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Jaguars Fire Defensive Coaches Following Late-Season Collapse

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) is stopped short of the goal line by Tennessee Titans cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (0) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7,

Once upon a time in sunny Jacksonville, the Jaguars experienced what can only be described as a late-season collapse for the record books. And unfortunately for defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell and his coaching staff, they were left to take the fall for the disappointment.

Coach Doug Pederson wasted no time in making tough decisions, relieving Caldwell and seven other assistants of their duties following the Jaguars' 28-20 loss to the Titans, which ultimately sealed their fate of missing the playoffs. It was a bitter ending for a team that had shown promise earlier in the season, sitting atop the AFC South with an 8-3 record in late November.

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