JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Henry from Florahome

So, what's wrong with Lawrence's footwork all of a sudden? I've seen him throw off his back foot sometimes, usually because of an uninvited defender in the backfield. Was everyone before Liam okay with his footwork?

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence indeed is working with Jaguars coaches on his footwork this offseason, with he and Head Coach Liam Coen both addressing this Wednesday during a media availability to discuss the beginning of the 2025 offseason program. While neither discussed deep specifics, Lawrence said he previously thought he had some weaknesses in the area and Coen said the work will be more about "tweaking" Lawrence's footwork than making major changes. The primary issue seemingly isn't as much Lawrence's footwork needing to be fixed or overhauled as working to get his footwork timed properly in Coen's offense, a scheme Lawrence said is more dependent on footwork and timing than any in which he previously has played. Those who worked with Lawrence before were fine enough with Lawrence's footwork that it wasn't a major topic. This is a new regime. New regimes focus on different areas. It's what makes them different.

Bryan from Bridgetown

Yo, Grizz! I've had the unfortunate pleasure of listening to Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli and Pete Prisco of CBS Sports talk into microphones for many years and they seemed to agree on one thing: take the bigs early and don't overdraft the running back position. Now that Tony is leading the way, do we think he has flipped the script? Will we all awake to our heads sewn to the carpet?

There's a difference between draft philosophy and executing the draft. It's fine to say, "Take offensive and defensive line early," but when it's time to draft, it's dangerous to say, "I'm going to take this position or that position early even if there's not a player worthy of the selection." Translated: You can say all you like that you want to take a lineman early, but if there's not one worthy of the selection it can be very difficult – and even negligent – to take him over a player you know is better.

Nick from Duval

I agree that certain positions don't have huge value, like running back. The 2017 team had a bruising line but more importantly a premium defense full of successful picks and free agents. Running back Leonard Fournette had his moments as a rookie, but he never was a world-beater; even when he had an 80-yard touchdown where he wasn't touched. Running back Saquon Barkley, of course, is wonderful but there is a reason he went from tantalizing on a losing team to record-breaker on the stacked Philadelphia Eagles. Jeez, the Cincinnati Bengals have the top wide receiver unit and they didn't make the playoffs. It's the lines.

OK.

H Lawton from Brunswick, GA

Will offensive line be drafted? If so, what round and who?

I expect the Jaguars to select an offensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft. I don't expect it to happen in Round 1. It could happen any time after that depending on how the Jaguars have players graded and how the draft board falls.

Josh from Green Bay, WI

Having a team in your town is cool. Just ask my seven-year-old who can't wait for the draft to come to Green Bay and scream "Duuuval."

Yes.

James from Destin, FL

John, let's say Lawrence screws up this season. Due to the fact he was given an extension before he earned it, and the new head coach wants a new quarterback, how long are the Jaguars stuck with a backup quarterback until they can financially afford a new quarterback?

It's impossible to predict every scenario when it comes to the salary cap and contracts. There's no reason to believe Lawrence will "screw up" this season and there's no indication the Jaguars will want to part ways with him after the 2025 season. He is, after all, a primary reason Coen took the Jaguars' head coaching job – and the franchise's decision-makers have made it clear they will build around Lawrence. The first year it would make sense from a salary-cap standpoint to release Lawrence is 2028, though teams can technically part ways with players when it doesn't necessarily make sense.

Bradley from Sparks, NV

So, for weeks Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter and Penn State edge Abdul Carter were the only special players in the 2025 NFL Draft and now Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has joined the club. People evolve, I get it. I definitely haven't heard or read all experts opinions on Jeanty, but I have seen several and I just find it strange that not one of them (that I've seen) has mentioned that Jeanty produced these gaudy stats in the Mountain West, which isn't known for having stout run defenses. Not only that, but he played on the team that is typically more talented than the rest of the conference. They don't mention the fact that when Jeanty did take a step up in class and faced a very good Penn State defense, then all of a sudden he was not through the first level before they could react, he was not running over linebackers or juking defensive backs. It is also interesting to note that the two backs that gained more career yards in the Mountain West than Jeanty combined for exactly zero yards in the NFL. I would respect the Jaguars taking a major gamble with this regime's first-ever pick and support it immediately but I think it should be addressed as such.

There is risk involved with any draft selection. When scouting running backs, NFL teams tend to worry less about statistics or even how a player fared against a certain opponent. Does he have missability? Does he have speed, acceleration. An outmanned offensive line can limit the most effective running back. This is the same reason many NFL personnel officials lean away from the position early in the draft. At the same time, you don't want to pass on special at one position to take very good at another position? And so it goes. And so it goes.

Michael from Middleburg

One last thing about Ivan … well, two. Everyone has an opinion and you know what else. And why would someone with such an opinion even be posting on this platform?

Ivan, for the uninitiated among us, is an O-Zone reader who does not like the idea of public money funding NFL stadiums. He expressed this idea in an O-Zone email and simultaneously reminded me that among my many flaws are greed, selfishness, manipulation and thievery. Why did he email me these thoughts? Because Ivan is clearly smart enough to know in addition to being a greedy, selfish, manipulative thief I also am "awesome." Or maybe I'm awesome because of those traits. Discuss amongst yourselves.

Brendan from The Moral High Ground

Former Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was drafted Top 5 and wasn't worth it at all. I'm on the boat that we should NOT be drafting a running back that high. Jeanty played against inferior competition as well.

One not fer Jeanty, apparently.

John from Jacksonville

I never liked the Leonard Fournette pick either (sorry, Tim). We had a killer defense in 2017, so the offense was able to run more often. He had one good season then began the next season with a stupid penalty for fighting that lost the game for the Jaguars. It just went downhill from there. when you look at who the Jaguars passed on to take him it gets worse. Running back Christian McCaffrey and quarterback Patrick Mahomes were just two of them.

The Jaguars beat the New York Giants in the 2018 regular-season opener. As for your overarching point … yeah.

Phillip from Georgia

Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?

Gene, you're on mute.

Hermun from currently at the teal tinted glasses Kool aid party.

O Koamff. I'm picturing Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli showing all of the offensive linemen we signed the clip of Trevor being cheap-shotted. Would like to imagine their reactions helped their chances of getting signed. How many games would Boselli have been suspended if someone tried that with Mark Brunell?

I doubt Boselli has had a chance to show the new free agents the clip of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hitting Lawrence viciously and unnecessarily in a December 1 game at EverBank Stadium last season. I expect Boselli would have reacted passionately had someone hit Brunell like that when playing for the Jaguars.

Vladamir from Moscow

Ivan Drago was robbed. Gene did not win that match. More Western propaganda! I have people that will be watching you very closely from now on.

This email would cause many normal men to be "shook." Longtime Florida Times-Union sports columnist and Northeast Florida cultural icon/thought leaders Eugene P. "Gene" Frenette is not a "normal man."