JACKSONVILLE – This was about connection.

That was the core of the story Jeff Howe wrote about Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen , a story that appeared in the Athletic this week in which Coen spoke publicly for the first time about his late mother.

It was a special story for Coen – and for Howe, too.

"This one was different because it was personal," Howe said.

Howe, National Insider for the Athletic, joined senior writer John Oehser for this 2025 O-Zone Podcast, and discussed multiple topics – including why he believes Coen is – and will continue to be – a successful NFL head coach.

"You're seeing the Jaguars are reaping the benefits of the way he is able to connect with players and to scheme up an opponent," said Howe, who has been close with Coen since Coen quarterbacked the Univers

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