Jaguars Hiring Former Jacksonville QB Byron Leftwich As Next Head Coach

[t-man]

Loved that guy, glad he's getting a shot. He's a smart dude, and if his throwing motion didn't have a 3 second windup to it he would have been insane in the NFL, he just took for ******* ever to deliver that ball.

Joe

 

[Stainless]

Good for Byron, but I was really hoping he was on our short list. Actually, I guess I just hoped that we had a list, and if we did, that he was on it.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Probably better than what we have for a HC.

Would have liked to hire him here.

 

[Supersteeler]

He has just the right mentality to calm things down after the shitshow that was Urban Meyer. Byron is Mr. Calm, Cool and Collected. He should help Lawrence tremendously.

 

[Ike Kelly]

Is this confirmed? I saw today Byron was being interviewed for the New Orleans HC position too. If was hired, why is he still having interviews?

 

[SteelerFan448]

Is this confirmed? I saw today Byron was being interviewed for the New Orleans HC position too. If was hired, why is he still having interviews?

He wants a new GM in Jacksonville.

 

[Ike Kelly]

He wants a new GM in Jacksonville.

I guess he remembers what Baalke did in San Fran……I knew Kahn wanted the GM to have a Czar of all Football Ops, but that itself comes with its own baggage.

 

[SteelerinMD]

Jags hire Super Bowl winner Pederson as coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Doug Pederson as their next head coach, ending a search that began 49 days ago when the team fired Urban Meyer.

www.espn.com

EX-Eagle coach Doug Pederson to be hired

 

[Stainless]

Congrats, Byron. Jacksonville sux.

 

[xjx]

Doug Pederson is hired. He was never used properly in Philadelphia.

 

[thesteelcity]

Sucks for Byron, but there may be greener pastures next season for him. Better organization/team.

 

[madinsomniac]

I wonder if this was the jags choice or he was the only guy who would take it…


Ill never forget Whiz interviwing for the Raiders, them offering him the job, and him turning them down because it was a dead end

 

[steelhurt]

I like Doug Pedersen and think he will be good for Trevor Lawrence.
I feel bad for Byron Leftwich but he’ll get his shot somewhere else.

 

[SteelerFan448]

I wonder if this was the jags choice or he was the only guy who would take it…


Ill never forget Whiz interviwing for the Raiders, them offering him the job, and him turning them down because it was a dead end

It seemed like Leftwich was the choice but they didn't want to get rid of Baalke. Pederson isn't a bad option. He's proven capable of working with young QBs and has a Super Bowl title. He has the ability to clean up the mess left by Urban Meyer. I don't know if he can overcome the stench of that entire franchise, though.

 

[Buster]

I would be happy to give him directions to Pittsburgh.

 

[madinsomniac]

I like Doug Pedersen and think he will be good for Trevor Lawrence.
I feel bad for Byron Leftwich but he’ll get his shot somewhere else.

Hey if you don’t think you can work with a GM you don’t go there… OCs make decent bank and it’s better than sinking what could be your only shot at a head coach spot working with someone who is going to get you subpar players

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

When you have Brady at QB, how much credit does the OC get? If Leftwich keeps the offense rolling with the next QB then he'll be high on the list for next year. Also, Arians may hang it up soon so staying put may make Leftwich the next HC in waiting. Of course, Tampa would have to interview a white dude first I assume.

 

[Steelr4evr]

I would be happy to give him directions to Pittsburgh.

I'd take him as the OC in a flash.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

Hey if you don’t think you can work with a GM you don’t go there… OCs make decent bank and it’s better than sinking what could be your only shot at a head coach spot working with someone who is going to get you subpar players

The jags actually do have a decent roster in terms of a young core of players. They have James Robinson at RB and drafted Etienne last year who got hurt. He's like a bonus 1st rounder this year. At WR they have Marvin Jones, DJ Chark, and Laviska Shenault. That's a decent trio with upside. They traded for TE Dan Arnold last year. The OL is decent. If Lawrence is the real deal then this offense could be good real soon.

The defense was better down the stretch. Shut down the colts in week 18 in a must win for them. Josh Allen is a good pass rusher. If they have a good offseason and upgrade this defense and Lawrence takes a step, the Jags can be pretty good

Let's face it though, if you have a young franchise QB that's the real deal, then it's a good job. You can win just with that and add pieces later. I don't think Buffalo's roster is actually that great. Allen is carrying that team.