If Tom Coughlin returns in 2020, Nick Foles is probably his guy
When the Jags signed veteran quarterback Nick Foles, his deal indicated the current regime was all in on him. Despite the veteran getting off to a slow start, Coughlin did make mention of him and praised his work habits in practice. This could be an indication that Coughlin would love to have Foles back as his guy in 2020 if he still has a job with the Jags.
One interesting Coughlin quote came when he was asked why he has hope for the future.
Part of his answer: “You look at Foles, you know what he wants to do. He wants to win for sure. And everybody else out there too."
Translation: If Coughlin is back in 2020, Foles is his guy.
— Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) November 27, 2019
Coughlin’s statements aren’t surprising in the slightest because he was the one to ultimately sign off on Foles in April. Khan also stated that the Jags had been eyeing Foles long before free agency.
Ultimately, we’ll have to see if Foles begins to play like the highest-paid free agent in team history. If he doesn’t, and Coughlin remains the head of the front office, it could lead to more division between the organization and the fans, some of whom are higher on Gardner Minshew II.