Liam Coen Issues Statement
January 24th, 2025
Words released.
With all the wide and varying stories floating out on Twitter of what exactly, allegedly happened between the Bucs and Liam Coen, now the key figure in this drama has spoken. Sort of.
In a statement given/released to Peter Schrager of NFL Network, Coen basically thanks his family, the Bucs and Todd Bowles for getting him into a position to have a chance at being an NFL head coach.
Joe is not taking any swipes or backhands at anyone with the following sentence: This statement has the scent of a public relations director typing it and emailing/texting it to Schrager.
FYI, Schrager has been nothing but first class dealing with Joe. There are no insinuations here other than Coen’s note feels like they’re not in Coen’s voice or at least were not spoken by Coen.
(If Joe is wrong, Joe will gladly post a public apology to Schrager, who Joe likes a lot.)
In this statement, Coen does not address in any way the many cringy allegations that have been lobbed at him or attributed to him in the many unsourced claims on social media and broadcasts.
Exclusive: Here's Liam Coen's statement to me. Please credit when re-posting. @gmfb @nflnetwork @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/awErfSoCVi
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 24, 2025
January 24th, 2025 at 2:49 pm
guys a snake nothing short of it good riddance oh and T law is a bum bust and it’s gunna crash and burn
January 24th, 2025 at 2:51 pm
Reeks of a pr team or HR. He sucks and so does that crappy owner. May you live in interesting times Liam the liar.
January 24th, 2025 at 2:52 pm
Just a reminder – Liam Coen, 2022 OC of the LA Rams, 5 wins, let go after the season. He has bounced around since 2019, not holding a job. Good luck in Jax, the punk.
January 24th, 2025 at 2:53 pm
As a fan your supposed to have a sense of pride over long-term player development and evolving coaching trees but I simply want both Coen and Canal Water to never win another NFL game. They did it the wrong way by dipping out on the team who finally gave them a chance.
January 24th, 2025 at 2:54 pm
If he cant even handle how to leave and take a new job how in the hell is he gonna handle grown ass men or a franchise. “Chance of a lifetime” dude if your any good as a OC you will always have a chance to be a head coach. Coen should have looked at how well Dave Canales is doing lol lol
January 24th, 2025 at 2:54 pm
He’s looking forward and hopefully so are the Bucs. Time to turn the page.
January 24th, 2025 at 2:55 pm
Good point Cassie
January 24th, 2025 at 2:56 pm
Chatgpt special… Lol. Literally I just typed this into Chatgpt:
I am liam coen. I just joined the Jaguars (and left the bucs in the dark) can you help me write a statement to the nfl media, fans and anyone who supports the league. about how great an opportunity it is and how grateful i am to the jags and how grateful I am to the bucs
and this is what is spit out:
I am honored and thrilled to accept the position of head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars. This opportunity is a dream come true, and I am deeply grateful to Mr. Shad Khan and the entire Jaguars organization for entrusting me with the future of this team. I am excited to work with such a talented roster and contribute to the vibrant community of Jacksonville.
I also want to express my sincere gratitude to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. My time in Tampa has been invaluable, and I am thankful to Coach Todd Bowles, the players, and the entire Buccaneers organization for their unwavering support and collaboration. The experiences and relationships I have built there will always hold a special place in my heart.
To the fans, media, and everyone who supports the NFL, I appreciate your passion and dedication to this sport. I am committed to bringing my best to the Jaguars and contributing to the league’s continued excellence.
Thank you for your support as I embark on this new chapter with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
January 24th, 2025 at 2:57 pm
Low class snake. Good riddance
January 24th, 2025 at 2:58 pm
Complete liar.
January 24th, 2025 at 2:58 pm
Yeah. AI wrote that statement…. Seems about right for the dude. He isnt very honorable
January 24th, 2025 at 2:59 pm
I am honored and thrilled to accept the position of head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars. This opportunity is a dream come true, and I am deeply grateful to Mr. Shad Khan and the entire Jaguars organization for entrusting me with the future of this team. I am excited to work with such a talented roster and contribute to the vibrant community of Jacksonville.
I also want to express my sincere gratitude to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. My time in Tampa has been invaluable, and I am thankful to Coach Todd Bowles, the players, and the entire Buccaneers organization for their unwavering support and collaboration. The experiences and relationships I have built there will always hold a special place in my heart.
