The Jacksonville Jaguars acquisition of Urban Meyer is almost a done deal, which will mark a historic day in the franchises history. Of course, the news has triggered reactions all over Twitter as the former Ohio State and Gators coach tries his hand in the NFL.
Here are a few of the many reactions to Meyer’s pending acquisition from both fans and journalists in the football community:
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— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) January 14, 2021
Hiring HC before you hire a GM means Meyer is pretty much de facto GM or at least has final say on roster which also means he's probably biting off more than he can chew.
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) January 14, 2021
A #Jaguars season that began with a win over the Colts followed by 15 consecutive losses could end with the hiring of Urban Meyer and drafting Trevor Lawrence first overall. Reminiscent of #Cowboys hiring Jimmy Johnson from The U and drafting Troy Aikman No. 1.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) January 14, 2021
College HC to NFL HC isn't an easy transition but this Urban Meyer to JAX news feels a lot like Jimmy Johnson to Dallas.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 14, 2021
the AFC South just got a lot more interesting and fun…Mike Vrabel vs Urban Meyer?
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) January 14, 2021
Urban Meyer is maybe the most successful coach in the history of TIAA Bank Field, or whatever they call it now in Jacksonville. At Florida he went 5-1 against Georgia in that stadium
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) January 14, 2021
Urban Meyer is obviously a great coach, but he also benefitted from having a talent advantage in nearly every game he coached in at Florida and Ohio State. It's going to be fascinating to see him take over a 1-15 team.
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) January 14, 2021
Urban Meyer to the Jaguars is simply phenomenal.
— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) January 14, 2021
Some info on what Urban Meyer is getting with the #Jaguars
*Most cap space in the league
*11 Draft picks [including two 1sts and two 2nds]
*1st overall pick [Trevor Lawernce?]
*Talent on roster includes WR D.J. Chark, DE Josh Allen, RB James Robinson, CB C.J. Henderson.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 14, 2021
#winning pic.twitter.com/yoEOWsC1kb
— Florida Born & Raisedđ(Iâ¤Jets) (@JaxJaguar95) January 14, 2021
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— Dilla (@E_Dilla) January 14, 2021
đ #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/Uthe8t8SLo
— CrozJenkinsAFC (@CrozJenkins) January 14, 2021
URBAN WATCH BACK pic.twitter.com/whBIdyMQgJ
— Aaron (@Aaroncabrera_) January 14, 2021
Shad Khan when Urban Meyer said he needs the facilities upgraded pic.twitter.com/k8P1IvAh22
— Tony Cabrera-Steele (@_TonyCabrera) January 14, 2021
Finally Jaguar fans, itâs happening!!! pic.twitter.com/d3mDZZ2AG4
— chilltakes đ§ (@chilltakes_) January 14, 2021
For the most part, a lot of the national media members are intrigued and believe Meyer can be successful in the NFL and some fans clearly share those sentiments. Of course, there clearly are critics, too.
Regardless, there is no denying that the hiring is a huge deal. When pairing it with the potential to add Trevor Lawrence, it appears Jags season tickets will be selling like hotcakes.