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Published on January 24, 2025
Liam Coen Ditches Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coaching Position in Last-Minute PivotSource: Wikipedia/Bryan Austin (flickr user 1 Photo Guy), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Liam Coen, who was expected to become the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has instead pursued the head coaching position with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite recently agreeing to a high-paying deal with the Bucs, Coen changed his plans and chose to focus on the Jaguars. ESPN reports that Coen unexpectedly stopped communicating with the Bucs after reigniting his interest in the Jacksonville role.

In an WFLA report, Scott Reynolds from PewterReport.com shared, "The Buccaneers organization is livid right now, I’m told. I’ve been speaking with multiple members within the organization. They feel betrayed, they are disappointed, incredibly disappointed with the way this thing was handled." Coen's departure followed closely after the Jaguars dismissed their general manager, a move that may have made the Jacksonville opportunity more appealing.

Coen's change of heart is just another chapter in a long history of similar moves. Notable figures like Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, and Josh McDaniels have all made similar decisions, as WTSP reported.

Sports Illustrated has suggested several potential candidates for the vacant offensive coordinator position.

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