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The one thing Jacksonville Jaguars fans should be watching this week

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You’re missing the big Jacksonville Jaguars story, trust me

Alright, listen up, Duval. I’m out here in Five Points, outside Black Sheep, where the vibe is usually buzzing, but right now, it’s a little… muted. We’re sitting pretty at 13-4, top of the AFC South, an eight-game winning streak, and we got the third seed locked down. The Jacksonville Jaguars are undeniably good, and the narrative around town is all about how far Trevor can take us, especially with how tight the defense has been. The talk at European Street Café is all about playoff matchups, who we want to face, who we *don't* want to face. We're feeling good, we're feeling confident, and after the last decade, we deserve to feel this way. The St. Johns River looks a little brighter, you know?

But here’s the thing that’s really got my attention, and I feel like no one else is talking about it: Cooper Hodges being waived. Yeah, I know, one offensive lineman, not a huge name, but it’s a tiny crack in the foundation that you gotta pay attention to. It signals a quiet shift, a trimming of the edges, even when we’re at our best. The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking ahead, already making subtle moves for 2026, and that tells me they're not just celebrating this season, they’re planning for sustained dominance. We should be watching every single move, no matter how small, because it’s a clue to the long game. This isn't about filling holes anymore, it's about building a fortress, and the draft talk, even way out in 2026, is a part of that.

Duval raised me, the Jags fuel me. That's all she wrote.

My boys on the morning show are always on top of this stuff, catch 'em on mornings.live!

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