JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Bob from Weaverville, NC

Is this the best Jags team in franchise history? It sure feels like it, despite the result.

I don't know that the 2025 Jaguars were the best team in franchise history. The thought here is that nod still goes to the 1999 team that won 14 regular-season games and advanced to the AFC Championship Game. Time also has shown that '99 team to have had perhaps the best three players in franchise history – left tackle Tony Boselli, running back Fred Taylor and wide receiver Jimmy Smith – with a slew of other talented players who played at a high level that season. The 2025 team from this view had the best regular season in franchise history – with 13 regular-season victories and five victories over playoff teams, including one on the road over the AFC's No. 1 seed, the Denver Broncos. Those two teams from this view are the entire conversation. Which is best pretty much comes down to personal preference.

Daniel from Johnston, IA

Regarding the pressures versus sacks, I think I agree with you but can you clarify what you mean when you say you can control pressure but can't control sacks? I don't feel like either is very controllable. If their line is good or their quartebrack is mobile, you may or may not get pressure and you may or may not get sacks.

You can get a really, really good pass rush and still not get a sack if the quarterback throws on timing on a three-step drop. You can get a really, really good pass rush and still not get a sack if the quarterback throws just before you hit him. You can get a really, really good pass rush and still not get a sack if the quarterback is mobile enough to escape pressure. If a team designs its offense to be a lot of three-step drops with quick passes it's very difficult to get sacks against that offense unless you consistently get them in long down-and-distances situations. In those circumstances, you can control pressures but not as easily control sacks.

Jerry C from Riverview

What an amazing year! Eight straight wins! Do you know how difficult that is in the NFL? And Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen has been consistent all year that if you want to be a champion, you have to make those fourth-and-short gains. It's very difficult to beat Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen with field goals, particularly in the first half. Can't wait until next year!

You are not alone.

Woody from Dunlap

KOAF: My heartfelt "thank you" to all the players, coaches, staff and media personalities for a wonderfully entertaining year! And "thank you" for your continued O-Zone daily streak. To start my day out right, it is the first thing I read every morning. Do we know as of yet who our opponents will be in 2026?

Home: Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots. Road: Titans, Texans, Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos.

Nic from Raleigh, NC

This year looks to be a deep free-agent class at running back. Is it more likely we sign a top back to be RB1, and keep rookie Bhayshul Tuten at RB2? Or is Tuten ready to take over first-string duties, and we find a solid second option? I would prefer Etienne back, but is that less likely because they could have already worked out a deal?

I don't have a great feel for the likelihood of running back Travis Etienne Jr. returning. I think there's a decent chance it will happen and I think the team would love for it to happen. It's possible the NFL's franchise or transition tag could be used in this situation. I would be surprised if the Jaguars spent a lot in free agency for an "RB1." If Etienne doesn't return, I expect the Jaguars would draft a running back and use that back with Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. That's the guess from this view and it's very much a guess.

Dave from Southwood from Jacksonville

Greetings, KOAF, Dare I say it? Trevor wasn't down!

I'm afraid he was.

Chris from Mandarin

It's great that the Jaguars have a kicker that can make field goals from 60-plus yards, but until Cam Little successfully converts a field goal in the playoffs, he's dead to me.

So Jaguars kicker Cam Little is "dead to you" because he missed one field goal from 54 yards in the postseason. That makes sense. Fans fan. It's what they do.

Cliff from Everywhere with helicopter

John. Just one more comment before I settle in for my long winter's nap. Many thanks for the podcasts and videos provided by the team. As a guy who grew up when the only way to follow your team was by reading the newspaper, the amount and quality of content available on the website is fantastic and appreciated. And you can't beat the price.

Myself and those who refer to themselves as "the supporting cast" thank you for enjoying this free website.

Sal from Austin, TX

One man's "aggressive?" is another man's "reckless." Someone once said "No one cares how it looks, just put them in the coffin." The only thing that matters are Lombardi Trophies. This team had the juice, but now it's watching from home like everyone else. Take the points, don't take the points, we're over it. Just. Win. Super. Bowls.

I admit I'm a bit surprised that a failed fourth-down attempt in the first half has become the end-all overriding storyline of the Jaguars' 27-24 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an AFC Wild Card Playoff Game. Yes, the Jaguars could have had three more points there. They also could have had seven more points had they converted there. They also could have stopped the Bills on the ensuing drive rather than allowing a 92-yard touchdown drive. The Jaguars took the lead twice in the fourth quarter of that game. They didn't hold the lead either time. They didn't tie it at the end when they had a chance. Yes, the decision to go for a first down on the first half mattered. It didn't decide the game.

Henry from Jacksonville

We play at Dallas next season. Any chance the league would put us as the Cowboys' Thanksgiving opponent?

Sure.

Alan from Ellington, CT

I heard a report the Tennessee Titans were very interested in John Harbaugh as a head coach so they sped up their process in case he didn't sign with the New York Giants. I think this would mean they would have to satisfy the Rooney rule and interview multiple minority candidates. Have you ever heard of someone getting paid to come in for an interview because they know they are not going to hire that person? Is that even legal through the league?

I've never heard of a team paying a candidate to satisfy the Rooney Rule. This wouldn't be necessary when you can meet the requirements of the rule by interviewing minority candidates.

Ed from Jax by Lionel Playworld

You have asserted over the last few days that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Why would Hall of Fame voters agree with you? What achievements has Allen had to be worthy of the gold jacket?

A playoff appearance in every season of his career except his rookie season. Status as the NFL's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns for a quarterback. A Most Valuable Player award in 2024. A pace to be one of the NFL's best two or three quarterbacks over a decade-plus period. Stuff like that.

Charles from Riverside

Hello, John. As Jag fans, being negative is a human condition. It is a survival mechanism. We tend to give more weight and attention to negative experiences vs. positive ones. An evolutionary mechanism to quickly act on threats, increasing the ability to survive. The old adage "we learn from our mistakes" is ingrained. So yeah, you are right, we remember the losses, particularly a playoff loss, more than the wins. But that's just the way we fans are wired. Lucky you.

I don't feel all that lucky.

Jordan from Lincoln, NE

Based off what I've seen on social media, this offseason will include several difficult decisions by the front office. Key players headed toward free agency, potential need to release players to free up cap space and trying to make acquisitions to improve areas of weakness. I know that's a standard NFL offseason, especially for teams that win 13 games. My question is, what approach does General Manager O have going into this offeason?

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