Jaguars Owner Shad Khan Reflects on Hiring Process, Quinn Nelson’s Departure
Jaguars owner Shad Khan discussed his hiring process and the decision to part ways with general manager Trent Baalke, who left after four seasons with the team. Coen stated that Baalke’s departure was not a factor in his decision to stick with the Jaguars. Khan explained that the timing of the head coach interview process played a role in the decision.
Khan did not provide much information about the reasons behind his decision to dismiss Baalke, but he emphasized that the timing was important. Khan was more hands-on in the hiring process, personally interacting with candidates and their representatives.
The team’s focus now shifts to building a coaching staff around Coen and beginning the search for a new general manager. Khan believes that the first priority is to develop quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who has shown promise but has not yet met expectations.
Coen will be responsible for calling plays, which will be his fourth time doing so for quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Khan was impressed with Coen’s work with Baker Mayfield and believes he is the right man to lead the team.
Khan and Coen’s partnership is centered around the development of Lawrence, who has been the team’s number one priority. The owner expressed his optimism, stating that the team is “not a moment of regret, but a moment of progress, optimism, and confidence that we will achieve the ultimate goal.”