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Liam Coen Named Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach After Dramatic Hiring Process

The Buccaneers offensive coordinator reversed his decision to stay in Tampa after the Jaguars fired their general manager and offered Coen significant control and a lucrative deal.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Liam Coen as their head coach.
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Overview

  • Liam Coen, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator, has been officially hired as the Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach after a tumultuous hiring process.
  • Coen initially withdrew from consideration due to concerns over working with Jaguars' then-GM Trent Baalke, but reconsidered after Baalke was let go by the team.
  • The Jaguars offered Coen a five-year contract reportedly worth $12 million annually, along with influence over the team's search for a new general manager.
  • The Buccaneers had attempted to retain Coen by offering him the highest-paid offensive coordinator role in the NFL, but Coen ultimately accepted the Jaguars' offer.
  • Coen's hiring marks a significant shift for the Jaguars, who are seeking to revitalize their offense and maximize quarterback Trevor Lawrence's potential under Coen's leadership.