From Ask Vic today:


Pete from Cedaredge, CO
Vic, I've been faithfully reading you since your days with the Jags; first time I've asked a question. We see teams like the Steelers and Packers, both you've also covered, have sustained periods of success. Why haven't the Jaguars had the same?

The answer lies at the quarterback position and in the draft. When Mark Brunell was in his prime years, the Jaguars had a nice run of winning. Brunell was one of the league's top quarterbacks and the Jaguars drafted star-quality players, such as Tony Boselli, Tony Brackens and Fred Taylor. The Jaguars also spent heavily in free agency, which ultimately led to the team's demise, but the point is the Jaguars had a star quarterback and a lot of talent around him. In my opinion, the draft is the second half of the answer to your question because drafting well is how you sustain winning. None of the Jaguars' first-round picks between 2010 and 2017 are with the team and several of those players were busts. The Packers are in a similar situation between 2010 and 2015, but the Packers were drafting near the bottom of the order and they have an iconic quarterback. In contrast, the Steelers have five first-round picks between 2010 and 2017 who are playing at a star-quality level, and Ryan Shazier would make it six other than for his injury. Stability at quarterback and long-term drafting success are the ingredients for sustained success.



Loftur from Columbus, OH
I think it's pretty clear the Jaguars will clean house after the season. The two most intriguing head coaching candidates in my mind are Eric Bieniemy and Joe Brady. Which one of them would you prefer?

I know nothing more about Brady than he's a good play-caller. Is that what you want in a head coach? A good play-caller? In my opinion, the Jaguars need a leader of men. They need a stable and strong personality that can provide direction for the future and become the soul and heartbeat of the franchise. Bieniemy has a reputation for being strong-willed and possessing leadership qualities. The Jaguars should pursue that kind of coach.

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