Liam Coen Says Trevor Lawrence Has Done 'Phenomenal Job' Learning Jaguars' New Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is happy with how franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence is adapting to a new offense in training camp.

"We need him to play well, but we're going to have to play well around him and help him," Coen said, per The Athletic's Jeff Howe. "We've got to run the football better to help Trevor Lawrence. We've got to turn over the ball more on defense to help Trevor Lawrence. But Trevor needs to take it over, and he's done a phenomenal job of learning the system, putting in the time and work."

According to Howe, Coen had Lawrence and the other quarterbacks take a 100-question quiz about Jacksonville's new scheme when they reported for training camp. The 2022 Pro Bowler submitted 85 correct answers.

"He blew the doors off (the test)," Coen said. "And it's showed (in practice). It's showed in his command of the huddle, the way he calls plays. He's being asked a lot on every single play."

The coach added he and the staff are trying to make Lawrence feel more empowered on the field. He wants the 6'6" signal-caller to improvise if a play breaks down.

"That's where we'll need him,” Coen said. "If I call a crappy play on 3rd-and-8, how can you go put the team on your back and gain a first down? You might have to use your legs or run through somebody. You might have to go make a play. Ultimately, we're trying to get him to the point to go play freely. Just go play, have fun, cut it loose, let it rip because this is your team, and everybody is going to have to play up to your standards every single day.

"To this point in his career, he hasn't maybe always had to do that; he's maybe had some vets who could lead their own groups. Now, it's, 'Dude, you need to lead all those guys. They're looking to you, and we're looking to you.'"

Lawrence was limited to 10 starts in 2024 thanks to an AC joint sprain and a concussion. Those injuries would've been enough to deem the season a disappointment, and his performance when he did play also left a lot to be desired. He averaged a career-low 204.5 yards per game and completed just 60.6 percent of his passes, down from 65.6 percent in 2023.

That's not the kind of production you want from a quarterback who's making an average of $55 million per year.

In general, fans are still waiting for Lawrence to make the breakthrough many forecasted when he was the consensus No. 1 player on the 2021 draft board. He was considered a historically good prospect at his position.

Maybe the arrivals of Coen and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski help the former Clemson star finally put it all together on the field.