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It’s the season of giving, specifically when it comes to NFL teams trying to retain, or acquire, quarterback talent. The Falcons gave Kirk Cousins a contract worth roughly $45 million a year and the Lions most recently handed Jared Goff a deal that makes him the second-highest paid quarterback in the league. Those teams, the Lions more than the Falcons, have set the template for the next crop of young quarterbacks set to be paid.
One of the next players coming up is the Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence, who is set to be entrenched as the franchise quarterback for years to come. Lawrence has become a bit of a polarizing player due to how he was billed as an elite prospect. This remains a no-brainer deal for the Jaguars — Lawrence deserves this.
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It’s easy to see why Lawrence has detractors. He was touted as a near-perfect prospect, ready to be a star NFL player from Day 1. That didn’t happen in the way many had hoped, partially because he was dealing with Urban Meyer as his head coach as a rookie. But he also had a steeper learning curve than anticipated.
Still, Lawrence is one of the shining examples of what it looks like for a good quarterback to play in a mediocre offense.
Lawrence has one of the more aggressive styles in the league. According to Sports Info Solutions, Lawrence ranked 12th in air yards per attempt last season (8.0) despite really having only one receiver who could separate on a consistent basis down the field. That receiver, Calvin Ridley, is now with the division rival Titans.
Lawrence’s touchdown to interception ratio isn’t great but he provides more on-field value than the basic stats show. He’s unafraid to take chances down the field, which results in some interceptions. That’s what the Jaguars need under center with their current offensive makeup. It’s difficult to find Lawrence’s level of skill and arm talent, even if he’s not the perfect quarterback yet.
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Publish date : 2024-05-18 21:20:53
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