Ben Johnson will not be the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Johnson will instead be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Based on numerous reports, the Jaguars, Bears, and the Las Vegas Raiders were the three teams showing the strongest interest in Johnson.
One of the noted key factors throughout this hiring process for Johnson was the importance of having alignment with the general manager. The quarterback position, along with the overall roster, was likely a part of that decision-making process as well.
Now, the Jaguars will turn their sights to the remaining candidates that they interviewed.
According to SI’s Albert Breer in his latest edition of the Monday Morning Quarterback, along with Johnson, two other names he mentioned in regards to the Jaguars job were Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen and former Jets head coach Robert Saleh.
One senior NFL executive said that Coen was “outstanding” in his interview with the team.
The Jaguars, along with all the other teams with head coaching openings, can hold in-person interviews beginning on Monday, as long as the candidates are not coaching in the conference championship games.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Breaking: Jaguars miss out on Ben Johnson as head coach
In a shocking turn of events, the Jacksonville Jaguars have missed out on hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach. After weeks of speculation and anticipation, it was revealed today that Johnson has chosen to accept a coaching position with another team.
This news comes as a major blow to the Jaguars organization, who were reportedly very impressed with Johnson during the interview process. Known for his innovative offensive schemes and ability to develop young quarterbacks, Johnson was seen as the perfect candidate to lead the Jaguars into a new era of success.
While the team has not yet announced who their new head coach will be, fans are left wondering what could have been with Johnson at the helm. It remains to be seen how the Jaguars will move forward from this setback, but one thing is for certain – the search for their next head coach continues. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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