For those of us fans who have been eagerly following each and every Jaguars hiring this off-season, I present a table with the entire 2013 staff. The table reveals an emphasis on youth, proven success, new ideas, and personal familiarity with one another. The new staff will look to inject energy and innovation into a team which suffered through a woeful 2012 season.
|
Pos. |
2012 Staff |
2013 Staff |
The Take |
|
GM |
Gene Smith |
Dave Caldwell |
Shad Khan got his man in Caldwell; a new, fresh take with a winning resume and a proven eye for talent. Caldwell was successful in Indianapolis and Atlanta. |
|
HC |
Mike Mularkey |
Gus Bradley |
First time up and coming defensive coach with a short yet highly successful resume. He has the personality to inspire and the bravado to be the face of the franchise. |
|
OC |
Bob Bratkowski |
Jedd Fisch |
Fisch is a young coach (36) whose specialty is QB. Will open the offense and throw the ball downfield. Previously OC at UMiami and worked w/ Brad in Seattle. |
|
DC |
Mel Tucker |
Bob Babich |
Early mentor to Bradley at NDSU, spent eight years in Chicago as a LB coach and DC. Offers a more veteran presence on a young staff and will run Bradley's 4-3. |
|
STC |
John Bonamego |
Mike Mallory |
Spent the last four years in the same position for New Orleans. He comes from a LB background as a player and coach. |
|
QB |
Greg Olson |
Frank Scelfo |
After a year off from NCAAF, Scelfo makes his first foray into the pros. Has coached and developed QB including JP Losman, Patrick Ramsey, and Nick Foles. |
|
WR |
Jerry Sullivan |
Jerry Sullivan |
Well respected around the league, Sullivan was retained after his first year in Jax for the great strides he made with Cecil Shorts III and Justin Blackmon in 2012. |
|
RB |
Sylvester Croom |
Position Open |
|
|
OL |
Andy Heck |
George Yarno |
Worked with Nick Saban at LSU before stops at Tampa Bay and Detroit. Will be tasked with rebuilding a dismal unit that was a significant part of Jax's offensive woes. |
|
DL |
Joe Cullen |
Todd Wash |
Another bright young defensive mind who has worked extensively with Bradley and is the best choice to implement his schemes on the D line. |
|
LB |
Mark Duffner |
Mark Duffner |
Duffner was retained for his eighth season in Jacksonville. Duffner has been a constant through two coaching changes and is well respected in the NFL. |
|
DB |
Tony Oden |
DeWayne Walker |
Has coached DB for several NFL teams and was DC for UCLA. Joins the Jaguars after an unsuccessful stint as HC of New Mexico State. |
|
D Ast. |
Brandon Blaney |
Mike Rutenberg |
At age 31, he is still breaking onto the NFL coaching scene after time in Washington. Followed his mentor DeWayne Walker to Jacksonville. |
|
S&C |
Tom Myslinski |
Tom Myslinski |
Mysilski is the third and final coach retained from the 2012 season. Jax had record numbers of player on IR the past two seasons. |
|
OL Ast. |
Ron Prince |
Luke Butkus |
Worked with Bradley in Seattle, is the 33 year old nephew of NFL great Dick Butkus. |
|
TE |
Bobby Johnson |
Position Open |


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