(11-29-2024, 09:14 PM)cland Wrote:

(11-29-2024, 02:41 PM)The_Franchise_QB Wrote: Of all the bad seasons, this one has been the most deflating as a fan with the expectations preseason. All the other horrible seasons, went in knowing probably going to be bad. Barring injuries, never expected #1 overall pick bad for this season.  That’s what makes this one hurt the most.

2018 has to rank up there, as well.

2018 was rough, but in the range of outcomes IMO. Bortles, super likeable guy, but not a franchise QB. The 2017 was winning in spite of him. So many things have to go right to win in spite of your QB, just feels like the wheels can fall off any second, and it did just one year after. 

This year, Trevor’s 3rd year under Doug/Press was really expecting the offense to take a leap. Thought an O-line of 2nd year Anton, Cam, Ezra, Morse, Scherff would provide ample protection and a complimentary run game with ETN. As we now know it didn’t. Defense is one of the worst units all time. Never saw #1 overall pick in the range of outcomes at all, at least for me. 

Also, the lack of hope for the right decisions to be made are really what drag this ship down. Khan has never done a full tear down, and many even forget that Baalke was already with the Jags when Caldwell was fired. We hired a new GM from within, keeping scouting/personnel from Caldwell. Many are anticipating Doug and Trent being let go, but I’m not going to give that sort of hope. It’s never happened before, what this organization does best is take your sliver of hope and spit back [BLEEP] in your face. 

Optimism is dead, that’s what sucks the most IMO as a fan right now.

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