The Jacksonville Jaguars’ head teaching search took an surprising flip, ending with Liam Coen touchdown the job after a whirlwind of occasions.
The previous Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator, who had initially withdrawn from consideration, jumped again into competition following common supervisor Trent Baalke’s departure.
Coen’s official introduction included an ungainly try and embrace native tradition.
In what grew to become an immediately viral scene, Coen tried his hand on the franchise’s signature “DUUUUUVAL!” chant, through Warren Sharp on X.
everyone seems to be a little bit awkward of their first press convention
I’ll give it a pay attention however I’m positive it’s nothing to fret abo——— pic.twitter.com/ZJVIDRIqVM
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) January 27, 2025
Coen’s unsure supply and raised eyebrow whereas making an attempt the beloved rallying cry sparked loads of reactions on-line, notably from followers who discovered humor in his awkward execution.
This man doesn’t have aura in any respect https://t.co/oVVp9CPO7K
— Nick ( I LOVE THE BEARS) (@NickGrunstad) January 27, 2025
Dude seems like he sells vacuum cleaners out of the trunk of his automotive….. https://t.co/mBHmjFGZi0
— The Ag Fox (@ag__fox__1971) January 27, 2025
Kevin Moore from NBC 10 WJAR introduced a hometown perspective.
“That is precisely how I’d anticipate somebody from Warwick, Rhode Island to say ‘Duval.’ Jags are successful the division!” Moore wrote on X.
That is precisely how I’d anticipate somebody from Warwick, Rhode Island to say “Duval.”
Jags are successful the division. https://t.co/xOEkyIge7P
— Kevin Moore (@KMooreTV) January 27, 2025
One other fan added some context to the day’s occasions.
Watching this and understanding the Dallas Cowboys nonetheless had a extra embarrassing day is actually one thing else. https://t.co/6qruN0tfev
— Brandon Murchison (@RotoSuperstar) January 27, 2025
As Coen settles into his position with the Jaguars, he faces the numerous problem of steering the workforce in a brand new course.
Whereas followers will likely be keen to miss his shaky try so long as victories comply with, additionally they will discover lasting amusement in his preliminary foray into Jacksonville tradition.
The main focus now shifts to how he’ll form the Jaguars’ future on the sphere.
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