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Liam Coen's 50-pound weight loss mirrors Jaguars' turnaround.
Summary
Liam Coen has lost about 50 pounds while leading the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 13-4 season and an eight-game winning streak.
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Liam Coen has lost about 50 pounds since last January while serving as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He changed his diet and rarely misses a workout after a blunt conversation with team executive Tony Boselli about his fitness. Coen has led a turnaround in Jacksonville, guiding the team to a 13-4 record and an eight-game winning streak with the offense averaging 32.8 points. The run has included roster moves and improved production from quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Key details:
- Coen has lost roughly 50 pounds and altered his diet and training routine.
- Tony Boselli confronted Coen about his fitness early last year, which Coen said prompted the changes.
- The Jaguars are 13-4 and on an eight-game winning streak, averaging 32.8 points during that stretch.
- Trevor Lawrence accounted for 24 touchdowns (19 passing, five rushing) during the winning streak.
- Coen is among seven NFL head coaches to win 13 or more games in his debut season; Jacksonville is the third team to reach 13+ wins one year after losing 13+.
- The coach made personnel and lineup changes, including trading starting cornerback Tyson Campbell and benching receiver Dyami Brown and left tackle Walker Little.
Summary:
Coen's personal changes have paralleled the Jaguars' on-field improvement, and teammates point to his energy and communication as influences on team cohesion. Jacksonville opened as a home underdog against Buffalo in its AFC wild-card matchup as the club enters the postseason.
