Although it is officially called a "home" game for us, our meeting with the 49ers does not look good at all. However, it is still important to remember they are struggling and it may not be as bad as everyone expected before the season began. We are definitely not in tank mode and will try hard to win. Remember the Broncos game? That was no fluke - we really are better than everyone gives us credit for. Of course, I am not an idiot and do expect to lose. But I am confident this will not be as ugly as it would be with Michael Crabtree (torn Achilles tendon) and Aldon Smith (treatment for alcoholism) on San Francisco's active roster - especially if Chad Henne starts again.

 

I know what you all are thinking: I am too optimistic about the next game. But you know what? Real Jaguars fans should have more faith than you guys do. If we were really in tank mode, David Caldwell would have traded MJD, Cecil Shorts, Justin Blackmon, Sen'Derrick Marks, Josh Scobee, Bryan Anger, and Paul Posluszny.

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