Jaguars coach Doug Pederson talks need for 'healing' after Urban Meyer tenure

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have a fresh start this year under new head coach Doug Pederson.

Pederson is hoping to rebuild more than just the Jaguars roster following a dysfunctional season at the hands of Urban Meyer. The former coach was a major reason why Jacksonville drafted No. 1 overall for the second straight year. 

Speaking to reporters prior to the start of rookie minicamp Friday, Pederson stressed the need for "healing" after the short-lived Meyer tenure.

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

"I do believe there has to be some kind of healing with the situation and everything that transpired last year because it’s just there’s a lack of trust that was broken, I think," Pederson said.

Meyer went 2-11 in his partial season, and the Jaguars really started to unravel on the offensive side of the ball following the team’s bye week. They averaged a measly 9.1 points in Meyer’s final seven games, which ended with a five-game skid. 

Meyer reportedly didn't know the names of some notable opposing players, including Aaron Donald and Deebo Samuel, which he denied. A member of the Jaguars staff described last season as the "most toxic environment I've ever been a part of. By far. Not even close," the Athletic reported. 

Khan announced the firing of Meyer just hours after kicker Josh Lambo, who was released by the Jaguars last year, told the Tampa Bay Times that Meyer kicked him during a practice in August. 

In recent weeks, Khan revealed he fired Meyer