With the 2013 season coming to a close, and the off-season about to begin, I find it truly amazing how much the attitude has changed around here.

 

 

During September the attitude was: "I just hope we can get past the 50 yard line, and stay competitive until the 2nd half." Seriously, looking back at it, we really were one of the worst teams ever. Some fans and observers were declaring us destined to go 0-16, and that any win, against any team, would require some Divine Intervention. I remember one fan on here saying that the 2013 Jaguars were "the worst team he's seen in 50 years of watching football."

 

 

During October the mood started to brighten up a bit as we were staying competitive for the 1st half, but we couldn't close out games and the mood was still very pessimistic and many fans just couldn't wait for the off-season to start. I know, because I'll admit that I was one of them.

 

 

Now in November after the bye week and the Titans game, everything really started turning, and you could just feel the positive energy off of Gus, and Caldwell. Players, and fans alike started to buy in.

 

 

In December, the mood is just completely polar-opposite of what it was in September-October. Fans and players seem to be completely on board with Gus and Caldwell. And in the beginning of December, there was a lot of hope that the Jags might even sneak into the playoffs at 7-9. Unfortunately, the last 2 weeks have not turned out as well, but regardless of the outcome, the team has been competitive, and we're seeing all of this young talent starting to step up, and really develop into solid players.

 

 

 

January-September 2014: New franchise QB coming to the team, free agency, Justin Blackmon's suspension is lifted, re-signing of MJD and Marks (Hopefully), starters like Joeckel and Shorts are healed up and coming back to the team, UDFA, 10 draft picks, start of the 2014 season,....Playoffs?

 

 

I feel like we are witnessing the rebirth of the Jacksonville Jaguars franchise.

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