The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back head coach Doug Marrone for the 2020 season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Jaguars’ HC Doug Marrone is returning for the 2020 season, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2019
General Manager Dave Caldwell will also be back for next season. Jaguars owner Shad Kahn said in a statement that bringing back the two didn't have to do with the team finishing their season with a win, rather the belief now is not the right time to overhaul the entire organization.
“I have met on several occasions over the past few days with Dave Caldwell, Doug Marrone and their staffs to fully understand their plans to reverse our course and compete for a postseason berth in 2020,” owner Shad Khan said in a statement. “In addition, I held numerous one-on-one meetings with players on Monday and thoroughly appreciated their candor and thoughtful views — some expected, some not — on the season behind us and where we go from here.”
“While our discussions will remain confidential, the decision I am making to keep our staff intact for 2020 has nothing to do with our victory on Sunday and everything to do with my positive meetings with Dave, Doug, the coordinators and our players, as well as my belief that this is not the time to consider an overhaul of our organization.”
Kahn also made clear in his statement that not making the playoffs is not acceptable, which seems to hint that is what the team will have to accomplish next season if they want to be with the Jaguars long-term.
The next big question for the Jaguars is who is going to be their quarterback next season? Will they go with Nick Foles, Gardner Minshew, or someone outside the organization?
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