Quote:I looked back at the 2014 season and asked myself if things would have been different if this year's team was on the field in 2014 ?


With a year's experience under Bortle's belt and a lot of offseason work on his mechanics, and a year's experience for our receiver group, and with the addition of several key players on both offense and defense through the draft and free agency, and a little GOOD luck ( we're due ), there were 7 close losses last year which I believe would be wins with the 2015 team.


Week 5: Steelers 17 at Jax 9

A 4th quarter pick six by the Steelers broke open a one point game. Also, Hurns dropped 3 passes


Week 6 : Jags 14 at Titans 16

A blocked FG by the Titans in the final seconds preserved the win for the Titans. Definitely winnable.


Week 8: Dolphins 27 at Jax 13

Two Bortles interceptions run back for touchdowns. Jags dominated first half. Bortles had 3 total turnovers.


Week 9 : Jags 23 at Bengals 33

The score was 26-23 Bengals well into second half.


Week 14 :

Houston 27 at Jax 13

Jags led at half, 13-10.


Week 15 : Jags 12 at Ravens 20

Jags led at the half 12-10. Bortles suffered 8 sacks. A blocked punt was returned for a score by the Ravens. Ravens had 31 rushing yards.


Week 17 : Jags 17 at Texans 23

Game was close ( 14-10 Houston ) at half. Watt had 3 sacks.


So, in my opinion, these were " winnable " games . With a more talented team and a year's worth of experience, I believe the Jags should win 4 or 5 more games in 2015. Not to mention Week 1, when the Jags shocked everyone by leading the Eagles 17-0 at half, only to lose 34-17.


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