(10-17-2022, 12:46 AM)NewJagsCity Wrote:

(10-16-2022, 09:08 PM)Caldrac Wrote: Exactly. People with this "a loss is a loss" mindset really need to take a step back. That's why I keep asking the same question today. "Would you rather lose $10 or $100?".

Frankly, neither.

In 2017, we were the 7th youngest roster in the league and went to the AFC Championship. This year we are the 4th youngest. The 5-1 Giants are 5th. The 4-2 Cowboys are 3rd youngest with a backup QB.

The Cardinals and the Bucs have the two oldest rosters this year. Bucs are leading their division at 3-3, and the Cards are 2-4, and haven't looked good getting there. So where's age/experience factor in here?

The 2017 Jaguars began the season 3-3, just one game ahead of where the 2022 Jaguars currently stand.  They then went 7-3 in their next games or 9-3 if you include their first two post season games.  They were a young team that improved as players got more experience.  Are you trying to make my case for me?  

Just to be clear, I'm not saying that the Jaguars are going to the AFC Championship Game.  I just suggest the possibility that when you are relying heavily on rookies and other young players, they often will improve with experience.  It's possible that some of these close losses turn into wins later in the season.  It's very plausible when you are losing close games.  If we were routinely losing games by 2, 3, 4, or 5 scores like last year, then no, the experience gained is unlikely to be significant enough to make up that kind of difference.

I would also say that it is pretty hard to imagine that someone could be indifferent about losing $100 versus $10.  Just admit it.  You prefer one over the other.

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