To the fans, media, and everyone who supports the NFL, I appreciate your passion and dedication to this sport. I am committed to bringing my best to the Jaguars and contributing to the league’s continued excellence.
Thank you for your support as I embark on this new chapter with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Keep our names out your mouth, B!+<#
January 24th, 2025 at 3:05 pm
@Joe
Can we move on now? We can find another OC that actually wants to be in Tampa.
What we need to worry about is the defense, or lack there of.
We shouldn’t commit the sin of turning our back on time. And it is wasting away under Bowles.
LFG!!!
January 24th, 2025 at 3:06 pm
RAT SNAKE WEASEL!!!!!!!
January 24th, 2025 at 3:06 pm
Has all the emotional ties to chatgpt
Same as the note Biden left for 47
He gone!
Flush this storyline and chapter in Buccaneer history
He gone!
January 24th, 2025 at 3:08 pm
Agreed ball. All I’m looking forward to is the oc search and who comes in
January 24th, 2025 at 3:08 pm
Nice. He jet sweep fumbled right out of Tampa. Go Bowles
January 24th, 2025 at 3:12 pm
Where Coen was demonstrably a difference-maker was in the scripted plays. Situational play-calling, not always. That’s not a knock, and turning the page.
YES to instilling in the new OC to be on-point with the scripted stuff.
NO to pulling Bucky with 10 minutes on the clock, or jet sweeps backed up in a tight playoff game.
(Yes, I think if there’s a clean exchange, that’s a massive gain and we might be in Philadelphia right now, but still too risky a call in that situation).
January 24th, 2025 at 3:17 pm
Nonsense. Good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard! I hope he fries.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:17 pm
@Bucswin! Says:
January 24th, 2025 at 3:08 pm
Nice. He jet sweep fumbled right out of Tampa. Go Bowles
That was on Baker.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:18 pm
In regards to Liam Coen, when you have no integrity your words and statements mean nothing.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:21 pm
Brian Dorry Says:
January 24th, 2025 at 3:00 pm
“Keep our names out your mouth, B!+<#" lol perfect agreed
January 24th, 2025 at 3:24 pm
Traded Baker for Trevor ,,, time will tell if Trevor has the same heart ,,, Go in peace Liam ,,, sometimes patience is better then your opportunity of a lifetime because you get better opportunities of a lifetime (Ben Johnson) , we wish you worse then we did Canales ,, at least he left with integrity ,,, next man up
January 24th, 2025 at 3:24 pm
PR Department! All good though! Time to move on….
January 24th, 2025 at 3:25 pm
This is so disappointing.
I wish I’m nothing but failure
I seriously think the NFL should make some sort of rule that when an OC or DC signs with the team, it should be a minimum of 2-3 years. I understand position coaches and other coaches moving on to move up but teams need to have stability up top. It’s not fair to the players.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:25 pm
“LVMYBUCS” – Canales did waaaayy better than what ANYONE would have EVER expected (so far) in Carolina. I mean, what are you even talking about with all that!? I guess, YOU are one of those who took it as a ‘personal’ shot that Canales left for a LITERAL ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity, & accepting a job that NO ONE ELSE, even wanted. Cohen (even tho he’s a POTrash), was getting a HC eventually, somewhere down the line, regardless 💯. Cohen & Canales are NOT an ‘apples to apples’ comparison. WHO KNOWS ‘who’ will be the most successful HC between the two, though!? But, I think Cohen is in a GREAT Spot there in JAX. If he gets Trevor rollin’ (which he prob will), better WATCH OUT. He’s prob gonna KILL-IT!!!! They’ve got some good-looking YOUNG (explosive) talent there, & a nice draft pick.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:26 pm
F him. Now I hope the Jags remain a disaster and he slinks back to college in 2 years
January 24th, 2025 at 3:27 pm
Where Coen was demonstrably a difference-maker was in the scripted plays. Situational play-calling, not so much. That’s not even a knock.
YES to instilling in the new OC to be on-point with the script.
NO to pulling Bucky with 10 minutes left, or jet sweeps backed up in a tight playoff game. Yes, I’m aware that a clean exchange on that call might have meant we’re in Philadelphia right now, still too risky a call in that situation.
