Jags Finalizing deal with Byron Leftwich [Edit: Or Not]

[msw2112]

Seems like a good choice on many levels.  Has had success as an OC with multiple organizations over a number of years, street-cred from having played in the league for many years, is a former QB, so can relate to Lawrence, played for the team, so a known personality locally, etc.

[BaaadThingsMan]

Cool to see such another recent former player being promoted to head coach.

 

The league doesn't care how old you are or how much experience you have, they'll give you a chance.  

I'd like to see Deion in the league some day

[Malazan]

  On 1/26/2022 at 3:50 PM, Motorin' said:

This is a good move for Klahn Town... Also makes me wonder if it give Brady more reason to retire not wanting to install a whole new offense?

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What new offense? Any offensive coordinator is going to run the same offense they have.. and you an rest assured, Brady has a huge say in it. 

[Franco_92]

I hope Brady stays in Tampa one more year. Chiefs draw the Bucs this fall. 

[Solomon Grundy]

  On 1/26/2022 at 4:11 PM, ArtVandalay said:

Brady is not retiring.  He just wants to create leverage without threatening to leave the team. 45 has been the long term goal, he'll be back. 

 

Leftwich, sign Godwin, sign Davonte, Lawrence will be setup good. 

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I think it’s over for Brady 

[DCOrange]

Obviously a lot of what goes into coaching is behind the scenes stuff that we aren't privy to, but I think Leftwich has everything you could really look for in a coach, at least from an outside perspective. I think he has the right temperament for the job too. Hopefully he can get Lawrence headed in the right direction after a mostly disastrous rookie season.

[78thealltimegreat]

Byron paid his dues and it’s his time but Tampa is Arians offense they won’t skip a beat unless Tom is serious about retiring then they are headed for a couple year rebuild 

[Chicken Boo]

  On 1/26/2022 at 3:54 PM, 2020 Our Year For Sure said:

That's a good job with Lawrence in place and assets to mold the roster around him. They should think WR.

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They should try to re-sign Chark, if he still wants to be there.  Not having him the fold this year didn't help.

[BuffaloBud]

  On 1/26/2022 at 3:54 PM, 2020 Our Year For Sure said:

That's a good job with Lawrence in place and assets to mold the roster around him. They should think WR.

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They've more to fill than just WR.

[london_bills]

I just feel this would be a great hire

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

  On 1/26/2022 at 6:07 PM, BuffaloBud said:

They've more to fill than just WR.

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Of course but a good QB with a lot of good targets can go a long way even with below average line play, just ask the Bengals.

[Saxum]

  On 1/26/2022 at 4:43 PM, BaaadThingsMan said:

Cool to see such another recent former player being promoted to head coach.

 

The league doesn't care how old you are or how much experience you have, they'll give you a chance.  

I'd like to see Deion in the league some day

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LOL!! He would want new uniforms which glowed in the dark.  He'd have to find a DC willing to implement the "no tackle" defense he prefers.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

  On 1/26/2022 at 3:45 PM, BuffaloBillyG said:

 

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So the latest seems to be that they are interviewing Leftwich again in person, on Tuesday

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/byron-leftwich-to-interview-for-jaguars-coaching-job-tuesday-this-time-in-person/ar-AAT6oL3
 

https://www.yahoo.com/now/gene-frenette-byron-leftwich-wait-180952958.html

 

https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/news/report-jaguars-and-leftwich-not-closing-in-on-an-agreement

 

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According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Jaguars are not close to a deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, whom many presume to be the leading favorite to replace Meyer. As Rapoport explained on 'The Pat McAfee show, any reports on Thursday of the Jaguars inching closer to a deal with 

 

"Byron Leftwich is, as of right now, not the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. And believe me, I have made many, many calls on this the last couple of days," Rapoport said on Friday. 

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/byron-leftwich-will-be-patient-as-he-climbs-the-coaching-ladder/ar-AATfYra
 

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It’s no surprise that Leftwich has interviewed for several head coaching jobs. He’s a finalist in Jacksonville, where he was a first-round pick of the Jaguars in 2003. The Saints also have asked for permission to interview Leftwich.

But don’t expect him to jump at just any head coaching job. He has said he plans to be patient.

“Even though I’m a coach, I think I deal with things as a player,” Leftwich told the Tampa Bay Times earlier this season. “And what I mean by that is I’m not looking for the next job. I’m not trying to elevate myself or push myself. I’m not a 22-year-old trying to climb the ladder. I coach because I love coaching and I want to help the player.

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[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

  On 1/29/2022 at 1:22 AM, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

So the latest seems to be that they are interviewing Leftwich again in person, on Tuesday

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/byron-leftwich-to-interview-for-jaguars-coaching-job-tuesday-this-time-in-person/ar-AAT6oL3
 

https://www.yahoo.com/now/gene-frenette-byron-leftwich-wait-180952958.html

 

https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/news/report-jaguars-and-leftwich-not-closing-in-on-an-agreement

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/byron-leftwich-will-be-patient-as-he-climbs-the-coaching-ladder/ar-AATfYra
 

 

 

 

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I wonder if they need to clear up whether he has options to take the Jet home or stay behind?🤔