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Torry Holt: Always ready for a reception

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October 18

Jacksonville Times-Union

"In his first summer job while in high school, Torry Holt would bend down, snap tobacco leaves off stems, and pack them under his arms for hours under the hot North Carolina sun. By the time his 7 a.m.-noon shift ended in the tobacco fields, Holt's hands and arms would be coated in sticky sap. Wash all he wanted to, that tobacco stick-'em wasn't going anywhere for Holt, who in 10-plus seasons has been one of the NFL's most sure-handed receivers. Heading into today's game against the St. Louis Rams - the team that drafted him in 1999 - Holt's sticky fingers have allowed him to catch at least one pass in 158 consecutive games. The streak ranks as the second longest (behind Pittsburgh's Hines ..."

Key matchup: Bartell vs. Holt

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October 18

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Jaguars WR Torry Holt doesn't have the deep speed he once possessed, but remains a savvy veteran who knows how to get open. After facing Holt for four seasons on the practice field in St. Louis, Rams CB Ron Bartell squares off against his old teammate for the first time in a game. "It's exciting to go against a friend, a guy who taught me a lot," Bartell said. "Somebody I look up to. He's like a big brother. I've been sending him texts all week while I've been watching film. ... He's still a quality player in this league. He's still running great routes.""

Jaguars provide change of scenery for WR Holt

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September 11

Indianapolis Star

"Torry Holt's numbers took a significantlast year, then the wide receiver asked for his release, got it and changed addresses to Jacksonville. Entering his Jaguars debut Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, the burning question is how much does the 11th-year pro, at age 33, have left for a team that gave him a three-year, $20 million contract? He averaged 89 catches for 1,313 yards and eight touchdowns in nine seasons. Then last year, he caught 64 passes for 796 yards and a career-low three scores. Basically, he was good, but not great. And for two games, he didn't even start. Granted, the Rams were a lousy 2-14 and rebuilding with a new coaching staff. But the Jaguars have been searching for an ..."