ALAMEDA – Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio was in Jacksonville longer than any stop in his athletic career. Del Rio the football player was never in one place longer than four seasons. He was Jaguars head coach for nearly nine years, a position he held for most of his 40s.
Del Rio considers it a time of tremendous growth, especially in his current profession.
Sunday’s game will be his first in Jacksonville since he was let go, though Del Rio says emotion won’t overpower.
“I’ve been in this league a long time, so I’ve gone back to a few places before.