Jaguars fire General Manager Gene Smith

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Published: 12/31/2012 8:10 am

Updated: 12/31/2012 1:20 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have just announced the firing of the team's general manager, Gene Smith. He will be paid for the remaining two years on his contract.

The Jaguars will finish the season with a franchise worst of 14 losses. That is enough to beat the expansion year 4-12 record.

Owner Shad Khan sent a statement this morning following his discussion with Smith.

“I met with Gene Smith this morning to inform him of my decision to go in a new direction and thank him for his dedication to the Jaguars since the inception of the franchise,” Khan said. “I am personally appreciative for his efforts during my first season of ownership in the NFL. Gene is a good man with a long career ahead of him in football, and I know this season was as difficult for him as anyone with our organization. I sincerely wish Gene and his family the very best, today and always. "

An ESPN report says San Francisco Director of Player Personnel Tom Gamble and Arizona Director of Player Personnel Jason Licht are the leading candidates to replace Smith. Action Sports is reaching out to our sister station in San Francisco for the latest on this developing story.

Action Sports 360 is your source for the story on the future of the Jaguars. Stay with us for the very latest on this situation as it unfolds.

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Justice4every1 - 12/31/2012 12:15 PM

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It's time for a new coach. It's apparent that Mike's method combined with what we previously had was a distater. Mike did not add to what was going on, but he tremendously took away from what was established and definitely working better than what we had this year. Time for a new coach. Goodbye Mike, so long, see ya wouldn't want to be ya!!

RushFan2112 - 12/31/2012 11:05 AM

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It's a good start to turning this team around and getting it back on the winning track, but we have a long way to go. The best thing is having an owner dedicated to putting a winning team back on Everbank Field. Thank you, Mr. Khan!

Realchange - 12/31/2012 9:28 AM

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In order to get the team back in shape alot changes are going have to be made. This includes coaches as well. Players should be next. If a team is not doing well then serious consquences have to happen to make the team more compettitive. The big spots in sports get paid alot money no one expects flawless performances but worst record of all time is time for heads to roll.

c9bcrewman - 12/31/2012 8:49 AM

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wish the sport's people would stop sugar coat him.

c9bcrewman - 12/31/2012 8:47 AM

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yes i agree but a lot of other's should go too.