Although likely not a surprise to some, I was shocked in looking at the actual youth (age) in the projected starters (by mid season).  If this offense can find a way to gel early, they could be good for many years to come.  However, looking at the ages, it may be painful for some time also...

 

Yeldon- 21

Bortles- 23

Robinson- 21

Lee- 23

Hurns/Greene- 23/22

Thomas- 27

Joeckel- 23

Cann- 23

Wisniewski- 26

Linder- 23

Parnell- 28

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This is a young team. That's what happens when you gut a roster of overpaid, underproducing veterans and rebuild through the draft.

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It's also going to mean growing pains.

 

But that's not something some people want to hear.

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"You do your own thing in your own time. You should be proud."

It's also going to mean growing pains.


But that's not something some people want to hear.

No we had growing pains last year. This year is championship level. *sarcasm*

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IT WAS ALWAYS THE JAGS

No we had growing pains last year. This year is championship level. *sarcasm*

14-2 or fire Bradley. Caldwell can stay, but if the team doesn't win the Super Bowl next year, he goes too.

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Oh, I thought this thread was about the punks I see hanging out at the mall.

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Oh, I thought this thread was about the punks I see hanging out at the mall.

 

I, too, find most youths to be offensive.

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If something can corrupt you, you're corrupted already.
- Bob Marley


 

It's also going to mean growing pains.

 

But that's not something some people want to hear.

Growing pains are inevitable, but, the majority of our youth on offense also has at least a season under their belt, so they're hopefully at a point in their development where they will take the next step in their progression.  I would expect the offense to be better than many expect despite the youth because there is a level of experience there.  If the rookies can step in and be productive, this offense could get good quickly.  Even if they get back to the middle of the pack in the league, with the defense, that will mean a significant jump in the number of wins....hopefully.

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Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

It's also going to mean growing pains.


But that's not something some people want to hear.

Truth. This will be a very inconsistent bunch. If any player plays well for 3 games they'll be proclaimed the next great. When players put back to back good seasons of 16 games each is the bench mark that they should be measured against.


We'll see who ca fit the bill. Statistically most will flop and a couple may take that leap.

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It's also going to mean growing pains.


But that's not something some people want to hear.

Growing pains was 2013 and 2014.


In 2015 I don't want to hear "growing pains"... Win 7 or more games, orrrr Gus will have to go.


Year 3 of a rebuild is plenty of time to be .500

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Growing pains was 2013 and 2014.


In 2015 I don't want to hear "growing pains"... Win 7 or more games, orrrr Gus will have to go.


Year 3 of a rebuild is plenty of time to be .500

We should still have some growing pains, but we are also at a point that we need to see some actual growth.

 

I don't think 7 wins is an unreasonable expectation.

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We should still have some growing pains, but we are also at a point that we need to see some actual growth.


I don't think 7 wins is an unreasonable expectation.

Looking at the schedule, I really wouldn't be shocked to see a 1-5 or 0-6 record going into the London game vs the Bills. 2-4 may be likely, if the Jags can pick up 2 wins out of the games with Panthers/Dolphins/Bucs/Texans. But, there will be no shock from me if it's worse.


The shock for me would come from the Jags being 4-2 or 3-3 out of that stretch (a pleasant shock for sure).

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Looking at the schedule, I really wouldn't be shocked to see a 1-5 or 0-6 record going into the London game vs the Bills. 2-4 may be likely, if the Jags can pick up 2 wins out of the games with Panthers/Dolphins/Bucs/Texans. But, there will be no shock from me if it's worse.


The shock for me would come from the Jags being 4-2 or 3-3 out of that stretch (a pleasant shock for sure).

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Growing pains was 2013 and 2014.


In 2015 I don't want to hear "growing pains"... Win 7 or more games, orrrr Gus will have to go.


Year 3 of a rebuild is plenty of time to be .500

I agree with year 3 being time to push for .500

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Growing pains was 2013 and 2014.


In 2015 I don't want to hear "growing pains"... Win 7 or more games, orrrr Gus will have to go.


Year 3 of a rebuild is plenty of time to be .500

My sentiments as well. When you prequote growing pains, you lower your expectations and settle for mediocrity, yet again. Surely, one has to crawl before one walks, buy you can't keep crawling...


0.5 is a reasonable target, though challenging. Good luck lads.

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Success is a journey, not a destination.  Go all out Mighty Jaguars.

Looking at the schedule, I really wouldn't be shocked to see a 1-5 or 0-6 record going into the London game vs the Bills. 2-4 may be likely, if the Jags can pick up 2 wins out of the games with Panthers/Dolphins/Bucs/Texans. But, there will be no shock from me if it's worse.


The shock for me would come from the Jags being 4-2 or 3-3 out of that stretch (a pleasant shock for sure).

Recall that in 2012 we didn't win our second game until November 25 (1-9 previous),in 2013 until November 24 (1-9 previous), in 2014 until November 30 (1-10 previous)



Last three years this team has started 3-28 until we got our second win. Whether you consider finishing the season strongly or picking up meaningless wins against weak teams, the picture has been bleak.


3 wins in a 9 month span would be hugely improved if we can get anywhere near sniffing .500 going into the London game. Is that delusional thinking though?

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