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Liam Coen made a tough decision to leave the Buccaneers for the Jaguars after declining a lucrative deal. The five-year contract worth nearly $60 million kept him from accepting a role as the highest-paid offensive coordinator in the NFL, leading him to Jacksonville. Despite not feeling extra pressure initially, interactions with other coaches like Sean McVay and Jason Licht added to his dilemma. Coen expressed gratitude to the Bucs and others but emphasized building around his son’s star quarterback Baker Mayfield. He also hinted at a chance to influence the next general manager in the Jaguars’ lineup. Despite a shaky start, Coen remains committed to improving the team, aiming for a better future with their dynamic offense led by Trevor Lawrence.
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Source: https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2025/01/27/liam-coen-says-dream-was-right-front-him-how-do-you-say-no-that