Cute “unpredictable!” Is not always right.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:30 pm
You have to wonder how much of the blame for this debacle should fall on Coen and how much on his agent. It’s likely that his agent directed (or influenced) most of the action. This whole ordeal is snaky, and who are the biggest snakes in the league? Agents! The more money their clients make, the more they make.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:32 pm
Ok Coen sent out his statement, good, know what I am would like to h
January 24th, 2025 at 3:34 pm
Weak. Empty. Completely, Meaningless (and pointless). The ‘silence’ though (from both sides, especially HIS), is DEAFENING.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:38 pm
Ok Coen sent out a statement, good but, what I want to hear more of now is, who are some of the names that are being mentioned for the new OC and DL. Coen is now Jacksonville,s new HC, I want to talk about the Bucs
January 24th, 2025 at 3:41 pm
@Joe — You are spot on with your take on that statement. The statement has a corporate public relations wording and feel. The least Coen could have done is write his public statement.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:43 pm
The Bucs had their long term answer in the palm of their hand and blew it. Coen wanted to coach a team and the bucs were steadfast in Todd Bowles maintaining his grip on the steering wheel. In steps the Jaguars and offers Liam the opportunity of a lifetime. So many butt hurt ‘fans’ complaining …not that he left but how he left. Whatever. Most of this is coming from unnamed sources…..hmmm. Sounds to me like a smear campaign engineered by the Bucs and helped along by jbf(allegedly). Should have never come to this..Todd could have been promoted to the front office…I keep hearing he has a keen eye for talent but the Glazers dropped the ball. Get over it… he’s gone and I wish him the best
January 24th, 2025 at 3:45 pm
What a wonderful form letter.
Coen and the entire Jags organization can eat a giant sack of richards.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:47 pm
khan brought in a puppy to change the culture…
good luck with that
January 24th, 2025 at 3:47 pm
Coen arrives in Jacksonville after spending one season as the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Buccaneers. In his lone season in Tampa Bay, he led the NFL’s only offense that finished in the top five in yards per game (399.6), scoring (29.5), passing yards per game (250.4) and rushing yards per game (149.2). Under Coen’s direction, the Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history to complete 70 percent of their passes and average over 5.0 yards per carry throughout an entire season, in addition to becoming just the second team in league history with 40-plus passing touchdowns and 5.0-plus yards per rush in a single season.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:47 pm
Don’t blame Coen. At the last minute, Jags owner made him an offer he could not have refuse. And neither would you. Coen is about to make 4 times the cash we pay Bowles per yr. And lets say he is fired in 2 yrs..So what? Coen has set his family up for life. Smart move. I ain’t made at’em at all. Good Luck. Its all bout da Money folks.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:48 pm
Agreed %100 Bucben1961
January 24th, 2025 at 3:49 pm
Good to see the Liam Coen fanboy fleeing the ship, grew tired of the lovefest that went on all season.
I knew this guy was overrated and sketchy all along…. Everyone gave him all the credit when really it was the Elite players out on the field making the plays on offense.
#Tbbucs3wasright.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:50 pm
If you want to say anyone is the bad guy in this, it’s the Bucs for running to the media to announce that Coen was returning before he even signed anything (and again, whatever he signed would mean nothing since if he takes a promotion, it’s invalidated).
By why did the Bucs run to tell everyone Coen was coming back when he wasn’t even in the building, didn’t sign anything, and didn’t make any public statements? Why didn’t they wait to at least have him in the building before doing that – or even wait to get back a signed document?
It was the Bucs who created all this drama, and I really wonder if it was in part a calculated move to make themselves look like the victims and get fans on their side. BTW, if that was the Bucs thinking, and it wasn’t just incompetence, then give them credit for making a brilliant move. Look at all these suckers who have completely bought into the idea that the Bucs somehow got screwed.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:52 pm
“I will hire a first-class coaching staff, establish a distinctive and effective brand of football on both sides of the ball…”
Dare I think I know what he meant by that?
January 24th, 2025 at 3:53 pm
I just watched the Pat MacAfee clip where Shefty talked about this situation. He stated that someone from Coens camp said that Coen was strong armed into removing himself from consideration for the Jags HC’ing job.
If this is true it changes everything, it explains why Coen went behind the backs of the Bucs FO. It changes from a story of f**k Coen into one of f**k the Glazers, if true the Bucs decided to prioritize Bowles over Coen and forced his hand in jumping ship.
I hope we do get a full explanation so peoples anger is at least directed in the correct location.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:54 pm
Mike Johnson Says:
January 24th, 2025 at 3:47 pm
Don’t blame Coen. At the last minute, Jags owner made him an offer he could not have refuse. And neither would you. Coen is about to make 4 times the cash we pay Bowles per yr. And lets say he is fired in 2 yrs..So what? Coen has set his family up for life.
