaguars' operations with content such as this podcast and The Hunt – the next episode of which will detail the trade for Hunter and the rest of the '25 draft "We want you all (fans) to understand the 'why' behind it and see it come to life on the grass,'' Gladstone said "We want to make it so you guys are all proud to support it's not all that different from what I'm used to I was the primary point of contact between the scouting staff and the content team we understood this is an entertainment business we want to make sure that access granted in a way that doesn't give us any sort of concern about maintaining competitive advantage but also provides you all with understanding [of how the team operates]." Listen to the entire O-Zone Podcast with Gladstone. Jaguars Senior Writer John Oehser sits with General Manager James Gladstone to debrief on the 2025 NFL Draft Gladstone shares why they had the guts to move up for Travis Hunter and the underlying intentions that guided how the entire draft class was built He defines criteria for 'Jaguars DNA' and expands on how football leadership intends to have a transformational impact on the Jaguars franchise 👀 From the DUUUVAL Draft Party to Travis Hunter's first day as a Jacksonville Jaguar inside the draft room and during our live show programming — we made sure all Jaguars fans were looped in on the action Swipe through some of our best behind-the-scenes photos from our NFL Draft weekend — Jaguars 2025 first round draft pick Travis Hunter during his first day at the Miller Electric Center on April 25 Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2025 offseason O-Zone Podcast discussing – among other topics – expectations entering his first season in his new position: "You appreciate the excitement and you appreciate the raised expectations; that's what makes this thing so fun and so exciting…" Jaguars QB Mac Jones joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2024 Week 16 O-Zone Podcast discussing – among other topics – his motivation with three regular-season games remaining: "For me CB Jarrian Jones joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2024 Week 15 O-Zone Podcast discussing – among other topics – the future of the Jaguars: "We've got something here TE Evan Engram joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2024 Week 14 O-Zone Podcast discussing – among other topics – how the Jaguars will approach the rest of the regular season: "We came into this season putting in a lot of work; we have the right mindset no matter the circumstance to finish the job together…" P Logan Cooke joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2024 Week 11 O-Zone Podcast discussing – among other topics – his status as the Jaguars' most-tenured player: "It's a blessing; I never thought I'd be here DE Travon Walker joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2024 Week 10 O-Zone Podcast discussing – among other topics – the Jaguars' 2-7 start to the season: "It's the simple mistakes we're messing up on at critical moments; we can't do that if we want to be a top team in the NFL…" RB Tank Bigsby joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2024 Week 8 O-Zone Podcast discussing – among other topics – overcoming a difficult 2023 rookie season to become a feel-good story of the Jaguars' 2024 season: "This league is about opportunities…" CB Montaric Brown joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2024 Week 7 O-Zone Podcast and discussed – among other topics – his path from a seventh-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft to being one of the Jaguars' best defensive players: "My goal is to get better and better…" joined senior writer John Oehser for this week's 2024 Week 3 O-Zone Podcast: "This is what you dream of as a little kid…" Jaguars C Mitch Morse joined senior writer John Oehser for this week's 2024 Week 2 O-Zone Podcast: "You have to be who you are because people see through you if you're not; I'm just going to try to be a professional every day…" Jaguars DL Arik Armstead joined senior writer John Oehser for this week's 2024 Week 1 O-Zone Podcast: "I've been versatile my entire career; with versatility that allows flexibility for the coach to be able to move you around and put you in a position to be successful…" in the middle of a tense and eventful night in the draft room 34-year-old general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars had already experienced the full brunt of his new role in fast-and-furious fashion a strategic trade down and the disappointment of two players he coveted getting snatched off the board to foil his plans among the happenings With the team’s two third-round picks approaching Sitting on a table in the far corner of the large draft room on the second floor of the Miller Electric Center and staring up at the unconventional digital draft board he stacked Gladstone clutched his cell phone in his right hand and spun a football in his left the rookie head coach sitting 10 feet across from him since setting foot in the team’s training facility two months ago has seldom been without the football — said Gladstone stood up. Coen stayed seated. A quick game of catch ensued that would have made the ghost of Shoeless Joe Jackson proud The whirring of their spirals could be heard throughout the draft room which at that moment included fewer than a dozen people those sounds were drowned out by something much louder as if every car in the parking lot were suddenly backfiring Team owner Shad Khan looked up with a quizzical expression “What the hell is that?” asked Tony Boselli the Hall of Fame tackle who Khan hired in early February as his executive vice president of football operations who has been with the franchise since its inception — his title is senior director of football technology and special projects and his duties include officially sending in the Jaguars’ draft picks to the NFL — picked up his cell phone and called a friend named Ken Babby “How long is this gonna last?” Perkins asked Babby who owns the local baseball team — the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp whose home stadium is just across the parking lot was punctuating a 7-0 victory over the Gwinnett Stripers with a postgame pyrotechnic display “Fireworks!” Perkins announced after hanging up the phone A night earlier, the Jaguars had been responsible for the 2025 NFL Draft’s most explosive moment: the bold on-the-clock trade that landed Heisman Trophy-winning a move designed to make a statement about the long-suffering franchise’s new direction and mentality contingent upon quarterback Cam Ward going No and was kept completely under wraps until draft day some people inside the Jaguars’ training facility began referring to Gladstone as the “Silent Assassin.” By early Friday morning the team’s selection of Hunter was the talk of the sports world scouts and coaches celebrated with their spouses at a nearby brewery there was optimism there will be plenty of noisemaking to come — ideally and I can’t say enough about James’ leadership which was world-class,” Boselli said shortly after leaving the gathering the most important thing is what happens on that grass and everything we do is designed to support that What’s taking place here is an abrupt and dynamic change — a complete reset and we’re going to make that very obvious.” Gladstone the second-youngest general manager in NFL history — behind only his Cleveland Browns counterpart with whom he swung the massive trade for the No and emerging with nine players he’d previously identified as possessing the “intangibly rich” attributes the new regime covets gave him a chance to back up his proclamations “I’ve been talking a lot — a lot — since I took this job,” Gladstone conceded Sunday People believe action much more than words when Gladstone and Berry began hammering out terms for the deal that would allow the Jags to move up three spots and pick Hunter who’ll get a chance to achieve his dream of playing wide receiver and cornerback at the NFL level Gladstone arrived as the last major piece of an organizational reset this offseason. Coen was hired away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 23, two days after he’d told the Jags he was dropping out of the search. Khan coaxed him back into the mix, firing general manager Trent Baalke to signal a complete organizational overhaul “It was clear that (Coen) was the best candidate,” recalled Tony Khan Shad’s son who also serves as an owner and chief football strategy officer “And he was not going to take no for an answer.” who’d helped quarterback Baker Mayfield produce the best season of his career in 2024 was highly attractive to Khan because of the owner’s investment in — and regard for — quarterback Trevor Lawrence “Our quarterback was everything,” Shad Khan said Friday morning 2 pick of the 1995 draft and the first selection in franchise history The team then embarked on a search for a new general manager that Khan half-jokingly described as “torturous,” with 10 candidates interviewing for the job who’d overlapped with Gladstone during a pair of stints on Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams coaching staff were both highly impressed with his virtual interview Gladstone was the last candidate to interview in person — on Friday shortly before the start of the scouting combine — and the first 90 minutes Gladstone proceeded to give a comprehensive evaluation Shad Khan interrupted him mid-sentence to ask Are you reading this somewhere?” Gladstone gave a confused look and this is my evaluation of your entire roster.” Gladstone was given an extended tour of the facility They agreed that Gladstone was their top choice the stall tactics continued; Gladstone was put in a conference room and told to sit tight “I really wasn’t allowed to leave,” Gladstone said with a structure designed to ensure alignment: Gladstone Coen and Boselli all report directly to Shad Khan their push to revitalize the franchise commenced in earnest coached by prickly taskmaster Tom Coughlin the Jags were in the AFC Championship Game before being upset at home by the Tennessee Titans “There was a clear understanding of who was in charge and how things were gonna get done,” Boselli recalled Thursday afternoon but didn’t exist then — we were ‘intangibly rich.’” Khan gathered Coen and his newly hired assistants in a room and offered his support ‘Every team in the NFL is set up to win 8 1/2 games The fact that we’ve won so few — we are an extreme outlier It was the most vulnerable I’ve ever seen an owner.” That humility is something Khan’s newly installed trio of decision-makers will strive to emulate Said Boselli: “We want to make sure we are not ego-driven or have personal agendas because those two things will kill an organization And I have confidence that if one of us got out of whack the other two would call it out and get us back on track.” This is not to say the men now running the Jags don’t have swag Gladstone’s signature saying: “If there’s an opportunity to be bold an affectation he adopted soon after accepting the job — and one which he would pass on to his glitziest acquisition Before the trade with the Browns could become official Cleveland would have to be on the clock with the No Had the Titans somehow pivoted and taken another player the Browns would have called off the deal and taken Ward at 2 Coen and others in the know spent most of Thursday bouncing around the facility in giddy anticipation still unable to share their secret with the world at large not just because they loved the player — Hunter was perhaps the nation’s best wide receiver and cornerback at Colorado and hopes to become the NFL’s first full-time two-way starter in more than six decades — but also because he emblematized the qualities they crave in their locker room “He seems to love fishing and helping kids — and especially his family — and being great at football Just before the deal went down Thursday night “Let’s make history.” This would be the first trade into the top two for a non-quarterback since 1997 Then there were hugs and high-fives and various acts of celebration including the rarest of sights: Both coordinators (Grant Udinski and Anthony Campanile) pumping their fists in triumph The afterglow of the big move continued Friday when Gladstone and Coen in the elder Khan’s office Hunter spent about an hour in Boselli’s office with Boselli Each of the Jags’ decision-makers was blown away by the exchange Gladstone called it “jaw-dropping.” Said Boselli how he views what he wants to do in football how he prioritizes his life … it’s crazy.” “The aura of a first-round pick — it sounds amazing when it’s just something in the future,” Gladstone said as the start of Friday’s second round neared There are many traits that factor into the stacking of a draft board and NFL teams devote thousands of hours to identifying which players possess the attributes they ultimately deem most important To quantify that in a simple and collective form created a “Jaguars DNA” measurement — ranging from 1 to 9 — that gave weight to qualities such as competitiveness mental and physical toughness and love of football Each player’s score was displayed prominently to the right of his name on the digital draft board that covered one wall of the draft room “We highlight it for a reason,” Gladstone explained “That’s where we all start the conversation while the top-to-bottom columns were divided into unconventional categories beginning with “Math Changers” (only Hunter and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty made it that high) and including “Reliable Starter,” “Starting Talent Buyer Beware,” “Early Contributor,” “Intangibly Rich Enough To Contribute Early,” “Talented Enough to Contribute Early Though there are countless permutations concerning which players might be selected in which round — depending upon what other teams do with the picks prior — Gladstone went into the draft with a clear sense of what and who he wanted While striving to organize his draft board like a coach’s “call sheet” on game day laminated card that served as a sort of cheat sheet — a list of 31 players he especially hoped to come away with at various points of the draft he couldn’t get all 31; the Jags had 10 picks going in Of immediate interest Friday were the two third-round picks with a handful of players who might be available at those spots high on their wish list 70 selection would boil down to a choice between two players: Central Florida running back RJ Harvey and Louisville edge rusher Ashton Gillotte “This is a new dawn — can’t you feel it?” said Shad’s daughter who is also an owner and was in the draft room all three days It was Gladstone’s job to keep the vibes high I asked Gladstone to predict which player his former team would take with the 46th selection He squinted at the board for a moment and replied Gladstone and Boselli seemed to be gravitating toward Gillotte much higher on their board than the next-rated player at the position “We have three first-round defensive linemen,” Coen said Coen was smitten with Harvey’s talents as a runner “His superpower is making people miss.” Coen and Gladstone also loved another back but felt they could get him in a later round based on draft projections Gladstone called in running backs coach Chad Morton for further discussion Harvey’s shirtless photo from the combine was projected onto part of the screen covering the far wall displaying the running back’s muscular physique I already know what the answer is.” Coen smiled Gladstone pointed out another player relatively high on the board: West Virginia guard Wyatt Milum who had a gaudy “Jaguars DNA” score next to his name Sensing that each of those players might be gone by the latter part of the third round the Jags’ vice president of decision science to begin investigating trades that could allow Jacksonville to swap its second third-round pick (No 88) for “something back into the first half of the 70s.” As the second round neared its latter stages “Let’s just say ‘f— it’ and get him,” the coach said “We’ve got to roll the dice at some point,” Gladstone said meaning that the Jags should take the risk that their desired players could be gone stay true to their board and resist the compulsion to surrender further draft capital what’s the fun of just going out and getting your guys?” Five picks from the end of the second round who’d slipped out into the snack area outside the draft room the “bastards” would select another of the Jags’ potential targets — Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant aka “Duval Pat” — albeit much earlier than Gladstone would have considered drafting the Jacksonville native If Thursday night was Gladstone’s chance to make a splash Friday was his first venture into the deep end He was about to be confronted with a flurry of activity that even experienced general managers would have found challenging another potential option surfaced: The Detroit Lions called floating a possible trade that would send their third-round pick (No 102) and a pair of 2026 third-rounders to the Jags for the 70th selection a fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder The Lions still weren’t sure they wanted to do the deal as he did frequently throughout the three days consulted via speakerphone with one of his most trusted lieutenants senior vice president of football analytics Jake Temme Hired away from the Rams after Gladstone got the job where his wife had just given birth to the couple’s first child “Two extra threes are pretty tempting,” Temme said Gladstone got an offer from the Rams: their second-round pick next year for the 70th selection Now there were three scenarios: Try to close the trade with the Lions; accept the trade with the Rams; or stand pat and take the player they wanted Before the discussion could begin in earnest a collective groan filled the room: The Kansas City Chiefs with a pick acquired from the Titans in last year’s trade for cornerback L’Jarius Snead snagged Gillotte with the second pick of the round With the Jags’ selection just four picks away now the (Detroit) trade sounds good,” Tony Khan said Added Temme: “I’d agree to that trade right now.” gesturing to director of player finance Trip MacCracken The suspicion in the Jags’ draft room was that the Lions had been targeting Gillotte Gladstone had instructed MacCracken to ask for a sweetener: Instead of including their fifth-round selection in 2025 the Jags proposed trading their sixth-round pick “They’re considering it,” MacCracken told Gladstone The Patriots took Washington State receiver Kyle Williams with the 69th pick Gladstone brought up the Rams’ trade proposal: “That future second will likely be late MacCracken got clarity from Disner: The trade terms were a go “Detroit’s in if you want it,” he announced Gladstone fielded a phone call and grimaced “Let’s do the (Detroit) deal,” Gladstone said MacCracken nailed down the trade with Disner and both contacted the assigned NFL representative to make the terms official a communications issue with the league slowed down the process The clock was ticking, with very real consequences. In 2003, the Minnesota Vikings’ top decision-makers, believing they’d finalized a trade that would give the Baltimore Ravens the No. 7 selection, watched in horror as a snafu led to two teams passing them in the draft order after their allotted time expired It was one of the most embarrassing moments in draft history “We should probably decide on a player to pick here who’d worked with Gladstone in the Rams’ front office Whichever GM ended up picking still had to call the prospect in question — a common practice to ensure that no late-breaking events had negatively impacted the player’s status and he has a phone on each side of his head — so I would like to think this is getting done.” MacCracken put down one of the phones and gave Gladstone a thumbs-up echoing the news Holmes had simultaneously received in the Lions’ draft room who quickly hung up to call Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa coaches and executives pore over game film and other data and engage in a seemingly endless succession of meetings it’s common for them to develop what are known in NFL circles as draft crushes Tulane defensive back Caleb Ransaw was such a player the prospect of Boselli saying goodbye to his draft crush became a frequent joke in the draft room “Are you ready for the moment when Tony cries?” “We’re at least going to need a moment of silence when my favorite player is gone.” the 6-foot-7 Boselli was careful not to bigfoot his rookie GM even when it came to picking an offensive lineman was an attractive prospect — and was a player also regarded highly by Boselli It soon became clear that offensive line coach Shaun Sarrett It was around this time that Gladstone initiated the game of catch with Coen and the fireworks started going off given his desire to land Ransaw and Milum — either of whom the Jags would have taken with the 70th selection had they not consummated the deal with Detroit — Gladstone explored the idea of trading back up was the final selection of the third round The Pittsburgh Steelers had reached out with an offer that could have allowed the Jags to move up to 83 the Texans made a more attractive proposal: Their third-round pick (No 89) for the 102nd selection and the fifth-rounder Jacksonville had acquired from the Lions “Would you guys kick back a seventh?” MacCracken asked his Texans counterpart “We’re just kind of talking this through.” The Texans told MacCracken they’d consider the counteroffer and get back to him holding a cell phone in his right hand and spinning the football with his left adding a 2025 seventh-round selection to the deal Gladstone waited to make sure that Ransaw and Milum would be on the board and when the Green Bay Packers took TCU wide receiver Savion Williams with the 87th pick already on the clock with the 88th selection now owned consecutive picks but had only 2:27 to submit the first one who entered it into the league’s computer system but was told not to hit send until instructed painstakingly entered Ransaw’s phone number Gladstone then repeated the drill with Milum dialed another number and finally got Milum on the phone Gladstone stood near the front of the room “When you’re on the call (with Ransaw) — and your (next) pick is now up — you’d better have a quick convo,” he said the Rams selected outside linebacker Josaiah Stewart an organization long revered for its drafting prowess As he finally prepared to leave the facility with only a few hours of sleep awaiting him Boselli was blown away by what he’d witnessed “How about those fireworks?” Boselli asked rhetorically It was clear he wasn’t talking about the detonations that followed the Jumbo Shrimp game Though one team made an overture to acquire the second pick of the fourth round — with Tuten as its presumed target — Gladstone stuck with his plan and took the swift runner then selected Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser three picks later The Jags waited out another 87 picks before they were on the clock for their first of two sixth-round selections Auburn linebacker Jalen McLeod (a player Gladstone was considering taking with one of the fourth-round picks) was still there for the taking Gladstone’s final three picks: Navy safety Rayuan Lane projected as a special-teams ace; USC center Jonah Monheim; and Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen who played all five offensive-line positions during his Trojans career but it may have at least been a nod to the USC alum in a far corner of the nearly empty draft room Gladstone had commended Boselli for his restraint during the Milum/Jones discussion listen to the O-line coach tell us why he liked Milum better than the guy he loved … man Gladstone elaborated: “You want to talk about grace and being a good teammate That’s one of those moments where you earn trust amongst each other.” in some cases — until the Jags’ 2025 draft class can be properly assessed Gladstone and the evaluators he oversees will try to sharpen their skills and be honest with themselves about what they might have done better Gladstone annually underwent a “self-scout” exercise where he and other talent evaluators would look back at their player reports from years prior and glean understanding about what went wrong and how their process could be improved when Gladstone was asked for an instant self-scout Eight of the nine Jags he drafted had been on his laminated card listing the 31 players he especially favored that was reflected in their “Jaguars DNA,” a metric that will be refined as he and his new colleagues get to know each other better Gladstone challenged them to produce a class that would rank among the NFL’s top three in Jaguars DNA he had someone run the numbers — and was thrilled by what they revealed It’s only the beginning of the abrupt and dynamic change Gladstone and his peers are trying to manifest in Jacksonville Coen and Boselli will ultimately be judged by what happens on the grass this much we know: The guy charged with picking the players wants the ball in his hands (Top illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; photos: Kam Nedd / Jacksonville Jaguars) Michael Silver is an award-winning NFL Senior Writer for The Athletic He has previously worked at Sports Illustrated NFL Network and the San Francisco Chronicle He was chosen by the Society of Professional Journalists as national sports columnist of the year in 2022 most recently "The Why Is Everything: A Story of Football He attended UC Berkeley and is a member of the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame Committee trading multiple picks to the Cleveland Browns to move up to the No Jaguars' general manager James Gladstone started his tenure with a bang Nate Davis of USA TODAY ranked every team in the National Football League following the completion of the draft While the Jaguars may have drafted the best athlete leaving their overall draft haul somewhat top-heavy Davis ranked the Jaguars as the 26th-best team in the league in the offseason With the draft out of the way and most rosters just about set the Jaguars' roster still needs plenty of help Jacksonville also needs Liam Coen to help get the best version of Trevor Lawrence The Jaguars have nowhere to go but up Multiple disappointing seasons led to them cleaning house earlier this offseason and starting anew Jacksonville has made several significant changes but only time will tell if it will translate to an improved product on the field Jacksonville made a bold move to swing Hunter It was a move that should help bolster one of their position groups and could help them bolster two the Jaguars have many other position groups to worry about than just those Gladstone also likely understands that the first season of a rebuild rarely turns out well as new coaching staffs and players get comfortable with each other Gladstone's job is to acquire the necessary players to create a more competitive football team Ensure you follow on X (Twitter) @JaguarsOnSI and @_John_Shipley and tell us how you feel about the newest Jaguars' draft class Please let us know your thoughts on the newest Jaguars draft class when you like our Facebook page, WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE EZEKIEL TREZEVANT The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Gladstone’s Andrew Karl competes in pole vault on May 2 ESCANABA — Gladstone sophomore Andrew Karl reached new heights in pole vault here Friday soaring a personal-best 14 feet in the Eskymo Invitational track and field meet “He was going for the school record,” Gladstone girls’ coach Jim Murtha said “I’m sure he’s pretty excited.” Karl’s latest effort left him just four inches shy of the school record set by Josh Syverson in 2009 He’ll try again in Tuesday’s Manistique Emerald Invitational The Gladstone girls were crowned champions Friday with 115 points “It was another good performance by our girls,” Murtha said You don’t want them to be too content There’s still a lot of work to do.” Houghton was runner-up at 110.5 and Gladstone edged Bark River-Harris 48-43 for third place “The kids find a way to do it,” Sault coach Jim Martin said We’ve got only five seniors so we’re a fairly young team Scott (girls’ head coach Menard) does a great job with the sprinters and Becky Arbic helps with the high jumpers and hurdlers and Rick Stupak is working with the weight events 800 and 3200 relays and was runner-up to Menominee in the 1600 “The girls gave an outstanding effort in all four relays,” Murtha said They’re working well together.” Sophomore Lucy DeGroot won long jump with a personal-best leap of 15-11 and helped the Braves sweep the sprint relays “I just felt very excited,” she said My handoff was a little shaky in the 4×100 but once we get those down I think we’ll have a good shot at the school record added a first in the 200-meter dash in 27.07 seconds and was runner-up to Manistique senior Leah Goudreau in the 100 Goudreau was clocked at 13.79 into a stiff breeze in the 100 and Sundquist ran a 13.85 “My start in the 200 was really good We do 40-yard dashes in softball which really helps Both of our relay teams did really well.” Goudreau took second in the 200 (28.29) and third in long jump (14-2.5) Freshman Ella Bracket also helped the Braves take the sprint relays and placed second in the 400 (1:02.7) “Ella is getting better and Lauren did really well,” Murtha said “Lauren was able to start the year ahead of where she was last year.” Houghton senior Emilyn Fay took pole vault (9-0) with Gladstone senior Chelsey Demeuse second (8-6) and Manistique junior Kyra Carlson third (8-0) Esky senior Alisha Mabie won the 800 (2:33.36) Houghton junior Tessa Rautiola was runner-up in the 1600 (5:37.91) and 3200 (12:15.59) with Gremlins’ senior Lily Ross second in the 800 (2:38.61) followed by Gladstone junior Payton Takkunen (2:43.01) Carney-Nadeau senior Mariska Laurila topped the century mark for the second straight day in discus with a winning toss of 100-8 Manistique junior Gwen Brewster took shot put (34-0) with Laurila runner-up with a season-best 33-3 Sophomore Emma Zawada provided Bark River-Harris with a first in the 300 hurdles (51.42) Freshman Bristol Shamion got West Iron County’s lone first in high jump at 4-10 and Sault senior Annabelle Fazzari copped the 100 hurdles (17.82) edging Esky junior Ava Stalboerger by .05 second Stalboerger then added a second in the 300s (51.56) and senior teammate Maggie Martin was runner-up in long jump (15-9) Gladstone senior Aaron Hughes placed third in boys’ disc with a personal-best throw of 135-3 in disc and shot (43-3.5) Houghton sophomore Michael Solena won shot (49-9.5) and classmate Mason Joyal was runner-up in disc (138-0) Rudyard senior Ethan Hoolsema took disc (139-2) and Sault junior Braden Ditmeyer was runner-up in shot (43-3.25) BR-H sophomore Gionni McDonough swept the hurdle races Gladstone grabbed the top two places in high jump with junior Mason Peltin going 5-9 and classmate Carter Farnes at 5-7 Manistique senior Blake Mason took third (5-7) Junior Michael Rexford provided Holy Name with a first in long jump (19-6) Sault freshman Ian Southwell took the 400 (54.25) with Manistique senior Ben Gilroy runner-up (54.63) Houghton senior Luke Hill copped the 800 (2:03.15) and 1600 (4:34.54) and Sault senior Shea Armstrong captured the 3200 (10:41.03) “We’ve got a lot of injuries,” Martin said It was good to see different teams and competition we’ll have a nice weekend to recover Esky’s highest finish took place in the 1600 relay in which it took second Escanaba senior Sophie Weaver (right) stands on a set of blocks as North Central senior senior Lane Gorzinski competes in the 4×100 meter relay on May 2 (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press) Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Michigan | https://www.dailypress.net | 600 Ludington St. For a moment at his first league meeting this spring has most of his personnel department work remotely but Gladstone laughed and wrapped the older man in a hug They never hugged in their nine years working together He beamed as Snead fought to control his expression — a mixture of pride and amusement at the strangeness of meeting his protege as a peer Gladstone will be the face of the first Jaguars’ draft of a new era after years spent directing the Rams’ draft operation from behind the scenes “You want to maybe politically correctly go ‘Time will tell if he’s ready,” said Snead “But there’s this element where you just want to scream Snead’s first NFL job came as a pro scout for the then-expansion Jaguars in 1995 assistant football coach and student activities director ran a parent event for Snead’s son organized (in ways Snead was not) and football-crazy (in ways Snead was) The job was eventually titled “senior assistant to the GM,” but it didn’t really exist Not one to dwell on technicalities or infrastructure Snead left the details up to Gladstone as the Rams transitioned from St Gladstone knew he always wanted to be in football (locally some believed Clayton was preparing Gladstone to eventually take over as head football coach from his father Some of Gladstone’s early tasks weren’t glamorous and Gladstone had to make sure the fridge in Snead’s office always had a cold one sitting inside But he got to be around football — and in an organization undergoing catalytic change He started anticipating the needs of people in the building beyond Snead The Rams’ coaching and personnel departments were sometimes at odds under then-head coach Jeff Fisher hired the 30-year-old Sean McVay to replace Fisher in 2017 rebuilding the partnership between the two sides of the organization was a priority for Snead He is slow to praise and prefers to study how people act in the absence of it He sometimes communicates words and phrases in ways he believes they should sound not what they actually are (these are known as “Les-isms” in the Rams’ building) Gladstone had a knack for translating Snead to the uninitiated and unpracticed in unscripted (and) unscheduled moments across the building,” said Snead help engineer alignment or help just communicate clearly … Everyone in the building would come to me and go and he doesn’t use the proximity to you as a weapon.'” who became the Rams’ director of scouting strategy starting in 2022 thought of his role as playing point guard “I’ve probably naturally been a facilitator in some ways without ever wanting to be the focus,” he said “To give other people ‘ops’ — to get them open give them good looks — then let them be the one to shoot the ball.” His knack for talent evaluation started to stand out to other scouts and coaches who often joked with Snead about bringing Gladstone over to the coaching staff “He has a great feel for the game,” McVay said “He was about really trying to see the game through the same lens as us as coaches while also being honest about his opinions There’s this clarity at which he communicates Gladstone’s strength over time became creating enough strategy within the Rams’ operations that luck didn’t have to equate to unpredictability Snead grew comfortable staying in the background of draft meetings where he could observe scouts’ arguments and research current Rams scouting strategy director Nicole Blake and analytics head Jake Temme built out surveys that scouts could privately fill out about prospects in tandem with the layers of analysis they inputted into JAARS the Rams’ in-house data and information processing system Gladstone mapped out conversations based on the data he collected: Did an introverted scout feel especially passionate about a prospect Gladstone found ways to elevate that scout’s voice where he’d otherwise be happy under the radar Did Gladstone catch an especially cogent point in a note buried in JAARS He’d take a moment to highlight it when it would resonate during position group arguments Armed with new information late in an evaluation he’d flag an old concern that flared up early in the process so the group could re-litigate “But then there’s the intentionality behind the communication which has probably made him rare future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald retired The Rams’ scouting and coaching staffs went