JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Leon from Austin, TX

JO: Due to Trevor being placed on IR ending his season, does this mean that the surgery is happening? Also, what could be done to help Trevor succeed? This is the second time his season has been cut short due to injuries.

The Jaguars placed quarterback Trevor Lawrence on injured reserve Wednesday after he sustained a concussion in a loss to the Houston Texans Sunday, but he remains – understandably – the Jaguars storyline of the week entering Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. While there's no official word on timing regarding surgery on his left shoulder, reports that it could happen in the next several weeks make sense. My understanding was that as long as that surgery happened shortly after the season, he would be fine for the 2025 offseason program – but getting it done in December would make the timeframe more comfortable. What can be done to help Lawrence succeed? Get better around him. Block for the run better, particularly in short-yardage situations. That would take strain off the passing game. Lawrence also must continue to improve in all areas – preparation, awareness, field vision, experience, accuracy. That's not saying he's bad. But quarterbacks must continue to improve in all of those areas as their careers continue.

Tony from Belleville

Why do you think Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead liked Houston Texans Al-Shaair's joker villain post? That is not a good look when his hit help end Trevor's season.

Armstead indeed liked the forementioned Instagram post of Al-Shaair, whose forearm to the helmet of Lawrence Sunday did essentially end Lawrence's season. Armstead explained this when speaking to the media Thursday: "I saw some people talking about me liking Azeez's post. I wanted to address that because everyone has their opinions. First off, I love Trevor. He's a great teammate. Great player, great person and what happened, seeing him getting injured, was terrible. You never want to see that happen to a teammate of yours. Also, too, Azeez is a great friend of mine. We were locker mates for four years right next to each other [with the San Francisco 49ers]. We have a great relationship as well, too. It was a weird situation for me, for sure, seeing my teammate get injured but also a friend of mine being in a situation like that. He was definitely in the wrong. Made a bang-bang play that I wish he could have back but to see the ridicule and him being ostracized and the way he is and the remarks that people were making about it is also terrible. I feel like I can support my great teammate Trevor and also I can support a friend in a rough situation when people are being racist toward him and a lot of hateful things being said about him. I know his character. He's a good dude. And I talked to him and told him what he did was wrong, he made a mistake, but that's what happens when you're sometimes in football games. I spoke with Trevor too. Me and him are good as well, too. He completely understands it." That's what Armstead said about the situation.

Ed from Danvers, MA

Once the quarterback is outside the hashmarks and over the line of scrimmage then let him become a touch football player. Any defensive player touches him, he's down.

That would stink.

Kathy from Jacksonville, FL

Has the league really changed much over the last 50 years regarding player safety? Watching videos of older games, I saw a quarterback hit and he flailed like a rag doll. I remembered thinking I'm glad the NFL isn't like that anymore. Comments made after Trevor's hit about praising this aggressive behavior towards quarterbacks made me think nothing has changed. While I appreciate comments from sports commentators that it was an illegal hit, there were many who praised the offender's style of aggression.

The NFL has changed regarding player safety. League rules have been altered dramatically to protect against head injuries in particular. Comments made by sports commentators don't reflect whether the league has changed. They often simply reflect the opinions of the sports commentators.

Pedal Bin from Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

Oh Mighty 'O' / King of all Funk, Krimma?

Krimma.

Bob from Sumter, SC

Been an avid fan since 1995. I'm done. Your highest-profile free agent who has underperformed likes a social post from a guy who is a repeat offender and viciously hurts your franchise quarterback. That was the last straw for me.

I can't control what fans do or feel in this situation. I can say you've been a loyal fan and reader for a long time – and that it would be a shame to lose a fan over this. A player's thoughts and actions don't necessarily reflect those of the organization. These are bad, weird times. These, too, shall pass.

Marcus from Jacksonville

Obviously, it's not a factor in the current situation, but I'm curious to know. A player has the right to appeal a suspension or fine imposed by the league. Does a team or player have the ability to appeal a non-suspension if the league decides not to punish a player? For instance, if the league didn't suspend Al-Shaair for his hit on Trevor, could the Jaguars or Trevor Lawrence file an appeal to have them reevaluate and potentially suspend Al-Shaair?

No.

Mike from Atlanta, GA

You said they aren't built to turn around and hand the ball off. Well, they aren't built to throw the ball for 300 yards, either, so what exactly are they built to do?

The Jaguars currently are built offensively more to emphasize the short passing game as a way to supplement the run than they are to turn around and hand the ball off. Your point is well-taken, though. This Jaguars team isn't good offensively.

Christopher from CONYERS

Wouldn't mind seeing the Jags re-sign wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., who was recently cut by the Seattle Seahawks.

Shenault is now on the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad. It would surprise me if the Jaguars signed him. A lot.

Chris from Fleming Island

O-ZONE, You know what's worse than an angry fan base? An apathetic one. I don't know if the volume of e-mails to the OZONE is down, but the people I talk to have given up on this team. Owner Shad Khan is going to have a hard time selling tickets next year without some major changes. Why does such a successful businessman have such a hard time hiring competent people to run his football operation?

O-Zone emails typically wane a bit at the end of difficult seasons. They haven't waned any more this season than other difficult seasons. And I have some experience in difficult seasons.

Bob from Sumter, SC

The Jaguars are 3-15 over the last 18 games. Stay relaxed, calm and positive. This calls for reasoned analysis. It could be the people in charge of the debacle just need more time.

OK.

Nick from Virginia Beach, VA

The most disappointing season in my lifetime. The only question remains is where we draft. O, help me with a reason to watch the next five weeks.

Spite.

Alex from Jacksonville

If you were the GM of the Jaguars, what would you first address on the current roster this offseason?

Stoutness and power. The Jaguars aren't dominant enough on either line of scrimmage – particularly on the interior of either line of scrimmage.

Tony from Johns Creek, GA

O, fans are missing the point. It's not whether the team wins or loses, it's how they show up at their favorite sports bar wearing their Jag swag and scream, "Super Bowl!" after cracking 100 total yards in the third quarter.

Tony's got jokes. At least I think Tony's got jokes.

Zac from Austin, Tejas

I'm about a month behind, so I don't know the current drama in here. But if I had my pick of any current coach to hire in the NFL, I think I'd pick Mike Tomlin. I believe you're more of an Andy Reid guy, but talk about being able to squeeze blood from a stone.

It seems you're saying Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid isn't great in press conferences and therefore wouldn't be your choice for a head coach. And it seems you're saying you like that Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin has a fiery demeanor and is good in press conferences, so he would be the choice. I'm not a big press conference/demeanor guy when it comes to my head coach. I understand why fans and observers buy into it. It's just not always a great indicator of whether someone is a good head coach.

Nick from Virginia Beach

As a fellow Virginian, one for Moettler's son!

Absolutely.

Matt from Jacksonville

If we could just get the uniform situation squared away, everything else will fall into place.

It's still always uniforms in the NFL.