Missing the playoff may not result in Marrone and Caldwell getting fired in 2020

One of the first things Khan said in his statement is that he spoke with the staff about what would be needed to “reverse” course and “compete for a postseason berth in 2020.” To me, that sounds as though Caldwell and Marrone don’t necessarily have to make the playoffs to keep their jobs. In fact, it wouldn’t be a shocker if the Jags upped their win total from this year by one (7-9) and kept both around.

With the team already predicted to see a decline in season ticket holders due to Khan’s struggles to put a good product on the field, I don’t know that the fanbase can take another year of Caldwell or Marrone if they fall short in 2020. However, Khan has proven to be reluctant to reset his front office and has particularly held on to Caldwell longer than most owners would for a general manager who has only had one winning season out of seven.