Well, folks, we're deep into one of the slowest parts of the offseason, so any storyline developments in Days of Our Jaguars are greatly appreciated. This week, Robert Saleh decided to reveal that he and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen recently made amends. While this is usually heartwarming news, Coen's new acquaintance is supposed to be building a generational defense for the Jags' most-hated division rival.
For those who don't know, the NFL's annual owners' meeting is happening in Phoenix, Arizona right now. Here, potential rule changes, suggestions about the NFL's international program, and every other decision you can think of are hashed out with everybody in the same room at once.
And by everybody, I do mean everybody, as it's customary for each team's general manager and head coach to attend the event as well. This key detail set the stage for Saleh to tell the media that he and Coen buried the hatchet when no one was watching.
It seems Robert Saleh and Liam Coen cleared things up "a long time ago"
While chatting with beat reporters, the Tennessee Titans' new head coach told everyone that he and Liam Coen don't have an issue anymore. Apparently, the former NFC West competitors quietly patched things up a while back, via Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union.
Saleh on rift with Liam Coen - “We cleared that up a long time ago,” he said with a laugh. pic.twitter.com/ohoblovrAK
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) March 31, 2026
Before last season, there wasn't any sign of Coen and Saleh having a beef with each other. However, that all changed when the then-San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator accused the Jags of stealing signals. To be fair to Saleh, he said that the Jags' coaching staff took their notes legally. Unfortunately, that disclaimer wasn't enough to undo the damage that had already been done.
After Jacksonville's gritty victory against San Francisco on the road, Coen made sure to let Saleh know where they both stood and had some harsh comments for the former Jet. Now, to cut Coen some slack, this confrontation happened right after the game ended. This means neither man got an opportunity to cool off and think about what they wanted to say around the cameras, reporters, and fans.
From the outside looking in, it seems like I'm not saying anything both men haven't already thought of themselves, as they didn't even need to make their conversation with one another a big deal. It's always nice to see two professionals handle things with decorum and grace, but the coaches' peaceful approach will be tested once they face each other in one of the NFL's most intense and authentic rivalries.
Whatever happens, I hope the NFL keeps their mics hot.