Why Leadership Is at the Forefront of Trevor Lawrence’s Year 3 Improvement

The Jaguars quarterback leads by example on the field and is constantly working to be the best one off of it.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made significant strides entering his third season in the NFL.

From statistical jumps to increased team success, the 23-year-old has been at the forefront of many personal and organizational positive developments. Still, it is Lawrence’s leadership both on and off the field that is light years above where it was during his rookie season.

When asked about improving his leadership following Monday's Organized Team Activity practice, Lawrence made clear that this area was a primary focus of his and a self-described continual chase.

“Yeah, I think obviously that that’s just a continual chase to be better and better and be a better leader and be that example for this team,” Lawrence said. “But also I think just the little things, the details of the position, whether it’s different progressions, just being smarter with the ball in certain situations. 

"I think you look at our season last year and had a lot of situations where we made a lot of crazy plays, did a lot of things that we needed to do to win games, but how do I just play in and play out? Be more consistent, take the checkdown on certain plays, when do I trust my instincts? Just being smart about all that. I think I do that well at times but there’s sometimes I could be a little bit more consistent and just make the easy plays, make the routine plays every time and that’s where I’m trying to improve more on.”

Other factors for improved leadership come from more time to develop relationships with teammates and a consistent approach to being a leader, something that Lawrence is adamant about and will continue to shape who he is as the central team figure.

“Yeah, I mean not a lot’s changed,” Lawrence said when asked about how his leadership has changed this year. “I try to be the same guy every day, but I think just being able to speak out one, just knowing everybody more. You have those relationships with guys that have been here since my rookie year and then guys that came in last year, other than now being a third-year guy with the rookies coming in. I think you just had that experience where you feel more comfortable speaking up and being the leader in the room, leader of the offense. 

"And then beyond that, I think obviously playing well and having the year that we had last year gives you more confidence and I mean that helps a little bit. But at the end of the day I try to be the same guy. I don’t change just because we had some success last year, try to be that same guy, lead by example, and use my voice when needed.”