The Jacksonville Jaguars' four interviews for the defensive coordinator opening have involved three former Miami Dolphins assistants
Over the course of the first two weeks of the Minnesota Vikings offseason, multiple teams have brought in coaches to interview for promotions. On Monday morning, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones will be interviewing with the Jacksonville Jaguars for their defensive coordinator position.
With the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles set to play for the NFC title followed by the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship, here’s the handful of former Dolphins still in the mix:
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Liam Coen has his first defensive coordinator interview. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Jaguars are interviewing Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Daronte Jones on Monday for their defensive coordinator position.
The Jets have interviewed McCown for their vacant head coach position. He’s currently the QB coach with the Minnesota Vikings. Brian Flores, the defensive coordinator for the Vikings, has also spoke to New York in their long list of candidates.
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