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Timeline: A look back at the highs and lows of the Trent Baalke era in Jacksonville
Read full article: Timeline: A look back at the highs and lows of the Trent Baalke era in JacksonvilleOn Wednesday, the Jaguars announced that they are moving on from general manager Trent Baalke after a rollercoaster tenure with the team that witnessed the disastrous Urban Meyer era, a shocking playoff berth and win, a season that began promising before falling off the rails, and the most recent debacle in the form of a 4-13 season that will see the team pick within the top five of the NFL Draft for the third time in five seasons.
Looking at candidates who the Jaguars could target to replace GM Trent Baalke
Read full article: Looking at candidates who the Jaguars could target to replace GM Trent BaalkeThe Jaguars fired general manager Trent Baalke on Wednesday, a little more than two weeks after they fired head coach Doug Pederson. News4JAX takes a look at some of the top candidates to replace Baalke.
Jaguars GM Trent Baalke is out, clearing a path for Shad Khan to make another run at Liam Coen
Read full article: Jaguars GM Trent Baalke is out, clearing a path for Shad Khan to make another run at Liam CoenGeneral manager Trent Baalke is out in Jacksonville after the Jaguars failed to land second interviews with three of their top coaching candidates.
Four cents: Can Jaguars get lucky with consolation prize in head coaching search?
Read full article: Four cents: Can Jaguars get lucky with consolation prize in head coaching search?This Jaguars head coaching search thing has gone off the rails. Liam Coen was the guy. He knew it, and then said thanks, but no thanks. Coen is reportedly staying in Tampa Bay and Jacksonville’s head coaching search drags on.
Jaguars HC target Liam Coen pulls name from coaching search, returning to Bucs, report
Read full article: Jaguars HC target Liam Coen pulls name from coaching search, returning to Bucs, reportTwo weeks into their head coaching search, the Jaguars have seen two of the top candidates go off the market.
Bucs OC Liam Coen withdraws from consideration for Jaguars' coaching job, AP source says
Read full article: Bucs OC Liam Coen withdraws from consideration for Jaguars' coaching job, AP source saysTampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen is no longer a candidate to be Jacksonville’s next head coach.
Jaguars QB Lawrence says 'we need to get some juice back in this place' with new coach
Read full article: Jaguars QB Lawrence says 'we need to get some juice back in this place' with new coachEven though he was wearing a sling on his left arm, Trevor Lawrence was able to point plenty of fingers — most of them at himself.
Will Trevor ever become an elite QB, top coaching candidates and what went wrong for the Jaguars in 2024
Read full article: Will Trevor ever become an elite QB, top coaching candidates and what went wrong for the Jaguars in 2024The Jaguars finished their season Sunday with an overtime loss to the Colts to cap a 4-13 finish. They fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday and have started a new head coaching search. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney answer questions on what went wrong, who the team should hire, and hand out offensive and defensive MVPs.
Shad Khan’s time as Jaguars owner has been dominated by poor play, bad decisions
Read full article: Shad Khan’s time as Jaguars owner has been dominated by poor play, bad decisionsThe Jaguars are in another offseason of limbo, facing a new coaching search and the same old questions that have plagued them for just about the entirety of Shad Khan’s time as owner.
‘Coaching is where we needed the most change’: Khan, Baalke hold joint conference following Pederson’s dismissal
Read full article: ‘Coaching is where we needed the most change’: Khan, Baalke hold joint conference following Pederson’s dismissalAt a joint press conference conducted through Zoom on Monday, Khan explained how he reached the decision to keep Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke in his position, while Baalke gave some insight into how the front office will conduct the organization’s search for a new head coach.
Commentary: Architect behind the Jaguars ‘best team assembled’ should have been shown the door
Read full article: Commentary: Architect behind the Jaguars ‘best team assembled’ should have been shown the doorJaguars fans expected a full housecleaning. Instead, they got a light dusting, some spackle, a splash of touch-up paint and a whole lot of disappointment. Hey, Jaguars fans are plenty used to it by now, right?
Doug Pederson was fired by the Jaguars. But many fans are mad GM Trent Baalke is sticking around
Read full article: Doug Pederson was fired by the Jaguars. But many fans are mad GM Trent Baalke is sticking aroundBlack Monday in the NFL is officially underway, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are at the center of the annual tradition that sees coaching hot seats turn into vacancies following the regular season’s conclusion.
