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Buccaneers Make Coen Hire Official

Originally posted on Bucs Report | By Keith Larson | Last updated 2/3/24

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.”

Welcome to Tampa Bay, coach!

We’ve agreed to terms with Liam Coen for offensive coordinator. pic.twitter.com/EZmrTjG9fs

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 3, 2024

Liam Coen’s Resume

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

Via Sports Illustrated,

“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.

This article first appeared on Bucs Report and was syndicated with permission.

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