Journalist Lynn Jones-Turpin complimented NFL coach Liam Coen during a post-game press conference, sparking a debate about professionalism

Jones’ 23 seconds of encouragement toward head coach Liam Coen prompted several conversations about what can, and cannot be said

A Journalist Tried to Cheer Up an NFL Coach After His Team's Loss. Backlash Followed — So Did Praise

Lynn Jones is garnering much criticism for her latest actions, and she now has has a heated response towards it.

After Sunday's heartbreaking loss to the Bills in the playoffs, Lynn Jones-Turpin, with the Jacksonville Free Press, shared a message praising head coach Liam Coen during the post-game news conference,

Jacksonville reporter Lynn Jones offered a uplifting message to Jaguars coach Liam Cohen following his team's loss, but not everyone loved it.

Detroit Lions veteran DJ Reader respects the kindness reporter Lynn Jones showed to Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen. The sports media world and journalists have been waging a massive debate since Jones shared her support publicly to a losing football coach.

Outside of some traditional journalists who bristled at Lynn Jones-Turpin’s post-game pep talk to Jags coach Liam Coen, it’s clear that she was speaking what many in Jacksonville were thinking.