Some analysts thought the Jacksonville Jaguars should have waited before paying Trevor Lawrence. They thought he was their guy, so they extended his contract, making him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL. Head coach Doug Pederson recently stated that they had no uncertainty about their franchise quarterback.
Pederson appeared on the NFL Network and stated that he is delighted Lawrence was paid, emphasizing that the Jaguars have complete faith in the fourth-year quarterback.
“The decision was easy,” Pederson said when asked if locking up Lawrence was difficult. “Everyone in the building believes he’s our guy. He serves as the franchise’s public face. Three years ago, he was selected in the first round to be that player. And we have every confidence in the world, and we’re just delighted and thrilled for him and his family to be able to put this contract behind them as we head into this season and 24 and continue to build on the previous two years.” “[It] wasn’t a flawless end to last season; there were some injuries. Trevor is one of those people that we need to keep healthy. But he is on the correct track, and we will continue to work.
Lawrence, the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, struggled as a rookie, throwing 17 interceptions and only 12 touchdowns. Urban Meyer, the Jaguars head coach at the time, had no idea what he was doing. Lawrence’s performance improved significantly once Jacksonville hired Doug Pederson as head coach and upgraded his supporting cast. By the end of 2022, he was playing at the highest level.
Lawrence was projected to be a top-10 quarterback and a dark horse MVP candidate in 2023. He was expected to take the next step in his growth and showed significant progress, particularly early in the season. However, once he was hurt and the rest of the team was injured, he struggled, and the Jags finished the season 1-6. Lawrence is presently in good health and looking to recover. The organization’s brass has once again strengthened his supporting cast, so he’s in a good position to help the Jacksonville Jaguars retake their place as the AFC South’s top team.Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s deal will not affect his performance in 2024.
Some teams experience buyer’s remorse after paying a quarterback. Just a few months after signing Daniel Jones to a new contract last year, the New York Giants expressed regret. In 2019, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Nick Foles to a four-year, $88 million contract. A few games into the season, they realized they’d made a huge mistake. That will not happen with Lawrence.
Throughout his career, the former Clemson Tiger has made the type of plays that earned him the title of “generational talent.” He now needs to do it consistently, but there’s no denying he’s improved since the Jaguars chose him first overall. In actuality, the modest decline he saw in 2023 was primarily due to events beyond his control.
Can Lawrence play better? absolutely. For starters, he needs to reduce his fumbles, something he is already working on. Furthermore, he must take ownership of the team and carry it on his shoulders.
In any case, the Jacksonville Jaguars recognize Trevor Lawrence as a franchise quarterback and are optimistic about what he can do as the team’s leader.
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