Christian Kirk is an NFL wide receiver drafted in the third round by the Arizona Cardinals. This week, Lawrence said that he believes Kirk could be “one of best receivers to ever play.” Breer breaks down three takeaways from this quote.
In the 2021 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Trevor Lawrence first overall. The quarterback had a hit-or-miss debut season in Duval County, finishing with a 3-14 record (and another No. 1 pick).
Lawrence’s second season is crucial if the North Florida Panthers are to climb out of the NFL’s abyss. The club is doing its share by spending a quarter-billion dollars on free agents like as Christian Kirk, a wide receiver.
Lawrence now has to prove that he can be the franchise quarterback that everyone believes he can be. A recent comment from the former Clemson Tiger regarding Kirk, according to NFL analyst Albert Breer, reveals he’s well on his way.
Trevor Lawrence waxed lyrical about his new wide receiver.
.@AlbertBreer’s MAQB:
Trevor Lawrence’s uplifting soundbite Contract scenarios to watch Takeaways from the Diversity Summit The significance of Trubisky’s QB1 reps And there’s more! https://t.co/dmZeNP20jx
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) May 31, 2022
In his Monday Afternoon Quarterback piece for SI.com, Albert Breer mentioned a recent comment from Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence regarding their new wide receiver Christian Kirk. Lawrence remarked during a news conference:
From a football IQ standpoint, I believe he is very quarterback-friendly. I simply believe he’s quarterback-friendly because of the way he perceives the field, how various coverages develop, and how he executes his routes. Then, clearly, his quickness is what we really needed, and it will be very beneficial to us. As you saw today, he can fly and find a ball, among other abilities.
Breer agrees that this is a very harmless remark. It’s the kind of thing NFL quarterbacks say about their wideouts all the time. Breer, on the other hand, cites three reasons why this phrase means “Lawrence is going to be OK.”
1. ‘First, in May, he’ll recognize what this specific receiver brings to the table and what he’ll be able to accomplish for him.’
Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault, and Laquon Treadwell were the Jaguars’ top wide receivers last season. Jones is 31, Shenault is inexperienced, and Treadwell is mediocre at best, with a career-high of 434 yards last season.
Lawrence’s comment seems to be implying that Kirk is superior to all of these individuals. And it’s worrisome for defenses if Lawrence finally finds a “friend” in Kirk.
2. ‘Second, stated expertise demonstrates his prior work with Kirk.’
Doug Pederson, the Jaguars’ new head coach, has a lot of new players on both sides of the ball. According to OverTheCap.com, they also had the league’s eighth-youngest roster in 2021.
The Jaguars’ 2022-23 season will hinge on Lawrence establishing chemistry with his offense. The fact that he is now putting in the effort is a positive indicator for the company.
Many quarterbacks have had rocky starts to their careers. In his post, Breer discusses Troy Aikman’s 1-15 season. To become a franchise quarterback, you must persevere and put in the effort. Lawrence seemed to be on the right track.
‘Third, he’s openly endorsing a new colleague.’
Getty Images/Trevor Lawrence | David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire
A football team’s quarterback often receives the lion’s share of the credit for the team’s success. A competent quarterback, on the other hand, makes sure to spread the clichés around so that everyone on the offense (and even the defense) feels accountable for the wins.
Lawrence is immediately praising Kirk’s abilities, which is a sign of a true leader. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ offense will have the greatest chance of being successful if it coalesces around Trevor Lawrence as a leader.
Lawrence is doing just that by praising Christian Kirk. When the season begins, the camaraderie and trust established throughout the summer will be invaluable.
Pro Football Reference provided all stats.
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