Thu Jan 30 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Jaguars Land Top Offensive Coordinator in Surprise Move

**Jacksonville, FL** – In a stunning turn of events, the Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Liam Coen as their new offensive coordinator, snatching him away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a move that has sent ripples through the NFL. Coen, who had verbally agreed to a lucrative contract with the Buccaneers, secretly left Tampa to accept the Jaguars’ offer.

While Coen maintains that the decision was driven by a “dream opportunity” and the best interests of his family, the timing and circumstances raise eyebrows. His initial withdrawal of his candidacy from the Jaguars, followed by a swift reversal after the departure of GM Trent Baalke, suggests that the change in leadership played a role. Coen denies this, emphasizing the appeal of working with the Jaguars’ ownership and players.

The Jaguars’ reported $12 million annual salary for Coen, making him one of the highest-paid offensive coordinators in the league, undoubtedly added to the allure. The situation also involved a previously unconfirmed side deal that prevented Coen from interviewing with the Jaguars earlier in the process. Although Coen insists this placed no pressure on him, the sequence of events suggests otherwise.

Buccaneers’ officials were reportedly blindsided by Coen’s departure, but Jaguars owner Shad Khan declared the matter closed, stating simply, “He’s our guy and we got him.” While the specifics remain largely unaddressed, the Jaguars are moving forward with their new offensive coordinator, leaving the controversy in their wake.

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