JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After the Jacksonville Jaguars first divisional round appearance since 2018 last season, fans are riding high into this season, with large hopes and large expectations.
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In fact, ESPN even had the Jaguars ranked as high as no. 10 in their post-draft NFL power rankings. However, Jacksonville was the seventh-best AFC team on the list, reflecting doubts in their ability to contend for the Lombardi Trophy and a Super Bowl this upcoming season.
Jaguars super-fan Patrick Grady, however, told Action News Jax those who doubt the ‘cardiac cats,’ should do so with caution.
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“You just hear it left and right that Jacksonville isn’t good enough, that they can’t compete on a high level,” said Grady. “That’s what we call bulletin board material.”
Nonetheless, hopes remain high among the Jaguars faithful. Furthermore, as hopes remain high, so do jersey sales, with three particular players flying off the shelves.
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According to a spokesperson with Dick’s Sporting Goods, the most popular Jaguars jersey going into the season (perhaps unsurprisingly) is that of quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Newcomer Calvin Ridley is the Jaguar’s second hottest jersey, followed by Travon Walker at number three.
Grady says he’s already got a signed Lawrence jersey, now looking to get his hands on another one of those top three.
“I’m leaning towards a Ridley jersey, but I’ll probably also get an Evan Engram jersey as well.”
It was always the Jags.
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