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Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell has reportedly emerged as a “key candidate” in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ head coaching search.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Jaguars are hoping to have an in-person interview with O’Connell this week if the Rams are eliminated from the playoffs. O’Connell, already a finalist for the Minnesota Vikings’ coaching job, was not on the Jaguars’ initial round of candidates.
However, the Jacksonville job has been shrouded in uncertainty amid concerns candidates have over working with general manager Trent Baalke. Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich had emerged as the favorite for the job but has seemingly fallen back to the pack amid Baalke reservations.
Baalke famously clashed with Jim Harbaugh when the two were with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers chose Baalke over Harbaugh, a move that proved to be a major mistake and led to a brief rebuilding period after Baalke’s own dismissal.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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