NFL coaching moves: Mayo, Pederson are out of a job while Giants elect to keep Daboll
Read full article: NFL coaching moves: Mayo, Pederson are out of a job while Giants elect to keep DabollNew England’s Jerod Mayo and Jacksonville’s Doug Pederson are two NFL coaches out of a job while New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is among those who look like they will be back next fall.
TELL US: What do you think about the Jaguars firing Head Coach Doug Pederson and keeping GM Trent Baalke?
Read full article: TELL US: What do you think about the Jaguars firing Head Coach Doug Pederson and keeping GM Trent Baalke?Doug Pederson is out as Jacksonville’s head coach after the franchise’s “best team assembled” won just four games.
Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after 'best team assembled' wins just 4 games
Read full article: Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after 'best team assembled' wins just 4 gamesDoug Pederson is out as Jacksonville’s head coach after the franchise’s “best team assembled” won just four games.
Four Cents: Season comes to a merciful end and the waiting begins for Jaguars
Read full article: Four Cents: Season comes to a merciful end and the waiting begins for JaguarsIt’s over. It has been a long road, but it is finally over. Sunday’s 26-23 loss to the Colts means that Jacksonville’s season is over with a 4-13 record. Now what? News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr says it's time to wait.
If Jaguars owner Shad Khan cleans house, there's plenty to like about the potential openings
Read full article: If Jaguars owner Shad Khan cleans house, there's plenty to like about the potential openingsHow appealing would the Jacksonville Jaguars' openings be if owner Shad Khan fires coach Doug Pederson and/or general manager Trent Baalke.
Four Cents: Fred Taylor’s gold jacket is long overdue
Read full article: Four Cents: Fred Taylor’s gold jacket is long overdueDoug Pederson became the first Jaguars head coach to sweep the Titans twice, but let's talk about something more important than that. Let’s talk about Fred Taylor. For the second straight year, he is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall committee has made Taylor wait long enough. They need to put him in the Hall of Fame.
‘Fire Baalke for Duval’: Plane flies banner over EverBank Stadium asking for change
Read full article: ‘Fire Baalke for Duval’: Plane flies banner over EverBank Stadium asking for changeA banner flying over EverBank Stadium several hours before kickoff on Sunday called for the Jaguars to fire general manager Trent Baalke as the team limps to the finish of another miserable season.
Four Cents: New GM should be high atop Jaguars holiday wish list
Read full article: Four Cents: New GM should be high atop Jaguars holiday wish listIn this kind of season, wins and losses don’t matter. The playoffs are long out the window. Even if the Jaguars end the year on a winning streak that won’t make anybody feel the holiday spirit or warm and fuzzy.
‘I’ve had enough’: Die-hard Jags fan raises nearly $2,000 for billboard asking team to fire GM Trent Baalke
Read full article: ‘I’ve had enough’: Die-hard Jags fan raises nearly $2,000 for billboard asking team to fire GM Trent BaalkeIt's been a frustrating season for the Jaguars, but it's been equally as frustrating for the fans to watch. A die-hard fan says he's organizing a GoFundMe to place a billboard in Jacksonville asking the team to end the fanbase's frustrations by firing general manager Trent Baalke.
Four Cents: Strong finish shouldn’t erase disappointment of season for Jags
Read full article: Four Cents: Strong finish shouldn’t erase disappointment of season for JagsThe drought is finally over. The Jaguars hadn’t won a road game in this country in over a year. And to get it done in Tennessee with an ugly 10-6 win, well, color me impressed.
‘Best team assembled’ by the Jaguars officially eliminated from playoff race
Read full article: ‘Best team assembled’ by the Jaguars officially eliminated from playoff raceJacksonville’s best team ever assembled is currently tied for the league’s worst record with the Raiders and Giants and was officially eliminated from the playoffs on Monday night.
Four Cents: Jaguars need to show more fight, including protecting their QB
Read full article: Four Cents: Jaguars need to show more fight, including protecting their QBA loss is a loss but how Sunday’s 23-20 defeat to the Texans went down is tough. Another close loss, blah, blah, blah, same old, same old. The different part is the hit. Trevor Lawrence gets hit like that and some of his guys were ready to crash out for him. But only some. That’s the line in the sand for me. You’ve got to ride for your guy.
