Overview
- Jaguars coach Liam Coen said on 1010 XL Friday that national coverage overwhelmingly highlights Bears quarterback Caleb Williams while showing little about Jacksonville, and he described that omission as ready-made motivation for his players.
- Caleb Williams reposted the radio clip on X, turning the local comment into a wider social‑media moment that media outlets promptly covered.
- Bears coach Ben Johnson responded at Chicago’s camp by calling the team “the No. 1 regression candidate” and saying Williams is experienced at handling attention, signaling a measured reply rather than an escalation.
- Jacksonville’s training camp reports have shown early concerns — including left tackle Cole Van Lanen on the Active/PUP list, missed throws and receiver drops — which Coen has framed as reasons to keep his team hungry.
- The exchange sits on top of clear recent context: the Jaguars went 13-4 and won the AFC South in 2025 while Williams has emerged as a high-profile player this offseason, including landing on the Madden cover, shaping why media attention has focused where it has.