The Jacksonville Jaguars finished with the worst record in the league for the second season in a row in 2021, and while there’s hope that things will improve in 2022 under new coach Doug Pederson, many are taking a “believe-it-when-I-see-it” approach with this team. Understandably so.
But there are reasons for optimism, namely quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He was far from great as a rookie, tying for the league lead in interceptions. But he showed flashes of being the player he was drafted to be, and his presence alone puts the team in a better spot than many of the league’s other bottom-feeders.
In the way-too-early 2022 NFL power rankings from Touchdown Wire, Jacksonville isn’t on the bottom, though it is close, ranking at No. 30.
The roller coaster that was the Jaguars and ex-coach Urban Meyer in 2021 has ended with Doug Pederson taking over for him. Next up for Jacksonville: Getting Pederson to prove he can mix well with former No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence as well…