Breaking Down the Jacksonville Jaguars Passing Game Problem
For the Jacksonville Jaguars, the quarterback position has never been one to brag about. The best quarterbacks in the franchise's short history include Mark Brunell and Blake Bortles, neither of whom was ever considered a top quarterback in the league during their playing days in Duval County. In recent years, the Jaguars have continued to roll with the former first overall selection out of Clemson in Trevor Lawrence, a generational phenom exiting college. Lawrence, who leads an offense that was expected to be one of the most explosive in 2025 with its new additions like two-way threat Travis Hunter, has been shaky and inconsistent to say the least. Lawrence is currently third in interceptions thrown with 11 and has two fumbles on the season. Known for being a turnover machine, many supporters were hoping that Lawrence would overcome his obstacles. Sadly, that does not seem to be the case.
Lawrence can give the Jaguars multiple drives down the field and score, then turn around on the next drive and throw a pick and a few incompletions. The inconsistency Lawrence has had in the numerous offensive schemes in Jacksonville has become alarming for fans and critics alike. This season has shown as his numbers on the stat sheet are not eye-jumping by any means, but Lawrence has led the team on multiple game-winning drives, such as the rushing touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Jaguars are also 7-4 and are looking to make a playoff run and even a division title with the Indianapolis Colts slowing down in the lead. If the Jaguars want a chance for a successful run, they need Lawrence to sharpen up and lead the team to victory.
The injuries on the offensive side of the ball have not helped Lawrence by any means. He lost starting tight end Brenton Strange to the IR, and wideouts Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. have missed more than a few games. However, with Strange and Thomas becoming healthier and receivers like Parker Washington stepping up, it is up to Lawrence to make up for these losses and put together meaningful drives consistently. Head coach Liam Coen and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski have put their trust and resources into Lawrence, and in year five, it is time for Trevor Lawrence to prove that he is the franchise-changing quarterback that made Jacksonville draft him first overall.
