Jaguars coach Liam Coen 'excited' about team getting back to work after bye

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen discussed the team's recent bye week with reporters on October 26. The Jaguars entered the bye week at 4-2, holding a three-game lead over the Indianapolis Colts (2-5) in the AFC South. Coen addressed several concerns and positives from the bye week.

Coen identified penalties, particularly in the red area, as an issue on offense. Defensively, too many explosives were allowed in the pass game, and punt return and kickoff coverage needed improvement. Regarding injured defensive players Montaric Brown and Antonio Johnson, Coen stated that their availability would be determined later in the week.

Coen expressed excitement about the team getting back to work after the bye week, emphasizing the importance of a reset and getting back on the field. He praised injured defensive back Anton Harrison, who was out for the season with a knee injury, and highlighted the excellent performance of his replacement, Walker Little, who stepped up in the run and pass game. Coen also praised cornerback Travis Hunter, noting that the team would continue to build around him without over-rotating.

Coen discussed the Jaguars' running game, stating that it had been efficient but not overly explosive. He expressed optimism about the backs' ability to convert short gains into positive outcomes and emphasized the importance of all 11 players in executing runs properly.