Underdogs and Comebacks: NFL Teams Overcoming Expectations and Setbacks

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Sean Payton made a comment about the Jaguars being a 'smaller market,' which coach Liam Coen used as a rallying cry for his team, highlighting how coaches often leverage perceived disrespect to motivate players. Payton clarified his remark, emphasizing it was meant to boost the Jaguars' profile, and the NFL's scheduling choices reflect the league's view of Jacksonville's market size.
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