Jaguars' Udinski on Offensive Issues Ahead of Preseason Week 2

"I think that he holds himself to a high standard, which we appreciate and when he doesn't play to the standard that he holds himself to, sometimes that comes out in frustration," Udinski said. "This is what practice is about. You're trying to improve on things.

"You're trying to put yourself in challenging situations. If you're going out there and just succeeding at
everything every single day, you're probably not pushing yourself hard enough."

Udinski noted that there is an expected amount of frustration at every position, whether it is at wide receiver or along the offensive line. Speaking of the latter, the starting group has yet to formalize, which could change after Sunday against New Orleans and next week against the Miami Dolphins. Udinski would like to have a starting front solidified sooner rather than later, but the young offensive coordinator understands the rarity of having the same five starters each week.

"I think at the same time, you recognize that over the course of the year, it's very rare nowadays for the five same starters to play every single play for an entire season," Udinski said. "So this work to get guys working with each other that might not always work together on week one or week two is invaluable to have right now.”

Udinski has also been a key coach in quarterback Trevor Lawrence's growth, specifically his footwork. However, the first-year offensive coordinator would like to see Lawrence continue to grow with his control at the line and his cadence, among other things. Still, the growth is evident for the fifth-year quarterback.

"You're always building the fundamentals even throughout the season," Udinski said. "Now the time you can allocate towards that shrinks as the season continues, but he's improved and the goal is that he continues to improve throughout the year.”

The Jaguars have a new look with roster additions, a new coaching staff, and a front office that will continue to evolve as the season progresses. Mistakes are a part of the game, but have been evident in recent years under now two different coaching regimes. The newest one must help the roster progress from old habits, with Udinski leading the way on the offensive staff.

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