On Football: Liam Coen isn't the first person in the NFL to change his mind about a job


On Football: Liam Coen isn

Published 24 January 2025 A deal is a deal until it’s not in the NFL. Liam Coen’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration for Jacksonville’s head coaching position and sign a new contract to remain the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay didn’t last long. Coen passed up the opportunity to become the highest-paid assistant coach in the NFL and took a second interview with the Jaguars on Thursday, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because neither side confirmed the meeting. Coen changed his mind just one day after agreeing on a deal with the Buccaneers. The Jaguars fired general manager Trent Baalke after Coen told them he was staying put in Tampa Bay. Baalke’s departure cleared a path for Coen to reconsider turning down Jacksonville. It’s not the first time coaches or players reversed course.