The Jacksonville Jaguars have finished in each of the four places since the team selected Clemson's Trevor Lawrence No. 1 overall in 2021.
The Heisman Runner-up in 2020 has shown signs of brilliance when he has been healthy as a NFL starter. But fortune took a hit last year when a shoulder injury and concussion cost the Jags and their QB ten games of service. Trevor Lawrence's health and availability are crucial should the Jaguars entertain any thought of making the postseason. But can his mates help him stay healthy?
T-Law's rookie campaign saw the team finish last in the AFC South, but growth was absolutely noticed for the football club in general. Then in the franchise QB's second year, a 9-8 record led to a first-place finish and a pleasant run in the playoffs that included a stunning comeback win vs. the Chargers and a valiant effort in a loss to KC in the Divisional Round.
In year three, Duval saw their team match their mark from a year before, but it was good for only second place and a spot right on the fringe of the playoffs. Then last year, the aforementioned injuries helped relegate Jacksonville football to a third-place finish.
In a recent podcast from the Jacksonville Jaguars Insider Podcast, On SI Jaguars Beat Writer
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