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Liam Coen’s Awkward Moment at Jaguars Press Conference Goes Viral
New Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen appeared to say all the right things during his introductory press conference, but fans are fixating on one awkward moment that had social media ripping into the 39-year-old offensive whiz on Monday night.
During the press conference, Coen attempted to say the Jaguars’ famous “DUUUVAL!” chant, but his delivery was flat, speaking into the lectern rather than giving it the energy and enthusiasm fans are used to. As a result, fans took to social media to express their dismay, with one user joking, “Fireable offense,” and another predicting the team would go 0-17 in their first season under Coen’s leadership.
However, it’s easy to jump the gun on a coach during their introductory press conference. Fans have done so countless times, judging the coach before even watching their first game play out. A prime example is Dan Campbell, who once said during his introductory presser with the Detroit Lions, “we’re going to bite a kneecap off,” which initially raised eyebrows but ultimately became a positive reflection of his coaching style.
Despite Coen’s awkward moment, he did say the right things, emphasizing his desire for “savages” on his roster and an attack mentality. “I want them to play on the edge. It’s a violent game. They have to be that way,” he said, which could be what the Jaguars need to flip their offense, which struggled under Doug Pederson’s leadership in 2023.
Time will tell if Coen can turn the Jaguars into the AFC playoff threat they once were. If he can, fans will be eager to help him learn a better “DUUUVAL!” cry in the future.
