JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

JT from Palm Coast, FL

Our highly paid quarterback lost us this game. At some point he is who he is. Just. A. Guy.

I got many versions of this email following the Jaguars' 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers at EverBank Stadium Sunday afternoon – many during the game and more than a few after the game. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence indeed had two really costly turnovers Sunday – an early interception that led to a touchdown and a fourth-quarter fumble that led to a point-blank touchdown. Turnovers – particularly lost fumbles – were a real problem for him for his first three NFL seasons. They haven't been as much of a problem this season, but they were a problem again Sunday. Still: I got a different vibe from Lawrence Sunday. He threw for two touchdowns and 308 yards – and made a ton of really good throws. I liked the way he responded to his mistakes. I liked how he handled the offense without his top three wide receivers – Gabe Davis, Brian Thomas Jr. and Christian Kirk – late. I liked how he played in the red zone Sunday and how he is starting to play in the red zone overall. It feels like he's "getting it" lately. I feel better about Lawrence than I have at any time in his career. Maybe I'll be wrong. Weirder things have happened. But I'm just not as down on him right now as many readers and observers.

James from Springfield, VA

If we could trade Trevor, I honestly would. However, with his new contract renewal, I don't think any team in the league would take it on. I would send a third-, fourth-, our favorite sixth-rounders and him for a future conditional pick if possible.

First, teams would trade for Lawrence. Second, now's not the time to make the trade. He's improving. There are good signs. I know patience is tough, but this feels like it's getting closer.

The Other Michael from Middleburg, FL

I'm so sick of hearing other teams' chants reverberating in our stadium. It's wearying sucking this bad, this often.

Fair.

Eric from Duval

"Go Pack Go, Go Pack Go" — that was the continuous chant as I exited EverBank Stadium disappointed, once again. Just want to know when Shad is going to stop accepting mediocrity and take overt steps to fix this broken organization?

The Jaguars are 2-6. With such a start come the inevitable quests to find blame – and with such questions will come criticism for Owner Shad Khan. Such is the nature of NFL ownership. Khan in this situation will do what he has done throughout his ownership – and what any responsible owner does constantly. He will assess the situation – and if the situation is deemed in need of fixing, he will take proper steps do so, which will mean assessing coaching and personnel and all else associated with football operations. Remember: While it's easy and vogue to assess the Jaguars as "broken," this is a franchise that won the AFC South in 2022 and came within a Week 17 loss of winning a second consecutive division title last season. It has had a tough start, tough enough that questions and criticism are fair. But it's not as if this has been an awful situation and a disaster the past two seasons. As trendy as it is to say that – and as comforting as it may be to say it in the current environment – it's just not true.

Jami from Claxton, GA

Can we let the playoffs go now?

I've said for several weeks we can stop talking about the Jaguars and the playoffs until they win a bunch more than they lose – and make us start talking about the postseason again. Now, they have to win a lot more than they lose to an unreal degree. It's not over, but it's about as close to over as it can be without being over. Or something like that. I think.

Gerry from Jacksonville

Recurring issues doom the Jags again: offense sleepwalking in the first quarter, defense out of position at critical times, Lawrence careless with the ball …

Insider tip: Lawrence wasn't going to go the rest of his career without ever fumbling again. He will fumble again. This hasn't been a trend this season. We'll see if it's one going forward.

Wes from Jacksonville

We don't convert on third down, regardless of distance. Til that changes, we won't win.

The Jaguars converted one of nine third downs Sunday. It was a tough day on that front.

Cary from Savannah, GA

Am I the only Jaguars fan who thinks we should get rid of Trevor Lawrence? He's in his fourth year and he still has sporadic accuracy. When he does hit a receiver, it is usually low or high where they can gain any yards after catch. When he does miss it is bad! Truly good quarterbacks don't miss wide open people!!! For the love of God get us a quarterback, please!!! Can we trade him while he has some kinda value???

You're probably not the only fan who thinks this. The Jaguars cannot, should not and will not trade Lawrence.

Fat Pat from St Johns County, FL

Was that Trevor Lawrence or Blake Bortles at quarterback Sunday? Seemed like a vintage Bortles game. Poor play for the start then some garbage yards at the end of the game.

What do people think "garbage time" is? Do they really not know? Lawrence tied the game 27-27 with a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Evan Engram. He made a mistake when he was sacked and fumbled. Not one play he made Sunday was in "garbage time." It just wasn't.

Jensen from Lake Jackson, TX

Has anyone inquired as to why Maason Smith continues to be inactive?

Jaguars rookie defensive lineman Maason Smith was inactive Sunday because of an ankle injury sustained Thursday. He was inactive twice before that because other players were active.

Sascha from Cologne

Hey John, why is this defensive line just not able to create any pressure? You can't win if you are dominated in the trenches.

Multiple reasons. A big one is that the defensive interior on the whole hasn't gotten enough penetration consistently. That has been a thing too often early this season.

Marc from Oceanway

Logan Cooke, best punter in the NFL.

He's damned sure in the discussion – evidenced on Sunday by his 73-yard, out-of-bounds-at-the-Packers-2, momentum-turning punt in the first quarter. But well beyond one punt, Cooke is very, very good. He's quietly one of the team's best players.

Haney from Little Elm, TX

The punter is our team MVP. This is a sad state of affairs.

Cooke is having a nice season and is very good. Considering the plays made in recent weeks and all season by players such as running back Tank Bigsby, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and defensive end Travon Walker, it's premature to name Cooke most valuable player.

Ken from Mainz, Germany

Defensive pass interference?!?! That's just a way for the NFL and the refs to control the outcome of the game. There is no integrity left in the NFL.

Thank you, Alex. I'll take "weird conspiracy theories while twisted up in the throes of emotion" for 200, please.

Jeremy from Wise, VA

D-line is not getting ANY pressure. Seems to be a recurring issue.

Yes, it does.

Darren from Fort Worth, TX

Worst play calling in the NFL.

It's always play-calling in the NFL …

Mark from High Springs

If Press trusted that a No. 1 overall quarterback could gain three yards in the clutch, would he have him throw behind the line? It's disrespectful.

… always.

Michelle from Duval

Two questions about the offense. 1) Why is the offense so bad? 2) Why has the offense seemingly gotten worse over the past few years, you'd think it would have improved or looked more organized or been able to get a first down?

The Jaguars entered Sunday averaging 28.3 points in their last three games, started slowly, and then moved effectively much of the game after that. Slow starts do not always define games. Professional football is hard.

Keith from Saint Augustine, FL

How can we lose? Let me count the ways. Turn out the lights...the party's over.

On the season? Maybe. Probably. Put it this way: They have a lot of winning to do in a hurry to make this thing memorable at all.

Kevin from Mandarin

A few things that we have learned at the halfway point a) the Jags can neither start nor finish a game. b) both coordinators should have been replaced last year. c) when changing coordinators, you can hire one that is a whole lot worse than what you are getting rid of. d) it is time to hold the owner responsible for his part in this. Thirteen years and he has done a terrible job selecting coaches and general managers.

Two and six is a tough way to start.