Milanovich resigns as Toronto Argonauts head coach to join Jacksonville Jaguars
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts’ off-season job search doubled Friday with the resignation of head coach Scott Milanovich.
Milanovich stepped down to become the quarterbacks coach of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Milanovich’s decision comes just three days after Jim Barker was fired after six seasons as the Argos’ general manager.
“We support Scott’s decision to pursue his goals in the NFL and wish him all the best in his new role,” said Michael Copeland, president and CEO for the Argos in a statement. “We’ve made significant progress in our search for the Argos’ next general manager. We hope to conclude the search process shortly.”
Barker hired Milanovich in December 2011, giving Milanovich his first CFL head-coaching job. He led the Argos to a Grey Cup victory in 2012 but the club finished last in the East Division in 2016 with a 5-13 record and missed the playoffs.