{"id":104258,"date":"2026-01-07T11:55:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=104258"},"modified":"2026-01-07T11:24:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:24:50","slug":"liam-coens-big-moment-has-arrived-heres-what-we-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/liam-coens-big-moment-has-arrived-heres-what-we-know\/104258\/","title":{"rendered":"Liam Coen\u2019s big Moment has arrived: Here\u2019s what we know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Liam Coen is only 40 years old. Just months ago, many people saw him as a risky hire. Now he is one of the most talked about coaches in the NFL playoffs.<\/p>\n

His first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars could not have gone much better. The team finished 13\u20134. They won the AFC South. They earned the No. 3 seed.<\/p>\n

It all started a little awkwardly. His first press conference went viral for the wrong reasons. His stretched out \u201cDUUUVAL\u201d became a joke online. At the time, it felt uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

That noise faded fast.<\/p>\n

Once the season began, Jacksonville looked sharp. The offense moved with purpose. The team played clean football. Adjustments were made every week. The Jaguars stayed in control of games.<\/p>\n

Coen\u2019s story did not begin in Jacksonville. He was a quarterback at UMass. He started for four years. He was never flashy, but he understood the game deeply.<\/p>\n

When his playing days ended, he went straight into coaching. He worked at Brown. Then Rhode Island. Then UMass again. Then Maine. Those years shaped how he teaches and plans.<\/p>\n

Coen built a reputation as a clear thinker. He could break things down simply. Players trusted him.<\/p>\n

His big break came with the Rams. Working under Sean McVay changed everything. He learned how elite NFL offenses are built. He learned weekly preparation at the highest level.<\/p>\n

He moved between college and the NFL. Kentucky helped him grow. Returning to the Rams as offensive coordinator sharpened his skills even more.<\/p>\n

By the time he reached Tampa Bay in 2024, he was ready. The Buccaneers finished top 5 in scoring and total offense. That season pushed him into head coach conversations.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville hired him in January 2025. Some fans were unsure. He was young. He had never led a team before.<\/p>\n

Then the games were played.<\/p>\n

The Jaguars did not just win. They looked organized. They looked confident. They looked prepared.<\/p>\n

Now comes the real test.<\/p>\n

Jacksonville hosts Buffalo in the playoffs. The Bills are 12\u20135. They have been here before. They know the pressure.<\/p>\n

This is Coen\u2019s first playoff game as a head coach. The moment is bigger. The margin is smaller. Every decision matters.<\/p>\n

No matter what happens, his season has already been a success. A division title. Thirteen wins. A top seed.<\/p>\n

But the playoffs are different.<\/p>\n

This is where stories change. This is where coaches are remembered.<\/p>\n

What began as an awkward introduction has turned into something serious. With Buffalo coming to town, Liam Coen steps into the spotlight that defines NFL careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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