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I don’t know the numbers, haven’t seen the leak yet, but you figure he’s going to get at least $10m a year, and at least a 5 year deal, all guaranteed.
The Bucs were, meanwhile, offering a fantastic deal for an OC, what I read was $5m a year for 3 years (although other say it was $4/yr for 3 years).
So you’re talking $50m (at least) vs $15m (at most) – and you run the team however you want, even pick your own GM.
Who in the world doesn’t take the money and power?
Good for him – and the Bucs should use Coen and Canales as examples of how, if you come to Tampa, you’re on the fast track to get a HC gig somewhere. Every hot OC coaching prospect in football should be blowing up Bowles phone right now trying to get an interview.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Hey ,
At least he went to the AFC , instead of possibility signing with the Saints.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Talk to the hand!🖕
January 24th, 2025 at 3:57 pm
@Lol….. Lol 🤣
I really don’t like to “wish” bad for anybody BUT he’ll be ok, he got his bag, so I sincerely hope he crashes and burns in his new job and gets fired.
Kiss my $$$ and bark at the hole Liam.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:58 pm
Lol – Go figure it’s ChatGPT. He can’t even be upfront with his own words. Pretty sad the way he did this.
January 24th, 2025 at 3:59 pm
Just heard Ira on Tkraus
Like their statements much better than lil coey
January 24th, 2025 at 3:59 pm
chat gpt post was really interesting — would he really just chat gpt a post about starting a new career in a leadership role at a multibillion dollar company (even if the Jags are horrible)?
this is very oddly written and suggests an inattention to specifics either intentional or unintentional — switching back and forth from first to third person
no comments about players, other coaches, specific members of the front office and management — it feels like bridges have been burned
this is exactly the kind of thing I would be looking for when hiring — for identifying red flags and people to avoid
I guess he didn’t have to submit a writing sample to get this job
January 24th, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Yah, we can talk about which Buc coaches and players he is going to poach. I bet his wife had more to do with this debacle than his agent did, if you want to know the truth.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:03 pm
Rod Munch
50 million over 4 years
January 24th, 2025 at 4:04 pm
Everybody hates Todd.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:05 pm
Bucs could have promoted him as soon as they knew Liam Coen was being considered. They came up with a half-measure, thinking no one would work for Trent Baalke/Shad Con…
This is in Licht and the Glazer’s. They kept the man that meant more to them than Liam Coen. We get to see if that was a good plan, or not.
We all know Liam Coen’s background and future hopes – letting him get out of OBP without a signature – meant Shad Con had one more try. He fired Baalke, told Liam he’d let him pick the new GM, and paid a him a lot more money to do be a head coach.
Bucs anger likely is because Jacksonville isn’t finished raiding the organization – somebody better out a tracer on Mike Greenberg and the rest of Jason Licht’s staff…
January 24th, 2025 at 4:09 pm
Thank Liam for the last year. I wish you continued success. Go Bucs!
January 24th, 2025 at 4:09 pm
Good luck Coach Coen.
Some of you guys sound like my sad ex-girlfriend… LOL!!!!
It’s done – it’s over – get on with life…
Like any of you would turn down a guaranteed $50M?
Let’s all get a grip and face the reality that our Bucs will be hiring the 4th OC in as many years.
Oh well – it’s a Bucs life.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:10 pm
SB~LV Says – ESPN is reporting 5-years – just saw that pop up, nothing on the money yet.
If that 4-year rumor is going around, I wonder if that was the original term that Coen rejected. The Jags unexpectedly firing their GM to make a new run at Coen, that shows some desperation, which you’d think any agent worth their salt would turn into additional term and money.
I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:11 pm
Mid-tier offensive coaches using a top-tier NFL Bucs offense as a stepping stone. Can’t fault them. I fault the idiot owners hiring them to be a head coach after only 1 year.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:11 pm
He made the right choice for Liam Coen and his familly and there is nothing wrong with that.
He did his job, did it well, and now is reaping the rewards. wth is wrong with that in America?
January 24th, 2025 at 4:12 pm
Stats are different if you’re trotting out Freddy Martino and Mike Glennon.
Not discounting the value of a good play caller OR taking your opportunities in a “win now” league
But Quinn and Kingsbury are two previously failed head coaches, returned to “genius” status- because the rookie QB exceeded all reasonable expectations and they won a lot of close games. If Sam Howell is still under center, that’s a different story.
