Jaguars embrace underdog mentality ahead of preseason practices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are adopting an underdog mentality as they prepare for upcoming preseason practices, despite finishing last season with a 13-4 record and winning the AFC South. Head coach Liam Coen emphasized the team's approach, highlighting their focus on proving critics wrong following a significant turnaround last season. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence's impressive performance and the team's defensive improvements are central to their plans. The Jaguars' first joint practices with the New Orleans Saints mark the next phase of their preparation as they look to build on last year's success.
- •Jaguars had a 13-4 season last year and won AFC South
- •Liam Coen highlights lack of media attention as motivating factor
- •Trevor Lawrence showed significant growth in 2025
- •Joint practices with the Saints begin soon
- •The team focuses on growth and avoiding complacency
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Washburn: Jaguars Embracing Underdog Mentality Heading Into Preseason
"Throughout the offseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars' media attention has not equaled the success the team had last season. But, for head coach Liam Coen, this is a blessing in disguise.
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