The Jacksonville Jaguars are in the second phase of interviews for their head coaching vacancy and one finalist was announced in Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. And while it isn’t known what other candidates will join him in the process, one of the candidates that NFL Network has declared is unlikely to advance is Alabama coach Bill O’Brien.
According to the sources of NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, there hasn’t been any indication that O’Brien is among the top candidates despite the presumption that general manager Trent Baalke likes him. That said, it appears O’Brien could be set to remain with the University of Alabama, though he was also under consideration for the Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator job.
O’Brien spent the past season as the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Nick Saban. While there, he played a role in getting them to the National Championship while also coaching Bryce Young, who won the Heisman this past season.
