Jacksonville's search for its new head coach is beginning to heat up. In the latest news in finding Meyer's successor, the Jaguars reportedly asked for permission to interview Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
The Jaguars drafted Leftwich with the No. 7 pick in the '02 NFL draft following his outstanding college career at Marshall. Leftwich started his coaching career in '17 with the Cardinals before moving to Tampa Bay in '19.
Leftwich, a former NFL quarterback, played in the league from 2003–12, suiting up for the Jaguars, Falcons, Buccaneers and, on two occasions, the Steelers.