The Jacksonville Jaguars looked to be on an upward trajectory just two years ago when they won the AFC South and picked up a playoff win before losing in the Divisional Round. Since then, however, things have completely fallen apart.
It appears the Vikings will have Brian Flores back as their defensive coordinator for a third season. However, two Vikings assistants continue to interview for promotions. Flores, who interviewed with the Jets,
Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Daronte Jones interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ vacant defensive coordinator position on Monday.
The Jaguars are reportedly holding their first defensive coordinator interview under new head coach Liam Coen.
The Minnesota Vikings are incredibly lucky to have defensive coordinator Brian Flores on staff for now — and likely in the future as well. However, Flores deserves to have a head-coaching job.
After hiring Liam Coen as head coach, the Jaguars are beginning the process of filling his first staff. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Jacksonville is interviewing Minnesota defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for the position.
The Minnesota Vikings had multiple coaches interview for promotions but only one is still in the running. The rest return.
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Job interviews are continuing to happen around the NFL, whether they be for head coach, coordinator positions or front office jobs. And they continue to involve
In a messy saga, Coen and the Buccaneers came to an agreement on an extension that would have made Coen one of the highest-paid coordinators in the league, according to ESPN. But the next day, Coen traveled to Jacksonville to meet with the Jaguars for a second, in-person interview.
Needing to improve special teams after several down seasons from the unit, Miami found Craig Aukerman as the replacement to Danny Crossman.