Report: Tensions boiling over between Meyer, Jaguars

Questions about head coach Urban Meyer's long-term status with the Jacksonville Jaguars have surfaced.

Tensions have grown within the organization following multiple run-ins between Meyer and players and other coaches in recent weeks, sources tell Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Jaguars owner, Shad Khan, does not appear to be seriously considering a change, Pelissero reports.

There's growing frustration with Meyer's behavior following his comments that shifted blame to players and coaches amid the team's 2-10 start.

Running back James Robinson was benched following a fumble on the opening drive of Jacksonville's 37-7 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams last week. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence shared his belief that Robinson needs to see more time on the field.

"I'm playing the game and stuff happens on the sideline with coaching decisions," Lawrence said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. "I don't really get into that, but I know and I voiced my opinion: James is one of our best players and he's got to be in the game. I think we're all on the same page, so there's no confusion there."

Players reportedly vented to their Rams counterparts that Meyer has not treated them like adults.

Receiver Marvin Jones reportedly became so angry with Meyer's criticisms that he left the facility and had to be convinced by other staff to return.

Meyer found himself in hot water earlier this season when a video of him at a bar with a woman who was not his wife went viral. The coach apologized for being a distraction following the incident.

The Jaguars have lost four straight games and are averaging 10.7 points per contest since their bye in Week 7. They play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

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