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Jacksonville Jaguars add Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach

By The Sports Xchange
Former Oakland Raiders RB Tyrone Wheatley (47) runs with the ball in Oakland, CA, Nov. 16, 2003 . Wheatley ran for 109 yards to help the Raiders defeat the Vikings 28-18. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
Former Oakland Raiders RB Tyrone Wheatley (47) runs with the ball in Oakland, CA, Nov. 16, 2003 . Wheatley ran for 109 yards to help the Raiders defeat the Vikings 28-18. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt) | License Photo

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach on Monday.

Wheatley previously served in that capacity under new Jacksonville head coach Doug Marrone, from 2010-12 while the pair was at Syracuse and from 2013-14 with the Buffalo Bills.

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"I am excited to have Tyrone join our staff and work with our running backs," Marrone said. "I have worked with him for five years and know the type of leader and teacher that he is. He is an exceptional coach and will bring out the best in his players. He brings a charisma, attitude and Super Bowl playing experience to the staff that will be vital as we enter the 2017 season."

The 44-year-old Wheatley spent the past two seasons at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. The Wolverines finished second in the Big Ten Conference with 212.92 rushing yards per game.

"Tyrone Wheatley has experienced vast success, both as a player and as a coach, at the professional and collegiate levels," said Tom Coughlin, the Jaguars' executive vice president of football operations.

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"He is a great addition to our coaching staff and will play a large role in the development and implementation of our running game. He brings a diverse skillset and background that will be extremely beneficial to our players and we look forward to him getting started."

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