The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially hired former Los Angeles Rams and Kentucky Wildcats assistant Liam Coen as their Offensive Coordinator.
Via Scott Smith of buccaneers.com,
“After a thorough search, the Buccaneers have agreed to terms with former Rams and Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen to fill the same opening on their staff following the departure of Dave Canales.”
Head Coach Todd Bowles on the Coen hire,
“We are thrilled to welcome Liam Coen as our new offensive coordinator,” via the team’s website. “Throughout the selection process, Liam stood out for his innovative offensive mind, exceptional coaching skills, and the remarkable impact he’s had at every level of his career. We believe his vision and approach to the game will be a tremendous asset to our team, and we look forward to the energy and expertise he brings to our coaching staff.”
Liam Coen’s Resume
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Brown (2010)
Quarterbacks coach -
Rhode Island (2011)
Pass game coordinator & quarterbacks coach - Brown (2012–2013)
Quarterbacks coach -
UMass (2014–2015)
Pass game coordinator & quarterbacks coach -
Maine (2016–2017)
Offensive coordinator -
Los Angeles Rams (2018–2019)
Assistant wide receivers coach - Los Angeles Rams (2020)
Assistant quarterbacks coach -
Kentucky (2021)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach - Los Angeles Rams (2022)
Offensive coordinator - Kentucky (2023–present)
Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
A Closer Look At Coen’s Offensive Philosophy
“Like many great running teams, Kentucky uses the play-action to open their passing game. Kentucky’s offense frequently uses the run threat to sucker in second-level defenders, then capitalizes on an opened-up field with a well-timed pass.”
Look for Coen to have similar philosophy to recently departed Dave Canales.
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