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Syndication: Florida Times-Union Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence 16 walks on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL, American Football Herren, USA football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union Jacksonville , EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCoreyxPerrine/FloridaxTimes-Unionx USATSI_24751900

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Syndication: Florida Times-Union Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence 16 walks on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL, American Football Herren, USA football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union Jacksonville , EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xCoreyxPerrine/FloridaxTimes-Unionx USATSI_24751900
Time’s ticking for Trevor Lawrence. After back-to-back letdowns, it’s do-or-die. But this time, there’s no shortage of firepower. With first-round rookie sensation Travis Hunter and LSU standout Brian Thomas Jr. in the mix, Lawrence’s weapons room looks more dangerous than ever. Even Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon sees something brewing: “It’s possible incoming first-round receiver Travis Hunter can help Lawrence put it all together.” So naturally, Lawrence is radiating confidence.
On the Pardon My Take podcast, he couldn’t hide his excitement. “I really feel good about the situation we’re in,” he said, sounding more assured than ever. The AFC South isn’t slowing down—C.J. Stroud has Houston humming, and Indy’s betting big on Anthony Richardson. Still, Lawrence doubled down on the team’s vibe: “I love Coach Coen and the whole staff. Just good dudes, good players, too.”
Meanwhile, Jacksonville’s gone all-in on reshaping its offensive identity. Coen, who once helped Baker Mayfield turn things around and molded Will Levis into a draft darling at Kentucky, brings a crisp, timing-based scheme. His focus on QB growth aligns perfectly with Lawrence’s next chapter. But it’s Thomas Jr. who left a huge impression.
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When asked about playing with him after the first day of training camp, Lawrence lit up. “He’s great. Just, you know, obviously he’s kind of that like silent assassin,” the Jaguars star said. “He just goes to work. That’s one thing I love about him… his speed, his one-on-one ability. It’s really impressive. And to have him on the outside… we feel like that’s a favorable matchup for us and we’re going to win most of them.”
On top of that, Lawrence believes the offensive weapons are perfectly balanced now. “You just have so much speed, so much talent everywhere and there’s a lot of mismatches,” Lawrence said while speaking to the media. “So you can’t tilt something one way just for BT or then you got some other issues.” The confidence in Thomas’s work ethic and the offensive scheme seems to be a recurring theme. You get to the line of scrimmage, you always feel like there’s an answer.

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To cap it off, the numbers back the hype. After topping 1,000 receiving yards as a rookie, Thomas Jr., who signed a $14.65 million rookie deal, is already becoming one of the league’s brightest young wideouts. And HC Liam Coen sees even more coming: “He’s got freakish talents. He’s got some freakish traits… you see, when we get into competitive situations, there’s definitely a little bit of an uptick.” That’s why the bar is sky-high. But Coen’s demand doesn’t end here.
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Jaguars coach clears demand for Trevor Lawrence & co.
The Jaguars didn’t just shake up their playbook—they flipped the roster sheet. During minicamp, Duval’s offensive linemen weren’t assigned positions. No labels, no depth chart hints. Just names. And while most fans in the Teal Army might’ve brushed it off, it was a statement. A quiet one, sure. But unmistakably from the top.
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Naturally, that shift stems from Liam Coen and OL coach Shaun Sarrett, who are clearly starting fresh. “We’re not handing out jobs,” Sarrett declared. “You’re a lineman until you earn more.” In theory, that kind of open competition fuels growth. But with Trevor Lawrence needing stability more than ever, it could easily backfire. The last thing the former No. 1 pick needs is a guessing game in front of him.
Especially now. Lawrence is 25, fresh off his lowest production in the league—just 2,045 yards, 11 touchdowns, and a 59.5 QBR. Injury woes aside, his decision-making is still under the microscope. Yet the Jaguars went all-in last June, handing him a five-year, $275 million extension. So if the line isn’t right, there’s no room for excuses.
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That’s why concerns are bubbling up. On a recent Fantasy Football podcast, Jayden Winks didn’t sugarcoat it: “I’ll say this. This Jacksonville Jaguars offensive line is disgusting. It’s really bad.” His co-host tried to balance it out—“Trevor Lawrence, I believe he’s talented enough to win a Super Bowl… a lot of forces have worked against him,” Josh Norris added. But optimism only lasts so long without results.
Finally, the revolving-door issue remains a big one. Winks called out Lawrence’s “inconsistency in accuracy and decision-making”—both hard to fix when you don’t know who’s blocking. Sarrett, though, sees value in versatility: “There are multiple guys on this line that can play multiple positions… takes a lot of stress off me as a coach.” Fair enough—but unless that line gels fast, it’s Trevor who’ll be carrying the stress on Sundays.
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Can Trevor Lawrence finally silence his critics with the Jaguars' new offensive firepower this season?