The Jaguars’ turnaround has been astonishing. And they’re only getting started

Yes, the Jaguars are peaking at the right time as they close in on a playoff berth. But their recent success drives home just how much the dark days of this franchise are in the past

As fanbases go, no one had a more joyous last few weeks than Jacksonville. It wasn't just following the Jags' astonishing Week 15 overtime win over Dallas by taking care of the Jets 19-3 on Thursday night. It wasn't just because that was the team's third win in a row. Or that at 7-8 they now sit atop the AFC South and can clinch a home playoff game in Duval County with a Week 18 win over the reeling Titans.

Yes, Jacksonville are peaking at the right time. But their recent success drives home just how much the dark days of this franchise are over. It's kind of a miracle, really. To excel in the present, one must learn from the past. For a while, it wasn't clear if Jags owner Shad Khan was capable of turning around the franchise he purchased in 2012.