A Jacksonville Jaguars fan took a page from the New York Giants fan playbook on Sunday and delivered a message to team owner Shad Khan before their game against the Tennessee Titans.
Duval County fans have been frustrated with how the 2024 season has played out. Trevor Lawrence was lost for the season after the team started the year with four straight losses. Jacksonville entered the game against Tennessee with a 3-12 record after almost making the playoffs last year.
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December 15, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida: Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan watches the game against the New York Jets at EverBank Stadium. (Images by Morgan Tencza-Imagn)
The message that flew on the back of a plane over EverBank Stadium was not critical of head coach Doug Pederson, but instead targeted general manager Trent Baalke.
“Shad – Fire Baalke for Duval!” the sign said.
Baalke took over as general manager of the Jaguars in 2021. He spent six years as general manager of the San Francisco 49ers and another year as vice president of player personnel.
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He was responsible for the hiring and firing of Urban Meyer in 2021. But the team made the playoffs in 2022 in Pederson’s first year as head coach. They went 9-8 that season and 9-8 in 2023 as well.
Injuries decimated Jacksonville and the team is likely to have a top-five draft pick in 2025.
It’s unclear what changes, if any, are coming to the Jaguars organization for next season. Multiple reports indicated that Baalke may not be in the front office.
