Liam Coen Joins Jacksonville Jaguars as Head Coach

Liam Coen's potential move from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Jacksonville Jaguars has unfolded dramatically over the past week, with reports indicating that Coen initially planned to stay with the Bucs after negotiations for a lucrative contract. However, following the firing of Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke, Coen re-engaged with Jacksonville about their head coaching position, leading to confusion in Tampa as the Buccaneers struggled to reach him. Coen's negotiations with the Buccaneers had reached a point where they had met his salary demands, making him potentially the highest-paid coordinator in NFL history, but it became clear that he was interested in the Jaguars' offer as well. As of Thursday, no contract had been signed with the Bucs, and insiders suggested that Coen was torn between loyalty to Tampa and the allure of Jacksonville. Coen's situation has drawn significant media attention, with various sources indicating that his decision may hinge on personal factors, including relationships with friends in coaching. The Jaguars are now in active discussions with Coen as they seek to finalize a coaching decision swiftly.