As Pederson’s seat gets hotter by the second, Jags fans also calling for GM Baalke’s exit
Read full article: As Pederson’s seat gets hotter by the second, Jags fans also calling for GM Baalke’s exitJaguars fans are beyond frustrated with the team’s play following Sunday’s historically bad loss to the Detroit Lions.
Doug Pederson: Bye week the perfect ‘break’ for reeling Jaguars
Read full article: Doug Pederson: Bye week the perfect ‘break’ for reeling JaguarsThe Jaguars are the league’s worst team coming off the worst loss in franchise history. Speculation is running rampant on the futures of head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke.
Four Cents: Jaguars look like a team that’s thrown in the towel and needs a change
Read full article: Four Cents: Jaguars look like a team that’s thrown in the towel and needs a changeHave you ever heard the phrase “if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all?” Fortunately, my mom never told me that as a kid so I have plenty to say and none of it is nice. News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents analysis from Week 11.
Hot Seat🔥: Could this weekend’s game against the Lions be Doug Pederson’s last as Jaguars head coach?
Read full article: Hot Seat🔥: Could this weekend’s game against the Lions be Doug Pederson’s last as Jaguars head coach?Doug Pederson was brought to Jacksonville after the team's expectations were all but gone. Now, expectations are expected to cost Pederson his job after the team entered the 2024 NFL season by spending the most money of any NFL organization on free agency.
Doug Pederson: Tough season but no quit in Jaguars as trip to Detroit looms
Read full article: Doug Pederson: Tough season but no quit in Jaguars as trip to Detroit loomsThe Jaguars are starting a backup quarterback on a banged up team. A trip to Detroit (8-1) looms Sunday and the outlook is bleak yet again for Jacksonville.
Four Cents: Jaguars get a win but still have issues to address
Read full article: Four Cents: Jaguars get a win but still have issues to addressEveryone loves a good underdog story. The Jaguars were trailing by 10 points in the first quarter and exploded the rest of the way to get a 32-16 win over the Patriots in London. News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr weighs in with his Four Cents.
Four Cents: Jaguars racing towards high draft pick, not playoffs
Read full article: Four Cents: Jaguars racing towards high draft pick, not playoffsSo, the Jaguars are 1-5. Was that what you expected this season? That’s the Jaguars record following Sunday’s embarrassing 35-16 loss to the Bears in London. News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr offers his Four Cents from the game.
Jaguars, QB Trevor Lawrence agree to 5-year, $275 million extension
Read full article: Jaguars, QB Trevor Lawrence agree to 5-year, $275 million extensionThe Jaguars locked up Trevor Lawrence to a record-breaking contract extension on Thursday night, agreeing to a $275 million deal that keeps the franchise quarterback in Jacksonville for the next five seasons.
That’s a wrap! Where the Jaguars stand as team enters summer break
Read full article: That’s a wrap! Where the Jaguars stand as team enters summer breakMinicamp is in the books and the Jaguars will head into a break for summer. The News4JAX sports staff answers some questions about where Jacksonville is as it enters a pivotal 2024 season.
Jaguars counting on Arkansas' Cam Little to tee up new era following four-year kicking carousel
Read full article: Jaguars counting on Arkansas' Cam Little to tee up new era following four-year kicking carouselThe Jacksonville Jaguars are counting on the youngest kicker ever drafted to bring stability to a position that has been one of the league’s most tumultuous over the past four years.
High marks! Handing out our final grades for the Jaguars newest draft class
Read full article: High marks! Handing out our final grades for the Jaguars newest draft classThe NFL draft is in the books and the Jaguars made nine selections over the three-day event. The News4JAX sports staff hands out grades on how Jacksonville did as it attempts to get the franchise back on track after a disappointing finish to a 9-8 season.
Jaguars plan to pick up 5th-year options on Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne
Read full article: Jaguars plan to pick up 5th-year options on Trevor Lawrence, Travis EtienneThe Jaguars will pick up the fifth-year options on both Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne, a formality that will lock those two into Jacksonville for next year and more than likely, the foreseeable future.
