Quote:So I went to a clots board to snoop around and found a thread discussing an article that predicts the clots 3rd in the AFCSouth. A lot of them took exception to the 3rd place prediction but what really set some off was the 2nd place Jags prediction.


A main argument against us was the fact that we are relying too much on rookies (Ramsey, Fowler, Jack). A few wise fans however see the writing on the wall. A few are not ready to acknowledge the influx of talent yet, stating things like maybe not this year but next year.


What would be a Jags fan objective perspective as a counter argument? A lot of clots fans are relying too much on luck imho.

Im glad everyone here is excited, as we should be. Theres lots of optimism and good vibes coming into the season. I do believe this team will be better. However, too be fair, I'm big into bragging rights and unfortunately, the Jaguars dont have a leg to stand on. We have been down this road before and the Jaguars must actually translate good vibes and excitement from the offseason to the actual season. How many times have we been "All in". 

 

I can understand the Colts fans frustrations here. And yes, when healthy, Luck is one of the best QB in the league. The division was weak last season, we shall see how much it improves this season. Colts fans probably believe they can contend with a healthy Luck. Jaguars fans have not had a winning season since 2007. Think of that, almost a decade of below 500. Relying on rookies is a valid point actually, I'm still not sold on Fowler till I see the pads come on. Jack, not sure what he will bring or how long it will take for him to transition. I do have high expectations on Ramsey though, from what Ive read, he picked up the playbook in like a day and is already one of our best players. Now too be fair to the Jaguars, we did sign some good veteran players like Malik and Gipson, who I think will be major upgrades to the defense, and in general, especially with how prolific our offense was last season, we should be improved. My point is though that it must translate in the Wins column. Show it on the field, enough with the hype. 

 

As a die hard Jaguars fan who will be in the stadium win or lose, I cant in my good graces start bragging and talking about the opposition being in "denial" when its the Jaguars who need to actually be the ones to go out and prove something. We have won nothing, since the AFC South's inaugural season in 2002, the Jaguars have exactly 0 AFC South Titles....ZERO. You know how many the Colts have won? 9. 9 AFC South Titles with 2 of them coming under Andrew Luck, which he won his first one in his rookie season. 8-8, 11-5 and 11-5, the last three seasons for the Colts. When the Jaguars actually put up something similar to that, then we can brag and talk about denial of the opposition all we want. 

 

Its nice that the Jaguars have gotten some attention for their offseason and it truly is worth noting. But we dont have any legs to stand on when it comes to bragging rights, lets finish 500 first before we call the Colts a joke. Its not like they have sucked anytime recent, and a healthy Luck makes a big difference in their team. Like....probably would of won the division last year kind of difference. 

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