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FILE - Florida NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer talks to reporters after practice in Scottsdale, Ariz., ahead of the BCS Championship game against Ohio State, in this Jan. 8, 2007, file photo. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, because a formal agreement was not yet in place. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Meyer believes Jacksonville ‘is the place’ he can win in NFL

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - Atlanta Falcons coach Bobby Petrino looks on during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Atlanta, in this Sept. 30, 2007, file photo. Back in 2007, Petrino lasted all of 13 games with the Atlanta Falcons, winning just three times before he slinked back to college in the middle of the night, leaving behind nothing more than a form letter for his abandoned players. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Column: Meyer faces tough adjustment heading to NFL Jaguars

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Ohio State NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference announcing his retirement in Columbus, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, file photo. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, because a formal agreement was not yet in place. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File) **FILE**

Urban Hire: Meyer returns to sidelines with NFL’s Jaguars

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Michael Ray FitzGerald poses for a photo in his home office/studio in Jacksonville, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. FitzGerald has just published his newest book, &quot;Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock.&quot; FitzGerald writes: “Jacksonville was neither the home nor the birthplace of Southern rock, but it surely was a motherlode.” (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

Book explores Jacksonville’s influence on Southern rock

By MATT SOERGEL and Florida Times-Union - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Reich believes Colts have winning combination for playoffs

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Bills eliminate Dolphins with 56-26 rout; set to host Colts

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans’ doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Jaguars’ Marrone bracing for change after 15th straight loss

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Nolan lifts Jacksonville over Kennesaw State 72-66

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Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich checks his play card as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Colts focused on playoffs as Jags look to future in Week 17

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Colts take on reeling Jaguars with playoff spot at stake

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass as he is rushed by Chicago Bears linebacker Barkevious Mingo (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jags limp into finale with QB Glennon, without RB Robinson

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, left, looks for a receiver as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Aaron Lynch (59) tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Bears eye playoffs heading into finale with Rodgers, Packers

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws to an open receiver during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Charlotte, N.C. Lawrence has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. The Heisman will be awarded Jan. 5 during a virtual ceremony as the pandemic forced the cancellation of the usual trip to New York that for the presentation that usually comes with being a finalist. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File) **FILE**

Jaguars set sights on Lawrence after years of failure at QB

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham, second from right, celebrates his touchdown catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars with teammates Javon Wims (83), Allen Robinson II (12), quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) and Ryan Nall (35) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Bears close in on NFC playoffs, Jags lock up top draft pick

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Jones (26) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

A-Rob returns in must-win game for Bears, must-lose for Jags

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II, right, is sacked for a safety by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee (90) and linebacker Matthew Judon (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mayor: Jets’ win could be defining moment for woeful Jaguars

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 33-27. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Bears focused on avoiding letdown against Jaguars

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins runs with the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jackson leads surging Ravens to 40-14 rout of Jaguars

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) tires to get around Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard, left, and cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Robinson quietly closes in on Jaguars’ rookie rushing record

By MARK LONG - Associated Press