JACKSONVILLE – Senior writer John Oehser and Jaguars/NFL Media analyst Bucky Brooks examine the Jaguars’ quarterback position in this position-by-position look at the ’24 offseason
- Position coach: Mike McCoy.
- 2023 starters: Trevor Lawrence (16), C.J. Beathard (1).
- Others: Matt Barkley, E.J. Perry.
The Jaguars’ quarterback position in ’23 was as expected largely about Trevor Lawrence, with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft starting 16 of 17 games – playing well for large stretches but also dealing with a slew of injuries that helped define the season. Lawrence completed 370 of 564 passes for 4,016 passes for 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions – his second consecutive 4,000-yard passing season. Lawrence threw 14 touchdowns with seven interceptions in the first 12 regular season games, leading the Jaguars to an 8-3 record before sustaining a high-ankle sprain in a 34-31 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Lawrence, including that loss to the Bengals, left three of the final six games with injuries, with the Jaguars losing five of those six games and missing the postseason and the AFC South title by one game. Backup quarterback C.J. Beathard started one game, a 26-0 Week 17 home victory over the Carolina Panthers, and completed 17 of 24 passes for 178 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in the game.
The offseason storyline around the quarterback could mainly be about speculation, with observers wondering if and when the Jaguars and Lawrence will agree to a long-term extension – and whether such an extension is the correct move at this time. Teams can sign drafted players to extensions following their third NFL season, with Lawrence becoming eligible this offseason. Has Lawrence done enough to establish himself as the franchise quarterback of the future? Has he done enough to merit a contract in the financial realm of quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Josh Allen of…
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