As the 2025 NFL season approaches, the Jacksonville Jaguars find themselves in a familiar spot—filled with potential yet not quite labeled as Super Bowl frontrunners. Recent history has seen bursts of playoff dreams, like post-2017 and 2022, but a leap from last year's 4-13 record to championship glory isn't in most experts' immediate forecast. However, there's a palpable buzz about the possibilities in Jacksonville.
According to a recent CBS Sports ranking, the Jaguars sit at No. 8 in the list of teams poised to win their first Super Bowl. They lead the likes of the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans, and Atlanta Falcons but trail behind contenders such as the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills.
The Jaguars, however, might be the sleeper team with the most untapped potential. With Trevor Lawrence having more time to refine his skills under the fresh guidance of head coach Liam Coen, the offensive arsenal is promising.
Lawrence is set to connect with young talents like Brian Thomas Jr. and the newly acquired Travis Hunter. Moreover, the historically unpredictable AFC South may just offer a window for the Jags to shine.
Considering no team from the Jaguars' division, other than the Indianapolis Colts, has ever lifted the Lombardi Trophy, the opportunity beckons. The Titans have had their Super Bowl moment, but Jacksonville is yearning for its initial breakthrough.
While immediate success might seem a stretch for this season, there’s a strong foundation being laid. Coach Coen, Lawrence, Thomas Jr., and Hunter symbolize the promising trajectory this squad could take.
"We're taking a day-by-day approach," Liam Coen shared post-draft, emphasizing the importance of building depth and competition within the roster. The focus right now is on the fundamentals—cultivating culture, instilling play style, and integrating promising rookies. There’s a lot of groundwork to cover before the Jaguars can truly flex their potential on the field, but the mindset is clearly set on growth and improvement.
Jacksonville might not yet be Super Bowl-bound, but the pieces on the board suggest exciting times ahead for this franchise, reinforced by solid leadership and emerging young stars ready to make their mark.
