This is a little dated, and apologies if this has been posted (I haven't seen it) but I found this article interesting.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf...500328001/

This is one of the more favorable evaluations of the Jaguars.

We are picked tied for 2nd in the division with Houston at 8-8.

A couple of interesting blurbs:

Quote:Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8): Everything looks to be in place — a potentially dominant defense, upgraded O-line and (most exciting for Jags fans) rookie RB Leonard Fournette — to restore this franchise to relevance ... if Blake Bortles can get back on track. The team will make its annual pilgrimage for a London "home" date in Week 3, immediately followed by two more road trips. If the Jags weather that, maybe they can make a run in December, which begins with three straight at EverBank Field.

and here's more praise for the D...

Quote:Cincinnati Bengals (5-11): The offensive line's outlook is troubling, to say the least, especially with three consecutive road games against stout defensive teams (Jacksonville, Tennesee, Denver) in November. And will Marvin Lewis' lame duck status only ratchet up the pressure on a team that tends to underachieve when it counts most?

(Emphasis added)

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