There is a lot to be excited about for the Jacksonville Jaguars with first overall pick Trevor Lawrence making his NFL debut on Sunday, but prior to the game more concerns involving head coach Urban Meyer surfaced.
According to Audacy NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, Meyer has had difficulty adjusting to the NFL game and the less-than-smooth transition has resulted in repeated issues and disconnect with other coaches on the staff, particularly those with extensive pro experience.
“He has everyone looking over their shoulders already,” one source told La Canfora. “He becomes unhinged way too easily, and he doesn’t know how to handle losing, even in the preseason. He loses it and wants to take over the drills himself. It’s not good.”
Among the issues that have stemmed under Meyer include difficulties getting the schedule set and installations completed on time as well as his temper and fiery remarks to players and coaches following games.
“You can’t freak out about preseason games and belittle your coaches — on a staff you handpicked — every time things don’t go your way,” another source told La Canfora. “It’s not going to work here.”
This is not the first report of some within the Jaguars organization disgruntled with Meyer. Last month, it was reported some players were frustrated with Meyer’s style and approach.
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Meyer, 57, was hired by the Jaguars in his first NFL gig after a successful college coaching career in which he won national championships with Florida and Ohio State but it is that college-minded approach that is not winning anyone over at the NFL level.
Meyer has also caught some criticism from personnel and roster decisions, such as hiring a strength and conditioning coach who was accused of racist bullying at Iowa and bringing in his former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow to try out at tight end — a move that ultimately did not work out.
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