B.C. Lions tab former quarterback Jarious Jackson to fix troubled offence
SURREY, B.C. — The B.C. Lions are handing Jarious Jackson the keys to their troubled attack after the CFL club named the former quarterback as its new offensive co-ordinator on Thursday.
Jackson played seven seasons with the Lions from 2005 to 2011 before serving as B.C.’s quarterbacks coach in 2013.
The 40-year-old spent the last two seasons as the passing game co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He held the same roles with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2014 and 2015.
“My thoughts on Jarious’s ability as a coach are well-documented and he has gained some valuable experience over the past number of years,” said Lions head coach Wally Buono. “He’s enjoyed a significant amount of success since being here in 2013 and we’re fortunate to have him returning to our organization.”