through an exercise that April after the bulk of their prospect evaluations was complete debating different pairings of outside linebackers and interior defensive linemen they might select with their first two picks Gladstone and some other scouts were high on the idea of keeping Florida State teammates Jared Verse and Braden Fiske together because of their already developed chemistry but they wanted the coaches to arrive at the conclusion separately Gladstone distributed a survey created by himself Blake and Temme nicknamed “Make him a Ram.” The aim was to discover who each evaluator would most like to draft based on character Verse and Fiske emerged both individually and as the top linebacker/lineman pairing After a failed attempt to trade into the top 10 for tight end Brock Bowers before the first round began Snead and McVay moved to the tandem strategy 39) were finalists for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award tore down and rebuilt the Rams’ scouting and draft processes together gave their first daughter Snead’s given name (Samuel) as a middle name “We wanted to raise her in his likeness,” Gladstone said Gladstone believed he’d continue in his role and ultimately walk into the sunset after Snead when he retired others around Gladstone knew his competitiveness and obsession with team-building would get the better of him if the right opportunity emerged “I’ve always been someone who tried to root themselves in whatever they are doing as best they can with the assumption that is what ultimately will produce the right results,” Gladstone said When the Jacksonville job came up this offseason The feeling struck him as he spoke on Gladstone’s behalf with Jaguars executive vice president Tony Boselli — the team’s first ever draft choice who calling Gladstone’s departure “sweetbitter,” a classic Les-ism Snead and a handful of other Rams executives watched Gladstone’s introductory news conference together in one of their offices shortly after Jacksonville announced the hire As Gladstone thanked the important people in his life waving his palm in the air as his voice broke with emotion “You guys altered the trajectory of my life Snead’s sudden tears surprised even himself The two are very alike after their decade together Gladstone learned the NFL in nearly a decade spent alongside Snead and much about life and parenting and balance (and lack thereof) along the way He competed with Snead as they grew from boss and assistant into trusted collaborators If Snead arrived at the office at 7:30 a.m. Gladstone somehow had already clocked in and gotten the personnel staff organized for the day Staffers noted that somehow Snead’s office whiteboard was always updated with the most relevant information needed for meetings that week plus a note or two that would lead the GM into a new avenue of discussion with scouts When Gladstone and others in the scouting department began working remotely for most of the season a few years ago One high-ranking Rams staffer described his workflow as “relentless no bulls— without being combative.” The only time anybody in the organization saw Gladstone get angry was when the group tried to cut a Sunday pre-draft meeting short to watch a golf tournament Gladstone will operate like Snead in some ways the Jaguars have 10 picks — “for now,” Gladstone joked Gladstone will use a “call sheet” — a condensed version of JAARS spread across multiple screens in the draft room that organizes prospects by round — for draft strategy is similar to how McVay uses his playcall sheet for games sequencing and grouping together different plays based on how a game is unfolding Gladstone will be able to navigate scenarios based on how the 31 other teams pick and what he knows of their tendencies This method gives him a lot of information and flexibility — and the structure of a call sheet resonates with the coaches who will be in the draft room with him “He breaks things down to such an elite level of simplicity for me because he’s a lot smarter than I am,” said new Jaguars head coach Liam Coen as a position coach from 2018-2020 and as offensive coordinator in 2022 The digital information system used by the Jaguars’ scouting department is called Blackwater as Jacksonville’s new vice president of football analytics in March and just as the two helped develop JAARS into its current form building out scout surveys and other analytics programs Gladstone and Snead developed alternative methods for gathering intel on prospects prior to the draft Instead of hosting “30 visits,” or attending en masse all-star events like the Senior Bowl or scouting combine in the spring the Rams send specific employees to spend a day with players of interest at their college or in their hometown As long as the visits are within a 50-mile radius of either site they don’t have to be reported to the league and often don’t leak Keeping their interest in prospects private was strategically important but it was even more crucial for Gladstone and Snead to get players to break down plays and teach their scheme in their own environments instead of the truncated interview periods at pre-draft events or the job interview-style 30 visits Select scouts go to the all-star events to distribute a personality test to players That the Rams do things differently initially drew Jaguars owner Shad Khan to Gladstone, despite Gladstone never having previously interviewed for a GM job. “Today’s NFL is constantly changing,” Khan said “It’s important for us to find a GM who’s unafraid of change Gladstone will blend and morph many of the methods he helped develop in L.A but he does not believe in slashing and burning implementing his way simply because it’s what he did with the Rams Gladstone was a shadow in most meeting rooms His status as Snead’s assistant back then meant that nobody ever paid attention to him as he observed them He called his position his “cloak of invisibility.” He saw how some football people reacted to Snead a former offensive lineman from a small town in Alabama who maintains his drawl and peppers his conversation with lengthy pauses He saw people dismiss Snead as old-school despite the Rams’ consistent shift toward progressivism He watched how Snead strategically withheld emotion and how that often motivated others to speak up “I got to see the real side of people,” he said I actually hung onto that in some ways when I was getting different title shifts and things like that I would still introduce myself as Les’ assistant … because nobody is giving any thought to what that actually means or whether or not there is any influence It also keeps folks’ guard down a little bit.” or the spotlight and pressure that come with it Outside observers will draw early conclusions about him because he is young for the job and looks even younger Gladstone easily disarms and is quicker to smile than Snead “It’s better to be underestimated,” Gladstone said “I think you can leverage that a bit more effectively Les is somebody who has certainly navigated those waters well You’ve got to be OK with being underestimated You’ve got to be confident enough with being underestimated and knowing that if you’re too insecure with that you may overplay your hand or ego might stand in your way because you’d like to be perceived differently.” He hopes to turn the perception into an advantage (Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/ The Athletic; Brooke Sutton GLADSTONE — Signage in Gladstone will look different in the future as the city just adopted a new logo and branding package after collaborating with local marketing artists The update is part of efforts to build recognition for the municipality and was identified as a goal in the master plan adopted by the city in August 2024 the city has been making efforts to improve its online presence a task undertaken by city employee Patricia West the Gladstone City Commission heard a proposal for a digital marketing campaign through Orange Cat Media The city entered into a $10,000 12-month contract with Orange Cat in July 2024 for periodic photos and videos including by drone; graphics and flyers as needed; and two to three social media posts per month; with city ownership of all assets created Finding a new logo was part of the greater movement to propel Gladstone into vibrant modernity and make the town an attractive destination for both tourists and potential property buyers “Pursuing a refreshed and cohesive brand identity is a natural progression in ensuring a consistent and professional visual narrative,” read West’s report to City Commission on Monday “…While there is no intention of replacing all existing physical assets–such as signage or vehicle decals the city hopes to adopt and implement the new branding guide for all materials moving forward.” The old logo featured a round clip-art type icon with multiple sections representing the four seasons: a fiery sun and a sailboat for summer an orange leaf and a whitetail buck for autumn a skier and a snowflake for winter and a pink flower and a fish for spring “year-round playground,” but it was very busy — impossible to translate completely to embroidery and appearing as an indistinguishable blob when printed small and had been modified unofficially over the years The new logo presented to the commission on Monday was the product of collaboration between Orange Cat Media and Gladstone Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Taavola four-color graphic of a green pine tree in front of a yellow sun A vector of the image can be scaled up and down without losing clarity; it may be digitized for embroidery while keeping definition; it can be printed on a number of materials Variations on how the logo may be assembled with text are provided in the package “Gladstone” is written in a script called “Relation Two Bold,” and “Michigan” is printed below in all capital letters in a sans-serif font named “FinalSix Book.” Above the city and state name Guidance is included in the package from Orange Cat and Cap Creative on how to use and size the logo including arranging it with names of the different city departments and boards for “seamless integration within the proposed branding system,” as West’s report put it The packet from the marketers included a description of the feeling they were trying to evoke with the design and rooted in the simple joys of small-town life We keep things warm and easygoing — like a chat at the local cafe or a walk along the lake Whether you’re a lifelong local or just passing through One question addressed to West and Taavola — the artists themselves were not at the commission meeting during which the package was presented — was whether “year-round playground” would remain as Gladstone’s motto Taavola responded to say that the beloved slogan is especially important to the recreation board and the new logo allows for the words to be added when appropriate It’s not part of the logo as a whole and won’t be printed on everything “year-round playground” should definitely appear The City Commission approved the adoption of the new branding and the payment of a $3,000 invoice to Orange Cat Media from the Dr In other business at the regular meeting of April 28 – set a hearing for public input on appropriations ordinance 2025-632 The hearing will take place at the next commission meeting – heard a proposed management and maintenance plan for a social district to potentially be established in the city The commission agreed to set a hearing for citizens to receive information on the proposal as well; that will be held during the May 12 meeting – approved a revised service agreement between the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Parks and Recreation Department When the parks department was understaffed the contract was reduced from $15,000 to $5,000 Now that the department is more equipped to aid the DDA with things like event preparation the DDA will pay them $10,000 during the 2025 to ’26 budget period – approved a special event permit application for Hot Rods and Harleys sponsored by American Legion Riders Post 71 to close 8th Street from Superior Avenue to the alley between Delta and Minnesota Avenues and to close Delta Avenue between the parking lot at 808 Delta to the car wash at 720 Delta Ave and cleanup would wrap around or before 9 p.m.Speaking for the Legion Riders John “Tiger” VanBrocklin said that the last Hot Rods and Harleys events have been so busy they’ve had to turn people away Closing the streets would allow more attendance at the charity fundraising event – heard grievances of a citizen concerned about a number of perceived safety issues in Van Cleve Park David Fairbanks pointed out that all bathroom facilities in the park are locked and inaccessible from November through April at odds with Gladstone’s attempts to be a year-round recreation destination Another complaint was about litter; he suggested that the trash cans in Van Cleve Park be emptied more often and trash collected from the ground Fairbanks also stated that trees are being damaged perhaps by youth or by vagrants to build shelters and said that he was worried about undersupervised children at Kids Kingdom potentially being at risk He had previously met with City Manager Eric Buckman and Sergeant Aaron Quinlan but it feels unlikely the Jaguars knew just what kind of transformation their franchise was set to undertake under Gladstone Gladstone put his name -- and the Jaguars' -- on the map last weekend with his franchise-altering trade for Travis Hunter It took an entire buy-in from the rest of the franchise's leaders like Tony and Shad Khan and executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli the Hunter trade will be Gladstone's legacy If the trade hits and the Jaguars get an All-Pro player like they expect Gladstone will be seen as one of the true elite general managers in football -- a young and cutting edge executive who operates similar to the other top teams in the NFL but who still abides by his own principles and philosophies Gladstone is the face of bold moves since his latest move was the most recent and the boldest of them all and he has made it clear what the Jaguars are now looking for on and off the field He wants versatile players with production and experience as well as players who are physically and mentally tough enough to handle the ups and downs of the NFL The Travis Hunter trade is perhaps the most aggressive move the franchise has ever made and it will truly define Gladstone's tenure as the Jaguars' top front office decision-maker Only time will tell if Gladstone and the Jaguars were right to make the move up for Hunter But it doesn't take any time to know that the Jaguars are now viewed much differently throughout the entire NFL and Gladstone and his new path being forged forward are amongst the biggest reasons why this is the case Ensure you follow on X (Twitter) @JaguarsOnSI and @_John_Shipley and tell us how you feel about James Gladstone Please let us know your thoughts on the Jaguars' general manager when you like our Facebook page, WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE JACKSONVILLE – The Jaguars like their defensive front What it does mean is the Jaguars' new decision-makers have seen enough about the area to be encouraged "I think that whole group is about to take a jump," James Gladstone said Gladstone, the Jaguars' first-year general manager, discussed defensive line extensively when speaking to the media shortly after this past weekend's 2025 NFL Draft. And if many observers and fans were surprised the Jaguars did not address line with any of their nine '25 draft selections the team hardly ignored the area over the weekend Keivie Rose of Arkansas and Danny Striggow of Minnesota "They're working their tails off right now and you can tell that there's a connective element that's coming to life in a short period of time," Gladstone said after playing outside extensively during his first season with the Jaguars is expected to play inside in defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile's scheme four-three based scheme "We certainly look forward to seeing guys being in different positions than they've been in the past and that being an element that activates different sides of them," Gladstone said "Their whole approach has been great so far Check out a compilation of behind-the-scenes footage from every phone call to a Jaguars' pick during the 2025 NFL Draft With 2025 rookie minicamp scheduled at the Miller Electric Center this weekend Jaguars "experts" analyze the team's rookie class and the 2025 NFL Draft one theme ran through the Jaguars' 2025 NFL Draft class: "These guys love ball Jaguars agree to terms with 20 undrafted free agents to bring the 2025 rookie class to 29; four of 20 UDFAs attended 2025 NFL Scouting Combine A look at how NFL analysts viewed the Jaguars' 2025 NFL Draft … the Jacksonville Jaguars Agree to Terms with 20 Undrafted Free Agents Shadrick and John Oehser share thoughts on the Jaguars and Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft … The Jaguars selected nine players in the 2025 NFL Draft – four on offense four on defense and wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter – with General Manager James Gladstone saying on Saturday: "Jacked to be at the finish line The Jaguars on Saturday selected Syracuse RB LeQuint Allen Jr The Jaguars on Saturday selected Southern California C Jonah Monheim No The Jaguars on Saturday selected Navy S Rayuan Lane III No The Jaguars on Saturday selected Auburn LB Jalen McLeod No Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGLADSTONE (WLUC) - Sunday was International Bereaved Mother’s Day It can be a difficult day for some to celebrate, but MoxieMoms is there for grieving parents. The non-profit organized a brunch at Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone on Sunday. Parents also got to build their own bouquets, thanks to donations by Trotter’s Florals and Designs. MoxieMoms Board Member Alyssa Murray says putting on this event has helped transform her loss. “I stand here today turning my loss into something that I wish I had after I lost my son,” said Murray. “I came together, I found MoxieMoms, or rather they found me, they welcomed me into their community with open arms, they saved my life essentially.” On May 10th, MoxieMoms will hold the Little Angels Walk in Gladstone. It will take place at 4 p.m. at Van Cleve Park. A Little Angels Walk will also be held in Marquette that same day at 8 a.m. No location for this walk is listed on MoxieMoms’ website. If you’d like to support MoxieMoms, consider reaching out to learn about volunteering opportunities and ways to donate. MoxieMoms can be reached at moxiemoms906@gmail.com. Proposed boundaries for a social district in Gladstone are shown. The city invites the public to attend an informational meeting and hearing on May 12. GLADSTONE — The City of Gladstone is ready to present its proposal for a social district, complete with details on boundaries, times of operation, and nuances of the rules to citizens during a hearing on May 12. Social districts, which allow marked alcoholic beverages from licensed establishments to be consumed in an outdoor area, have recently been adopted in other communities, and proponents believe such a district may help boost Gladstone’s gathering momentum. The State of Michigan initially introduced social districts as a means of encouraging people to patronize local businesses while keeping safe distances during COVID. Now, the hope is that the appeal of a social district may increase foot traffic, bolstering the downtown as a whole, and potentially bring new businesses to Gladstone. However, rather than pushing a decision forward rashly, Gladstone officials are doing their best to be thorough, weigh the options, and find out what its citizens want in a social district — if they desire one at all. An early exploratory phase in January included an online community survey, and 79% of the responses were in favor of a social district. Some people surveyed provided thoughts and suggestions which guided the next steps. A steering committee was then established to fine-tune some details of a maintenance and management plan for the potential district before bringing the matter to the City Commission again. