Quick analysis of the Jaguars’ news today that Gus Bradley will return as coach in 2016:
*Owner Shad Khan once again shows how to get out front of a story.
When the Jaguars were 1-5, Khan said he would not make any coaching/management changes during the season. He stayed true to that.
And by announcing Bradley’s return five days before the season finale, Khan allows Bradley and his staff to approach Sunday’s game in a non-desperate fashion. (Translation: Shutting down injured players.)
Even though every indication I received from inside EverBank Field in recent weeks was that Bradley was returning in 2016, Khan going on-record and making the announcement eliminates the natural distraction.