Sundays loss to the Chargers was clearly disappointing, but really not that big of a deal. Losses to teams not in our division really don't hurt us at this point, and we were once again victimized by shoddy officiating. Were just not going to win playing 11 on 17.

 

The one realization that hit me hard (I have statistical data to back this up) that was encouraging is that we have clearly established ourselves as the most physical football team in the league. For example, in week one, the Chiefs score 28 against us but are so banged up that they only score 17 vs. the Cowboys the following week. In Week two, the Jags play Oakland, and Oakland gets destroyed by Denver the next weekend. In week three, we play Seattle, and the following week, Seattle barely squeaks out a win vs. the Houston Texans - the hapless Houston Texans. In Week Four, the Jags play Indy and what happens next the next weekend...you guessed it - Indy squeaks out a win over the same Seattle crew who barely beat the hapless Texans. But wait, it gets weirder, fast forward to two weeks ago - the Jags play Denver and you guessed it - an exhausted Peyton Manning gets popped by the same Indy team that barely beat Seattle who of course is the team who barely beat the hapless and terrible Texans. Lucky for San Diego, they have a bye this week, otherwise, they would undoubtedly lost this week. You can argue with a lot of things, but not the fact that the Jags are just [BAD WORD REMOVED] pounding teams into submission - opponents can barely field a team the next week much less compete! I realize that wins and losses are pretty important - but the fact that Coach Bradley is teaching physicality in this first year is so very, very important for our long term future.

 

I am truly hoping that this trip overseas allows us to clear our heads and come back focused. I thought for sure we would be no worse than 6-1 at this point, but could have settled for 5-2 - assuming those losses were in the meaningless non division contests. Bottom line is, a loss this week knocks us out of play off contention - which would be too bad after how promising things looked in the preseason. The main key to the Jags winning this season will be remaining  focused and not getting caught up or distracted in the pagentry and tradition of London, which if you didn't know by now is the capitol of the United Kingdom.  If I am the Jags coaching staff  I am giving a Knute Rockneesque or Jack Del Rio like pre game  speech, pounding my fist on the floor, and loudly proclaiming the following: "

 

As Jaguars we don't care about the king or the queen, or William and Kate - and the best kicker to ever set foot in London is not  David Beckham, rather, our own Josh Scobee. We don't care about the Beatles and we don't care about the Tour De France.  We don't care about Manchester United, we don't care that their drivers steering wheel is on on the wrong side of the car and that people drive down the wrong side of the road - although I hope for our players safety, our bus driver is aware of this. We don't care about the Sistine Chapel, and we don't care about hot tea - all we care about about beating the niners - that's it. This is a business trip - now lets go get a win and turn this thing around."

 

I am envisioning players busting down the doors and us just going out and kicking the 49ers!!!

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  " I hope for our players safety our bus driver is aware of this"

 

seriously whoever this is, thank you. Much needed relief this season!

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Correlation does not imply causation.

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Great data on the opponents' subsequent week !!!  Love it.

 

.... I think we need confirmation that the Tour de France is in England. 

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I need to listen to ELO now. 

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Live long and prosper \\// 

"fast forward to two weeks ago" 

 

 

:teehee:   Good one, Omaha. 

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I do think we have two young physical safeties though. They just need to become more consistent.

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Great data on the opponents' subsequent week !!!  Love it.

 

.... I think we need confirmation that the Tour de France is in England. 

It's one of England's great secrets.

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Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbour?

 

Hell no!

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I bet Khan brings in the boys from Fulham for the pep talk.  Those guys do kick some serious [naughty naughty word removed].

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Listen, Omaha...

 

You are generally the voice of reason, but I don't know where you are going with this. YES we are physical and YES we are breaking down opponents. But think about it, if we were scoring 30-40 points a game, we'd be leaving the greatest weapon in the NFL, Mr. Anger, off the field. The last thing we need is another feud between Gus Bradley and a Pro Bowl Specialist.

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Release the Kracken... LEGATRON!
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Kaaaa-BOOOOM!

Listen, Omaha...

 

You are generally the voice of reason, but I don't know where you are going with this. YES we are physical and YES we are breaking down opponents. But think about it, if we were scoring 30-40 points a game, we'd be leaving the greatest weapon in the NFL, Mr. Anger, off the field. The last thing we need is another feud between Gus Bradley and a Pro Bowl Specialist.

 

RELEASE THE KRACKEN!

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Live long and prosper \\// 

 We don't care about the Beatles

 

Whoah, whoah, whoah...EVERYONE cares about the Beatles.

 

Everyone.

 

EVERY...

 

ONE.

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“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”. - Plato

What movie is that?  I remember it's adam sandler calling the guy to apologize

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You really need to switch to decaf.

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When you get into the endzone, act like you've been there before.

Whoah, whoah, whoah...EVERYONE cares about the Beatles.

 

Everyone.

 

EVERY...

 

ONE.

Man I don't know about beatles, got to kill em with nim oil in my organic garden. Don't really care for them.

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Yes, it's improvement, but it's Blaine Gabbert 2012 level improvement. - Pirkster

http://youtu.be/ouGM3NWpjxk The Home Hypnotist!

http://youtu.be/XQRFkn0Ly3A Media on the Brain Link!
 

Peyton must store oxygen in that forehead of his. No way I'd still be alive after all that choking.

 

This is probably the best one you've done this season

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the best kicker to ever set foot in London is not  David Beckham, rather, our own Josh Scobee.

Shhh! Don't give away our secret weapon.

 

Through seven games, Josh Scobee is quietly leading the team in points scored.

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This is stuff you don't get just anywhere folks.

 

Omaha sees the things that the average, and even pro fan, often do not.

 

In 2016, I still vote Corn, but I officially nominate Omaha as a running mate. :thumbsup:

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What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.