We've gone back and forth over the myriad reasons for failure for the Bradley era Jaguars. We've discussed a lack of talent. We've discussed injuries. We've blamed Bradley as well.

But this article from PFT gives me pause.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/201...will-come/

Now, this article is also within the context of Marrone's post game speech in the win over Tennessee, where he talks about playing well and the crowd will respond.

The players are human beings, and it's silly to think off field stuff can't possibly concern them. But did a lack of focus adversely impact this team's performance? If so, to what degree?

What prompted this particular talk from Keenan?

If focus was a problem, was it just for the WRs or was it team wide?

If the players were not focused, whose fault is that? Is learning proper focus part of the maturation process every player/person must undergo? Is it just a matter of good players in bad situations tuning out over time? Is it a mandate of coaches to identify this and refocus the player?

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