JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If a picture is worth a thousand words, the video the Jaguars dropped Tuesday night is worth about 13 wins. Following a heartbreaking Wild Card exit against Buffalo last month, the mood in Duval isn’t somber—it’s electric. And it’s all because of the bromance between QB1 and his play-caller.
The team’s official X account released a mic’d-up clip of Trevor Lawrence beaming on the sidelines, captioned simply: “It felt amazing, Coach 🥹 #DUUUVAL”.
The Coen Effect is Real
Let’s rewind. The narrative entering the 2025 season was shaky. Lawrence was coming off an injury-riddled 2024. Enter Liam Coen. One year later? The script flipped.
Lawrence didn’t just rebound; he exploded. We’re talking a franchise-record 38 total touchdowns (29 passing, 9 rushing) and a 13-4 record that secured the AFC South crown. The video circulating this week isn’t just a highlight; it’s a signal that the chemistry in the building is at an all-time high.
While the rest of the league is stressing over coaching carousels and QB controversies (looking at you, Mac Jones trade rumors), Jacksonville has its duo locked in.
Coach Coen went on The Pat McAfee Show earlier this week and didn’t hold back on his expectations for Lawrence now that he is finally healthy entering an offseason.
“We fell short of the ultimate goal, but I do believe the process was successful. I’m very proud of our group. This will be the first offseason that Trevor has been healthy in a long time. The ceiling? We haven’t even scratched it yet.” — Liam Coen, Jaguars Head Coach
Why This Matters for 2026
Chemistry wins championships. You saw it with Mahomes and Reid. You saw it with Brady and Belichick. The Jaguars have found their rhythm. Lawrence playing free, smiling, and executing Coen’s scheme resulted in the No. 6 scoring offense (474 points) in the league last year.
The Wild Card loss to the Bills stung—27-24 is a tough pill to swallow—but the window is wide open. With Lawrence entering Year 2 of the Coen system fully healthy, and the locker room vibes immaculate, the rest of the AFC South should be terrified.
Is it September yet?
