After the frustration...

by DeeMoe on Nov 21, 2011 11:07 AM EST

After the frustration of knowing the Jaguars lost another winnable game, I began to get my Jaguar gear and set it on fire. Then I remembered it's only a game. As I thought more and more about it, I began to think about this year and we have a lot of "what ifs" to think about. Let me give you a list: 1. What if David Garrard's back was not an issue? I believe he would have still been a starter and he just might have pulled out those games we did not. Remember, last year we went 8 - 8 with the same offense and now we have a vastly improved defense. We would definitely be in first place or at least tied with the Texans right now. 2. What if Blaine Gabbert was not drafted and we only had Josh McCown and our QB from the farm to back a healthy David up? 3. What if we had a healthy Vince Manauwi (sp) right now? I bet we would have an even better run offense than we have with a rookie LG who is actually playing pretty well right now. 4. What if we really drafted Tim Tebow? Would he start for us with a healthy David Garrard, or would he be taking Zach Miller's spot as our second TE? I believe that we would be singing different tunes with just those scenarios. Nevertheless, this team is more competitive this year than last year. It's just that a rookie is leading this team. We've had just as much injuries this year as last, but look at the depth this roster has. We have been able to plug in players that have played well in certain spots. The ball just hasn't fell in the right spot as it did for us last year. I still haven't given up on this season, and I think that we as fans shouldn't either. I'm still hoping for a run of good football. Blaine did play his best game of the year yesterday. Marcedes finally showed up. I think Jarett Dillard could be the difference maker on offense (runs good routes, gets good seperation, CATCHES THE BALL). The defense is young enough to continue playing top 5 defense. MJD is relatively still a young back, with Rashad Jennings set to return. Next year's draft may have us at the point of elite. Ok, I'm rambling now... so after the frustration of losing another close game, I can honestly say that this is a football team on the rise. Shout out to zoxitic for continuing to post his win the division stuff. As long as we are not mathematically out of it, I'm with you! Keep posting. Go Jags!

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Luke McCown** not Josh

by FgallosJAGS on Nov 21, 2011 11:11 AM EST reply actions

What if Jack Del Rio got his head out of his arse and knew how to manage the clock at the end of the game

we easily could of had a few more victories this year…

by Slawsc on Nov 21, 2011 11:12 AM EST reply actions

Lots and lots of what ifs here

just watched the highlights on nfl.com. Blaine had a lane to run on that last play. Rookie jitters, I guess. AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!

by DeeMoe on Nov 21, 2011 11:21 AM EST up reply actions

I saw that too. He could have jogged in to the endzone.

And the Jason Hill catch, he needed to catch that with one hand since the other was being held down by the defender. Great job refs.

by zoxitic on Nov 21, 2011 12:44 PM EST up reply actions

Rookie QB and lame duck coach

Need a fresh start next year.

Take stock in your lives, but leave your livestock alone

by MadKow on Nov 21, 2011 11:57 AM EST reply actions

Great attitude.

Losing is frustrating, especially the fashion in which we always seem to lose.

But I’d much rather focus on the positives. This is a team that is definitely on the rise and I am excited to see the growth.

Also, If we beat the Texans next week, all is forgiven. I can not stand them.

by zoxitic on Nov 21, 2011 12:42 PM EST reply actions

I agree......

Key point….it is football….enjoy it for what it is. This team is getting better and I Think we can have a good run!

by GAJAGFAN on Nov 21, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions

The arrow is still pointing up

by Rohal on Nov 21, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions

optimism is good

but this team is not more competitive whatever way you wanna look at it last year we were one win away from making the playoffs and the last couple games we lost mojo then david. we woulda been in the playoffs if they were both healthy and there is no way we are gonna make the playoffs this year

Cold Blooded

by Jaggaholic82 on Nov 21, 2011 1:13 PM EST reply actions

Elite?

I don’t think this team is on the edge of being elite with a good draft but I do think if the right coaching staff is brought in and we give Blaine some weapons, add a little more to the defense, we very well could be a playoff contender next year. All depends really who is brought in. If we stick with Del Rio and wait until the 4th round to pick a WR then we are setting ourselves up for another season that is over before Thanksgiving. If we add a legitimate head coach and offensive coordinator, go out in free agency and add a key wide receiver, go into the draft and upgrade in several spots, then we do have a chance in the future. With how bad this team has become since 2008 it’s really hard to envision us as winners, but we can all hope.

by Obst on Nov 21, 2011 2:26 PM EST reply actions

All we should be looking for is us competing for the playoffs next year.

This year has sucked for many reasons.

15 players on IR. Most in the league. Yeah, Gene is storing some but still. We lost our starting RT, CB, and Jennings. We lost our starting QB because of injury and crappy preseason play. We are playing one of the more talented rookie QBs but most likely was the least NFL ready. Most commentators made that point before the draft. We have a rookie LG instead of a beast in Manuawi. WRs digressed over the offseason and outside of Rice, limited FA opportunities this past offseason. So, our offense has been a piece of manure to watch.

Defense should be the thing that every-one should be raving about but we can’t at 3-7. We went from basically dead last to in the top 5. That is crazy. We are young and still developing. We have jars on the shelf. This roster is much healthier then when Shack got canned in 08.

I am still heavily optimistic that the Jags are a team on the rise and will be competitive for the next decade. GO JAGS!!!

by Rohal on Nov 21, 2011 3:24 PM EST up reply actions

the defense is amazing

it really is but we spent 100 mil. i mean if our defense wasnt great it would be ridiculous

100 mil on offense could get us calvin johnson and steve smith(carolina) just to put into perspective on how much wayne weaver spent on defense last year so i think the D is a good spot to look at when we are sad after we lose but i think the huge jump shouldnt have been unexpected

Cold Blooded

by Jaggaholic82 on Nov 21, 2011 8:02 PM EST up reply actions

In Gene we trust

Think about how sick and tired those Denver fans must be when ever they turn on their television sets the national pundit can’t go ten minutes on any pro football show with out mentioning their sorry quarterback. National radio and even high traffic non sports websites talk about him. What team needs or wants that kind of attention?

by Dopey1007 on Nov 28, 2011 2:30 AM EST reply actions