The worst team in the NFL is a tough one. After all, the NFC and AFC both have their own share of lackluster performances. This year, however, it seems like the worst team in the league is pretty easy to spot. The team in question is the Jacksonville Jaguars.
As a Jaguars fan, I’m embarrassed to have them representing my hometown. They haven’t had a winning season since 2017, and the way they look on the field is an absolute disaster. The offensive line can’t block for their quarterback or running backs, the defense gives up too many big plays, and the front office has made plenty of questionable personnel decisions. It’s enough to drive any fan crazy!
The Jaguars have been hit with seemingly endless injuries this season, leading to too many backups playing. Unfortunately, these are not good replacements as the team has had some of the worst depth in the NFL. Things don’t seem to be improving either, as the team’s current losing streak could stretch to twelve games by season’s end. It’s just an overall depressing sight.
It isn’t just the players that are overmatched, either. Former head coach Doug Marrone was recently fired, showing that the front office was unhappy with the job he was doing. And the team’s current head coach, Urban Meyer, hasn’t looked particularly capable of getting the Jaguars out of the hole they’re in. It’s almost as if the entire organization wants to quit on the season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have been pitiful this year, and it’s not difficult to understand why. Almost every unit on the team has had some issue or another, and the coaching staff has made several questionable decisions. What’s been even more crushing than the team’s performance on the field is the lack of effort being put forth by the entire organization. It’s almost like they’ve already given up on the season.
I cannot help but shake my head in disappointment at the thought of the Jaguars being so bad this year. It’s almost like they are symbolic of how slow and regressive the NFL can be at times. It’s a real shame that the worst team in the league this season is from my beloved Jacksonville.
Adding to my disappointment is the fact that the Jaguars show no real signs of improvement this year. Even with several quarterbacks on the roster, the team does not seem to have a clear strategy for winning. To make matters worse, the head coaching situation is also in a constant state of flux.
It’s a shame too, because the Jaguars have been one of the bright spots in the NFL for the last two decades. They made the playoffs several times and even made a run to the AFC Championship game. Unfortunately, this year the team looks to be in full regression.
The issue then becomes which team is worse than the Jaguars? Sure, there are others with worse records, like the Jets and Bengals, but neither of those teams look to be the greatest embarrassment to their home city. Therefore, it’s easy to say that the Jacksonville Jaguars are the worst team in the league this season.