JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars promoted Gene Smith to general manager Monday, one of four changes meant to clarify responsibilities in the team’s personnel department.
Owner Wayne Weaver also named Terry McDonough director of player personnel, Tim Mingey assistant director of college personnel and Andy Dengler national scout.
Weaver said Smith will have final say in all personnel decisions, a clear deviation from the way the Jaguars handled things in recent years. Coach Jack Del Rio, former personnel chief James “Shack” Harris and Smith used a consensus approach the last six seasons.
Footnotes.
Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle (groin) and linebacker Terrell Suggs (shoulder) are questionable for Sunday’s AFC championship game at Pittsburgh.
• The Saints promoted quarterbacks coach Pete Carmichael Jr. to offensive coordinator. He replaces Doug Marrone, who left to coach at Syracuse.
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