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If only the Jaguars had a magic spell, they would turn their 0-4 loss into a 4-0 win! While that’s not possible, one thing is possible for sure—to hit the reset button and leave their early struggles in the dust. Well, they can try one more thing—change their HC. And definitely, it’s not us who is saying that!

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When asked about whether Belichick would be interested in taking over the Jaguars if they change their HC, Rob Gronkowski mentioned the former HC always belongs to the coaching world. The former TE said at Up & Adams Wednesday’s episode, “I think coach Belichick will pick up the phone if the Jacksonville Jaguars call and they have a head coach vacancy. No doubt about that.”

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While Gronk thinks he is doing a great job in the media, he might return to the NFL next year. Everyone wants to see that. I want to see that, the four-time Super Bowl Champion stated on the greatest HC’s return. And that’s not all! Rob Gronkowski also disclosed something interesting!

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The NFL comeback player of the year revealed that Belichick might take the Jaguars’ call as the team had Tom Coughlin in there before. He was under the same coaching tree as Belichick. Undoubtedly, the most Super Bowl-winning head coach has a tough mentality and old-school type of football. Well, it seems like the Jaguars and Bellichicks’ discipline can make a perfect match.

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As Rob Gronkowski considers Belichick, has Doug Pederson become a red flag for the Jaguars?

While the Jaguars entered the 2024 season with high hopes and dreams of winning a Super Bowl, it seems like even playoffs are an uphill battle. With the team’s all four losses, everyone has raised an eyebrow at Doug Pederson. But, the coach seems to deal with the trouble with a calm mind!

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Pederson defends his coaching, saying, “We missed some key plays… probably could have turned the game differently.” He is unbothered by the job security concerns and calls it a “kind of a weird question.” And that’s not all!

While players like Lawrence, supported the HC, stating the team respected him, some, he is being criticized for his accountability and adaptability. With warnings like “If improvements aren’t made, Pederson could face serious repercussions,” the coach is under more pressure.

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The former backup QB’s leadership has rung alarm bells on the team’s offensive game, consistency, and strategic play. However, the HC has something interesting to say. “As coaches, we can’t go out there and make the plays, right!”  “And we’re not a very good football team,” Pederson added. While loss and win are the whole team’s responsibility, it isn’t right to blame only the players or coaches.

With the Jaguars desperate to turn their fortunes around, only time will tell if Pederson can lead his team. For now, the jury remains divided on his ability to coach the Jaguars to success.

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Mansi Rajput

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Mansi is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. With over 3 years of experience in writing professionally, her expertise lies in uncovering the world of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. When it comes to NFL she enjoys covering the day-to-day lives of athletes and their loved ones, drawing from her previous writing endeavors. Mansi honed her skills with a post graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication. Interestingly, she has also co-authored 2 books. When she is not engrossed in the NFL world, Mansi can be found reading books, watching movies or listening to music.

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