This one requires a little preparation to explain, but it will all make sense by the end.

Rumors are already swirling about some level of mutual interest between Bill Belichick and the Jacksonville Jaguars if the club decides to acquire Doug Pederson during or after this season.

Let’s say Pederson is fired and Belichick is hired as the next head coach in Jacksonville. Belichick would almost certainly play a big role on defense, just like he did for the New England Patriots, but he wouldn’t necessarily call plays on that side of the ball.

Even if Belichick wants to be the defensive play-caller, he would still bring in someone who would have the official title of defensive coordinator.

Eberflus would be a natural addition to his staff. Even though he doesn’t necessarily have a direct connection to Belichick during his coaching career, there are secondary connections that could help boost his stock.

During his college playing days at Toledo from 1988 to ’91, Eberflus played under head coach Nick Saban in 1990. Belichick and Saban are very good friends who also had a friendly rivalry during their coaching careers.

Eberflus also worked on Eric Mangini’s staff with the Cleveland Browns from 2009 to ’10. Mangini and Belichick worked together from 1997 to 2005.

When the Bears and Patriots played a game in the 2022 season, Belichick and Eberflus shared a long discussion on the field afterward and both men were very complimentary towards each other.

There are a number of things that need to happen in Jacksonville for this scenario to come to fruition, but it’s not too far-fetched to think Eberflus could end up working for the Jaguars in 2025.