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) brought a suggested management and maintenance plan forward on Monday. The proposed borders are just three blocks wide and include five licensed establishments: Saunders Point Brewing, Dew Drop Family Restaurant, American Legion, Wally’s Bar, and MIDD Bar and Lounge (formerly Sand Bar). About the size of Manistique’s social district, this is a small area compared to the City of Escanaba’s recently-approved district, which is over 20 blocks long –though not yet operational. Since there is hesitancy about children being around alcohol, suggested operating hours for Gladstone’s social district begin after school lets out to allow kids time to get home. It would be in effect from 4 to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from noon to 10 p.m. on weekends. While some municipalities have enacted seasonal districts, Gladstone’s steering committee decided that year-round would be less confusing. Some concerns have been raised about enforcement and security. In order to clearly mark the boundaries, signs would be posted, and DDA Director Patricia West said that education would have to be a priority. Public Safety Director Ron Robinson was on the steering committee and reportedly does not anticipate issues with the district. “It should continue to be emphasized that any alcohol related crimes are still illegal,” said West. “Public intoxication is still illegal, and so all of those items should still be reported to law enforcement if you see any activity that should not be happening.” If an instance should arise that requires more patrol, such as a busy event, the DDA or an event sponsor could fund that need. Costs to the city would include signage and receptacles for disposing of beverage containers, whether they be trash or recycling bins. However, the DDA hopes to solicit sponsorships from local businesses to offset the pressure on city funds. As for the beverage containers themselves — which by law must be less than 16 ounces, not glass and marked with both a logo unique to the social district and a logo for the alcohol-serving establishment — the DDA suggests the licensee (bar or restaurant) purchase those themselves. In order to maintain the district and discuss its impact, annual meetings would occur between DDA staff, participating establishments, and other downtowners with feedback. The district could be temporarily closed with seven days notice if appropriate for certain circumstances. If the social district is enacted but the community or governing body decides at some point in time it is being abused, it could be revoked after a public hearing. A public hearing before implementation is not a requirement, but the DDA and the City Commission would like to give the people the opportunity to learn more about what having a social district in Gladstone would mean. All members of the public, whether Gladstone residents or frequent visitors, may attend the meeting at Gladstone City Hall (1100 Delta Ave.) on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. for further information. Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Michigan, Inc. | https://www.dailypress.net | 600 Ludington St., Escanaba, MI 49829 | 906-786-2021 President Donald Trump delivers the commencement address at the University of Alabama on Thursday evening. WATCH19-year-old father indicted for murder after infant's death in Gladstoneby Bobby Corser (KATU) — A 19-year-old father has been indicted on murder charges following the death of his six-week-old infant The infant was admitted to a local trauma center with severe injuries on April 20 The Gladstone Police Department reported that the injuries occurred within the city limits and were believed to be the result of "homicidal violence." and we received indictments based on the facts of the investigation for two counts of murder in the second degree and one count of assault one," said Chief John Schmerber READ ALSO: Police investigate stray bullet killing of sleeping teen boy in Gresham; No arrests made According to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office the child was left with his father while the mother was at work the parents lived at the Budget Inn in Gladstone While no one at the Budget Inn wanted to talk on camera an employee said this was a tragedy for the family "It's a severe injury because the child was unresponsive We don't have the facts of complete facts of the total injuries right now There will be an autopsy being conducted tomorrow morning," said Schmerber The infant died due to the injuries on April 23 was initially charged with first-degree assault on the day the infant was admitted Skutley is currently held at the Clackamas County jail it's obviously gonna create a lot of impact to the community and to ensure safety of children," said Schmerber KATU News spoke with Gladstone Police Chief John Schmerber about the case with the Gladstone Police Department collaborating with the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office Authorities have stated that no further details will be released to maintain the integrity of the investigation The police department urges anyone with information to contact them at 503-557-2797 Gladstone sophomore Emma Trombley secures a flyout during a game against Kingsford on April 30 GLADSTONE — Players emerge at times you least expect it Unless your Gladstone sophomore Emma Trombley who played her best pair of games to date as the Braves improved to 13-0 with a doubleheader sweep over Kingsford on Wednesday The sophomore southpaw finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored in the No 9 spot in the lineup and recorded four putouts in a 9-2 game one win She was then thrusted into the lead-off spot in game two and finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs two stolen bases and two runs scored at a 12-2 win in five innings “She had a breakout day today,” Braves coach Scott Herioux said of Trombley “We’ve been working on a couple of things in practice in terms of encouraging her aggressiveness in center field After (Wednesday) maybe she starts to believe.” Of course Wednesday’s doubleheader wasn’t solely off the back of Trombley Game one saw freshman Lauren Pare obliterate the first pitch she saw in the third frame over the fence in left field for a two-run home run as part of a six-run stanza for the purple and white after seniors Lauren Sundquist and Tia Schone whaled back-to-back RBI singles walking one and striking out nine across 4 2/3 innings of work Pare allowed two unearned runs off seven hits with a walk in 2 1/3 innings Sundquist finished 3-for-4 with four stolen bases The Braves jumped on the Flivvers in game two behind a five-run second inning thanks to RBI knocks from Trombley and Schone a two-run double from Pare and an RBI groundout from Maddy Sundquist Schone finished 3-for-3 with four RBIs from the plate and struck out five across two perfect innings from the circle Pare finished 1-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored and allowed two earned runs off four hits with a walk and three strikeouts in the circle Lauren Sundquist scored three runs and stole three bases Senior Brooklyn Pendergraft finished 1-for-2 with an RBI “We have to stay gritty,” Herioux said of the undefeated Braves “We just have to keep focused and keep going We’re hitting on certain spots and missing on others We have to keep putting the pieces together NEGAUNEE — A baseball doubleheader on Wednesday between Escanaba and Negaunee ended in a split as the Eskymos won .. 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FELCH — The Bark River-Harris track and field teams were in the title hunt we give our takes on James Gladstone's draft approach For a partial transcript of Liam Coen's comments at the NFL's annual league meetings Q: On how he feels about the roster after free agency Coen: “I think at the end of the day what we looked to do was try to continue to raise the floor of the organization sound football players that love to play the game they’ll come in and mesh really well with some of the players that we already have in our locker room Guys are eager to get in the building as we are as coaches Really excited about the collaboration we’ve had with some of the Draft some of the free agency and our current roster Q: On what he likes about the free agents the team added Coen: “I think if you look with the four OL those guys at the end of the day with [OL Patrick] Mekari [OL] Robert Hainsey and obviously [OL Fred] Johnson They love what it’s about to be an O-lineman so now you have two O-linemen that have been in your system or some version of it with [OL] Luke Fortner and now Hainsey That’ll help spread out to a lot of our players They’ll be able to understand system a little bit quicker and coaches it’s going to help in so many different ways and then obviously on the offensive side as well you add a receiver with [WR] Dyami Brown getting some speed Somebody else that can go down the field so BT [WR Brian Thomas Jr.] is not always having to be that guy on the top shelf you really look at [CB] Jourdan Lewis to be able to bring another veteran defensive back in there to help settle things down in the back end increasing competition with [S] Eric Murray I think we’ve done a nice job with being able to get those players that’ll help settle things in and be able to create that balanced football flow that we’re looking for.” Q: On the importance of those players being aligned with what the team is trying to do We’ve been able to get onboarded so much quicker just because They have almost all been in a version of this system As much as being a head coach for the first time has been amazing I haven’t been able to do as much football as I’m used to So to hear the conversations that are happening in the building to be able to go in there and hear the dialogue and the presentations it's pretty cool because I'm familiar with that flow and so many guys just getting protections onboarded running back coaches have all been in this protection system—think about how much quicker that is to be able to onboard.” Q: On time spent with General Manager James Gladstone We've spent almost every waking minute together throughout the last few weeks It's really just been us together with the help of some others as well that have been part of this process he breaks things down to such an elite level of simplicity for me because he's a lot smarter than I am and so he's able to break down the Draft understand it as well as anybody I've heard have these conversations We've got guys in buckets to where we're trying to look for them and he's been able to map things out for me to be able to understand at a high level.” Follow us on X now @JaguarsOnSI and @_John_Shipley Get into the conversation now on the Jaguars future picks by following our Facebook WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE. Gladstone still knew his old franchise very well during the 2025 NFL Draft weekend Silver was in the Jaguars war room during the draft where Gladstone spent nine seasons in the team's scouting department That's a pretty impressive pull by Gladstone as the Rams are one of the most secretive in their draft process JACKSONVILLE – Love is in the air around the Jaguars It was an element that resonated through the entire draft class and that's what we're hunting up," Gladstone said Gladstone has talked often since being hired in late February about wanting "intangibly rich" players and multiple players in the Jaguars '25 draft class were examples of how being about football first defines one of his go-to phrases that love the process … that drives the results," Coen said One such player: Third-round selection Caleb Ransaw "He did whatever we needed for us to be successful," Berezowitz said Gladstone said he saw similar traits in multiple members of the Jaguars' nine-member draft class, with fourth-round linebacker Jack Kiser playing safety at the Reese's Senior Bowl despite playing exclusively linebacker at Notre Dame. Gladstone said sixth-round linebacker Jalen McLeod of Auburn also willingly played out of position at the game after playing primarily on the ball at Auburn – with the point of attack being a major strength – played off the ball almost exclusively at the Senior Bowl "That was one thing that he signed up to do at the Senior Bowl and wasn't batting an eye at the fact that I don't get to showcase what so many would call my super power but I'm going to do this anyway because I love this sport and I love getting out on the grass,''' Gladstone said Gladstone said Kiser’s Senior Bowl performance also ran counter to many participants in the event who practice during the week then opt out of the game to avoid injury "Many [players] are tapping out before they ever get to the game," Gladstone said. "To see somebody like Jack Kiser opt in to playing a position like safety when he is when that could make him look worse than he would like "These are guys that love the game of football regardless of if it might put them in a compromising position in the eyes of evaluators and decision makers by playing too many snaps or playing out of position Check out top moments from each of the Jaguars' nine draft picks in this full 2025 draft class highlight compilation And that's a wrap on the Draft for this year. 