Coaches Clash in Jaguars-Bills Wild-Card Showdown

Liam Coen faced a barrage of questions about his team’s strategy, led by veteran defensive end Ed Oliver, who expressed confidence in the Bills’ ability to contain the Jaguars’ high-powered offense. Coen acknowledged that the Bills’ defense has been vulnerable to big plays, but emphasized that the Jaguars will need to execute carefully and not rely on individual plays. “We’re going to have to win with our identity,” Coen said. “We need to be physical, we need to be tough, and we need to be smart.” When asked about the presence of quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who was sacked eight times by the Bills in their previous meeting, Coen downplayed the idea that Lawrence’s mobility is a major concern. Instead, he praised the Jaguars’ ability to protect him with a strong offensive line. Oliver also had words for the Jaguars’ wide receivers, who have struggled to separate from defenders this season. “We’re going to try to shut them down,” Oliver said. “We need to make it tough for Trevor to find an open receiver.” Coen concluded by expressing his admiration for Bills coach Sean McDermott’s ability to adjust and adapt on the fly. “He’s a master at game planning, and we know that he’s going to bring everything he’s got against us,” Coen said. Despite the challenges ahead, Coen remains confident in his team’s chances. “We’re a resilient bunch,” he said. “We’re going to go out there and give it our all.”