During the whole movie I was thinking that Jack wasn't a very good captain. In fact, I see WILL as being a much better captain. He can organize people better. He can get the crew to listen. he comes up with ideas that can save and help everyone. And he is always willing to fight for those he is responsible for/loves. While Jack eventually is willing to go down with his ship (with a little er...help...from Elizabeth) Will has had this type of noble behavior that should be consistent with a captain.

There are many times when I wish this wasn't a Disney movie. So much Jack/Will potential, but in the Disney dynamic, everything is hetero. Dammit!

But that's what gifted fanfic writers are for, no?