🔐 Swipe through college action shots of the Jaguars 2025 Draft class Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a pass as Oklahoma State safety Dylan Smith (11) covers in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday Southern California offensive lineman Jonah Monheim (79) lines up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State Navy safety Rayuan Lane III (18) tackles Delaware wide receiver Chandler Harvin during the first half of an NCAA college football game (1) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colgate in Syracuse tackles Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser (24) grabs a pass in front of Penn State tight end Tyler Warren (44) during the second half of the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) is tackled by Virginia safety Jonas Sanker during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs for a touchdown against BYU after making a catch during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) in action during the second half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulane Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) is tackled by Oklahoma State safety Kobe Hylton (0) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday Central Michigan's Jesse Prewitt III (17) gets past Notre Dame's Jack Kiser during the second half of an NCAA college football game against on Saturday Auburn outside linebacker Jalen McLeod (35) defends during the first half of an NCAA football game against Georgia on Saturday (1) runs the ball through the Wake Forest defense for a long gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten (33) tries to escape the defensive pressure of Louisville defensive back Cam'Ron Kelly (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) dances after intercepting a pass with Colorado safety Shilo Sanders (21) and Colorado cornerback Colton Hood (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday West Virginia's Wyatt Milum #64 in action against Towson during an NCAA football game on Saturday Virginia Tech's Bhayshul Tuten celebrates after a touchdown against Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday (1) avoids a tackle by Army linebacker Leo Lowin (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum (74) warms up before an NCAA football game against Iowa State on Saturday Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton fumbles as he is hit by Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser (24) during the first half in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff tries to get around California offensive lineman T.J Session (72) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah scores a touchdown ahead of Navy safety Rayuan Lane III during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black tackles Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday Army wide receiver Casey Reynolds (87) makes a diving catch ahead of Navy safety Rayuan Lane III (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Southern California offensive lineman Jonah Monheim (79) while playing Fresno State during an NCAA football game on Saturday Southern California offensive lineman Jonah Monheim (79) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona General Manager James Gladstone on the Jaguars' defensive line after the 2025 NFL Draft: "That whole group is about to take a jump; they're working their tails off and you can tell there's a connective element coming to life in a short period of time…" JACKSONVILLE – The Jaguars waited a long time Friday night "It was a quiet start today, but a loud finish," Gladstone said 2 to selected wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter Thursday entered Friday with no second-round selection and with selections No They finished the evening having made two more trades waiting 86 selections between their first and second selections and eventually selecting: "They are players with the Jaguar DNA that we've leaned into at each Pick Point so far and we intend on doing the same moving forward," Gladstone said "That's really something that led us in that direction and stood out from start to finish." and the two that we walked away with we feel good about." "We were really excited about the opportunity to acquire some future draft capital knowing there were quite a few players in the window at the end of the day that we were interested in," Gladstone said "The board continued to show itself as having depth with players we had a lot of appreciation for "We were given an offer that was certainly enticing especially as we look forward to next year." was a consensus All-America selection in 2024 He also was the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2024 after being a second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2023 The Jaguars in mid-March signed four offensive linemen: Projected starters Patrick Mekari (guard) and Robert Hainsey (center) along with veterans Fred Johnson and Chuma Edoga "One of the things that was really clear in my approach to the interview process was that the trenches would be prioritized," said Gladstone hired as the Jaguars' general manager in late February "We made a number of moves to address that in pro free agency Here in the draft we find ourselves in a similar boat." Gladstone said the Jaguars with the Milum selection wanted to "make sure that on the offensive line depth is something we're never concerned with." "You can never have enough security across the offensive line," Gladstone said Attrition on the offensive line can be debilitating for an offense It's something I don't want to put us at risk for "Building depth across that group is something we're prioritizing." was a third-team All-American Athletic Conference selection for Tulane in 2024 Gladstone called Ransaw a "very safe safety." "That root word in that position is something that we covet," Gladstone said adding that versatility – an ability to play cornerback and safety – is among an "endless list" of attributes that made the Jaguars covet Ransaw "His ability to tackle people from depth is certainly a very specialized characteristic." The Jaguars hold six more selections in the '25 draft: No The Jaguars' first two fourth-round selections mark Day 3's second and fifth selections overall "We look forward to having a little bit more of a fast start like we did on Day 1 – having a couple of picks at the beginning of Round 4 We'll see how the board unfolds the rest of the way with those that we have beyond that." Following the conclusion of the second night of the 2025 NFL Draft General Manager James Gladstone meets with the media to discuss what drew him to both third-rounders—and how their intangible traits sealed the decision Shadrick and John Oehser share thoughts on the Jaguars and Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft … The Jaguars on Friday selected West Virginia OL Wyatt Milum No The Jaguars on Friday selected Tulane DB Caleb Ransaw No James Gladstone begins his first season in 2025 as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars following nine seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2016-24) as director of scouting (2022-24) and director of scouting strategy (2019-22) During Gladstone's nine-year tenure in Los Angeles the Rams secured four NFC West division titles and appeared in the postseason six times including a Super Bowl LVI victory in 2021 Gladstone collaborated with General Manager Les Snead on strategic planning and oversaw the execution of day-to-day scouting processes He was also responsible for scouting both current and prospective players and for providing analysis on a variety of special projects the Rams selected OLB Jared Verse in the first round (19th overall) who went on to lead all rookies in pressures (77) tie for second in tackles for loss (11) and rank fifth in sacks (4.5) Verse was subsequently named the 2024 Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year the Rams drafted WR Puka Nacua in the fifth round (177th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft who set rookie NFL records in receiving yards (1,486) and receptions (105) earned All-Rookie honors by the Pro Football Writers of America and was nominated to the Pro Bowl Gladstone began his front office career with the Rams as senior assistant to the general manager from 2016-18 and personnel coordinator in 2018 the Rams selected WR Cooper Kupp in the third round (69th overall) who was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team after leading the team and ranking second in the league among rookies with 869 receiving yards After eight seasons with the Rams (2017-24) he finished third in franchise history in receptions (634) and receiving touchdowns (57) and fourth in receiving yards (7,776) Kupp posted the second most receiving yards in a single season in NFL history (1,947) and became the fourth player in NFL history to lead the league in receptions (145) receiving yards and receiving touchdowns (16) He was subsequently named Super Bowl LVI MVP NFL Offensive Player of the Year and AP First-Team All-Pro and was voted to his first Pro Bowl Gladstone also played a role in key free-agent acquisitions in 2017 including WR Robert Woods and T Andrew Whitworth Woods set a career-high in receiving yards (781) on 56 catches in 2017 and later went on to post back-to-back seasons with 1,000-plus receiving yards in 2018 and 2019 Whitworth was named AP First-Team All-Pro in his first season with the team helping the offensive line give up the ninth-fewest sacks in the league (28.0) after giving up the second most in the league (49.0) the season prior Gladstone worked in educational administration as the student activities director and football coach at Clayton High School in his hometown of St and as the media and literacy coordinator and football coach at St Gladstone graduated from Westminster College in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in education he was a two-time captain of the football team was awarded Athlete of the Year honors and was named to the BSN All-American team as a wide receiver Gladstone also holds a master's degree in education administration as their bold draft day move to select Travis Hunter secured arguably the most talented player in the draft the cost of moving up to select Hunter impacted this draft and next year's draft for Jacksonville Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus noted that new Jaguars general manager James Gladstone undoubtedly made a splash in his first draft with the team Gladstone's trade-up for Hunter will either propel the Jaguars or be a move they regret in the future "In his first draft as an NFL general manager James Gladstone made an immediate impact by trading up to the No 2 overall pick to select the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 class The bold move from the first-year GM could inject new life into a franchise that has struggled to find consistent success," Cameron said "Jacksonville got aggressive to move up for the No Travis Hunter earned PFF receiving and coverage grades of at least 89.0 this past season while logging over 1,500 snaps across 13 games It remains to be seen how much the Jaguars will lean into his versatility but Hunter’s rare ability to make a legitimate impact on both sides of the ball was enticing enough for them to trade up and secure the best prospect in this year’s draft." Cameron noted the Jaguars' selection of Caleb Ransaw may pay off immediately The talented defensive back has room to grow but was productive enough in college to explain why the Jaguars selected him in the third round Jacksonville found a quality talent in the third round "Caleb Ransaw brings positional versatility to the Jaguars’ secondary His 2023 tape was better (86.3 PFF overall grade) but he showcased impressive ball skills in 2024 (26.1% forced incompletion rate) Paired with his ability as a sure tackler and a strong run defender Ransaw can contribute as a nickel defender at the next level." Ransaw has a high upside that the Jaguars hope to benefit from sooner the Jaguars' draft class is expected to help Gladstone and Liam Coen get off on the right foot in Jacksonville Ensure you follow on X (Twitter) @JaguarsOnSI and @_John_Shipley and tell us how you feel about the Hunter and Ransaw duo Please let us know your thoughts on Ransaw and Hunter when you like our Facebook page, WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE even the phrase "inexact science" doesn't quite do it justice No scout or general manager has a crystal ball that can tell how a young athlete will develop at the NFL level despite the number of whom believe they do That is why one of the most tried and true ways to evaluate the draft processes teams execute is via the consensus board. When the consensus board says a team drafted well When they say their team didn't draft well But time has proven that as far as draft projections go the consensus board is typically outperforming the house People were upset at how low the Jaguars' draft graded by the consensus board last season but by the end of the year the Jaguars had few impacts being made by their rookies outside of Brian Thomas Jr. reaction to the consensus board and the Jaguars' draft gave me inspiration for this article which we will now run in each annual post-draft process The idea is simple: how did Jaguars' general manager Trent Baalke do by the consensus board in his four drafts from 2021-2024, and how did James Gladstone do in 2025 While we won't know how good of a draft class Gladstone put together for another few years it is at least worth looking at the process which had the Jaguars selecting Trevor Lawrence at No It is something to note that the only two positive picks from the class in terms of consensus board value were Jay Tufele and Jordan Smith who combined to appear in only six games as Jaguars they were at least drafted where most people expected this was a draft of reaches for Baalke and the Jaguars Tyson Campbell and Walker Little picks have aged well for the most part the Jaguars reached by an average of 33.11 spots per pick what about in 2022 when the Jaguars held the No John Shipley.The Jaguars made only two positive picks by consensus board value though the Lloyd value is diluted by the Jaguars trading a second- fourth- and sixth-round pick to trade back up for him Travon Walker wasn't a big reach and he has produced since being drafted but the Luke Fortner pick turned out to be costly and the only play worthwhile the Jaguars drafted on Day 3 is the one player who wasn't a major reach the Jaguars reached by an average of 39.57 spots per pick filled with reached by the consensus board Anton Harrison and Tank Bigsby were taken in the right rounds but it looks like the Jaguars likely overestimated the value of Brenton Strange and their first two Day 3 picks by about two rounds at minimum John ShipleyBaalke did draft his best value picks in Antonio Johnson and Parker Washington but he then took five players in a row on Day 3 who were massive reaches even at that point in the draft the consensus board in 2023 was at -1,119 -- largely due to the massive reaches on Day 3 the Jaguars reached by an average of around 86 spots per pick He once again found two players who were positive consensus board values but otherwise had some massive reaches John ShipleyBrian Thomas and Myles Cole were positive picks value wise The span from Jordan Jefferson through Keilan Robinson was an especially reach-filled one though it seems like kickers just get dinged for value regardless of where they are drafted the Jaguars reached by an average of 56.55 spots per pick the Baalke-led front office only had eight picks of positive consensus board value That is an average of 20.5% hit-rate in terms of positive value the Jaguars reached four times in every five picks from 2021 to 2024 how did things look in 2025 under Gladstone John ShipleyThe Jaguars still had some reaches (Jalen McLeod Gladstone's biggest reach would not have been in the top-8 of Baalke's biggest reaches He also would not have been the biggest reach in any of Baalke's four classes Gladstone turned nine picks into four positive values the Jaguars reached by an average of 17.55 spots per pick All of these figures blow the past four drafts out of the water Time will tell just how good this draft class but it sure seems like the Jaguars are getting more efficient with their draft process Ensure you follow on X (Twitter) @JaguarsOnSI and @_John_Shipley and tell us how you feel about the consensus board Please let us know your thoughts on the consensus board when you like our Facebook page, WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE For Lily Gladstone, known around these parts as both an Oscar nominee (best actress for “Killers of the Flower Moon”) and a 2004 graduate of Mountlake Terrace High School the past year has brought a definite shift in the kind of roles being offered to her “The characters I am seeing now are not explicitly Native characters,” said Gladstone who made Academy Awards history last year as the first Native American best actress nominee many of the scripts being sent her way don’t specify the character’s identity — such as her role in “The Wedding Banquet,” Andrew Ahn’s new reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 arthouse classic “I think it’s a lovely moment for film representation now that audiences see themselves in whoever is portraying the character,” Gladstone said in a Zoom interview from New York earlier this month She appreciates the opportunity to portray the character as Indigenous (Gladstone’s tribal affiliations include Blackfeet and Nez Perce) — and “to show that we’re still here In “The Wedding Banquet,” Gladstone plays a Seattle woman named Lee in a longtime relationship with her partner Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) and trying to get pregnant via in vitro fertilization — an expensive prospect that could possibly be funded by Angela agreeing to marry their friend Min (Han Gi-chan) a wealthy young gay man in need of a hasty green card marriage not least for Min’s partner Chris (Bowen Yang) Angela’s gay-activist mother May (Joan Chen) and Min’s very traditional Korean grandmother Ja-Young (Youn Yuh-jung) Lee originally had a different name and not much specificity to her background; Gladstone, working with Ahn, saw the opportunity to give the character a very Pacific Northwest story. (Though set in Seattle, “The Wedding Banquet” was filmed — as many Seattle-set movies are — in Vancouver B.C.) The character became a member of the Duwamish Tribe giving a brief speech in the film about her connection to the land and to her family home “I haven’t seen Duwamish representation on screen,” said Gladstone “When I talked to Andrew about making it locally specific I talked about how indigenizing my character was important to me — when you have an opportunity to carve space where there’s not space She also spent time in Seattle with Ahn and some crew members doing a bit of unofficial location scouting “I drove them around the neighborhoods that I felt this family would be living in,” Gladstone said “I showed them Ballard — there’s a large Native population in Ballard where Chris may have birded.” (Yang’s character is an avid bird-watcher.)  