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| Tom Coughlin recognizes that NFL rules favor passing and insists he understands “what the public wants.”“It’s obvious [url=https://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Justin-Blackmon-Jersey]Justin Blackmon Jersey[/url] ,” said Coughlin, who’s in charge of all football decisions for the Jacksonville Jaguars.But Coughlin also staunchly defended Jacksonville’s run-first, defensive philosophy by saying the team’s offensive woes have more to do with a lack of explosive plays than its ideology.And while Coughlin didn’t point the finger at quarterback Blake Bortles, the Jaguars executive vice president of football operations made it clear during a radio interview Tuesday that Bortles’ struggles have been a significant part of the team’s failures in 2018.“Our formula a year ago was play great defense, run the ball and do a superb job of play-action pass,” Coughlin told 1010XL during the station’s Jay Fund charity event. “Obviously I still believe in that very much, but you have to … if you’re going to rush the football, you’ve got to have the explosive plays.“You’ve got to put the ball down the field. There was a time when our big plays were all kinds of big plays, and it was this style of offense still being played. But that’s the formula that you still have to get to in my opinion.”Coughlin, general manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone have been widely criticized for the team’s shortcomings. They signed Bortles to a three-year, $54 million contract in February, missed in free agency with high-priced guard Andrew Norwell and receiver Donte Moncrief, and used their first six draft picks in 2018 on players who have made little, if any [url=https://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Barry-Church-Jersey]https://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Barry-Church-Jersey[/url] , impact this season.More Jacksonville Jaguars newsJets’ Darnold throws 3 more picks in 29-15 loss at JaguarsRams get CB Jalen Ramsey from Jaguars for 3 draft picksBridgewater now 4-0 as starter after Saints top Jaguars 13-6Jaguars once elite defense struggles as Gardner Minshew, DJ Chark build chemistryLeonard Fournette runs for career-high as Jaguars mount comeback to beat BroncosCoughlin has declined multiple interview requests this season, but spoke on the radio as part of his charity event.He stood by the offseason moves based on how last year ended. The Jaguars advanced to the AFC championship game at New England and had a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter before stumbling down the stretch. One of the key plays was linebacker Myles Jack‘s fumble recovery, which officials blew dead and eliminated a potential touchdown return.“We were a whistle” away, Coughlin said. “We’re a whistle (and) we’re in the Super Bowl. And that’s my position, OK?“So tell me, everyone out there, what they’re going to do in that circumstance about your football team. Aren’t you going to fill other pieces in and try to be as good as you can be? And we tried, didn’t we? Well, the nature of the game got us, so we go back to the drawing board. But I’ll put the gloves on with anybody that wants to talk about what” went awry.Coughlin pointed to a number of issues: sacks and quarterback pressures being down, turnover margin being flipped and countless penalties.“The way we behave on the field, I mean, it’s ridiculous some of the penalties [url=https://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Brandon-Linder-Jersey]Brandon Linder Color Rush Jersey[/url] ,” Coughlin said. “So there’s a lot of things that are going to get addressed and are being addressed.”The Jaguars (3-8) fired offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and benched Bortles on Monday following the team’s seventh consecutive loss, and more changes are expected.“There’s no doubt you have to go back and re-evaluate who you are,” Coughlin said. “Whether you’re coaching in college, whether you’re coaching in pro, whatever you’re coaching, you still have to get the ball in the hands of the guys that can make the difference.” Reality hit hard as soon as the Indianapolis Colts walked into their locker room Monday morning.Andrew Luck's stall was empty, the name plate gone, the era over.Coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard started the day with a team meeting to discuss how the Colts would proceed without their newly retired starting quarterback.Luck's replacement, Jacoby Brissett, took the podium inside a packed media room, Pro Bowl receiver T.Y. Hilton wore a Stanford baseball cap to honor his 2012 draft classmate and then it was time to get back to work."In one respect this story is unique and shocking," coach Frank Reich said. "But it's happened enough where a team loses a great player, and it galvanizes a team and propels them to a championship."The former pastor has a vast array of resources to make the point, some from his own experiences.In 1989 [url=https://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Jalen-Ramsey-Jersey]Jalen Ramsey Jersey[/url] , when Jim Kelly got hurt most thought the Buffalo Bills would slow things down for his backup, Reich.Instead, coach Marv Levy didn't change a thing and Reich responded by leading the Bills to three consecutive wins. Three years later, with Kelly out again, Reich won two playoff games, including the greatest comeback in postseason history as the Bills eventually won their third straight AFC title.In 2017, Reich was Philadelphia's offensive coordinator when MVP candidate Carson Wentz tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee — an injury many expected to derail the Eagles' title hopes. Instead, Nick Foles stepped in and led Philadelphia to its first title since 1960.Then there was the seemingly made-for-TV script from two decades ago when a grocery store bagger-turned-quarterback Kurt Warner took over for the injured Trent Green and led the St. Louis Rams to a Super Bowl title. Warner was the league's MVP, too.But Reich and the Colts know this season is not about the past. They must focus on adding their own, unique chapter to the underdog story to fill the hole in the middle of the locker room."I need to be Jacoby Brissett, just be myself," he said when asked about permanently replacing his close friend. "It's always been prepare like you're the starter."Outside the locker room, many doubt Brissett can emerge as the next Foles, Warner or even Reich. 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It's a conversation the two have had multiple times since Reich was hired 18½ months ago."From Day 1, I came in and watched all of Jacoby's film and I said this guy is a top-20 quarterback, this guy is a starting quarterback in the NFL," Reich said. "This guy is all in, he's not just checking off boxes. He's a great leader and I'm excited for him."So are teammates, who have embraced Brissett's hard-working approach on the field and his fun-loving style off it.As for Luck, teammates universally backed his decision to walk away two weeks before the Sept. 8 season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.Some, like Brissett and left tackle Anthony Castonzo [url=https://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Keelan-Cole-Jersey]Keelan Cole Color Rush Jersey[/url] , acknowledged Luck let them in on the secret before Saturday's game. Most, like All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard, said they found out as word trickled out on the sideline.Luck made his formal announcement to the team in the postgame locker room, just moments before going public with the decision.Castonzo understood."Everybody deals with the pain, it's when you're out there and you're doing something and you feel yourself not being able to change direction or miss a throw in his case," he said. "It's when the pain starts to affect your ability on the field is when it really gets to you."Most were disappointed with the chorus of boos Luck heard from fans as he left the Lucas Oil Stadium turf for the final time."It sucked," Brissett said, acknowledging Luck was at peace with the choice. "I mean you don't want to hear that, especially for a guy like that who's done what he's done and what he's been through."But it didn't take the Colts long to move on from Saturday — or the announcement that shocked the football world."It's the same old, same old," Leonard said. "He's a great player, we respect everything Andrew does. But now we're focused on Jacoby Brissett and winning games." |
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