So where do the Jaguars go from here?

Let's answer that in two sections: the rest of this season and the off-season.

As for the rest of this season, Del Rio is going to have to find ways to motivate the team to work together. When a team is out of the playoff race and the players know it, it's a ripe environment for "me first."

Here's an example. If a player is playing in the last year of his contract, and the team is struggling, he'll be looking to impress prospective suitors for his services. However when someone else's play adversely affects their play (let's say a missed block or a blown coverage), the player who no longer has a stake in his current team's future is suddenly has reason for dissent.

That's why we see so many fringe contenders at midseason go in the tank when their chances finally dry up.

But the bigger topic of conversation is going to be about the off-season. There are a number of players who will be on the table for decisions. Here are just a few: Khalif Barnes, Brad Meester, Reggie Williams, Jerry Porter, Paul Spicer, Reggie Hayward, Mike Peterson, Adam Podlesh. Fred Taylor may have to decide whether he'll come back for another season. He has one more year left on his contract.

And don't forget about the potential changes in the coaching staff. After a losing season, the coaching staff almost never remains static.

Get ready. For the next six weeks, we're going to have off-season talk interrupted by the occasion football game.