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Branden Albert to Jacksonville Jaguars trade complete, ready to lead by example

For the last few years it has felt at times like the Jacksonville Jaguars are the blind being led by the blind. With a plethora of rookies starting and a first-time head coach and general manager, the Jags simply didn’t have the leadership needed to be competitive.

That has changed since Tom Coughlin arrived in 2017 as the executive vice president for football operations. Coughlin brings championship experience and a winning mentality from his time with the New York Giants and the Jaguars before that.

Coughlin has made a point in bringing in players who, like him, can help lead the team while expelling those who can’t.