Quote:Coughlin interviewed as a head coach. That is what he wanted to do," Rapoport explained.
 <span style="color:rgb(34,34,33);">"He was very clear. He did not want to come in as an executive, he wanted to be the man on the sidelines. And then they decided to hire Doug Marrone and ... Coughlin reversed course a little bit and decided to come on as an executive."</span>

 

 

This statement by Rapoport contradicts that Coughlin had a hand in Marrone's hire. This was all on Caldwell and Khan, (Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb).

 

Timeline could also be this:

 

1. Coughlin interviews for the vacancy at head coach.

2. Told by Jaguars that they are going in a different direction and is offered executive position instead.

3. Declines offer, but tells Jaguars that if not him, then they should hire Marrone as head coach.

4. Marrone is offered head coaching job and Jaguars again ask if Coughlin is interested in executive position.

5. Coughlin decides to accept the offer for EVP of football operations.

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