Tampa Bay’s OC turns down the Jacksonville head coaching gig.
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield must’ve won his head-to-head match against offensive coordinator Liam Coen.
Tampa Bay’s coordinator has decided to remain the offensive play caller for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, turning down the opportunity to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The move also means the team is set to make Coen the highest paid coordinator in the NFL.
Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen is taking himself out of the running for the Jaguars’ head coaching job to stay in Tampa on a new contract that now will place him amongst the highest-paid coordinators in the NFL, per sources.
Bucs are keeping their OC. pic.twitter.com/PWy5GP2uTy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2025
This decision comes after a stellar season where Coen transformed the Bucs’ offense into one of the league’s best, guiding Mayfield to career-high performances in passing yards and touchdowns. His approach, which included innovative play-calling and a revitalized running game, has been pivotal in securing another NFC South title for Tampa Bay.
The Jaguars’ position, while tempting, wouldn’t match the immediate success and support structure that Coen has in Tampa especially from a front office perspective. This news solidifies the Buccaneers’ offensive strategy for the upcoming season, keeping their momentum going with a familiar and successful play caller at the helm.