Liam Coen and Sean Payton maintain positive relationship before rematch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ahead of the rematch between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos, coaches Liam Coen and Sean Payton have confirmed a positive dynamic. There is no animosity following last season's remarks from Payton about the Jaguars being a "smaller market," which Coen used as motivation during their previous matchup. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 34-20 last December, which Coen celebrated in a post-game press conference. With their upcoming game, Payton playfully stated, "We're coming for ya," reflecting a competitive yet respectful rapport between the two. Coen has expressed admiration for Payton's coaching style and has even modeled some of his own play-calling after Payton’s strategies.
- •Liam Coen and Sean Payton have no lingering beef.
- •Coen used Payton's "small market" comment as motivation last season.
- •Jaguars won 34-20 against Broncos in December 2025.
- •Payton joked about coming for Coen at the owners' meetings.
- •The rematch takes place on September 17, 2026.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Coen has no lingering beef with Sean Payton before Broncos-Jaguars rematch
"There's no lingering beef between Liam Coen and Sean Payton after last season's "small market" saga between the Broncos and Jaguars.
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