In the days leading up to Sunday’s game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh praised the Jaguars coaching staff for their ability to legally steal signals. However, Jaguars head coach Liam Coen didn’t take kindly to the implication.
After the game, Coen had some pointed words for Saleh. The situation nearly escalated, but Coen was ultimately steered away from what could have turned into a physical confrontation.
During his post-game press conference, Coen sought to downplay the incident, stating, “I’ll keep the exchange between us.” According to sources, Saleh’s original comment was meant as a compliment, not an accusation.
Despite this, Coen—who has a reputation in some circles for having a short fuse—did not perceive it that way.
Look for Saleh’s next conversation with reporters to include a reiteration that his comments were meant as a compliment, not an insinuation that the Jaguars were breaking any rules. He is also expected to acknowledge that he should have chosen his words more carefully to avoid any connotation of cheating.
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