What kind of long-term future do the Jaguars have on the field? ESPN has some optimism.
The Jaguars handed out the two biggest contracts in franchise history to Josh Hines-Allen and Trevor Lawrence while also stockpiling on picks for 2025. Off the field, the Jacksonville city council approved plans for a renovated stadium.
And while the Jaguars have dabbled in free agency during the rebuild of the early 2020s, the Jaguars have also shown a willingness to move forward as a team that is focusing solely on its long-term future. As owner Shad Khan put it, the Jaguars can't be addicted to free agents. "I think there's a sea change for us – and this is for our coaching, that they have to develop young players," Khan told local media last month.
"Bottom line is that young talent has to be developed. The coaching, the coaching staff, their priorities have to change. Their mindset has to change. That's where we're going to get our future players."asked exactly that question, providing a power ranking for the next several seasons that saw the Jaguars at No. 13.
"Reason for hope: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is still only 24 years old, and edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen is a star and young leader on the defensive side of the ball, posting 17.5 sacks last season. Both players were just signed to big extensions to keep them in town. Toss in that coach Doug Pederson has won a Super Bowl and the fact that this group authored one of the gutsiest playoff wins of all time just two seasons ago, and you have a good base for future success.
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