Slowik was a genius 12 months ago. The OL regressed and he’s out.
Our roster on offense had a whole lot to do with the splashy numbers, and they’re still here. It’s not all Bucky, obviously, but a guy who’ll “see hole, hit hole” and fight through contact — and an OL actually opening holes – had a whole lot to do with opening things up. And instincts aren’t coached.
Slowik or Grizzard or Kitchens or Lewis can have the same results — there’s not a “Lounge Singer” in sight.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:13 pm
Ira and TKras mb.
Feel bad for Coen’s kid but all the more reason for him not to bring it up when he calls the Bowles late afternoon. His wife is really really mad.
Welp Bowles has a lot of work to do before free agency
January 24th, 2025 at 4:13 pm
This must be how Kentucky felt. F Liam the liar. Now he’s practically termed the entirety of our fan base against him. Could have stayed and became a legend. But he doesn’t even have the balls to make a statement himself. I hope they go winless
January 24th, 2025 at 4:13 pm
What happen you all liked Coen a lot.
Bowles will hire someone better
January 24th, 2025 at 4:14 pm
coen’s signature move is going to be teaching all players and staff members in jacksonville, that when they “werk” the podium, to wipe their nasty nose boogers all over their sweatshirt sleeves, over and over, in one fell swoop, during media interviews, while blindly making believe it’s not happening…it’s a nasty move and coen owns it like a true pro…
#TheBoogieManGivesBadPodium
January 24th, 2025 at 4:20 pm
I can see Trask following him. He knows the offence. He can help in the qb room.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:23 pm
Bowles defense sucks. Liam could be thinking he would have had a chance at a Super Bowl if not for the idiot dropping d-lineman into pass coverage, making them the worst cornerbacks on the field, over and over again. As if he’s going to catch someone by surprise doing it. Todd is old. His in-game decision making remains dreadful, no progress since he was canned by the Jets. Licht should have taken Bowles aside and told him he was going to be co-HC with Coen next year and adios the year after. That way Coen gets to gradually learn those other aspects of the HC role and has a smooth transition the following year. That makes sense – UNLESS he was unwilling to be dragged down by Bowles’ dreadful defense and poor decision making during games. Argh!!! the Glazers and JL were outplayed
January 24th, 2025 at 4:23 pm
Luther Burden III
😁🙏😎
January 24th, 2025 at 4:26 pm
Watch this guy fumble the bag and get fired
No offensive line
No back end on defense
Trevor coming back from injury
Their drafting been terrible the last 4 yrs I think they have 3 or 4 good picks
January 24th, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Funny watching Pear and his friends turn every comment section into crying about Bowles.
I don’t care he left. He want to be a HC bye. Glazers were not going Fire Bowles! to hand him the HC job. They will find another OC and move on. Offense is in place. Get players healthy, replace some on defense . Already looks like some coaching changes and we see what happens. If it does not work out crybabies get their wish. Win crybabies keep crying.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:31 pm
Over it.
Peace out Snake!
January 24th, 2025 at 4:33 pm
Nothing to see here. Time to move on.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:33 pm
No chin havin jag-off.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:36 pm
Coen took a position where he charts his own destiny. As the OC here, he is tied to Bowles lame duck season.
He also secured his family’s financial future. And with that realized his dream to be an NFL HC.
The Jags organization – as bad as it has been – tore apart their front office and bet on Coen.
If that were any of us, wouldn’t we all have made the decision that he did? To attack him with insults, question his character and pout about his choice is pretty shallow.
Blame the Glazers, they had an opportunity to keep him but chose to continue with Bowles instead.
This time next year, Bowles will be fired and we’ll be wishing we had Coen going into his second year as HC
January 24th, 2025 at 4:38 pm
I don’t care still Fire Bowles
January 24th, 2025 at 4:41 pm
Jon Gruden to replace Cohen in 2025 season as Bucs OC!???
January 24th, 2025 at 4:43 pm
maybe he will once again wear his pink/mauve sports coat for his first presser in jacksonville…
i knew the dude was off from jump when he walked up to the bucs podium in a “pink/mauve” sports coat…
you’d at least think his wife would correct it for him and say:
“honey, maybe navy, black or grey”……………….duhhhhh
dude is in for a rough ride up in shacksonville…
but he did secure the bag
January 24th, 2025 at 4:44 pm
Nice Form Letter
January 24th, 2025 at 4:47 pm
For some of you, always remember, be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.
