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The Jacksonville Jaguars and Urban Meyer are in advanced talks to see if they can finalize a deal this week, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Following another meeting with the Jaguars on Wednesday, Meyer is very interested in the possibility of coaching in the NFL, sources said.
There has been regular communication and interaction between the two sides, sources say, and Meyer has assembled a coaching staff, including assistants from the varsity ranks, in case he decides to take on the Jaguars job.
Meyer won three national championships and compiled a varsity coaching record of 187-32 during stays in Bowling Green, Utah, Florida and Ohio State. He won two of those titles (2006, 2008) with the Gators, which he led to a 65-15 record in six seasons. He also led the Buckeyes to the 2014 national title and compiled an 83-9 record in seven seasons at Columbus.
Jaguars owner Shad Khan fired Doug Marrone on Jan.4 after Jacksonville ended his worst season in franchise history (1-15). Marrone was 25-44 (including the playoffs) in four seasons with the Jaguars.
The Jaguars gave up a franchise record of 492 points, becoming the fifth team since the NFL extended its schedule to 16 games in 1978 to allow at least 20 points in every game, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Offensively, the Jaguars were 28th or worse in yards per game, rushing and scoring. They placed 21st in the process, which is largely the result of a significant delay in games and dropping out of the race.
Information from ESPN’s Michael DiRocco has been used in this report.
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