The Jaguars announced that they have parted ways with offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. This marks yet another short-lived stint for DeFilippo – all three of his OC stints have lasted one season, or less.
DeFilippo served just one year as the Browns’ OC in 2015 and was fired as the Vikings’ OC after Week 14 in the 2018 season. Although the Jaguars say this divorce was mutual, it was likely a decision made by the team.
In 2019, the Jaguars finished 26th in points scored and with an overall record of 6-10. Losing Nick Foles to a broken collarbone in Week 1 was an obvious blow to DeFilippo’s plans, but Garner Minshew stepped up in his absence and, for a while, looked the part of a quality NFL starter. Unfortunately, they were unable to ride Minshew Mania into sustained success, and the Jaguars are now looking to move in a new direction.
The Jaguars’ next OC will be tasked with developing Minshew and getting the most out of running back Leonard Fournette, who turned in a healthy season and a solid 4.3 yards-per-carry average. On the flipside, there might not be much room to add offensive firepower. The Jaguars currently have a projected $208MM cap figure, which means they’ll have to shed veteran contracts in order to have any breathing room in March.
Maybe Philly can bring him back to fill the OC or WR coach role
that woulf be great. now only to convince the Colts to fire Reich…
Get the band back together!
Yeah he was the problem because as everyone knows the Jacksonville jaguars are absolutely loaded on offense LMFAO!
Doug! Make him your OC!
Man, I hope the Browns avoid this guy.
Guy was not impressive here in Mn
He was just awful. Awful. And I haven’t seen anyone not get the run game going slower than him.
If it was mutual then he might have already talked to Philly.
I wouldn’t connect the dots to Philly so quickly. Doesn’t anyone remember the reports that he wasn’t liked by Carson and didn’t work well with other staff members?
Another Scape Goat for Balony Lovin Marrone …
Exactly, but Shad Kahn is the real problem. The guy doesn’t have a clue how to run a sports organization. His soccer team is dreadful and he hired Gus Bradley and kept the guy for four seasons. Bradley’s record was 14-48! I mean…how?! Now, he keeps Marrone who went 10-6 in 2017, 5-11 in 2018, and then this year went 6-9! His words after this season to fans were, “it’s not time for a rebuild.” I’m at a loss for words with this clown. The only way I can explain it is his massive ego that’s getting in the way! Move over Daniel Snyder, you have competition down in Jax as one of the worst owners in the NFL!