The Jacksonville Jaguars have witnessed encouraging signs from Trevor Lawrence in his preseason performances, particularly under the guidance of offensive coordinator Liam Coen. While still early in the preseason, Lawrence’s play has indicated a promising rapport with Coen’s offensive system.
Despite a setback when an offensive lineman accidentally stepped on Lawrence, leading to a fumble, he nearly led the Jaguars to three scoring drives in three opportunities during the first two preseason games. These appearances have showcased Lawrence’s sharp decision-making and accuracy.
Efficiency and Execution Showcased in Early Plays
In the limited sample of preseason action, Lawrence has completed the vast majority of his throws, with only three incompletions. Two incompletions were drops by receivers, while the third was a deliberate throwaway to avoid risk and maintain momentum. Such precision points to a quarterback building strong chemistry with his team.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Lawrence commented at halftime,
“I thought it was a lot cleaner this week, the execution. Obviously, pre-snap operation. No penalties to start off. So that was a good start. Obviously, we had the one play in the red zone that we’d love to take back and love to just hold onto the ball and live to play another down,”
—Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback.
He continued,
“Besides that, I thought we moved the ball well, had some good short-yardage, third-down situations that we executed, moved the chains. Felt good to convert those third downs, and the guys were ready to roll. Just got to finish out with the rest of the groups and get this win.”
—Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback.
Adjusting to a Complex Offensive System
Lawrence’s progression is notable considering the complexity of Liam Coen’s scheme, which demands precision and quick understanding. Over the past months, Lawrence has faced numerous challenges learning and implementing the offense’s demands, yet he has shown tangible improvement when opportunities have counted most.
While acknowledging there is still work to be done before the regular season begins, Lawrence expressed confidence about his current standing. He said,
“I feel like I’m in a good spot. Really feel like I’ve taken a bunch of big steps since the spring. Feel really comfortable in the system. I think I’m seeing it more and more like Liam [Head Coach Liam Coen] and Grant [Offensive Coordinator Grant Udinski], and we’re all in this together, obviously.”
—Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback.
He added,
“I feel like we’re just gelling more and more every day, and I’m starting to see it like they see it and it’s been clean. Obviously, there’s stuff to improve on, but I really liked our execution today.”
—Trevor Lawrence, Quarterback.
Outlook for the Upcoming Season
Trevor Lawrence’s preseason progress under Coach Coen’s system signals a promising start for the Jacksonville Jaguars as they prepare for the regular season. His improving comfort and execution in this offense not only raise expectations for his personal development but also enhance the team’s offensive potential in the months ahead.
As the Jaguars continue refining their strategy and building chemistry, Lawrence’s confident approach and coachable attitude will be critical factors for success when the season officially begins. The team and its fans will be watching closely to see how these preseason strides translate into regular-season performance.