For the Jacksonville Jaguars fans hoping to see any signs of progress against one of the best teams in the AFC on Sunday, they were left sorely disappointed. The team suffered their worst loss in years in Week 17 against the New England Patriots, falling 50-10 in a rookie duel between Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones.
Jones had a great day as the Jacksonville defense gave up 50 points for the first time since 2015, and the offense couldn’t respond as Lawrence tossed three interceptions and the running game was virtually non-existent. This game was never even close, and it was perhaps a new low moment in a season that hasn’t had many positives to speak of.
With a loss next week to the Indianapolis Colts, the Jags would lock up the first overall pick once again, and that seems like the most likely scenario at this point. As a disappointing season hits rock bottom, here’s what Twitter had to say.
How many players on Jags roster today won’t be playing in NFL next year? Yet Baalke is supposed to be retained?
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) January 2, 2022
Perspective: The Bengals picked Joe Burrow #1 a year ahead of Jacksonville taking Trevor. They're currently leading KC in a game that clinches the NFC North. The only way the Jags can possibly do anything close to that is new blood top to bottom.
— Amp Wigg (@ShopTalkingWigg) January 2, 2022
The Jaguars drop 42 passes a game.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 2, 2022
Jax folks, the Jaguars just gave up a 50-burger while Trent Baalke's entire FA process played out in front of them …
how you feeling?
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) January 2, 2022
This isn't a great Patriots team but it shows just how far behind the Jaguars are in terms of just being competitive. Not winning the division. Not competing for a playoff spot. Just being competitive.
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) January 2, 2022
That was probably the most complete game the Jaguars played all year.
Offense: completely trash
Defense: completely trash
Specials: completely trash
Coaching: completely trash— Dilla (@E_Dilla) January 2, 2022
I hate you @Jaguars
— Chaps (@UncleChaps) January 2, 2022
It's not that the #Jaguars lose. It's the fact that they're not even competitive.
— Rick Nichols (@RickNichols3) January 2, 2022
the @Jaguars are 14-50 since being in the AFC championship in 2017, #FireBaalke #firekhan #jaguarssuck
— Fire Trent Baalke (@SeminolesDaily) January 2, 2022
Seriously starting to consider if letting Keenan McCardell go for Sanjay Lal was maybe the worst coaching transaction the Jaguars made last offseason
— JT Jag (Clownwatch) (@JT_Jag) January 2, 2022
The mistakes Jaguars receivers make week-in-and-week-out are not even rookie mistakes, they're practice squad first practice of the year mistakes. Just inexcusable.
— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) January 2, 2022
The #Jaguars are going to lose 15 games in two consecutive seasons.
— Jordan de Lugo (@jordandelugo) January 2, 2022
Urban was right. The jaguars are some losers
— kyle (@knicks_tape99) January 2, 2022
The performance of the backups and role players is a testament to how poorly he constructed his roster. Truly not a single thing for him to hang his hat on this year outside of what, Tyson Campbell? https://t.co/bdngUCd3tV
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) January 2, 2022
jaguars can't retain any coach or exec associated with urban meyer man
— Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) January 2, 2022
Just imaging the person running the Jaguars right now (general manager) actually interviewing coaches. I wouldn't take the interview either.
— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) January 2, 2022
Laquon Treadwell is the jaguars best WR.
— christian (@slotfade) January 2, 2022
Do the right thing @Jaguars! #FireBaalke pic.twitter.com/tlaty9ZQck
— Johnny Machiavelli (@DUVAL_DOOM) January 2, 2022
NFL Films presents: The 2021 Jacksonville Jaguars. pic.twitter.com/cSRR31SCzi
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 2, 2022
Is Trevor Lawrence bad because the Jaguars are bad or are the Jaguars bad because Trevor Lawrence is bad? 🤔
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) January 2, 2022
#Jaguars fans fed up pic.twitter.com/bMQ2DkVE9U
— Andrew Gibson (@1010XLAG) January 2, 2022