Jaguars bolster both lines, add kicker, RB on final day of NFL draft
Read full article: Jaguars bolster both lines, add kicker, RB on final day of NFL draftThe Jaguars put the finishing touches on their 2024 draft class Saturday, staying put at every pick and adding some much-needed reinforcements on both lines, on the edge and at corner, running back and kicker.
Jaguars go back to LSU well, draft defensive tackle Maason Smith in 2nd round
Read full article: Jaguars go back to LSU well, draft defensive tackle Maason Smith in 2nd roundThe Jaguars opened the second day of the NFL draft by focusing on defense, picking LSU tackle Maason Smith in the second round.
Grading the Jaguars pick of LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr.: Solid across the board
Read full article: Grading the Jaguars pick of LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr.: Solid across the boardThe Jaguars traded back in the first round of the NFL draft, moving from No. 17 to 23. They pocketed three additional picks in the process, and used their first-rounder to select LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. The News4JAX sports staff grades the selection and the move of general manager Trent Baalke.
Big grab: Jaguars catch LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in 1st round
Read full article: Big grab: Jaguars catch LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in 1st roundThe Jaguars made a trade down and turned their attention to offense in the first round of the NFL draft, picking receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to give Trevor Lawrence a major weapon.
Doug Pederson gets ‘motivation’ from Jaguars’ late-season collapse
Read full article: Doug Pederson gets ‘motivation’ from Jaguars’ late-season collapseDoug Pederson spoke Monday morning at the NFL owner’s meeting in Orlando, saying that he’ll probably never come to terms with Jacksonville’s woeful finish to the 2023 season. The Jaguars were viewed as a potential Super Bowl contender. Instead, they melted down under the pressure.
Did Jaguars hit all their marks in free agency? Breaking down a wild week for the franchise
Read full article: Did Jaguars hit all their marks in free agency? Breaking down a wild week for the franchiseThe free agency rush is over and the Jaguars made a flurry of moves over the past week. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney break down the moves of the week and answer these three questions.
Trent Baalke, Doug Pederson ready to get to work on fixing Jaguars
Read full article: Trent Baalke, Doug Pederson ready to get to work on fixing JaguarsDoug Pederson and Trent Baalke hit the podium at the NFL scouting combine Tuesday, pushing the remnants of a frustrating season behind them and ready to hit the ground and work to rebuild the Jaguars.
Jaguars GM Baalke shoots down ‘false narratives’, says team can rebound quickly
Read full article: Jaguars GM Baalke shoots down ‘false narratives’, says team can rebound quicklySaying that there’s no internal strife threatening to split the franchise apart, general Trent Baalke is steadfast in his belief that the Jaguars are still positioned well to get back on track quickly after the most disappointing finish in franchise history.
What changes need to happen to get the Jaguars back on track?
Read full article: What changes need to happen to get the Jaguars back on track?The Jaguars are picking up the pieces after finishing 9-8 and missing the playoffs. As they head into a critical offseason, Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney debate several topics on changes that should happen.
‘Manifesting’ takeaways has carried the Jaguars to their best start in nearly two decades
Read full article: ‘Manifesting’ takeaways has carried the Jaguars to their best start in nearly two decadesJacksonville’s defense might be a statistical anomaly since key metrics don’t reflect just how good it’s been this season.
Who will make the Jaguars 53-man roster? We try and project it
Read full article: Who will make the Jaguars 53-man roster? We try and project itThe rule change will have every team reduce rosters from 90 players to 53 on Aug. 29. Well, we aren’t waiting until then. We are going to try and nail the Jaguars 53-man roster now.
Jaguars wrap up offseason program, but busy stretch approaching quickly
Read full article: Jaguars wrap up offseason program, but busy stretch approaching quicklyWith one final minicamp on Wednesday morning, the Jaguars put a bow on their offseason program. The next time that players show up in bulk to TIAA Bank Field, it will be to take a look at their new Miller Electric Center facility and begin the start of training camp.
Pederson pleased with OTA attendance, but Josh Allen is a no-show
Read full article: Pederson pleased with OTA attendance, but Josh Allen is a no-showJaguars are wrapping up the voluntary stages of their offseason. Organized team activities are optional, but the majority of the Jags roster has been in attendance, which makes head coach Doug Pederson pleased.
