Viral Reporter–Coach Exchange After Jaguars Loss Fuels Media Dispute Over Press Conduct
The clip’s reach on X turned a brief postgame moment into a test case for how credentialed reporters should use access.
Overview
- The Jaguars’ season ended with a Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills shortly before the postgame interaction.
- Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones delivered an extended congratulatory message to head coach Liam Coen instead of asking a question.
- Coen replied, “I appreciate it. Thank you, ma’am,” and the video accumulated millions of views after being widely shared on X.
- Adam Schefter praised the exchange as “awesome,” while Awful Announcing labeled it inappropriate for a press-conference setting.
- Associated Press reporter Mark Long criticized the use of limited press time, highlighting a broader argument over postgame media norms.