{"id":147994,"date":"2026-02-08T11:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T11:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/147994\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T11:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T11:17:43","slug":"liam-coen-takes-a-shot-at-buccaneers-during-awkward-exchange-on-radio-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/147994\/","title":{"rendered":"Liam Coen takes a shot at Buccaneers during awkward exchange on Radio Row"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liam Coen didn’t leave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> on the best of terms, to put it lightly. The team offered him a contract that would’ve made him the highest-paid offensive coordinator in NFL history, but the deal was contingent on Coen not taking a second interview for the Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> head coaching job.<\/p>\n

Coen initially agreed to the deal, but went behind the Buccaneers’ back to meet with Jaguars brass anyway. He ultimately ghosted Tampa Bay and agreed to become the head coach in Jacksonville, and there were definitely some hard feelings in the process.<\/p>\n

Buccaneers have had no contact today with Liam Coen or his representation. The team has made multiple efforts to reach him and has not. Coen is in Jacksonville discussing a deal to become the head coach.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

In an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show last offseason,<\/a> Adam Schefter described the Buccaneers as “irate” about how Coen handled the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the turn of the century, I don\u2019t remember the last time I heard one team this hot and bothered about a coach taking another deal,\u201d Schefter said.<\/a><\/p>\n

Coen’s betrayal has become one of the most infamous moments in franchise history, and a year later, Coen is still taking shots at the Buccaneers.<\/p>\n

Liam Coen’s latest comments felt like a clear shot at the Buccaneers<\/p>\n

Nick Wize, who covers Tampa Bay sports on 95.3 WDAE, was live on Radio Row when Coen walked by and was invited to join the show. According to WDAE’s Christopher Mathis, once Coen realized the broadcast was Tampa-based, he rolled his eyes and kept moving.<\/p>\n

When Wize later asked Coen to join the show again, Coen declined and responded with, \u201cWhat happened this year?\u201d \u2014 a clear reference to the Buccaneers\u2019 drop-off following his departure.<\/p>\n

15-minutes later, Coen walked back by. @iAmNickWize<\/a> said \u201ccoach will you come on with us in Tampa\u201d<\/p>\n

Liam said \u201cYou\u2019re just like everybody else\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick said \u201cI defended you on the air\u201d<\/p>\n

Coen looked and walked away then asked \u201cwhat happened this year?\u201d<\/p>\n

Insinuating TB fell apart\ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

\u2014 Christopher Mathis \ud83c\udf99 (@thechrismathis) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Wize made it clear he has no hard feelings, <\/a>and that the troll from Coen was all in good fun. But to many Bucs fans, Coen’s petty shot at the Buccaneers isn’t exactly helping him get back in their good graces. Coming from the coach who abruptly left Tampa Bay under such bizarre circumstances, it felt less like playful banter and more like another unnecessary jab.<\/p>\n

After all, it’s Coen who spurned the Bucs — not the other way around. Tampa Bay showed how much they valued Coen when they offered him the biggest offensive coordinator contract in history. The organization have a right to be upset with how he handled things, and that shouldn’t warrant him holding a grudge against the team that gave him an opportunity and served as a stepping stone for him landing his first NFL head coaching gig.<\/p>\n

Coen’s tension with the Buccaneers doesn’t extend to everyone. He and Baker Mayfield remain on good terms after Mayfield enjoyed a career year under Coen, with Tampa Bay\u2019s offensive success playing a major role in launching Coen\u2019s head coaching career. <\/p>\n

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield video bombs Jags HC Liam Coen\u2019s interview at the #NFL<\/a> Honors event last night, Mayfield hits him with \u201cDUVAAAAL.\u201d \ud83d\ude02#WeAreTheKrewe<\/a> @953WDAE<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LexibpGKuI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Christopher Mathis \ud83c\udf99 (@thechrismathis) February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The two even shared a playful moment ahead of the NFL Honors ceremony when Mayfield jokingly greeted Coen with a \u201cDUVAL!\u201d chant. Still, that cordial relationship hasn\u2019t carried over to the rest of the Buccaneers ecosystem, as Coen\u2019s recent comments seem to indicate a lingering frustration between him and the organization, media, and fan base.<\/p>\n

The two teams won\u2019t meet until 2027, but when they finally do, it won\u2019t feel like just another game. Coen\u2019s exit from Tampa Bay still lingers, and his recent comments only added to the animosity surrounding his departure.\u00a0When the Buccaneers and Jaguars finally face off for the first time since Coen left, it will be must-see TV to find out whether any of that tension carries over on the field.<\/p>\n