The Jacksonville Jaguars have narrowed their search for a new general manager to five finalists, all of whom are first-time candidates for the position. The finalists include scouting executives from major NFL teams, such as Josh Williams of the 49ers and Ian Cunningham of the Bears. Interim GM Ethan Waugh, who stepped in after the team parted ways with Trent Baalke, is also among the candidates. The Jaguars aim to make a decision by the end of the week as they look to build a new leadership structure under rookies in pivotal roles.
Current Jaguars interim GM Ethan Waugh, who took over the job when the Jaguars and former GM Trent Baalke parted ways on Jan. 22, is also a finalist.
A league source told ESPN last week that the Jaguars hoped to make a hire by the end of the upcoming week.
None of the five finalists have been a general manager before, which means the team's three main decision-makers will be rookies.
Williams has been with San Francisco's scouting department since 2011, moving from a pro personnel scout to a national scout.
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