Jaguars announces first Urban Meyer coaching team

When Urban Meyer held his introductory press conference in January, he stressed the importance of hiring top-notch coaching staff.

Jacksonville has now completed that process, releasing the list of 31 staff on Thursday.

As previously stated, Darrell Bevell is the team’s offensive coordinator, Joe Cullen is the defensive coordinator, Brian Schneider is the special teams coordinator and Brian Schottenheimer is the passing game coordinator. Charlie Strong is Jacksonville’s assistant head coach and house linebacker coach.

Meyer retained five previous coaching staff in offensive line coach George Warhop, cornerback coach Tim Walton, defensive back coach Nickels Joe Danna, assistant linebacker coach Tony Gilbert and Assistant Force Coach Cedric Scott.

Elsewhere on offense, Jacksonville has named Sanjay Lal receivers coach, tight ends coach Tyler Bowen, running backs coach Bernie Parmalee, assistant offensive line coach Todd Washington, the offensive quality control of Quinton Ganther and the offensive assistant of Will Harriger.

On defense, the Jaguars have hired defensive line coach Tosh Lupoi, outside linebacker coach Zach Orr, safety coach Chris Ash, assistant linebacker coach Tony Gilbert, assistant line coach. defense Sterling Lucas, defensive quality control coach Patrick Reilly and defensive assistant Bob Sutton.

Carlos Polk is the assistant coach of the Jacksonville special teams.

Meyer’s group also includes Chris Doyle as director of athletic performance, who last June received a $ 1.1 million separation deal from Iowa after allegations he made racist comments and demeaning to players. Speak Associated press, Doyle denied any “unethical behavior or bias” based on race.