Jaguars Offensive Coordinator to Call Plays During Preseason
Head coach Liam Coen hands the headset to rising star Grant Udinski this August, echoing a mentorship tactic used by Sean McVay to groom future leaders.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced that offensive coordinator Grant Udinski will be calling most of the plays during the preseason, replacing head coach Liam Coen, who traditionally handled play-calling duties. Udinski, a 30-year-old wunderkind, has gained significant attention in the league, receiving head coaching interest from teams like the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns.
Coen, who worked under renowned head coach Sean McVay during his time in Los Angeles, sees Udinski as the next logical step in developing the Jaguars' offensive prowess. Udinski has been coaching since he was 23, having started as a graduate assistant at Baylor in 2019, and has since served as a coaching assistant for the Carolina Panthers and assistant offensive coordinator and assistant quarterbacks coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
His contributions to the Vikings' offensive success and his work with Trevor Lawrence at the Jaguars have earned him the trust of head coach Coen.
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