I thought Dave was pretty candid about everything.  First year, establish the culture and get the team to buy in.  2nd year, start to identify the core players to build around.  3rd year, the core starts to mature and is augmented by a few key FA signings, and with good draft position Dave should be able to add several young players that can make an impact in 2015 / 2016 and beyond. 

 

IMO the realistic goal for 2015 should be playoffs.  The schedule will be easier, playing the weak NFC South instead of the NFC East and the AFC East instead of the very tough AFC Central.  We also get San Diego in Jax, so there's no west coast trip and several games are in the deep South.  We get the Bills in London, which might even be winnable.  And our division doesn't really scare me that much.  The Colts and Texans are beatable if the Jags improve.

 

That's the real issue.  How much improvement can we expect?  I think a lot can be done in one season.  The D line was pretty bad in 2013 and very good in 2014.  The secondary played better, with 2 young CBs emerging and the 2013 draftees getting more experience.  The LBs' specific roles are in some disarray but there's a ton of potential there, with Telvin Smith, Jerimiah George, JT Thomas, Geno, Poz, and a FA or draftee to be named later.  Whoever doesn't start will bring needed stability to Special Teams. 

 

We need to see similar improvements on offense, with the maturing of young players and the addition of veteran stability and playmaking ability.  If that happens, the Jags will be in a lot of games, and with Gus's positive culture the wins could pile up.

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