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Jaguars Go Opposite Directions For Coach Doug Pederson, GM Trent Baalke Following Losing Season

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday but will keep Trent Baalke on board for another season.
Jaguars Go Opposite Directions For Coach Doug Pederson, GM Trent Baalke Following Losing Season
Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars leaves the field after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders 14-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., on Dec. 22, 2024. Ian Maule/Getty Images
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Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan believed he had the franchise’s most talented roster ever going in but it didn’t amount to the desired results in a 4–13 season.
Consequently, Khan fired head coach Doug Pederson but will keep general manager Trent Baalke. It came down to predictability on the field amid 18.8 points per game and 25.6 points allowed per game, and Pederson didn’t exactly bring “The Philly Special” trick play to Florida after a previous run with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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