NFL News: Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence makes major admission about Bucs’ Baker Mayfield

Trevor Lawrence and Baker Mayfield have undoubtedly been two of the top quarterback talents the NFL has seen in recent years. But beyond their athletic abilities, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ signal-callers also share a close relationship that extends well beyond the sidelines.

In a recent press conference ahead of training camp, Lawrence spoke to the media and addressed the mutual respect he shares with former Browns quarterback.

“I know Baker, I wouldn’t say well, but we’re buddies and every time I see him, we try to catch up and talk,” Lawrence said. “I really got a lot of respect for him. I haven’t got a chance to yet, but I need to.

“I’ve heard through other people that have talked to Baker, different things throughout the offseason, that he just says great things about him and how much he helped him and said I’m going to love playing for him. So, I’ve kind of heard that through I guess mutual friends and stuff.”

Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet on the field after the Buccaneers 30-12 win at Raymond James Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Tampa, Florida.

Baker Mayfield’s connection with Liam Coen

Liam Coen’s arrival as the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars comes after a successful stint as the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During his time in Tampa, Coen built a strong relationship with Baker Mayfield — a quarterback whose playing style he sees certain similarities in when compared to Trevor Lawrence.

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“He hasn’t had the stability, similar to Baker,” Coen told to the media at the scouting combine weeks ago. “He’s going to learn; he’s learned so much from his different experiences, right? For good and for bad, and he can take those experiences to really dive into this new process.”

Now, Coen faces the key task of unlocking the full potential of the former Clemson star. The goal is clear: help Lawrence elevate his game to new heights, lead the Jaguars to a strong season, and—why not—dream of becoming true contenders in the AFC South.

What can we expect from the Jaguars next season?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of several franchises looking to improve on a disappointing previous season — one that was plagued by key injuries and underwhelming performances, ultimately ending far short of expectations.

The arrival of Liam Coen as the new head coach — replacing Doug Pederson — brings a breath of fresh air to Jacksonville. All eyes are now on what he can build alongside Trevor Lawrence, with the franchise placing full confidence in their ability to turn things around on the field.

With several changes to the roster, the Jaguars are aiming to shed their role as mere background players in the division and finally establish themselves as serious contenders for an NFL title.