January 24th, 2025 at 4:49 pm
Looking forward to some press conferences from both sides.
Popcorn ready 🙂
January 24th, 2025 at 4:56 pm
Man chatgpt can write a letter for any situation
January 24th, 2025 at 5:03 pm
@Davenport
There’s a difference between what he did, and what you suggested he did. He took his name out of the opening, agreed to a higher pay And to stay, and completely ghosted the buccaneers immediately after. No matter how you look at it, that was a piece of crap thing to do
January 24th, 2025 at 5:17 pm
I wonder if the Bucs and Jags will scrimmage next preseason lol
January 24th, 2025 at 5:34 pm
That’s how you thank bucs , lol,karma will get you
January 24th, 2025 at 5:35 pm
Bucfan94 Says:
January 24th, 2025 at 5:03 pm
@Davenport
There’s a difference between what he did, and what you suggested he did. He took his name out of the opening, agreed to a higher pay And to stay, and completely ghosted the buccaneers immediately after. No matter how you look at it, that was a piece of crap thing to do
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Community fact check…
– Reporters claim he made a non-binding verbal commitment to return to Tampa
– There was no contract signed.
– The Jags job pays at least $50m, the rumored Bucs payout was $15m.
– When you claim he ‘ghosted’ the Bucs, he was actually at the hospital with his wife and child and didn’t return a call for a few hours.
January 24th, 2025 at 5:39 pm
Sean mcvay has class’s and money,you now have money but no class,you will probably be fired in 3 seasons and loking for oc job
January 24th, 2025 at 5:40 pm
Didn’t read.
January 24th, 2025 at 5:42 pm
I don’t know the facts. Nobody does. What I do know is this:
No other franchise contacted him for an interview. What did Jacksonville, a franchise known for making poor decisions on coaches, what did they see that nobody else saw.
Resume: 2010 Brown University
2011 Rhode Island University
2012-13 Back at Brown
2014-15 U. Mass
2016 U. Of Maine
2018 Initially accepts position at Holy Cross but gets a call from Rams
and leaves for LA (sound familiar)
2018-20 Rams
2021 Kentucky
2022 Rams
2023 Kentucky (again)
2024 Buccaneers
2025 Jags
He’s a road warrior with no particular loyalty or stability. There are some red flags here. Now he has to hire a GM and a defensive coordinator and get ready for the draft and hire an offensive and defensive staff. He will no longer be doing only one job. Chances of success with this resume–15% at best.
January 24th, 2025 at 5:46 pm
What’s the big deal. We knew we were getting a temporary OC. Guy went back and forth between Rams and Kentucky a few times. He’s good which we knew which why we picked him. If Tampa wanted to keep him, you should have fired Bowles and elevated him.
Don’t matter. It’s more about Baker and the Ram’s offense. Baker is the Head Coach Maker. 7 years, 3 OCs elevated to HC and 1 HC getting a HCOY.
January 24th, 2025 at 6:16 pm
Scott Says:
January 24th, 2025 at 5:39 pm
Sean mcvay has class’s and money,you now have money but no class,you will probably be fired in 3 seasons and loking for oc job
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So he’ll be 42, worth at least $50m, and getting a job that puts him right back where he is now.
Sign me up to be that level of failure.
January 24th, 2025 at 6:45 pm
classy statement, good luck out there liam
January 24th, 2025 at 6:45 pm
Rod
I bust you for your JW and Baker takes so it’s only fair that I credit you with a take that was ahead of all of us including the host.
While we were celebrating retaining Coen you were the first here to point out until the Jags have a different guy, Coen remained in play.
I’m a bit obsessed about fairness hence my defense of Bowles and credit where credit is due, you were the first and as far as I can recall the ONLY one to take that position. Congrats! I know how important it is to you to be right and you undebatably led all of us on that one!!!
January 24th, 2025 at 6:45 pm
@BucFan94 Dont be so sanctimonious. You would do the same.
He agreed to stay with the Bucs, given the conditions at the time.
The conditions changed, and the Jags were aggressive. They made an offer that no one would refuse.
Like anyone else, Coen took it.
January 24th, 2025 at 7:23 pm
@ Buddha
Nice post.
I agree 100%.
January 24th, 2025 at 7:52 pm
Marine Buc
Agree with you agreening with Buddha. Don’t remember the last time, if ever, I disagreed with Buddha.
