Liam Coen, who has a history of not staying committed to jobs, is reportedly back in Jacksonville trying to work out a deal to become the Jaguars new head coach just one day after agreeing to stay with the Buccaneers.
Less than 24 hours after accepting a high-paying deal to remain with Tampa Bay, Buccaneers staff were reportedly unable to reach Coen by phone.
It turned out, in a bizarre twist, that he was back in Jacksonville:
The two sides are discussing a deal that would make Liam Coen the next head coach of the Jaguars. https://t.co/uVaAFRr7X9
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 23, 2025
Buccaneers have had no contact today with Liam Coen or his representation. The team has made multiple efforts to reach him and has not. Coen is in Jacksonville discussing a deal to become the head coach.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 23, 2025
In a plot twist that Kentucky fans can surely appreciate, it appears Coen will be the new head coach in Jacksonville. If not, things are going to be really awkward in Tampa.
To recap this unprecedented situation:
– Liam Coen was the #Jaguars' top target for their HC position.
– He was set to interview on Wednesday, but then withdrew his name.
– The Bucs then offered him an extension to become one of the highest-paid coordinators in the league.
– The… pic.twitter.com/yI9Vs4AgZo— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 23, 2025
