NFL’s 30 best teams that didn’t win the Super Bowl
![Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after throwing an interception during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after throwing an interception during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/37374958c271eb6464a3254b1045d4a96b3d4d586db5020e00ded2250ea8857d.jpg)
This team is always forgotten for a few reasons. Jacksonville had the national disadvantage of playing in a small market without a ton of superstars, causing it to be overlooked. Yet, the Jaguars were still only in their fifth season but head coach Tom Coughlin had the engine revving for a Super Bowl.
Jacksonville was incredibly dominant that season, going 14-2 behind an offense that featured Jimmy Smith, Keenan McCardell, Mark Brunell and Fred Taylor. The season began with an unmitigated 41-3 beating of the San Francisco 49ers, putting the rest of the league on notice. Jacksonville would hammer every opponent except one that season; the Tennessee Titans.
In the playoffs, it appeared a formality that the Jaguars would advance to the Super Bowl. In the Divisional round, Jacksonville absolutely destroyed the Miami Dolphins, 62-7, sending both Dan Marino and Jimmy Johnson into retirement. However, the Titans would rear their ugly head once more. The Jaguars lost for a third straight time to Tennessee, falling 33-14 at home.
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