The Jacksonville Jaguars exceeded expectations in 2025, winning 13 games after going 4-13 the year prior. There's no doubt that head coach Liam Coen played a huge role in the turnaround. Had the Jags not hired him, they probably wouldn't have turned things around.
Of course, Coen didn't do it alone. He had ample talent to work with and did an excellent job of getting the most out of players who had previously underperformed. Trevor Lawrence is the one who probably comes to mind first but is far from the only one.
On defense, Antonio Johnson had a banner season after a disappointing 2024 campaign.