(09-24-2024, 06:08 PM)cland Wrote:

(09-24-2024, 05:56 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: Our starting offensive tackles are respectively 3rd and  14th WORST among, not just tackles, but ALL olinemen in the ENTIRE NFL. But hey, Trev gotta play better.

^This is %100 pure deflection.  You can't watch Trevor sit back in the pocket with all the time he needs, sail a pass over the head of a wide-open receiver, right into the hands of a defensive player and blame the offensive tackles.  Not admitting that Trevor is PART of the problem is nonsense.

Far be it from me to defend a Mod.  But to ignore the fact that the O-Line is something Trevor Lawrence has absolutely no confidence in, is just not a good take.

To me, it's up to the coaching staff to figure out how best to get throws out quickly.  Trevor did that in 2022.  He was one of the quickest QBs to get the ball out in 2022.  The reason being the O-Line was suspect.  But in 2022, the game plan, the offensive schemes/routes, along with the play calling masked the O-Line.  

Where I find things got sideways was when Doug stopped being involved in the offense.  According to Mia, and other Jacksonville reporters, Doug gave those responsibilies to Press.  That's not me saying it.  That's Mia and the other reporters here in Jacksonville.  And then, to start this season, Doug decided to be coy with the offense.  As though he was beyond reproach.  His hubris is his downfall.

The O-Line is not good.  It just isn't.  And Lawrence has lost all confidence in the O-Line.  But...  With that said, Lawrence has also lost all confidence in the game plan and the calls he's being forced to run.

It's both, guys.  But in my opinion, we were able to overcome the O-Line in 2022 and the first 11 games of 2023.  But it's also the coaching that has just decided to mail it in after the 2022 season and let Press run the show.  When you look at how certain QBs are having resurgent years, it seems that if you get the proper Offensive coaching, things can be flipped quickly.

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