The Los Angeles Rams are bringing back a familiar face to replace Kevin O’Connell as their offensive coordinator. They’ve hired Liam Coen to fill that role on Sean McVay’s staff, rejoining the Rams after one year at Kentucky.
Coen, 36, is a rising coach in the football world and could be a head coach in the NFL at some point in the next few years. But before he inevitably leaves the Rams for a bigger opportunity (again), let’s get to know the team’s new offensive coordinator.
He was Rhode Island’s Gatorade Player of the Year in high school
Coen was quite the quarterback in high school, playing for his dad at La Salle Academy in Rhode Island. He was named the Gatorade Player of the Year and was also an all-state selection as a senior. In his final season, he threw for 2,341 yards and 26 touchdowns, leading La Salle to a 10-2 record. He had 66 touchdowns and 5,335 yards in his final three high school seasons, which propelled him to landing with UMass as a quarterback.
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