Those NFL fans that believe you have to have a top draft pick to rebuild your team have not watched the New York Giants this year. So, why do some teams appear to tank a season to get the top pick, like the Jacksonville Jaguars appeared to do in 2020? The Jags ended up with the much-hyped quarterback out of Clemson, Trevor Lawrence, notably a franchise changing player. The Jags have an outside chance to make the playoffs this year, but it's not likely. The tanking philosophy may have cost the Jacksonville fans at least 5 years of playoff football. That's IF they make the playoffs next year.
Those NFL fans that believe you have to have a top draft pick to rebuild your team have not watched the New York Giants this year. So, why do some teams appear to tank a season to get the top pick, like the Jacksonville Jaguars appeared to do in 2020? The Jags ended up with the much-hyped quarterback out of Clemson, Trevor Lawrence, notably a franchise changing player. The Jags have an outside chance to make the playoffs this year, but it's not likely. The tanking philosophy may have cost the Jacksonville fans at least 5 years of playoff football. That's IF they make the playoffs next year.
Major ramifications abound this weekend, as conference titles will be determined across the country. Following those huge games, we'll be able to we look ahead.