Get guys in games and typically you see one thing or another. “I’m just excited to see these guys go out a play with joy, with urgent enjoyment, and go play with each other and see how we all respond to adversity.” TREVOR LAWRENCE Quarterback Trevor Lawrence enters year fi ve in the NFL and now is running his third different offense. So far so good with the relationship between he and Coen. “I think just the communication is very, forward, upfront,” Lawrence said. “The way (Coen) communicates is very direct. It’s been awesome having him around. He talks to me between a lot of plays at practice. After practice, he’ll pop in our room. We’ll talk about stuff. “It’s getting on the same page as your head coach, one, but also he’s the play caller too. So, like, that relationship’s really important and knowing how that back and forth goes because there’s some things that you might see a little bit different because I’m the one playing. He sees it from a wider view, and we’ve had some good instances where we’ve had to talk about some stuff where it’s like, I didn’t really see it that way, and then we get on the same page.” Lawrence’s health is of concern, as he has missed time the last two seasons with multiple injuries, including a left shoulder injury a season ago. But as the 2025 season begins, he’s full-go. “I feel really good - physically, I feel very good,” Lawrence said. “The shoulder hasn’t had any issues. Rest of my body feels good. I think I’ve thrown it really well in camp. “I really feel like I’m throwing it well and just got to continue that going into Week 1. Like I said, take care of my body, and coach has done a great job with the camp schedule. I think he’s pushed us, but he’s kept us fresh enough to where we still get good work and guys are ready to roll and feel fresh.” DEFENSE REBOOT The 2024 Jaguars defense ranked near the bottom of most major categories in the NFL, including total defense (31st) while only collecting nine takeaways (32nd). Enter fi rst-year defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile, who brings a different level of energy to a defense that needed some spice. He also brings a clear communication that translates to his players on the fi eld. “I just think there’s a good camaraderie, and I think that does show up with communication,” Campanile said. “I think guys really do a better job of communicating, from where we were earlier in the summer and they’re starting to know exactly what they’re doing. They’re playing with a little bit more anticipation and in my opinion, you either play with anticipation or anxiety. “I think the guys are starting to play with a little bit more anticipation, and that’s how big plays are made.” For a veteran player like defensive end Josh Hines-Allen, who has seen multiple coordinator changes in his time in Jacksonville, the response so far is encouraging. “It’s very positive, very optimistic, very challenging,” Hines-Allen said this preseason. Kam Nedd, 2025
