Reporter’s remark toward Jaguars coach sparks debate
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An NFL media member sparked a heated debate on social media following the Jacksonville Jaguars’ playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.
Jacksonville Free Press associate editor Lynn Jones-Turpin had a chance to comment at Jaguars head coach Liam Coen’s press conference.
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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen speaks with reporters following the NFL wild card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
“I would like to say congratulations to you, young man, on your success,” Jones-Turpin said. “Keep your heads up. You’ve had such a great season. You did a great job today. Just keep your heads up, okay? Ladies and gentlemen, Duval. Keep going. We’ve got one more season.”
The 19-second clip went viral on social media, sparking outrage from some reporters, while others were dismissive.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wing Parker Washington (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of the NFL wildcard playoff football game on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Reporters argued that those following the game had only a limited time to ask questions of coaches and players, and that others should not display too much of their fandom. Meanwhile, some fans argued that members of the media should not take them too seriously and that the reporter-fan line has been crossed many times before.
The Jaguars lost 27-24 to the Bills. Jacksonville trailed by just three points entering halftime, but squandered a chance to get at least three points into the red zone and Cam Little missed a crucial kick just before halftime.
Jacksonville’s defense also had no answer for Josh Allen on the field. Allen threw two rushing touchdowns and a makeshift touchdown pass to Dalton Kincaid.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen before the AFC Wild Card Round game against the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium on January 11, 2026. (Melina Myers/Imagn Images)
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Buffalo will face the Denver Broncos in the Group Round of the playoffs.
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