A large contract extension would probably be the team’s first objective this offseason if the rookie quarterback performed well in the latter part of the season. Rather, in three of his final four games, he threw seven interceptions, and Jacksonville blew an 8-3 lead to miss the playoffs completely. The Tennessee Titans terminated the season early, shocking both the team and the fans, and with it went a surefire divisional title.
While Lawrence did fight a number of injuries during the Jaguars’ collapse, including a shoulder injury that kept him out of action in Week 17, the outcome paints a bleak picture of the situation. Is he able to make this franchise a success? Is it urgent to sign a new contract if the front office thinks the answer is “yes,” which it most likely does at this point?
Today, Trevor Lawrence was featured on NFL Network.
Lawrence stated that whether or not the Jaguars offer him a new deal this off-season has no bearing on his work.
“I know I have a job to do regardless of whether I get this extension this year, next year, or whenever it is.”
The 24-year-old is not putting too much effort into that; instead, he is letting his agency and general manager Trent Baalke handle the specifics. His goal is to contribute in whatever way he can to help Jacksonville resume its upward trajectory.
