Saleh, Coen resolve sign-stealing clash as AFC South foes
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh declared his feud with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen resolved this week at the NFL's annual league meetings. Saleh, formerly the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator, described the matter as "water under the bridge" following a heated postgame exchange after the 49ers' Week 4 loss to the Jaguars last season. Both coaches expressed mutual respect moving forward.
The dispute arose from Saleh's pregame comments praising Coen's staff for a legal "advanced signal-stealing type system." Coen responded after the game by telling Saleh to "keep my name out of your mouth," prompting Saleh to shout back. Saleh later acknowledged using the "wrong choice of words" in an attempted compliment.
Saleh affirmed, "We're good," adding appreciation for Coen despite the NFL's interest in drama. Coen concurred, stating respect for differing coaching approaches.
Saleh's January hiring by the Titans places the coaches as AFC South divisional rivals, heightening future matchups.