(12-18-2019, 09:37 PM)shadowjag01 Wrote: Considering his history and success in the NFL and Jacksonville's past I am saddened by their need to "fire" or "release" Mr. Coughlin. 10 more days to let him retire was that big an issue?

Yes, having the union make their statement is basically them saying the Jaguars is an "unequal" work environment that is against contractual agreed-upon rules. To save face as an organization, you have fire the guy essentially for cause. It's a PR move.

Yes, others probably share some blame for the situation to reach this level, but Tom is in charge of football operations. So he gets sacrificed.


This is professional sports. At some point, basically every player, GM, coach, scout, etc. gets fired.

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(12-18-2019, 09:47 PM)Caldrac Wrote: Ouch. Again. Just no thanks. No retread. New blood. Go to Kansas City or Minnesotta. Poach from their front office and coaching staff. We're more than likely better off.

I don't know. Only person I like on either coaching staffs is Dave Toub, and you could argue even he is a reach.

I don't know enough about the GM situation in Minnesota, but they have held together that defense longer than I thought possible.

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