Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and GM James Gladstone say their second year is calmer and more settled, with established procedures and a clearer draft focus after going 13-4 in Year 1.
ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt minimized the Lynn Jones–Liam Coen moment, arguing that a 20‑second message of support to Jaguars coach Liam Coen after a playoff loss isn’t a big deal and that the sports media often overreacts to such moments. He emphasized the press conference was routine and accessible, with no one barred from asking questions, and urged people to relax rather than turn the moment into a larger controversy.
After the Jaguars’ home wild-card loss to the Bills, Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones used her mic to offer encouragement to head coach Liam Coen, triggering a debate about appropriate conduct in postgame press conferences. The NABJ pressed back, defending the Black press and journalistic rigor, while Jones said the moment was a spontaneous, compassionate gesture for the city and team, not a breach of standards. The episode highlights tensions over emotion, access, and representation in sports reporting.
Trevor Lawrence says the Jaguars’ 2025 rise is sustainable despite a 27-24 wild-card loss to the Bills, capping a 13-4 season that included an eight-game win streak and an AFC South title under first-year coach Liam Coen. Lawrence threw three TDs (two in the fourth quarter), and the team plans to attack the offseason to build on the breakthrough year.
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen confirmed that the team has no plans to trade wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., despite some reports, and expressed optimism about his improvement in the upcoming games.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, after a series of losses, are using their bye week to evaluate team performance and player utilization, with plans to adjust strategies and potentially increase Travis Hunter's involvement to improve in the upcoming games.
The Jacksonville Jaguars achieved a significant milestone by winning on Monday Night Football for the first time since 2011, which Coach Liam Coen views as a step towards earning respect and gaining more national exposure, emphasizing pride and confidence within the team as they aim to elevate their profile in the league.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh clarified his comments about the Jaguars' preparation, which were misinterpreted as an accusation of illegal sign stealing, after a heated exchange with Jaguars coach Liam Coen. Saleh emphasized his intent was to compliment the Jaguars' thorough preparation and acknowledged the sensitivity around the topic of sign stealing in football.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh clarified that his comment about the Jaguars being 'almost elite' at stealing signs was meant as a compliment to their film study and preparation, not an accusation of rule-breaking, after a heated exchange with Jaguars coach Liam Coen.
San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh praised Jacksonville's coaching staff for their signal-stealing tactics, which upset Jaguars coach Liam Coen, leading to a tense exchange after the game. Coen downplayed the incident, while Saleh clarified his comments as a compliment, aiming to avoid any implications of cheating.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen responded angrily to San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh's comments about the Jaguars' signal-stealing system, after the Jaguars' 26-21 victory over the 49ers, which was highlighted by strong running and key interceptions.
After a Jaguars-49ers game, Jacksonville coach Liam Coen exchanged words with San Francisco's Robert Saleh, leading to comments from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan who downplayed the incident, suggesting Coen shouldn't be so sensitive. The incident highlights a tense moment between the coaching staffs, though it’s unlikely to have long-term repercussions.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh accused Jacksonville Jaguars' coaching staff of using advanced, legal signal-stealing tactics to gain an advantage, prompting a response from Jaguars' offensive coordinator Liam Coen who emphasized the importance of game planning and communication. Saleh clarified that such tactics are legal and have been used by various teams, drawing parallels to past NFL incidents like Spygate.
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen reassures that his relationship with quarterback Trevor Lawrence is strong despite a viral video showing a tense moment during a game, emphasizing that the exchange was misinterpreted and that both are focused on their performance.
During a close Week 2 loss to the Bengals, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence appeared to wave off offensive coordinator Liam Coen after an inaccurate pass, highlighting possible discord between the team’s key figures amid a narrow defeat that raised questions about team chemistry and decision-making.