And the character’s name became Angeline as a nod to Chief Seattle’s daughter Gladstone pointed out that they were midway through filming before somebody realized that the “ship name,” or relationship name of the two characters — Angela and Lee — was Ang Lee and said that the film was made “with his blessing.”) Making “The Wedding Banquet” was a chance for Gladstone to reacquaint herself with an early love: comedy “I was always trying to make people laugh,” she said “A lot of people were surprised that I turned into such a dramatic actress.” She’d long wanted to make a romantic comedy “Even though Lee is sort of the straight man to everyone else’s chaos getting the chance to be as cartoony and goofy as I am naturally was really nice … This ensemble was so tremendously wonderful to work with Last fall found her in Los Angeles for the comedy “In Memoriam,” playing the therapist of an actor (Marc Maron) obsessed with securing a spot in the Academy Awards’ traditional tribute to those who have died And she’s long been attached to “The Memory Police,” a science fiction drama scripted by Charlie Kaufman and based on Yōko Ogawa’s novel But she’s clearly excited by the release of “The Wedding Banquet,” which arrives on screen during a time of political and social upheaval will create “a safe and necessary space” for the queer community and for immigrant families “There are so many themes in the story that represent so many communities that are just under attack right now,” she said “We didn’t anticipate that the story was going to be so timely.” She believes that audiences will especially appreciate the film’s inclusive story of chosen family — and its well-earned happy ending “The gift that I’m really grateful this film gives people,” Gladstone said The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared cash distributions for the months of April May and June 2025 and also announced its plan to report earnings for the first quarter ended March 31 Common Stock: $0.10 cash distribution per common share for each of April The Company has paid 243 consecutive monthly cash distributions on its common stock Prior to paying distributions on a monthly basis the Company paid five consecutive quarterly cash distributions Table 1: Summary of common stock cash distributions: Senior Common Stock: $0.0875 cash distribution per share of the Company's senior common stock ("Senior Common") for each of April The Company has paid 180 consecutive monthly cash distributions on its Senior Common Table 2: Summary of Senior Common cash distributions: Series E Preferred Stock: $0.138021 cash distribution per share of the Company's 6.625% Series E Preferred Stock ("Series E Preferred Stock") for each of April The Series E Preferred Stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol "GOODN." Table 3: Summary of Series E Preferred Stock cash distributions: Series F Preferred Stock: $0.125 cash distribution per share of the Company's 6.00% Series F Preferred Stock ("Series F Preferred Stock") for each of April The Series F Preferred Stock is not listed on a national securities exchange Table 4: Summary of Series F Preferred Stock cash distributions: The Company offers a dividend reinvestment plan (the "DRIP") to its common stockholders and Series F Preferred stockholders. For more information regarding the DRIP, please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com Series G Preferred Stock: $0.125 cash distribution per share of the Company's 6.00% Series G Preferred Stock ("Series G Preferred Stock") for each of April The Series G Preferred Stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol "GOODO." Table 5: Summary of Series G Preferred Stock cash distributions: The Company also announced today that it plans to report earnings for the first quarter ended March 31 after the stock market closes on Wednesday The Company will hold a conference call Thursday Please call (877) 407-9045 to enter the conference call An operator will monitor the call and set a queue for questions A conference call replay will be available after the call and will be accessible through May 15 please dial (877) 660-6853 and use playback conference number 13752157 The live audio broadcast of the Company's conference call will be available online at www.gladstonecommercial.com If you have questions prior to or following the earnings release you may e-mail them to info@gladstonecompanies.com Investor Relations Inquiries: Please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com or (703) 287-5893 © 2025 Gladstone Commercial Corporation loans made or arranged pursuant to the California Finance Lenders Law License The Jaguars made an emphasis on certain traits with their nine picks, placing big values on experience and versatility. And with sixth-round Auburn linebacker Jalen McLeod, Jaguars general manager James Gladstone thinks they have found just that "I think you guys can probably see this across a lot of the players that we selected in particular on the defensive side of the ball That's something that really stands out for us and obviously we speak about being intangibly rich," Gladstone said after the draft McLeod made an impression during the offseason playing multiple roles at the Senior Bowl in Mobile to display his skill-set and football DNA another who was deployed across the defensive front at Auburn stood up off the ball," Gladstone said all he did was stand up off the ball when one of the best elements of who he is being moved from one spot to the next and providing a spark That was one thing that he signed up to do at the Senior Bowl and wasn't batting an eye at the fact that I don't get to showcase what so many would call my super power but I'm going to do this anyway because I love this sport McLeod also has a trait that reminds him of some of the Los Angeles Rams' best recent draft picks while he was in their front office: Jared Verse Each of those players started their collegiate careers at smaller schools; Albany But once they got to Florida State and Wake Forest "Another thing here is when you think about it one of the things I really value -- I know Liam [Coen] does the same -- but when a guy goes from a small school to a big school and you see production continue to pop and that's something you can think back to guys that I've been a part of drafting in the past," Gladstone said Think about the guys today who have gone from a small school to a big school that we just walked away with who were productive across both.” starring for Appalachian State before transferring to Auburn and becoming one of their most productive defenders over the last two seasons he is looking to become like Gladstone's past success stories and prove he can be productive at the NFL level as well I’m always trying to be near the ball no matter where you put me at that’s my best attribute," McLeod said on Saturday Ensure you follow us on X (Twitter) @JaguarsOnSI and @_John_Shipley Please tell us your thoughts when you like our Facebook page WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE.V Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images May 1, 2025 7:00 AM EDTIn this story:Jacksonville Jaguars NewsThe Jacksonville Jaguars are already showing signs of being in a better place as a franchise with this new regime than they were prior Let's start first with the draft class that the Jaguars have brought in the former regime brought in Brian Thomas Jr. and a few other players that will be big-time contributors they missed far too many times on important picks and seemed to always fail to make sure Trevor Lawrence was set up to succeed especially when it came to the offensive line New general manager James Gladstone and new head coach Liam Coen clearly have a vision and you're not seeing any breaches in that culture couldn't do what Gladstone just did two weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft what he did two weeks prior is more impressive than anything Baalke did “I don’t know if I had any real expectation for what that was going to look like when we started to engage," Gladstone said during Hunter's introductory presser "It’s been something that [Browns General Manager] Andrew Berry and I have been working through for the better part of two weeks Got to give him a shoutout because he made it a seamless process "Certainly kept open lines of communication for that duration and as I think back to where we initially started with it and where we ended there was a pretty good pulse for what the end was going to look like and really what executing that once they were on the clock would sort of shape out to be The fact that it came to life as seamlessly as it did once the bell rang is something that was fulfilling." The fact that the trade to acquire, essentially Travis Hunter, was being worked out two weeks in advance with the Cleveland Browns you don't ever see that from a group that was created just a few months ago you can't help but feel like the Baalke regime they would have found a way to take the less obvious prospect These are obviously different times in Jacksonville This regime feels like they could be the one to really turn it all around but Gladstone and Company really feel like they have it down They seem to have already nailed their first pick ever NEW YORK – For Lily Gladstone making “The Wedding Banquet” was an act of self-care “I had the instinct this was going to be a really high-quality-of-life picture beyond just being a great film,” says Gladstone sipping green juice in a Midtown hotel on a recent rainy afternoon Shooting in Vancouver last summer, the cast connected over weekend hikes, reality TV and “Mamma Mia!,” as performed by a local Korean choir It was a meaningful bonding experience for Tran a “Star Wars” alum who came out publicly as queer last fall “It was so wonderful to be in an environment where we were all celebrating this particular part of our identity,” Tran says to be part of this chosen family we created while making a film about chosen family.” We've got room on the couch! Sign up for USA TODAY's Watch Party newsletter for more TV & film news “Wedding Banquet” explores the tension between Angela and her mom who initially spurns her daughter after coming out but later tries to course-correct as an exceedingly public LGBTQ advocate what was a formative piece of queer media for you Kelly Marie Tran: “Rent.” (Laughs.) I’m such a musical theater kid and “Rent” was huge for me. There's a wealth of queer representation in that, between the different couples and every single reference in “La Vie Bohème.” The first time I got to work with fluidity as an actor was in “Certain Women,” although I didn’t realize how much I identified with it because it was such a natural part of me It’s not something that was front and center about that narrative – it was just allowed to exist within a character who didn’t have a full grasp on it themselves was there a storyline that you felt you hadn’t seen depicted with such nuance before Tran: The relationship between May and Angela is one that I completely relate to Not just the repressed resentment that Angela feels but even after Angela confronts her mother May just starts showing up in a different way there are these deep-seated resentments that never get resolved and you just talk around things Was there a particular moment when the two of you clicked I was very impressed by and protective of Kelly Tran: You’ve never said that thing to me about the protectiveness how did this movie help you come into your own queerness I don’t feel like I have to explain myself or the way that I’m thinking – there’s just more acceptance and openness I have previously found myself in spaces where not only did I feel like I had to justify my queerness I can breathe,” so that was really special Was comedy always a natural register for you to play in Comedy has always been where I’ve wanted to go so it took everybody by surprise that I ended up being such an effective dramatic actor But all my closest friends who have seen the film say this feels the most like hanging out with me Lee and Angela have to "de-queer" their house before Min (Han Gi-Chan) and his grandmother (Youn Yuh-Jung) arrive Gladstone: I’ve got some suggestive candles that would need to be put away Tran: I have a vagina magnet I got at a queer art fair (Laughs.) I feel like if we were shooting that scene in my home Head Coach Liam Coen & General Manager James Gladstone meet with the media following the 2025 NFL Draft Shadrick and Jeff Lageman recap the 2025 NFL Draft on Jaguars Happy Hour Go pick by pick with in-depth analysis of how each new addition fits into the team's evolving ecosystem and a look at their standout collegiate careers the duo previews what to expect at Rookie Minicamp This and more on Jaguars Happy Hour presented by Dream Finders Homes Jaguars Team Reporter Kainani Stevens sits down with 2025 second overall pick Travis Hunter following his arrival to Jacksonville Travis opens up about how Coach Prime allowed him to play wide receiver and cornerback He elaborates on how being himself enables him to be successful and an inspiration to many Shadrick and John Oehser call up Bucky Brooks to get his opinion on the Jaguars' 2025 draft haul The crew discusses Travis Hunter's potential impact on the Jaguars and the NFL altogether Later Bucky names draft picks that he believes could have the most immediate impact on the field John Oehser and Brian Sexton break down the Jaguars' Draft Class after the Jaguars acquired nine new players through the 2025 NFL Draft last weekend The crew analyzes James Gladstone's staff's approach and hands out some draft grades They also go around the table and name some players to keep an eye on Watch highlights of the Jacksonville Jaguars' 236th overall pick Running Back LeQuint Allen Jr Jaguars' draft day 3 coverage is presented by Dream Finders Homes Brian Sexton and special guests recap the Jaguars full draft class following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft Watch the 2025 NFL Draft April 24-26 on NFL Network Jaguars day 3 draft coverage is presented by Dream Finders Homes Watch highlights of the Jacksonville Jaguars' 221st overall pick Center Jonah Monheim from the University of Southern California Jaguars 2025 NFL Draft Day 3 coverage is presented by Dream Finders Homes The Jacksonville Jaguars select USC center Jonah Monheim in Round 7 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No Catch up with our 194th pick in the NFL Draft LB Jalen McLeod says Jaguar fans should expect a hungry player who is ready to make an impact He also talks about his connections with some of the Jaguars' teammates and coaches Kainani Stevens and Brian Sexton give their instant reaction to the Jaguars' sixth-round picks GM James Gladstone talks about the scouting process and the collaborative effort to bring in these two players Jaguars Day 3 2025 NFL Draft coverage is presented by Dream Finders Homes The Jacksonville Jaguars select Navy Midshipmen safety Rayuan Lane III in Round 6 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No 200 overall pick (via a trade with the Cleveland Browns) The Jacksonville Jaguars select Auburn Tigers linebacker Jalen McLeod in Round 6 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No 194 overall pick (via a trade with the Seattle Seahawks) Watch highlights of the Jacksonville Jaguars' 107th overall pick Linebacker Jack Kiser from Notre Dame Watch highlights of the Jacksonville Jaguars' 104th overall pick Running Back Bhayshul Tuten from Virginia Tech Team reporter Kainani Stevens catches up with RB Bhayshul Tuten as he discusses what he believes are the best areas of his game and a strength of his is how he focuses on multiple aspects of the run game Tuten shares what Jaguars fans should expect from him The Jacksonville Jaguars select Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten in Round 4 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No Kainani Stevens and Brian Sexton give their instant reaction to the Jaguars' fourth-round picks GM James Gladstone shares some feedback on the process early in Day 3 The Jacksonville Jaguars select Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser in Round 4 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No catches up with team reporter Kainani Stevens about getting the call from Jacksonville and opens up about his versatility playing in the secondary Ransaw shares his love for football and how he is ready to go Watch highlights of the Jacksonville Jaguars' Round 3 pick OL Wyatt Milum from the University of West Virginia Watch highlights of the Jacksonville Jaguars' 88th overall pick DB Caleb Ransaw Get email updates Adult Craft Class: Birds on a Wire (18+) – Gladstone Library Depict birds in a landscape setting of your choice paint and other materials you will create a dimensional scene of birds on a wire Procurement Process, Contracts and Grants CMap Contact the County Report a Hazard Public Records Request HIPAA/Privacy Concerns Civil Rights ACA Complaint Form Title VI Compliance Plan Website Privacy Media Contacts Chair Craig Roberts Commissioner Paul Savas Commissioner Martha Schrader Commissioner Ben West County Assessor/Tax Collector Bronson Rueda County Clerk Catherine McMullen District Attorney John Wentworth Justice of the Peace Karen Brisbin Sheriff Angela Brandenburg Treasurer Brian Nava That's the number of new players the Jacksonville Jaguars have brought into the building since James Gladstone was brought into the building as the franchise's new General Manager.  USA; Jacksonville Jaguars general manger James Gladstone speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center Yesterday, it was reported that the Jaguars weren't expected to pick up LB Devin Lloyd's fifth option This places the defender's future in Jacksonville in precarious waters as it's clear the new regime wants him to prove something before making a major financial commitment the timing of the report brings a few things into question Wouldn't that mean Devin Lloyd's contract could've been used as ammunition to move up instead of next year's first-round pick For those who scoff at the notion, the Cleveland Browns selected a defensive tackle with the fifth overall pick they probably would've drafted Travis Hunter themselves it's very possible that Cleveland's defense was going to benefit from the Browns' first-round selection.  All of this matters because one assumes Gladstone's new signings and draftees match his long-term vision for the team's culture and style of play.  If the Jaguars were only one Travis Hunter away would Gladstone have preserved picks in this draft instead of next year's?  Would he have drafted two running backs when he probably only needed one new starter Would he draft a center who's likely to be a backup, if he even makes the team, when Luke Fortner A closer look at his moves shows that he's changed up the WR/TE portion of the team's depth chart as well.  That doesn't sound like a GM who liked the overall quality of the roster (and contracts) he inherited the Jaguars' 2025 season under Trent Baalke could have been worse than we ever imagined.  at least Jaguars fans won't have to deal with that.  