Why Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd Feels More Comfortable Heading Into Year 2

“Yeah, I mean I truthfully believe that was night and day just because going into last year, it was a lot of firsts,” Lloyd said. “And I mean, even throughout the coaching staff was, you know, first-time position coaches, first-time D.C. [Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell], first-year rookie. It was a lot of firsts for all of us. 

"So just all of us as a group and me understanding what it’s like now. What the culture is like, the environment, and what to expect coming, you know, in the fall. I mean I really do see a night and day difference even during OTA’s. The communication is sharp, the energy’s on point and I’m just speaking, you know, as a group. But you know how I fit into the puzzle. You know, I think everybody is just clicking and I mean it just is so much better.”

For Lloyd, the focus is on mastering the Jaguars' defensive scheme and growing as a player, something he felt has already taken place since the end of the grind of a long NFL schedule.

“One hundred percent right, yes one hundred percent right,” Lloyd said when asked about being able to see things more clearly after a year of professional football. “More anticipation as opposed to reaction. I mean, really understanding the defense now that we had time away from ball, we’re not scheming or anything like that. 

"So really, I had a chance to just master the defense and know how to play within the scheme. Understanding who’s working me, who’s working with me at times. So really just understanding the scheme, you know, that’s going to be another crucial part of growth from last year.”