Jaguars trade back twice before picking OT Anton Harrison
Read full article: Jaguars trade back twice before picking OT Anton HarrisonA wild night in the NFL draft saw the Jaguars trade back twice in the first round before going offense on Thursday night, adding some muscle with Oklahoma tackle Anton Harrison.
Jaguars sign DT DaVon Hamilton to big contract extension before draft
Read full article: Jaguars sign DT DaVon Hamilton to big contract extension before draftThe Jaguars are keeping one of their stars on the defensive line in town, agreeing to a contract extension with defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton.
NFL draft primer: Draft party, late pick history and who the Jaguars have in mind
Read full article: NFL draft primer: Draft party, late pick history and who the Jaguars have in mindFor just the second time in the past 15 years, the Jaguars are picking outside of the top 20 in the NFL draft. That means fans at the sold out Duuuval draft party at Daily’s Place will have to wait quite a bit longer than they’re accustomed to cheer (or jeer) Jacksonville’s draft choice.
Trent Baalke: Jaguars have ‘2 or 3′ players in mind for first-round pick
Read full article: Trent Baalke: Jaguars have ‘2 or 3′ players in mind for first-round pickAfter years of making high draft picks (Jacksonville has had its own pick after the 10th spot just once in the past 15 years), the Jaguars find themselves in a far different position this time. When the NFL draft rolls around on April 27, the Jaguars will pick 24th in the first round, their latest selection since they chose Florida defensive tackle Taven Bryan 29th in 2018.
Joke’s on them: Trent Baalke keeps clown figure on desk ‘to prove them wrong’
Read full article: Joke’s on them: Trent Baalke keeps clown figure on desk ‘to prove them wrong’Trent Baalke has a clown figurine sitting on his desk, a playful reminder of a tough season and how much things have changed for he and the Jaguars.
Commentary: Hey Trent, sorry for the red clown noses thing and that we ever doubted you
Read full article: Commentary: Hey Trent, sorry for the red clown noses thing and that we ever doubted youThe difference from one year to the next is remarkable for the Jaguars, and no one exemplifies that more than general manager Trent Baalke.
Trent Baalke eyes important offseason, keeping nucleus of Jaguars intact
Read full article: Trent Baalke eyes important offseason, keeping nucleus of Jaguars intactThe difference from one year to the next is remarkable for the Jaguars, and no one exemplifies that more than general manager Trent Baalke.
Clowns to crowns: Fan who started petition to fire Jaguars GM Baalke rethinks position after success
Read full article: Clowns to crowns: Fan who started petition to fire Jaguars GM Baalke rethinks position after successOne year ago this week, on Jan. 9, 2022, hundreds of Jacksonville Jaguars fans dressed as clowns filled the seats at TIAA Bank Field.
Jaguars cuts: Recent draft picks Jay Tufele, Gregory Junior among team’s final cuts
Read full article: Jaguars cuts: Recent draft picks Jay Tufele, Gregory Junior among team’s final cutsThe Jaguars finalized their roster on Tuesday afternoon, with the most notable cuts coming on the defensive line and in the secondary.
Who should the Jaguars take at No. 1?
Read full article: Who should the Jaguars take at No. 1?By now, just about everybody with an opinion has given theirs on the question, who should the Jaguars draft with the first pick on April 28. I’m making it official, with my vote for who the Jaguars should take.
Jaguars will get up close with candidates for No. 1 pick at combine
Read full article: Jaguars will get up close with candidates for No. 1 pick at combineThe Jaguars hold the first pick in the draft for the second straight year and this week at the scouting combine in Indianapolis, they'll get an up-close look at the players most likely to be their selection with the top pick.
Commentary: Putting EVP search on hold not a bad idea for Jaguars
Read full article: Commentary: Putting EVP search on hold not a bad idea for JaguarsAs the NFL offseason has moved on, Jaguars fans have peppered media members for updates about the Jaguars search for an executive vice president. On March 1, Jaguars fans got an update that they didn’t want.
UNF poll finds voters hopeful for Jaguars’ future despite waning faith in front office
Read full article: UNF poll finds voters hopeful for Jaguars’ future despite waning faith in front officeA UNF poll released Thursday morning revealed faith in the Jaguars' front office is shaken but those polled still see some bright spots for the Jaguars’ future with a new coach and young quarterback to lead the way.