JACKSONVILLE, Fla. _ Todd Wash doesn't appear overly concerned that this Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts could be his last as the Jaguars defensive coordinator.
It may happen regardless if Coach Doug Marrone is retained or let go.
Asked about his uncertain future with the franchise Thursday morning, Wash said whatever happens, happens.
?We're good with it,? he said. ?We'll let the chips fall where they may at the end of the year.?
An NFL assistant since 2007, Wash didn't get into coaching because of job security. He understands it's a performance-based league and his unit has performed poorly this season.
They were shredded for 518 yards last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Three weeks ago against the Chargers, they surrendered 525 total yards and 45 points in a dreadful 35-point loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at TIAA Bank Field.
He's been a focal point of fans' dissatisfication for the past two seasons because of his lack for making necessary in-game adjustments.
The Jaguars rank 28th in the NFL against the run � (139.8 yards per game) and 27th in total defense (382.1 yards).
In this Sunday's season finale at TIAA Bank Field, it's a rematch against a Colts team that had their backup running back Jonathan Williams rushed for 116 yards and starter Marlon Mack had 109 yards on the ground that led to their 33-13 victory.
Just like in his preparations before the Nov. 17 game at Indianapolis, Wash put in round-the-clock game planning. He pushed his players in practices, but his 4-3 single high safety alignment did not work.
Since November, the Jaguars have made 22 player transactions involving their defense. They have signed several players from their own practice squad and from other teams' practice squads. And they have been forced to place players on injured reserve like starting linebacker Myles Jack and backup defensive end Lerentee McCray.
There's clearly been a talent deficiency, especially at linebacker. Middle linebacker Donald Payne, an undrafted free agent, had only 10 defensive snaps before he earned his first career start in Week 13 against Tampa Bay.
?Obviously we have struggled this year, but the past two years we were a good defense,? strong-side linebacker Leon Jacobs said. ?Anything you do stability is the key and obviously we haven't had it and it's no secret. But you can't control that, you have do what you can do.?
The Jaguars defensive unit could have more significant changes this upcoming off-season. For 2020, defensive end Calais Campbell's contract will count $17.5 million against the cap in the final year of his deal. But if the Jaguars release Campbell, they would save $15 million.
Also, if defensive tackle Marcell Dareus remains on the roster for 2020, the Jaguars would have to absorb a $22.5 million cap hit.
If they release Dareus, they would save $20 million because his dead cap hit would be $2.5 million.
? We obviously got to play with whom we have in the room,? Wash said. ?It's our job as coaches to try and get them ready to play at a high level. I wouldn't say it's frustrating or anything like that because we have faith in the guys we have. I think you have to as a coach. Obviously, you wish all the guys would have stayed healthy.?