JACKSONVILLE – The Jaguars have their new general manager previously the Los Angeles Rams' director of scouting strategy on Friday was named the Jaguars' general manager "It's my honor to introduce James Gladstone as the new general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars," Jaguars Owner Shad Khan said in a statement the Rams' director of scouting strategy the past three seasons He was the Rams' director of scouting in 2021 and the director of scouting strategy in 2019-2020 He also served as the Rams' senior assistant to the general manager/player personnel coordinator in 2018 He served as a senior assistant to the general manager with the Rams in 2016-2017 with Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen working as an assistant with the Rams from 2018-2020 and 2022 following a painstaking but energizing interview process that left nothing to doubt," Khan said The Jaguars interviewed 11 candidates over the past two weeks a process that included five "in-person" candidates over the last three days and I am grateful to them all for their preparation and time spent with us this week in Jacksonville," Khan said we found James to be a class ahead and exceptional in every regard – vision chemistry and a keen understanding of the league and our team to name a few of many virtues he will bring immediately to the Jaguars "It's going to be fun watching James work with our football leadership team of Liam Coen "This is also an occasion to thank Jaguars fans everywhere for their support and faith over the years I know we can count on them to warmly welcome James to Duval while rallying behind our organization and team as we chart a new and promising path forward." Gladstone in his most recent role worked directly with longtime General Manager Les Snead "in strategic planning and execution of day-to-day scouting processes," according to the Rams He also was "responsible for scouting current and prospective players and providing frequent analysis on special projects." The Rams secured four NFC West division titles and appeared in the postseason six times during Gladstone's tenure including a Super Bowl LVI victory following the 2021 season Gladstone before joining the Rams served as the Student Activities Director and football coach at Clayton High School in St He also served as the Media and Literacy Coordinator and football coach at St Gladstone played wide receiver for Westminster College graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education was named Athlete of the Year honors and was named to the BSN All-American team He also holds a Master's Degree in Education Administration General Manager James Gladstone joined senior writer John Oehser for this week's O-Zone Podcast discussing – among other topics – trading up in the 2025 NFL Draft to select WR/DB Travis Hunter No 2 overall: "Travis Hunter is a rare player Gladstone changed into this glittering black dress for the Vanity Fair Oscars party Quilled rosettes and blue mountain motifs accent the quillwork neckline. Courtesy of Gucci Photo credit Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty Images The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will display two gowns worn by Oscar-nominated actor Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi [Blackfeet]/Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]) at its museum in Washington “Making a Statement,” opens to the public Feb Four public programs are planned in March 2025 designed by Gucci and Indigenous artist Joe Big Mountain (Mohawk/Cree/Comanche) of Ironhorse Quillwork The gowns were worn by Gladstone the evening of March 10 to the 96th Academy Awards and the Vanity Fair Oscars party Gladstone was the first Native American nominated for best actress for her work in the film Killers of the Flower Moon “Lily Gladstone has made it her hallmark to showcase Native designers at star-studded events like the Oscars,” said Anya Montiel “The elegant designs mark the first Oscars collaboration between an Indigenous artist and a luxury fashion brand like Gucci We are thrilled to be able to share these amazing works of art with our visitors.” is midnight-blue velvet with a porcupine-quill neckline and a matching cape with 216 hand-quilled and beaded petals The second gown was worn to the Vanity Fair Oscars party that same evening It is a black corseted dress with chevron-patterned beaded fringe and porcupine-quill neckline The intricate design features 24 carat gold-plated beads The porcupine quillwork featured on both gowns is an intricate Native design art that is unique to North America Quilling techniques are passed down within families and communities The historic collaboration protected this Indigenous knowledge and the quillwork was done exclusively by Big Mountain and his team of Native artists Follow the museum via social media @SmithsonianNMAI 202-633-5183haberackerb@si.edu KehsA@si.edu Newsdesk RSS Research News RSS Detailed image by Smithsonian Imaging Services Gladstone wore this show-stopping gown during the 96th Academy Awards ceremony The cape features 216 hand-quilled and beaded petals “I can literally feel the love poured into each quill and bead—the dress is alive with it.” Sign up for Smithsonian e-news — Vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers gathered this weekend for the Gladstone Vinyl Fair a lively celebration of all things musical that proved there’s still magic in physical formats attendees were on the hunt for new sounds and nostalgic treasures “Here’s some tapes!” exclaimed James Teeter owner and host of Blacklite & Absinthe Records “This might be the event where you find something that inspires you or is just cool enough to show your friends!” Shoppers like Jena Campbell were all smiles as they flipped through the stacks showcasing a record she was excited to score With digital streaming dominating the music scene many visitors expressed a longing for tangible items that they can hold onto “I feel like everything is on our phones these days,” Campbell said This stuff is not going to disappear with a touch of a dime!” Teeter chimed in with the perks of physical music “The other thing you don’t get with digital content And it wasn’t just records that caught his customer's attention Jena couldn’t believe her eyes when she stumbled upon a unique record book the fair celebrated the joyous spirit of music “It turns dull moments into great moments and brings out every emotion you can experience It helps us understand what life is really about.” Teeter highlighted the importance of bringing events like this to the Gladstone area “I felt that it’s time this area deserves something that comes to them instead of making them travel,” he said reinforcing the idea that music should be easily accessible and fun for everyone The Gladstone Vinyl Fair proved to be more than just a marketplace The fair was a festive gathering spot for music fans to connect With each record spun and every tape discovered Report a typo it felt like a play right out of the Los Angeles Rams' playbook Gladstone was brought into the NFL via the Rams and general manager Les Snead spending nearly a decade learning directly from Snead as he built one of the best rosters in all of football it was hardly a surprise for anyone to see Gladstone embody his inner Snead when it came to making a massive trade for Hunter Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show Snead explained why he believes Gladstone and the Jaguars made the move and why it could pay off I think that they were passionate about that player I think they wanted to not only add a football player but add competitiveness to their ecosystem," Snead said Let's go get the person we want that we think can not only help us on Sundays but also add give an edge to the culture they're trying to engineer down there." Gladstone has certainly done his part since to trade to explain why he felt like Hunter was the right player for the Jaguars to make a blockbuster move for he offered little surprises to the man who brought him into the NFL He's really good at it," Snead said didn't give me that gift the gab like James' did Gladstone has clearly described why he believes in the Hunter move it is clear he believes in everything he is selling Ensure you follow on X (Twitter) @JaguarsOnSI and @_John_Shipley and tell us how you feel about Snead's comments Please let us know your thoughts on Snead's comments when you like our Facebook page, WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE Jaguars Team Reporter Kainani Stevens hosted The Athletic Senior Writer Jourdan Rodrigue to discuss General Manager James Gladstone's approach to the NFL Draft Jourdan shares insights on how James led an overhaul of the Rams' Draft approach and how we could see a similar strategy in Jacksonville John Oehser and Brian Sexton bring you a special afternoon draft edition of Jags A.M. Senior Reporter and Correspondent Brian Sexton is live from Green Bay and shares highlights from his conversations with top prospects Senior Writer John Oehser answers Jaguars Fan questions about the draft John Oehser is joined by Brian Sexton on this morning's Jags A.M. The players have completed the first week of the offseason program The crew highlights some key moments from last week's media availability that included Foye Oluokun Kainani Stevens interviews Senior Writer of The Athletic about James Gladstone's history at the Los Angeles Rams Kainani Stevens is joined by Brian Sexton and John Oehser in the TV studio as they welcome players back to the Miller Electric Center for offseason programming plays a game of 'This or That,' and opens the Ozone mailbag to answer some questions Stay tuned as John Oehser dives a little deeper into his conversation with Rams GM Les Snead from the NFL League Meetings to discuss the latest news heading into the 2025 NFL Draft He shares top sound bites from the League Meetings in Palm Beach including Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen's media availability and previews General Manager James Gladstone's conversation with Senior Writer John Oehser reports on the newly approved rule changes Shadrick are in the studio to discuss league rules that are being discussed in Palm Beach next week Top 30 visits and overall share the latest Jaguars news from the past week The 2025 NFL Draft is just one short month away and the guys share their thoughts and who they want in the first round John Oehser and Kainani Stevens take a deep dive into the Jaguars' free agency acquisitions and how they impact the roster the crew throws out some hot takes related to the 2025 NFL Draft John Oehser and Kainani Stevens discuss the latest news regarding Jaguars' activity during free agency The trio discuses confirmed moves such as the Mitch Morse retirement and the Evan Engram release as well as speculation of who we are rumored to bring in for Free Agency including Patrick Mekhar and Robert Hainsey to name a few Stay tuned all week to hear more breaking news from 2025 Free Agency week John Oehser and Brian Sexton are in the Hyundai Studios to bring you all the latest Jaguars news The crew is back from the NFL Combine and share some of the biggest takeaways from Head Coach Liam Coen and General Manager James Gladstone's media interviews on radio row we take a look ahead as Free Agency is approaching and the NFL Draft is shortly after All this and more on this episode of Jags A.M Shadrick and John Oehser are live from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine for a special edition of Jags A.M. The crew welcomes on Judy Battista of NFL Media to share an outside perspective on the Jaguars feature following the facelift of the coaching and personnel staff this offseason the group talks through some proposed rule changes that will be discussed during the upcoming NFL Owners Meeting including banning the Tush Push and more kickoff adjustments Watch the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine on NFL Network starting this Thursday at 3 p.m Kainani Stevens is back with John and Brian on Jags A.M to discuss the candidates for General Manager who are moving forward to in person interviews this week The trio dives into the process and how important it is to get the right guy for years to come and not rush just for the Combine Waugh and staff are keeping the operations moving including scouting and more recap the three coordinators first media availability and what the crew thinks their schemes will look like is back after a busy month of offseason moves following the Jaguar's 2024 season John and Brian discuss the flurry of updates including the hiring of Liam Coen and his full coaching staff Tony Boselli's new role as Executive Vice President of Football Operations Arik Armstead as 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year and more Brian and John discuss the announcement of requested interviews for the Jaguars' next head coach The crew evaluates the attractiveness of the Jaguars' job compared to other coaching vacancies around the league This and more on today's show presented by Jet Home Loans Brian and John analyze the decision to dismiss Head Coach Doug Pederson The crew breaks down some of the important takeaways of the Trent Baalke and Shad Khan press conference yesterday player sentiment from the locker room cleanout is reviewed including Arik Armstead's position Christian Kirk on his offseason and Travon Walker on his growth this season Brian and John get ready for the Jaguars' final game of the 2024 Season against the Colts in Indianapolis The crew previews the final game of the season for Jacksonville and predicts headlines we could see following the game Brian and John review the Week 17 win over the Tennessee Titans The crew discusses important topics including how Antonio Johnson fits in the secondary and Arik Armstead in the pass rush Highlights from the Jaguars best plays are broken down hot takes are are shared including Mac Jones' future in the NFL and only looking ahead not back Brian and John dive into facing this Titans team for the second time in this later half of the season The crew outlines if they could have one wish to see on the field this weekend we predict Monday's headlines following the outcome of this game All this and more on today's show presented by Fields Auto Group Kainani and Brian go over their final takeaways from the Jaguars' 14-19 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16 The crew diagnoses the issues that have plagued the team all year long and cast a light on the biggest bright spot of the season: the rise of rookie WR Brian Thomas Jr Later the crew dish out hot takes on the trajectory of the Jaguars All this and more on this special Tuesday edition of Jags A.M Brian and John dive into the most important aspect of the final l3 games of the season: potential impact of young talent The crew outlines who they need to see more of like rookie CB De'Antre Price and players who's impact is already trending upward like TE Brenton Strange a snapshot of what the Jaguars are up against as they head to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders John and Brian take a temperature check on the areas of the roster that are solid and some areas that have some uncertainty heading into the offseason The crew highlights rookie WR Brian Thomas Jr who's case as a top 10 receiver in the NFL is getting louder and louder as each week goes by For position groups with question marks the crew highlights the defensive line and the DB room as areas we could see significant changes All this and more on today's Wednesday episode of Jags A.M Brian and John review the Week 15 loss to the New York Jets The crew discusses BTJ being the future here in Jacksonville as he broke two records in the game yesterday the Jaguars media members recap some game changing plays including BTJ's TD Devin Duvernay's catches and Mac's interceptions hot takes are are shared and locker room sentiment of wrapping the season on a positive note Brian and John give their final opinions ahead of the Week 15 game vs The Jaguars media crew dives into the connection between Mac Jones and Brian Thomas Jr as they become more comfortable and keys to victory on both sides of the ball Stay tuned to hear predictions of Monday morning headlines following this game Brian and John turn the page to Week 15 as the Jaguars prepare for the New York Jets coming to the Bank With the Jaguars out of playoff contention many fans wonder what positives they can look for in the remainder of the season The crew lists some players to keep an eye on who could be key pieces for the Jaguars' future like Tank Bigsby and Brian Thomas Jr. Brian and John review the Week 14 win over the Tennessee Titans The crew calls out some highlight performances specifically from young talent like Brian Thomas Jr Can Mac Jones and company ride this momentum and string together some wins to end the season on a positive note hot takes are exchanged regarding the Jaguars' future JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Jaguars today agreed to terms with James Gladstone to become the team's General Manager "It's my honor to introduce James Gladstone as the new general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars," said Jaguars Owner Shad Khan following a painstaking but energizing interview process that left nothing to doubt and I am grateful to them all for their preparation and time spent with us this week in Jacksonville It's going to be fun watching James work with our football leadership team of Liam Coen Gladstone comes to Jacksonville after nine seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (2016-24) most recently serving as director of scouting strategy (2022-24) Gladstone collaborated with General Manager Les Snead on strategic planning and oversaw the execution of day-to-day scouting processes during which he served as the director of scouting Gladstone began his front office career with the Rams as senior assistant to the general manager from 2016-17 Gladstone graduated from Westminster College in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in education and he subsequently added a master's in education administration awarded Athlete of the Year honors and was named to the BSN All-American team as a wide receiver JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars have hired former Rams personnel executive James Gladstone as their new general manager who has been with the Rams for the past nine seasons has been their director of scouting strategy for the past three seasons In that role he worked with general manager Les Snead in strategic planning and the execution of the team's daily scouting processes He also scouted players