After a late 2007 surge, we’re expecting the Jaguars to roar in 2008. Jack Del Rio’s faith in quarterback David Garrard has been rewarded by a Pro Bowl-quality season. The offense is balanced, with All-Pro Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew racking up solid production. New arrival Jerry Porter adds some much-needed speed to the receiving corps. On the defensive side of the ball, the Jags have made major moves through the NFL draft, adding standouts Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves. With some major holes patched, the Jaguars have a credible shot at a deep run into the NFL playoffs, and perhaps even the Super Bowl. Get your tickets to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium and see the newly re-tooled Jacksonville Jaguars in action in 2008!

Some Jacksonville Jaguars history: Jacksonville joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1995. During the Jaguars' first year, the team fielded the AFC's worst defense, losing nine games by more than 24 points. Offensively, however, they were successful. Mark Brunell -- who had previously played in only two NFL games -- posted the highest rating of any expansion-team quarterback in league history. He also led all NFL quarterbacks that year in rushing, becoming the first AFC quarterback to run for more than 400 yards in a season since Mike Pagel of the Baltimore Colts (now Indianapolis Colts) in 1983. Overall, Jacksonville's offensive performance ranked third all-time among first-year franchises.