Jaguars‘ Win Signals Desire for National Respect, Coach liam Coen Declares
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Following a decisive Monday night Football victory over the Kansas City Chiefs – their first as 2011 - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen emphasized the team’s ambition to earn a consistent place among the NFL’s elite, stating, “We obviously want respect, but that’s ours to take.” the win, a rare primetime appearance for the Jaguars, marks a potential turning point for a franchise seeking increased national recognition.
the Jaguars’ 4-1 start to the season has already begun to shift the narrative surrounding the team, but Coen stressed that external validation isn’t the primary focus. He explained during Tuesday’s press conference that the association desires more opportunities to compete on a national stage, viewing primetime games as crucial for building team pride and confidence. “The chance to play on primetime is definately something that you want more of it as an organization,” Coen said. “As a team, you want to be able to play in those moments and have those stages to perform.”
Coen highlighted the internal impact of the victory, noting a surge in player confidence despite acknowledging areas for enhancement. He connected success on the field to a broader sense of pride,extending beyond football to personal lives. ”Ultimately, I think, when you go out and win those type of games, you can have pride in how you walk and how you talk and how you parent and how you father and how you do everything,” he stated.
The Jaguars have had limited exposure on Monday Night Football, with only three appearances since 2011. Continued success, Coen implied, will be key to securing more prominent scheduling and establishing a sustained presence in league-wide conversations.
