UPDATE:
New Jaguars’ HC Urban Meyer: “I’ve analyzed this decision from every angle—the time is right in Jacksonville, and the time is right for me to return to coaching. I’m excited about the future of this organization and our long-term prospect for success.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 15, 2021
The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of several teams in the NFL searching for a new head coach and they’re on the verge of making what might end up being the biggest hire of the offseason, as multiple reports have the Jaguars inching closer to a contract with former Ohio State coach, Urban Meyer.
Jacksonville and former Ohio St. HC Urban Meyer are in advanced talks to see if they can finalize a deal, per league sources. They met again Wednesday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2021
Meyer is reported to be “highly interested” in the Jaguars job, which makes sense considering Jacksonville is armed with the first overall pick and rights to Clemson quarterback, Trevor Lawrence. For a coach like Meyer, taking his first NFL gig with Lawrence as his franchise centerpiece is a best-case-scenario.
Source: Urban Meyer's deal with Jacksonville is close, not yet done, but is "trending that way." The two sides are meeting again today. The agreement could be done as early as today, but as of now, there is not one and no press conference planned. Yet.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2021
Meyer has three national championship victories and a 187-32 record on the college level. Meyer’s head-coaching stops include Ohio State, Florida, Utah, and Bowling Green.
