With the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff returning for evaluations today, most expected defensive coordinator Todd Wash to be parting ways with the staff in some manner, but instead it appears offensive coordinator John DeFilippo will be the first member to leave.
Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero the Jags decided to move on from DeFilippo Monday morning, leaving another vacancy on the Jags’ coaching staff.
DeFilippo, 41, joined the Jags almost exactly a year ago (Jan. 16, 2019) after being fired by the Minnesota Vikings before the 2018 season could end. He took over a job previously held by Nate Hackett, who the Jags fired in late November of 2018.
The firing of DeFilippo comes as a surprise because of how short-lived his tenure was. Additionally, DeFilippo was able to aid rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew II through a 6-6 record as a starter after Nick Foles was sidelined for a collarbone injury Week 1 and his struggles Week 14. Shockingly, Marrone seemingly didn’t think that was enough to work out whatever differences they had during evaluations and now there will be a search for the Jags’ second offensive coordinator in two years.
The Jags’ offense finished the season ranked 26th in points, 20th in yards, 16th in passing, and 17th in rushing. When looking at those figures, it would seem Marrone definitely will look for a coordinator who specializes in the run game as tailback Leonard Fournette and company struggled down the stretch.
