Dave from Jacksonville
Oz, Hard Knocks? Is it true? Urban seemed to give a plausible shrug on a radio interview. The circus coming to town? Can we add Ringmaster to your list of accolades, KOAF?
You re referencing Jaguars Head Coach Urban Meyer s recent comments about appearing on Hard Knocks, comments made to Rich Eisen of the NFL Network – and Meyer indeed seemed far more open to the possibility than originally would have expected. Meyer essentially said while all football coaches prefer lockdown mode while preparing for the season, he understood fan interest – and understood the Jaguars are a compelling story. I still would be a little surprised if the Jaguars were on Hard Knocks this season, but that s because I have this idea ingrained into me that pretty much any head coach would avoid doing it if at all possible. And remember: The Jaguars under league rules don t have to do it this season. But hey, who knows?
John Raoux/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer watches drills during an NFL football team practice, Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
JACKSONVILLE – This made sense for many reasons.
Continuity was one. Fit was another, and that was a major reason Jaguars Head Coach Urban Meyer felt good about Nick Sorensen. Nick came extremely highly recommended by guys on our staff who had worked with him, Meyer said Thursday following Day 6 of 2021 Organized Team Activities presented by Baptist Health at the Dream Finders Homes Practice Fields.
Sorensen, a veteran of eight years NFL coaching, officially joined the Jaguars as Special Teams Coordinator on Monday. He replaced Brian Schneider, who stepped away for personal reasons after being hired for the position in February.
Kevin from Jacksonville Beach, FL
There may be no harm, O. But the talk around the Jaguars should be about the future and Trevor Lawrence along with the draft class of 2021. Instead, Jaguars Head Coach Urban Meyer and the team have the discussion going around the past, with him and Tim Tebow. Bringing up old feeling both good and bad from Jags fans on both sides of the aisle. This is very unfortunate Since we are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons now. Let s get back to the hope around our No. 1 pick.
Here s what a lot of fans and observers don t grasp, I guess: Just because something is a topic outside the team doesn t make it pertinent – or a distraction – inside the team. Yes, people talk a lot about Tebow. I expect that will be a hot topic again for a couple of days. Yes, that talk has perhaps overshadowed the selection of Lawrence a bit. But Meyer doesn t care what s being discussed on Twitter and on message boards. And while that talk may seem very important – a