Quote:  I'm not sure if the Jaguars could have convinced Jay Gruden to become the team's HC ,  when considering the Redskins interest,  and eventually hiring him for that job.  Gruden though was reportedly interviewed for the Jaguars HC job in 2013.   Also,  then St. Louis Rams Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer was reportedly interviewed for the job.   Based on the job Gruden is doing with the Redskins,  a case can be made that he would have been a good choice for the Jaguars if it turned out that way.  

But our situation was absolutely pathetic. And our GM  was a first time one.  Who has proven can select right.   But that is now.  If Dave were to be fired he would be picked up so quick not even funny.  No one outside of our fan base blames dave.  A matter of fact many friends who root for other teams.  Would love him as gm.    At the end of the day Jags needed a qb.  He just may of picked the wrong one.  

 

But he landed between fa and draft  2 to three dynamite receivers,  a good rb, two great line backers, a really good pass rusher, great depth on d,  2 really good corners, a top notch safety,  and good depth on o line. 

 

Ya cant hit um all.  And well poor coaching,  However he did not know what to look for.  And had to have someone willing to work with a bunch of left overs. So the pickins at that time was thin. 

 

No well known coach would of took that situation based on a gamble of First Year gm.  So I will say Dave is not the issue.  And the Jags be foolish to let him go. I mean even the backups give their all and show heart.  Which depth was a huge concern for along time in Jax. 

 

So while a case can be made for Gruden on one end.  I do not see that tree at that time going off a gamble.  

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