Jaguars' QB Trevor Lawrence on what he must accomplish this 2025 season
Entering his fifth NFL season with up-and-down results up to this point, it's an important year for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence--and he knows it.
"I feel like this is like getting into my prime," Lawrence told the "Pardon My Take" podcast, via NFL.com. "I got a lot of good years left ahead of me, and I need to really turn it on. And I think what we've built around me and what they've done this offseason has been a great start."
When things are going well, quarterbacks will often get the bulk of the credit. And when things are going poorly, they will often get a lot of the blame. It's just the nature of playing the game's most important position.
But in what is the ultimate team game, the Jaguars prioritized building around Lawrence this offseason to provide more balance to the offense and to more consistently put him in positions to be successful.
Between free agency and the NFL draft, GM James Gladstone made six additions to the offensive line, where improved play is needed. Consistency for any offense begins up front with a steady run game and time in the pocket for the quarterback.
Gladstone also bolstered the skill positions and added a lot more speed by acquiring Dyami Brown, Travis Hunter, and Bhayshul Tuten this offseason as well.
Also a part of the equation was the hiring of Liam Coen, who brings an offensive scheme built on multiplicity and throwing a variety of different looks at opponents to keep them off balance and guessing, helping to create opportunities for Lawrence to exploit.
Around the NFL in recent years, this Sean McVay-like system has produced a number of successful offenses and quarterbacks.
"I really feel good about the situation we're in," Lawrence said, via Pro Football Network. "I love coach Coen and the whole staff and everyone, all the guys that were brought in free agency. Just good dudes, good players, too. But I really feel like we've done some great things this offseason."
Injuries limited Lawrence to 10 games last season. In his appearances, he completed 61% of his throws--his lowest mark since his rookie year and threw 11 touchdowns to seven interceptions.
Lawrence has made one Pro Bowl in his career and has one playoff appearance with a record of 1-1.
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