Quote:I remember when I was a little kid and thought every move the Jaguars made was the best thing, like the Jags knew all the secrets of the league. Reading Ask Vic made me feel like I had a step up on all my friends and the Jags were just a cut above the rest.

 

I'm really glad I grew up and think realistically and use my head, even though it's not as palatable as believing Brandon Allen is Tom Brady waiting for his big chance and that Dave Caldwell can evaluate talent

 

For some us, thinking critically is more enjoyable that fawning over every decision the team makes. Maybe the last decade has caused some numbness but this is not complete negativity or hopelessness. I don't let it ruin my day. I'm not happy that I've forcasted much of the failures of this team or that I pick better players than DC 

LOL

 

You're another miserable one.  I don't know how you guys suffer through like this. 

 

I think realistically. I use my head. I criticize the issues with this team on a near daily basis all over this board. 

I am fully aware of Caldwell's shortcomings. I have also targeted draft-eligible players during his tenure only to watch him draft lesser prospects - sometimes in earlier rounds. I get it. 

 

I damn sure don't "fawn over every decision the team makes" either. What I do differently than you miserable folk is recognize reason for hope.  

 

• I see Smith, Ngakoue, Jack and Ramsey as potential perennial pro-bowlers on a young and ascending defense.
  
• I see one of the best receiving corps in the league.
  
• I see a young GM that despite his mistakes seems bent on righting the ship and he now has a pretty respected boss checking his errors.
  
• I see a draft coming up in a few weeks thats deep at three or four positions we could really benefit from bolstering with young talent.
  
• I see a new coach that seems hell-bent on correcting the most glaring on field issue we suffered through under the last guy. 
  

 

I don't ignore the problems. I just also see the bright spots. 

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