Byron Leftwich gets second Jaguars interview

Leftwich, of course, entered the league as a 2003 first-round pick of the Jaguars and spent four years under center in Jacksonville. Following his playing career, Leftwich transitioned to coaching, and he’s recently made a name for himself on the sideline.

The 42-year-old has spent the past three seasons as the Buccaneers offensive coordinator, including a Super Bowl-winning campaign in 2020. Despite the Buccaneers offense dealing with a number of absences in 2021, the offense still ranked second in points scored and yards. After emerging as a HC candidate last offseason, Leftwich has been connected to both the Jaguars and Bears gigs this year.

Leftwich is one of many candidates for the Jaguars head coaching gig:

• Todd Bowles, defensive coordinator (Buccaneers): Interviewed 1/3
• Jim Caldwell, former head coach (Lions): Interviewed 1/4
• Matt Eberflus, defensive coordinator (Colts): Completed second interview 1/20
• Nathaniel Hackett, offensive coordinator (Packers): Interviewed 1/14
• Kellen Moore, offensive coordinator (Cowboys): Interviewed 1/7
• Bill O’Brien, former head coach (Texans): Interviewed 1/13
• Doug Pederson, former head coach (Eagles): Interviewed 1/6
• Dan Quinn, defensive coordinator (Cowboys): Declined early interview