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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 10: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws a pass in the second half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Jaguars Junction: Week 1

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Jacksonville Jaguars

Israel Daramola

The Chiefs Are A Machine

Jaguars Junction: Wild Card Round

Maitreyi Anantharaman

OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 30: BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke (12) looks to throw the ball during Canadian Football League action between the BC Lions and Ottawa Redblacks on June 30, 2022, at TD Place at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

A Canadian Quarterback Update!

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Dan McQuade

Jacksonville, Florida, January 14, 2023 - Head coach Brandon Staley stands washes in stunned silence outside the locker room, waiting for all his players to leave the field after losing 32-30 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC Wild Card game at TIAA Bank Field.

Brandon Staley And The Chargers Left The Door Open

The Jaguars celebrate after a fumble returned for a touchdown

Jaguars Junction: Week 18

Lauren Theisen

Urban Meyer Postgame Physical Meter with raincloud above Meyer's head

How Is Urban Meyer Feeling This Morning?

Ray Ratto

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 27, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.

Jacksonville Jaguars Go For Broke, Win Game, Remain Broke

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Doug Pederson Got Soaked In His Return To Philly

Jaguars Junction: Week 2

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Jacksonville Jaguars

Tom Ley

Urban Meyer Shouldn’t Be Anyone’s Coach

The Colts Really Blew It

Jaguars and Jets go for a fumble in the end zone

It’s Cruel To Make The Jaguars Keep Playing Football

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: A Jacksonville Jaguars fan dressed as Santa Claus in the stands in the game against the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field on December 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Jaguars Junction: Week 15

A speedometer like chart with five options: BAD, POOR, FAIR, GOOD, EXCELLENT. They are Red, orange, yellow, light green, dark green. Darrell Bevell is in the center.

How Is Darrell Bevell Feeling Today?

Then-head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after losing to the Houston Texans 37-21 at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away?

The Urban Meyer Experience Was An Unforgettable Failure

Samer Kalaf

Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Nissan Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jaguars Give Urban Meyer The Boot

Patrick Redford

Josh Lambo #4 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at TIAA Bank Field on September 26, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Former Jaguars Kicker Says Urban Meyer Kicked Him

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 12: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Do Not Fire Urban Meyer. Do Not Give Him What He Wants.

Urban Meyer Postgame Physical chart, and the red is circling around multiple times