Trevor Lawrence Encouraged to 'Cut it Loose' as Jaguars Aim for Playoffs

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen has urged quarterback Trevor Lawrence to 'cut it loose' and play with more freedom for the remainder of the season. This directive comes as the Jaguars aim to secure a playoff spot, with Lawrence's performance in the second half of 2022 serving as a benchmark. Despite a challenging 2025 season thus far, marked by lower completion percentages and more interceptions compared to his 2022 performance, Lawrence showed flashes of his potential in a dominant 35-6 win over the Chargers. Although his numbers against the Chargers were modest (14-of-22 for 153 yards, one rushing TD, one passing TD, one INT), he efficiently ran the offense and made quick decisions, even without top receivers. The team's offensive struggles have been exacerbated by injuries to key pass-catchers like Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr., though the addition of Jakobi Meyers provides a deep threat. Lawrence acknowledges the need to be more aggressive downfield and trust his reads to help the offense find rhythm.