The Jacksonville Jaguars offered fans a glimpse of their 2025 season potential with a live mock game held at EverBank Stadium. The event put quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s readiness under a microscope following a challenging 2024 season plagued by injuries and inconsistent performances. Head coach Liam Coen shared his observations on Lawrence’s execution during this much-anticipated on-field test.
Liam Coen Evaluates Trevor Lawrence’s Decision-Making and Execution
Friday’s mock game marked the first opportunity for Coen to directly assess his starting quarterback’s play during a live scenario. Coen expressed optimism about Lawrence’s improved command of the offense, highlighting the sharpness of his decisions and the consistent velocity of his throws.
I thought he was making sharp, fast decisions. The ball was getting driven constantly. I thought it was getting driven. He missed a few for sure. He missed Travis [WR/DB Travis Hunter] down on the goal line behind, when Ventrell [LB Ventrell Miller] made a great play, but that ball’s got to be out in front,
Coen critiqued.
Despite an interception resulting from a late route by WR Parker Washington, Lawrence successfully threw three touchdowns under the Northern Florida sky, demonstrating key moments of precision and control.
The interception’s a tough one. Parker took a little long on the route. We had an out in a corner combination down here. The guy that had the out covered fell off. He lobbed it in the back of the end zone. Just move on, progress, or throw it in the back of the end zone but I just thought he made good sharp decisions. He drove the ball. I thought he ran the show well. I thought it was a good night for him.
Passing Game and Offensive Unit Show Encouraging Signs, Says Coen
Coen also expressed satisfaction with the overall offensive performance, particularly applauding Offensive Coordinator Grant Udinski’s unit and the running game, alongside a solid showing from the offensive line. However, the head coach emphasized the value of watching how the team performed in a less scripted, more reactive environment.
Then tonight, to see the pass game open up a little bit more and guys get out in space and protect fairly well, so that was definitely something that I was pleased with seeing because it really, not to say that it hasn’t shown up, it’s just hard sometimes in those controlled settings to always, when scripted, be able to get those off,
Coen said.
As the Jaguars progress toward the forthcoming preseason contests, Coen and his staff will aim to build on this foundation, pushing the offense to respond effectively under pressure and improving upon areas exposed during this early mock game.
Fan Engagement and Outlook for the Jaguars Moving Forward
The mock game in Duval County united fans and players alike, providing a shared experience that stoked both anticipation and the natural anxiety surrounding the Jaguars’ future. With Trevor Lawrence showing signs of regaining his top form, the team and community are tuning in closely as the 2025 season approaches.