Pro Football Rumors
Following a stunning turn of events, it sounds like Liam Coen is destined for Jacksonville. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Coen is expected to be named as the next head coach of the Jaguars.
The official announcement is “pending final negotiations,” with Russini noting that Coen is heading back home to Tampa Bay while his representatives finalize details with the Jaguars. Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reported earlier this evening that the two sides were in “active negotiations.”
It was only 36 hours ago that we learned Coen was backing out of the sweepstakes to stick around as the Buccaneers offensive coordinator. According to Albert Breer of TheMMQB, Tampa Bay was handing the coach an extension that would make him the highest-paid coordinator in NFL history. Coen would also get to stick in a familiar spot, continue to guide Baker Mayfield’s revival, and would be positioned to enter the head coaching cycle next offseason.
Things rapidly changed. The Jaguars fired Trent Baalke following reports that the GM was a deterrent to HC candidates. It didn’t take long for Coen to reenter the conversation, as the coach reportedly took a secret trip to Jacksonville to meet with Jaguars leadership in person.
More to come…
