JACKSONVILLE – One more day to Look-Ahead Wednesday.

Let's get to it …

John from Byron, GA

How long do we wait before we give up on Trevor Lawrence? How would cutting him affect the salary cap?

I have received multiple emails along these lines in the wake of the Jaguars' 28-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday. And while the sentiment is perhaps unsurprising considering quarterback Trevor Lawrence's interception at the end of the game, and considering fans' tendency to react emotionally and quickly following losses, the Jaguars are nowhere close to giving up on Lawrence. What's nowhere close? Two seasons? Maybe three? Somewhere in there. That's because it's not even currently a consideration, nor should it be currently a consideration. Lawrence is the Jaguars' quarterback for the present and the future. He had played well for four consecutive games leading into Sunday. He didn't play great Sunday, partly because of the Eagles' defense and perhaps partly because he was without multiple receivers, perhaps partly because rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. was playing through injuries, perhaps partly because of some drops, and perhaps partly because he just had a bad game. Lawrence isn't as consistent as would be ideal yet. That's obvious and has been stated multiple times in this space. He must continue improving and developing. But he's going to do that with the Jaguars because he's not getting released.

Rob from Jacksonville

John, Did you seriously include Brenton Strange last week as an example of the Jags not being talent deficient? A second-round tight end who has averaged less than one reception and less than nine yards per game over the 26 games he's been in the league, who's behind Luke Farrell on the depth chart, is somehow a player you consider to be a franchise building block…? I'm surprised you didn't list Maason Smith in that group with his five tackles and one sack through nine games. LOL

Good eye. I absolutely did include Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange recently when discussing solid, young players on the Jaguars' roster. I did this because he's playing very well this season. I didn't discuss defensive tackle Maason Smith in that discussion because – as someone so astute as yourself obviously knows – he's a rookie and it's tricky to judge rookies because they need at least one season to develop and get an idea about their progress and production.

Zachary from East Palatka, FL

Nakobe Dean, a player we were very fond of going through the draft process. Anyways, our linebackers could never.

"We."

Jami from Claxton, GA

Since it's always coaching in the NFL, someone needs to be shown the door. The Raiders just fired their offensive coordinator after starting … wait… 2-7. I realize this won't happen with Jaguars, but I can wish.

I'm not big on midseason coaching changes. They smack of desperation and change for the sake of change, and they rarely have any long-term positive impact. They make fans feel good for a day or two and quiet the rabble, though. So there's that.

David from Macclenny

Cooper going to be back this season?

Jaguars second-year offensive lineman Cooper Hodges was placed on injured reserve Monday with a leg injury that Head Coach Doug Pederson said likely is season-ending.

Jack from Bronx, NY

WHEN will mustache man give up and start over, BAD coaching, BAD management, and BAD professional players?

I have no doubt that Jaguars Owner Shad Khan is as frustrated as any other Jaguars fan with the results of this season. Much, much more was expected than has been delivered. I also have no doubt that it's Khan's responsibility to examine the situation with a measured eye and without CAPITAL letters and make a decision based on the long-term and perspective. Fans don't need to take that approach. Owners do.

Mike from Jacksonville

You are very defensive when it comes to Lawrence. You say it was the correct place to throw the ball. You say interceptions happen. But you don't say what a lousy throw it was.

What a lousy throw it was.

Craig from Auburn

O, can you help understand why, when there was more than a minute left in the game, wouldn't the offense run a running play or two to possibly absorb some of the time to keep the Eagles from running right down the field and winning the game?

I would have liked to have seen the Jaguars do just that when they faced first-and-10 at the Eagles 13-yard line trailing 28-23 in the final two minutes Sunday. Pederson usually has managed situations that way. Why did they throw into the end zone on first down late Thursday? My sense is that this offense has struggled enough consistently enough this season that there wasn't all that much confidence that they could "give away" a running play or two and score the needed touchdown on the remaining play or two. Remember: If you run there and lose yardage, now you're facing second-and-11 or so. The Jaguars in that situation were more worried about scoring somehow someway than running the clock. And even though I would have run clock, I've watched this offense enough this season to understand the concern.

Mike from St. Johns, FL

Expectations are the thief of joy. Boy, we understandably had high hopes for Trevor and this team in '24. The more I watch, the more inaccurate his passes have become. Even on the completions. What would you attribute to his regression?

Lawrence was not remotely inaccurate in the four games before this past Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Anita from Springfield, VA

Do you think Shad will give this staff and (most of the) roster the full season to work this out? At the very least I'd enjoy saying au revoir to all my favorites. But, it also feels like a midseason change (or bye week change) is becoming imminent.

A midseason coaching change would be a surprise.

Paul from Washington, D.C.

Life only holds three absolutes, John: death, taxes, and Darby trailing a backbreaking long passing play.

Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby had a tough game Sunday against the Eagles. The Jaguars secondary has had more than a few rough games this season.

Mike from Azores

Hey. John, why are the Jags so predictable on offense? First-down pass, second-down run, third-and-long pass, fourth-down punt! It's the same sequence to start every series and may be why they start slow and haven't scored a touchdown on their first procession in like 14 games!

The Jaguars seem predictable on offense because they're not as efficient as would be ideal. Offenses can get a lot more creative when they are more efficient on early downs, thus opening up options in the playbook.

Sascha from Cologne

Hey, John. This team is so terrible, frustrating to watch. I have never seen a team so bad on third- and fourth-and-short. Season over. I just hope there will be consequences after the season.

When a team struggles in short-yardage – and in multiple other situations – to the degree the Jaguars have struggled this season, it makes sense that a season essentially over after nine games. And when a team is out of the playoff chase in the first week of November, there are often consequences. The coming weeks and months seem destined to a too-familiar tone. Stay tuned.

Billy from Farmingdale, NY

The Jaguars have struggled with short-yardage situations for many years. After watching defensive end Travon Walker's fumble recovery return for a touchdown it struck me that a player with his size and athletic traits might be a good option! He has a jersey number in the 40s so he wouldn't have to report as eligible. And if you give him the ball running straight he's awfully tough to bring down for less than a yard or whatever small distance we may need; or he can clear a path as a human bulldozer in the FB spot! Travon is no William "The Refrigerator" Perry but it would be a creative idea that could be surprisingly successful and at worst a fun idea to watch! Were 2-7 let's break the mold and try some unorthodox things!

I'd click on that. I also expect Walker to be the guest on this week's O-Zone Podcast. Maybe the subject will come up.

Mark from Archer

John, when you really think about it, the slow start issue has plagued the Jaguars since Doug took over. Even in the magical 2022 season, many games we had slow or bad starts that we had to overcome. The amazing comeback against the Chargers in the playoffs, another bad start that the Jags had to overcome to win. After three seasons that is the identity of this team.

Fair.

Art from Glassboro NJ

Good teams can still win when their quarterback isn't perfect. The Jags are not a good team, though, so we need Trevor to be perfect every week to have a chance.

Also fair.