Perhaps you both feel differently than me about this however.
I think Coen has succeeded financially providing for his ENTIRE EXTENDED family for life. But football wise you guys are correct that odds for his success in Jax are remote…the 15% max Buddha gives him.
Perhaps Coen made a really astute move knowing his own resume “red flags” and realizing the ONLY reason he’s getting this offer is because the Jags had grown desperate, None of the good candidates even bothered to interview.
Meanwhile Jax was Coen’s ONLY interview, at least that I’ve read; correct me if I’m wrong. Coen is a SMART guy! He figured this really was a once in a lifetime shot.
Sad part of that is that he didn’t really have enough confidence. He didn’t bet on himself taking a loaded lineup of offensive talent to continued success. He basically played the “favorite with the best odds” instead of waiting for an even greater payoff. I tend to bet favorites and my bookie father always chided me for it! So IF that’s large consideration that entered LC’s decision making I can’t really criticize him.
January 24th, 2025 at 8:08 pm
Rod loves to insult people don’t he. He is always at the ready with a negative word or two instead of a positive thought. What was it this time Rod “suckers”. Yes Rod says you are sucker’ so you know it’s true. Can’t wait to see what words of inspiration he lays on us next time.
January 24th, 2025 at 8:51 pm
Coen did the right thing. He had an opportunity that presented itself late and he made the decision to advance his career. The NFL is a cut throat business and owners and coaches will kick you in the balls when ever they want to. So Coen did some kicking this time and we think he’s a trader. No way. Good luck coach Coen. There are fifty more waiting to fill you place with the Bucs. Keeping it real in Ireland.
January 24th, 2025 at 9:32 pm
Uhh Todd Bowles is such a moron I can’t believe we are going through not another year with this dude and let another bright young offensive mind out the door. Obviously the way he left was slimy but the Glazers should have just made him HC if they really wanted him to be around. Good luck Baker! Maybe we’ll get continuity for you next time! And I get Coen wanting to be a HC but Trevor Lawrence is 🗑️ compared to Baker. Good luck loser
January 24th, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Coen forgot to thank the twelve million Ben Franklins he will be paid annually with no state income tax! I thought his statement sounded real but I have never heard the man speak so what do I know. Personally, I hate him leaving, can’t blame him for taking the cash and picking his own GM. Kinda sounds like he’ll be calling the shots. First head coaching gig and you get record bag and sustaintial authority. It’s simply a dream come true for many people . If it doesn’t work out I hope Tampa has an opening on their staff for the man. God bless the situation with his child and, personality, I thank Coen for the entertaining offense her put on the field this year. Good luck until you play the Buc’s
January 24th, 2025 at 11:07 pm
I hope Coen hires 53 Randy Gregory’s !!!
January 24th, 2025 at 11:15 pm
You will fail Coen, FU
January 25th, 2025 at 1:01 am
Our fanbase is starting to look a tad unhinged
Communication was poor.
But this was never staying here more than 1 more yr anyhow.
Glazers gambled and busted.
January 25th, 2025 at 1:25 am
Reading up on some potential candidates.
Grizzard looks interesting.
I didn’t know he was the pass game coordinator, and he was in charge of 3rd downs this year, which I think we led the league in. Yale graduate, experience in the system and with the “language”, schemes, principles etc, well regarded @ Bucs HQ.
Definitely think he’ll get a look.
January 25th, 2025 at 1:58 am
No thank you snake! Go slither to Duval. The sick son and not taking calls assures me of your inner cowardice and lack of true leadership.
January 25th, 2025 at 2:14 am
Thanks for getting cute and stupid against the Redskins, Liam. Thanks for the fireworks, too.
Have fun looking for your next job in 1017.
January 25th, 2025 at 7:16 am
No integrity, his new team and players have proof of who he is. Just look at how he left Tampa. Made a deal and then did not honor it. Yes, I said that. There is more in this life than just money.
January 25th, 2025 at 10:48 am
F*** HIM!!!
January 25th, 2025 at 3:32 pm
its a cuttthroat business there is very little loyalty nfl ue to be fun a there was some loyalty ME LVD are semi throwback there is no real reason to get emotionally involved
January 25th, 2025 at 6:35 pm
To hell with that snake! We don’t need him!
January 25th, 2025 at 6:48 pm
Sounds like his agent using Chat GPT on his way to the bank!