The coordinators like McDaniels and Shanahan dont want to go to a situation thats got no security. Think about it, Shanahan has never been a head coach, theres a good chance we dont turn this around in a  year which likely leads to Caldwell out the door. Means the coaches job is in jeopardy. A young and upcoming coordinator doesnt want to take that risk. McDaniels already failed once as a head coach, you dont get too many second chances. He wants the perfect situation to pry himself away a sweet gig of being Tom Bradys OC. 

 

Jags need an experienced coached that can get this thing turned around quickly and instal a winning culture. Mike Smith has a track record of winning and is very familiar with the Organization and Caldwell. 

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