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Hall of Famer Tony Boselli gets official front office role with Jaguars

Hall of Famer Tony Boselli has officially been hired into a front office role with the Jaguars.

Hall of Famer Tony Boselli will now have an official front office title with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The team announced on Monday that Boselli will be the Executive Vice President of Football Operations.

“Few people have better relationships throughout the NFL, know the game, and understand the value of strong team identity and culture as well as Tony Boselli,” owner Shad Khan said in a statement. “Tony has a wealth of football acumen that we respect and need, and his counsel will be tremendously valuable to me and our football leadership team during this current rebirth and for many seasons to come.”

This move doesn’t come as a surprise. It was reported a few weeks ago by NFL insider Jonathan Jones that Boselli was apart of the Jaguars’ head coaching search.

Then, during Liam Coen’s introductory press conference, owner Shad Khan was asked if Boselli would have an official role with the team, which he confirmed was going to happen.

Khan added that the Jaguars were in the midst of working with the NFL on what the rules are and what had to be followed in order to make the front office addition happen.

According to the Jaguars’ team site, Boselli will report to Khan as does head coach Liam Coen and the team’s future general manager.

The trio of Boselli, Coen and the next GM will for the “football leadership unit,” and will work together on “major football decisions, develop a long-term strategy for sustainable on-field success, and provide counsel to the team owner.”

Hall of Famer Tony Boselli to have front office position with Jaguars

Shad Khan confirmed that Hall of Famer Tony Boselli will have a front office position with the Jaguars.

Moving forward there is going to be an official role for former Jacksonville Jaguars’ offensive lineman Tony Boselli in the team’s front office structure.

It was reported by CBS Sports Jonathan Jones that once the Jaguars moved on from then-general manager Trent Baalke, that Boselli was assisting owner Shad Khan and others with the team’s head coaching search.

Now with that complete, Boselli will continue to assist the Jaguars but in a full-time capacity.

“We are going to have a position,” said Khan on Monday about Boselli. “And we’re checking with the league what the rules are and what we have to follow and then we’ll take it from there.”

As Khan eluded to, the specifics of that role for Boselli still have to be ironed out. But Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer provided some potential insight recently.

“The model here, I’d think,” wrote Breer, “would be the role Chris Spielman serves in Detroit, in helping ownership set the table for Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes and Mike Disner to build and run the team.”

Spielman’s official title with the Lions is ‘Special Assistant to President/CEO and Chairperson.’

The Lions’ team site also mentions that Spielman played an “integral role” in the hiring of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell. Spielman reports directly to President and CEO Rod Wood.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk recently described the do-it-all role that Spielman fills in Detroit:

“The bigger focus for Spielman has been the culture across the football and business offices,” wrote Florio. “Every Tuesday during the season, for example, he meets with the business-side employees and performs a full film breakdown of the prior game and a look ahead to the next opponent.

“At times, he’ll participate in walk-through practices as a linebacker. He basically does whatever he believes needs to be done. Including on multiple occasions helping the grounds crew refill divots during practice.”

If Boselli’s role with the Jaguars mirrors Spielman’s with the Lions, then Boselli is going to be an important part of the Jacksonville’s GM search as well and may directly report to Khan.

5 best and 5 worst ever Jaguars first-round draft picks

Who stands out as the best first-round selections ever made by the Jaguars, and which players were the worst?

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a far from stellar track record when it comes to the NFL draft. It hasn’t all been bad, though.

Nearly three decades into the franchise’s existence, there are a handful of players who stand out as spectacular first-round choices by the Jaguars. Of course, there are plenty who stand out as especially poor selections.

It’s a little premature to judge the picks made by general manager Trent Baalke, although the early returns on Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne sure look great. But for the sake of the exercise, we’ll exclude players picked in the last three years.

Here are the five best first-round picks ever made by the Jaguars and the five worst:

Jacksonville Jaguars release documentary on Hall of Famer and USC legend Tony Boselli

The @Jaguars released a documentary on #USC legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Boselli. You can watch it right now.

Following the announcement of Tony Boselli’s Hall of Fame induction in February of 2022, and inspired by heartfelt recollections from his family and friends, the Jacksonville Jaguars set out on a mission to tell the story of what made Boselli, the Jaguars’ first draft pick, the Hall of Famer he is today.

After 15 hours of footage and 20 interviews, the result is a 38-minute film documenting not just Boselli’s football career but the monumental impact he has had on the people around him throughout his life.

Boselli is regarded as one of the finest offensive tackles to play at USC and in the NFL. A four-year (1991-94) starter at USC, he was a two-time (1992-94) All-America first teamer and three-time (1991-92-94) All-Pac-10 first teamer.

The No. 2 selection of the 1995 NFL draft was noted for his superb footspeed and agility. He was the first-ever pick in the history of the Jacksonville Jaguars franchise. He played seven seasons (1995-2001) with the Jaguars, where he was a four-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler.

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Tony Boselli to receive Hall of Fame ring during halftime Sunday

Fans at the Jaguars’ Week 5 game against the Texans will get to celebrate the team’s first ever Hall of Famer.

Jacksonville Jaguars legend Tony Boselli will receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during a halftime ceremony Sunday when the Jaguars play the Houston Texans.

On Tuesday, the Jaguars announced several events to celebrate the ring ceremony for the team’s first ever Hall of Famer.

