2. Run-ins with the NFLPA
Speaking of the league’s perception of the Jags, the NFLPA’s statements on Monday weren’t a good look at all. The union singled out the organization and it has made them look like the worst franchise in the NFL. As a result, Khan took action (albeit late) and he fired Coughlin, who was going to retire at the end of the season.
The first grievance the Jags were hit with this week was filed by Dante Fowler Jr., who was wrongfully fined for not rehabbing at the Jags’ facility during the 2018 offseason. The other grievance came from Leonard Fournette, who the Jags fined for being inactive with an ankle injury in 2018’s season finale against the Houston Texans. Thankfully, both players were able to recoup their money
While Coughlin may be out of the picture, the perception on the Jags likely won’t change anytime soon and that’s something Khan is going to have to fix. It also probably won’t benefit Coughlin’s reputation though his résumé as a coach is pretty solid in terms of production.