and worked on special projects following a painstaking but energizing interview process that left nothing to doubt," Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement we found James to be a class ahead and exceptional in every regard -- vision It's going to be fun watching James work with our football leadership team of [coach] Liam Coen [executive VP of football operations] Tony Boselli and [chief football strategy officer] Tony Khan joined the Rams in 2016 as a senior assistant to Snead He was promoted to senior assistant to the GM/player personnel coordinator in 2018 and then to the team's director of scouting strategy in 2019 He spent two years in that role before being named the Rams' director of scouting in 2021 He again assumed the role of director of scouting strategy in 2022 The Rams won the Super Bowl in Stafford's first season Los Angeles used its first-round pick in 2024 on edge rusher Jared Verse (19th overall) who went on to be the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year after leading all rookies in quarterback hits (18) Coen is familiar with Gladstone from his four seasons with the Rams serving as the assistant receivers and assistant quarterbacks coach from 2018 to 2020 and as offensive coordinator in 2022 Cleveland's Andrew Berry is the youngest general manager in NFL history, with the Browns hiring him at age 32 in 2020 who was the Jaguars' general manager from 2021 until Jan when he and Khan decided to mutually part ways Khan initially retained Baalke when he fired coach Doug Pederson on Jan saying a complete organizational overhaul would be "suicide." Khan also said that if any coaching candidate expressed reservations about the organizational structure or working with Baalke That might have been what caused the split. The Jaguars lost out on Ben Johnson, the top head coaching candidate in the hiring cycle, to the Bears. That left Coen, Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator but Coen backed out of a scheduled in-person interview with the Jaguars on Jan 22 and opted to remain with the Buccaneers Khan got Coen to agree to come to Jacksonville the next day Baalke's presence wasn't the primary reason Coen had declined an in-person interview initially and the two sides eventually agreed to a deal late that night With Gladstone now in place as the general manager the Jaguars' top three decision-makers -- Gladstone Coen and Boselli -- are all in their roles for the first time "The talent that exists on this team is better than that record," Gladstone said. Gladstone, hired as general manager Friday and introduced Monday, spoke to the media along with Coen on Tuesday. Gladstone while speaking of the roster being better than the record also said he "looks forward to bringing that to life." "We're going to elevate the floor of the roster immediately," he said "We look forward to injecting this ecosystem with some intangible elements that Liam and I both covet "That's rooted in things like mental and physical toughness just elevating the floor of the roster and at the same time leaning into the guys that we have and knowing that we can put them in some good spots to really showcase their capacity and their attributes." The Jaguars began meeting this week regarding with free agency with that period scheduled to open on the March 12 start of the 2025 NFL League Year The 2025 NFL Draft will be held April 24-26 and there are some obvious places where we can improve and get better," Coen said whether it's through the free agency or in the draft we know we have to fill some of those voids." Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen sits down with J.P Shadrick and John Oehser at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine to shed light on his mindset in collaborating with new General Manager James Gladstone and his staff on player acquisition Coen also shares initial impressions of his coaching staff through their first few days on the job Watch the NFL Combine on NFL Network starting Thursday Gladstone, who spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams – the last three as their Director of Scouting Strategy – has emphasized the draft in early conversations about roster-building He also said he likes the Jaguars' salary-cap situation as mid-March approaches "We have some flexibility here," Gladstone said "We'll remain disciplined throughout pro free agency and address some specific needs but I think you guys can all expect that with the amount of draft capital that we have not only in this draft that that's where we're going to be building." Gladstone emphasized line play when speaking of offseason I think we'll prioritize positions that really are across the front both offensively and defensively and those that put points on the board," he said "That's where my mind goes when you ask a question like that Gladstone specifically emphasized the interior offensive line and the need to make quarterback Trevor Lawrence feel more confident with pass protection "When a quarterback has the luxury of stepping into a throw and not feeling that internal pressure you're going to feel a lot of success come off that," Coen said "I really look forward to working with our staff to better understand their insights on what our current interior offensive line looks like and the options we have available throughout free agency in the draft." Off to Indy ✈️ As the Jaguars head to the 2025 NFL Combine take a look back at some of our current players participation in the NFL Combine throughout the years Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine on Sunday Florida State defensive back Jarrian Jones runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen runs 40-yard dash during the 2019 Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Sunday Louisiana State wide receiver Brian Thomas (WO29) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine Florida State defensive back Jarrian Jones stretches during the NFL football scouting combine Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Oklahoma offensive lineman Anton Harrison runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Florida State defensive back Jarrian Jones (21) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas (29) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (22) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (22) during the bench press event at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine Oklahoma offensive lineman Anton Harrison speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine Oklahoma offensive lineman Anton Harrison runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (22) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (48) poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine "I do think that by addressing the interior is something that can be really helpful to their success." said he expected the Jaguars defensively to be "an urgent and explosive bunch" moving forward "It will certainly be a shift from what our fans probably saw last year," he said Gladstone in addition to personnel changes said the team should benefit from a change in approach "There's schematic adjustments that I think will surface some players in a different light and what we saw most recently won't look the same," he said "That bridges a lot of gaps," Gladstone said "When it comes to his offensive philosophy "I think that's something everybody's going to appreciate." Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone meets with the media in a press conference at the 2025 NFL Combine Watch the debut of a new official Jaguars' series: The EVPodcast with Tony Boselli Tony gives some background on why he chose his new role as Executive Vice President of Football Operations and how the opportunity presented itself He also touches on the football leadership dynamic under Head Coach Liam Coen and General Manager James Gladstone and previews what fans can expect as the group prepares for free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft 03:40 - 06:45 - Why Tony took the new role 14:56 - 20:55 - Leadership Dynamic with Liam Coen and James Gladstone The EVPodcast is a platform for Hall of Fame Left Tackle Tony Boselli to inform fans about the inner workings of the Jacksonville Jaguars from the perspective of his position as Executive Vice President of Football Operations it's a way to \"make sure our fans understand how we're thinking about things how we're going to do things at the Jacksonville Jaguars and ultimately reach the goal we all have – and that's to win a Super Bowl.\" The podcast is hosted by Senior Writer John Oehser and is produced year-round Shadrick reports from Radio Row at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine to feel out sentiment on the Jaguars' new football staff and the biggest names to watch for fans to keep an eye on 00:00 - Charles Davis - NFL Media\n12:14 - Marc Ross - NFL Media\n21:10 - Mike Tannenbaum - ESPN\n28:32 - Greg Cosell - NFL Films\n45:56 - Rhett Lewis - NFL Media\n57:42 - Cynthia Frelund - NFL Media On this edition of the O-Zone Podcast John Oehser is joined by Matt Miller of ESPN on radio row at the 2025 NFL Combine Miller has vast Draft knowledge and shares his opinion on how the middle and deep round impact of this draft will help the Jaguars He shares his view on how the new Jaguars scouting and leadership will take Rams tactics into their strategy hear more on how sometimes it's not about taking the fancy pick but building from the inside out Miller guesses who the Jaguars will take at No Learn more about Matt Miller's opinion on the Jaguars offseason on this episode of the O-Zone Podcast Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone details his first impressions of the Jaguars organization with J.P Shadrick and John Oehser from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine He shares why Liam Coen can make the most out of the roster and details what Tony Boselli's presence brings to football leadership in Jacksonville Former Scout and Jaguars Legend Bucky Brooks joins Senior Writer John Oehser and Senior Reporter and Editor J.P Shadrick from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Bucky shares his knowledge of what the evaluation process looks like for football staff based off his first-hand experience as a scout Liam Coen and his coaching staff are in attendance this week in addition to new Jaguars GM James Gladstone and his personnel staff The crew discusses how collaboration could look with the two young leaders Bucky Brooks lists some coaching staff additions that could be crucial in elevating the roster heading into the 2025 season and names some prospects to keep an eye on this week Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen meets with the media at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine it's a way to "make sure our fans understand how we're thinking about things and ultimately reach the goal we all have – and that's to win a Super Bowl." The podcast is hosted by Senior Writer John Oehser and is produced year-round NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe joins \"The Insiders\" to assess what is on the horizon for both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons The Jacksonville Jaguars have turned the page toward a new era they hope mirrors the journey of another team on the opposite side of the country: the Los Angeles Rams Jacksonville's new leadership duo of general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen carries direct ties to the Rams Coen spent four seasons on Sean McVay's offensive staff as an assistant while Gladstone spent the past eight seasons with the Rams including the last four as the team's director of college scouting They're bringing with them a blueprint they believe can be applied to the Jaguars "I think the adaptability that that shows amongst the leadership group in Los Angeles and one that we'll look to embody here knowing that this is an ever-evolving landscape in the NFL and the importance of changing and being ahead of the curve in terms of what success," Gladstone said during his Monday introductory news conference when asked what he learned in his time with the Rams I see a lot of parallels to really my time with the Los Angeles Rams and the current moment in time here with the Jacksonville Jaguars in particular dating back to the inflection point in 2017 when the Los Angeles Rams were coming off a four-win season hired a dynamic and resilient head coach and were able to follow that up with a successful season and successful seasons since So really gonna tap into all those years of experience and the different sort of modes of operation and models that we deployed while applying here." It reads like a lot of football/leadership jargon, but if the new leadership group -- which also includes Jaguars legend Tony Boselli, who was recently hired as EVP of football operations -- can replicate the turnaround the Rams enjoyed under McVay and general manager Les Snead they'll accomplish something the Jaguars haven't been able to do since the days of Jack Del Rio: win consistently They'll also have followed in the footsteps of the Rams in another category: youth McVay was hired as Rams coach at just 30 years old back in 2017; Gladstone takes over the Jaguars' front office at 34 years old I don't know if we've talked about our age at all," Gladstone said of being hired alongside Coen I do think we both start from a place of humility and I think that makes a lot of stuff easy and seamless there's this aura of confidence and understanding that we have [a] dynamic asset and that is our ability to see what tools are available and apply and execute those within our spheres So I don't know that age has ever been something that my mind's ever gone to as a part of our process and we certainly haven't brought it up in any conversations." Gladstone sees his youth as an advantage because he's more adept at using modern processes to the Jaguars' benefit -- or at least Boselli is the elder statesman of the group at 52 But there's truth in Gladstone's elaborate response Youth is an advantage in a league in which everyone is constantly searching for an edge "This is a league where you have to be able to connect with people that are coming out of college," Coen explained "This game is ever-evolving and ever-changing can we all connect with these players to be able to get the best product on the field \"GMFB\" plays a round of we In or We Out and debate is hiring first time head coach general managers and coordinators worrisome for the Jacksonville Jaguars It wasn't a notable issue under Doug Pederson, but the Jaguars are familiar with lacking connection between locker room and front office. When Tom Coughlin returned as an executive late last decade, he didn't make many fans in the locker room, and his firing was a move that appeared to be quite popular among players at the time Most of those players are no longer with the team But the NFL is a business that is constantly resupplied by collegiate draft classes and if anybody is going to get a young group of players -- which with a ton of draft capital in hand over the next two years the Jaguars will have plenty of -- on board quickly it will be a younger coach and general manager Gladstone seems invigorated by the opportunity "The short of it is there's talent in a lot of key spots and with the amount of draft capital that we have at our disposal over the next two seasons it's really exciting about what we can do there especially knowing that that's the highest volume of draft capital that exists for any team in the NFL over the next two years," he said "We're coming off two cycles in the Los Angeles Rams where that was the exact same case this is a dynamic that I'm uniquely positioned to navigate and really looking forward to utilizing as a means of continuing to develop this roster." Gladstone and Coen should be on the same page from the start because of their shared background in Los Angeles but they're hoping that familiarity helps them hit the ground running we're aligned just in and of itself," Gladstone said some of the things that really were the most alluring and exciting about this opportunity is that the leadership structure mirrors what I'm familiar with in Los Angeles and I know that's one that I can have success in and is something that can be successful in this line of work." The Baltimore Ravens on Monday released veteran kicker Justin Tucker who currently is the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams finalized terms on a pact that pays the Super Bowl-winning quarterback $44 million for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown Julian Edelman's place in Patriots history will be officially immortalized in 2025 The longtime New England receiver has been voted into the Patriots' Hall of Fame by fans as its 37th inductee Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested Sunday on simple assault and harassment charges in Pennsylvania The 26-year old was arrested in Bell Acres in Allegheny County Seattle Seahawks third-round quarterback Jalen Milroe entered the NFL with an enticing athletic profile but lingering questions about his accuracy as a passer It's something the rookie is already out to correct The Baltimore Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft Longtime kicker Justin Tucker is under investigation for potential improper conduct The Los Angeles Rams remain one of the potential landing spots for star corner Jalen Ramsey Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't downplay the club's interest in a reunion Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said that he believes the time is right for tight end Kyle Pitts to see significant growth in 2025 after three years of struggles followed a historic rookie season Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton believes he can create "dominant duo backfield" with veteran RB Najee Harris Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has made quite the impact for his team already in his short career recording back-to-back seasons of 1,100-plus yards and a total of 26 touchdowns the last two years