With Doug Pederson’s future status being a head coach with the Jaguars undetermined, several names have been floated as potential to replace him. A few top NFL coordinators are leading the charge for most elite candidates in that space.
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Ben Johnson has been a little short of a revelation as Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator. Breathe life into the Lions’ offence has certainly caught the attention of NFL insiders, and he’s one of the top candidates for head coaching positions league-wide.What Johnson has that could be the difference for Jacksonville is the ability to develop quarterbacks and craft dynamic offensive schemes, just what the Jaguars need in a bid to elevate Trevor Lawrence and get this team on the right track.
His strategic brilliance, coupled with his track record of success, make him a hot commodity in the coaching market and a perfect fit for Jacksonville’s evolving needs.
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Klint Kubiak has done wonders for the New Orleans Saints’ offence and, particularly, rejuvenating that old veteran quarterback Derek Carr. Under his tutelage, the Saints have burst into a high-scoring machine, usually ranking in the league top in points. His creative play calls and innovative offensive schemes might just be what Jacksonville needs to unlock the potential in Trevor Lawrence. He must be based on his last few seasons because Kubiak’s name is thrown around pretty often in terms of head coaching openings, and he could be the fresh air the Jaguars need going forward.
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Another NFL coaching up-and-comer is Bobby Slowik. Houston Texans Offensive coordinator Slowik had greatly contributed to the massive changes in Houston’s offense, particularly in building up young quarterback sensation C.J. Stroud. He might be very attractive for the Jacksonville Jaguars since looking for a coach who could really get them moving on to a new level is very important. Slowik is the freshest and future leader for any team seeking new leadership.
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Ryan Nielsen is one of the potential candidates with continuity to the Jaguars organization, especially because he is their current defensive coordinator. Before that, Nielsen revamped the defense of the Atlanta Falcons. He knows the team inside and out, so he could easily slip in if Pederson moves on. In addition, Nielsen’s defensive skills would greatly help in rounding out Jacksonville’s scheme, considering that the team currently has both offensive and defensive problems.
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The more experienced names are also possibly on the list. Mike Vrabel is a former head coach of the Tennessee Titans, and Frank Smith is the offense coordinator with the Miami Dolphins. These are highly respected people within the coaching circles of the NFL circles. Their experience could be what the Jaguars have been missing since now is a time to rebuild and push forward into this aggressively competitive league.
The Jacksonville Jaguars stand at the crossroads, and the choice of their next head coach becomes an important step in that direction. While they decide whether to have new offensive minds through Johnson, Kubiak, or Slowik, the franchise has to choose either for internal consistency with Nielsen. The Jaguars have all the keys with a potential young quarterback like Trevor Lawrence, and the right coach would turn out to be the unlocking device.
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