In addition to the Sunday celebration, Boselli will be hosted by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry at City Hall on Thursday. On Saturday, a documentary called “71” about the life and career of Boselli will premiere at the Ritz Theatre & Museum.

Boselli, 50, was officially inducted in the Hall of Fame in August. During the halftime ceremony Sunday, Boselli will be presented with the ring by Pro Football Hall of Fame president Jim Porter with Jaguars owner Shad Khan also in attendance.

The Jaguars made Boselli their first ever draft pick in 1995 and he’s credited with allowing only 15.5 sacks in seven seasons with the team. Boselli earned five trips to the Pro Bowl before he was selected by the Texans in the 2002 expansion draft. He never played for Houston due to a botched shoulder surgery.

Jaguars vs. Steelers golf event set for October

The Jaguars and Steelers won’t meet on the football field this season, but they will go head-to-head on the golf course.

Jacksonville Jaguars legend Tony Boselli and a yet-to-be-named former Jaguars player will team up on the golf course on Oct. 7 against a pair of former Pittsburgh Steelers led by Ben Roethlisberger, according to the Florida Times-Union.

The Jaguars vs. Steelers showdown on the links is set to happen at the Constellation Furyk & Friends PGA Tour Champions event, which will be held at the Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville.

Boselli, who became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, and his Jaguars teammate will be playing for the charity Blessings in a Backpack. Roethlisberger and his yet-to-be-named Steelers teammate will be playing for Beaches Habitat for Humanity.

The pairs will be a nine-hole scramble and will include additional competitions to decide which team earns the most of the $100,000 in charity money up for grabs.

Roethlisberger retired earlier this year after 18 seasons as the Steelers’ quarterback. He threw 12 interceptions in nine career games against the Jaguars. Only his AFC North rivals — the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns — recorded more picks against Roethlisberger.

Top photos from Tony Boselli’s week at Pro Football Hall of Fame

Here are the top photos from Tony Boselli’s trip to Canton.

On Saturday, former Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle only Boselli was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. With him now officially enshrined, he’s the first Jags player to be inducted in the team’s 28 years of existence.

Boselli has been a busy man this week as there were several events surrounding his induction with the full 2022 class of enshrined players. It all started on Thursday when the Jags played in the Hall of Fame Game and ended on Saturday when he took the podium for his speech.

All of that said, here are the top photos from Boselli’s time in Canton this week:

Former Jags LT Tony Boselli officially inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Jaguars fans, he’s officially in there!

The 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony has officially concluded, which means the NFL now has added its newest members to football’s most exclusive club. That includes former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli, who is now the organization’s first player to be enshrined at Canton.

Former Jaguars quarterback was given the honor of being the presenter for Boselli and helped him reveal his bust that went into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

On Friday, Boselli received his gold jacket at the Gold Jacket Dinner which several of his family members attended.

Boselli’s career only lasted from 1995 to 2001 due to a shoulder injury cutting it short, and as a result, it took him longer than many in the football community felt it should have to get him enshrined in Canton. However, Boselli remained patient about getting his opportunity and his time finally came this offseason. Back in February, fellow Hall-of-Famer and friend of Boselli, Anthony Muñoz, revealed the news to him as NFL Network caught the moment.

Boselli joins the Hall of Fame after becoming a three-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler with the Jags, marking a dominant run with the organization. Those accolades helped him become a member of the 1990s All-Decade Team and a member of the Jags’ Hall of Fame called the “Pride of the Jaguars.”

Several members from the Jags organization attended the ceremony, like Jags owner Shad Khan and co-owner Tony Khan, as well as current general manager Trent Baalke and coach Doug Pederson. His speech was just past 11 minutes as he thanked those who supported him throughout his journey.

WATCH: Highlights from every Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech

Watch highlights of all eight Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speeches.

On Saturday, eight men joined football’s greatest fraternity, as they were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sam Mills, LeRoy Butler, Richard Seymour, Art McNally, Tony Boselli, Bryant Young, Cliff Branch, and Dick Vermeil either accepted their honors in person in Canton, Ohio, or were represented

Here are highlights of each induction speech.

2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony: Who’s in, and how to watch

Who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame today, and how can you watch the ceremonies? We have the answers.

At 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will have its annual ceremony celebrating a new class of enshrines.

From ESPN, who will televise the event:

ESPN’s coverage of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement returns for the 27th year on Saturday, Aug. 6, as eight enshrines officially enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Coverage of the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class begins at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN, a new afternoon time for the annual event.  ESPN Radio will also offer live coverage of the event.

The class of 2022 consists of eight “Heroes of the Game:” Tony Boselli (Jacksonville Jaguars), Cliff Branch (Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders), Leroy Butler (Green Bay Packers), Art McNally (National Football League Official), Sam Mills (New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers), Richard Seymour (New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders), Dick Vermeil (Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs) and Bryant Young (San Francisco 49ers).

Live from Canton, Ohio, ESPN’s 26-year veteran host Suzy Kolber will anchor the Enshrinement Ceremony with ESPN’s NFL front office insider Louis Riddick and 2016 Dick McCann Award winner Chris Mortensen. For the 22nd year, ESPN’s Chris Berman, who was honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award in 2010, will emcee the ceremony.

ESPN Radio will also broadcast the enshrinees’ speeches and share insights from special guests throughout the day on Saturday. On the ground in Canton, Jaguars’ reporter, Mike DiRocco will be covering all festivities around the induction ceremonies on behalf of NFL Nation. 

(All enshrinee information courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame).