Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan just dropped a massive claim: their success isn’t just a flash in the pan, it’s built to last. He told Action Sports Jax Brent Martineau on Countdown To Kickoff Sunday morning that after last year’s 13-4 regular season, the team is “winning in a way that’s sustainable,” and that’s the most important part for him. Khan is clearly all-in on this regime.
This Ain’t Your Daddy’s Jags, According to Khan
Khan acknowledged the Jaguars have had those hot starts before, the kind that fizzle out and leave you wondering what could’ve been. Those early season bursts that just fade away before the playoffs? Yeah, he knows ’em. But this time, he says, it’s different. They proved it last year with that impressive 13-4 record, and he’s totally convinced they’re gonna do it again this season. Khan feels good, even better about “the players we have, the environment we have, the leadership we have…really everything that’s going on in this city.” You can feel the confidence pouring out of him. He loves London, sure, but Jacksonville, and winning,? He loves those a whole lot more.
The ‘Stadium of the Future’ and Walk-Off Thrills
It’s not just the on-field success getting everyone hyped in Jacksonville. While the team is out playing in London, crews back home are busting their tails on something called the ‘Stadium of the Future.’ Khan sees this thing as a game-changer, literally and figuratively. He’s expecting a “spectacular stadium” that’ll be the largest covered venue in all of Florida. The hope is it brings in massive concerts and events that Jacksonville usually misses out on, boosting revenue and excitement for the whole city. Talk about a double dose of good vibes for the fan base. And speaking of excitement, Khan was practically vibrating after last Sunday’s game. Cam Little nailed a walk-off field goal as time expired to beat the Eagles 19-17, and Khan admitted it gave him “the hardest cardio workout I’ve had, just standing. It was quite amazing.”
This week, the Jaguars are set to face the Houston Texans in their week six matchup. Khan’s got his team, his city, and his stadium all pointing towards a bright future. The big question now is if they can keep that sustainable winning going and back up their owner’s bold claims.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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