Where did it all go wrong? Jaguars veterans weigh in
The Jaguars are 60 minutes away from ending the least satisfying season in franchise history. They won fewer games last year, but this seasonโs embarrassments, both on and off the field, have left the team shaken, the fan base incensed, and the franchise at a crossroads. So where did it all go wrong?
Jaguars free agency tracker: Team lands Seahawks DB Griffin, brings back Alualu
Jaguars are giving former Lions' WR Marvin Jones a two-year, $14.5 million deal, including $9.2 million fully guaranteed, per source. According to the NFL Networkโs Ian Rapoport, the Jaguars dealt for defensive tackle Malcolm Brown to bolster their defensive line depth. Former #Ravens DE Jihad Ward is signing with the #Jaguars, source said. Theyโve agreed with former #Bears DT Roy Robertson-Harris on a three-year, $24.4 million deal, source said. He has returned five kicks for touchdowns in his four years in the league but has just 16 career receptions.
Finally: Jaguars ready to get to work after finalizing coaching staff
Darrell Bevell (left) and Joe Cullen are the Jaguars' picks as offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator, respectively. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and defensive coordinator Joe Cullen headline the Jaguars staff, which is heavy on additions from the Ravens and Seahawks. Bevell has been an NFL assistant since breaking into the league with the Green Bay Packers in 2000. Ash was also the head coach at Rutgers and was the defensive coordinator at Arkansas, Ohio State and Wisconsin. Secondary, corners coach: Tim Walton remains on the Jaguars coaching staff for the third season and beginning his 25th year in coaching.
Urban Meyer hopes Jaguars coaching staff is complete by next week
The new Jaguars coach is dialed in on one thing โ filling out a coaching staff. โObviously I didnโt know Trent, we met years ago, so I knew him but I didnโt know him. Iโve been very fortunate, my entire head coaching career, Iโve always looked at everything that Iโve done is a partnership. โYeah, next week Iโd like to, weโll give a deep dive into whatโs taken place because thereโs been no finality to where were at as a coaching staff,โ Meyer said. Thatโs a three-month, two-month, I think we all know thereโs a couple incredible players out there, but my focus has been on the staff,โ Meyer said.