The Jaguars went from bottom third in offense and defense in 2024 to top 10 in points and points allowed in 2025 under Coen. Their late-season surge, which included double-digit wins over playoff teams — Chargers, Broncos — underscores the positive trajectory of the strong Jags.
“I know what we’re doing offensively,” Lawrence said. “I feel like I’ve taken complete ownership of it and mastered it as the year went on, have a lot of confidence in it. Players, coaches, like I said. So I feel like it’s sustainable. But you’ve got to earn it every year. It’s not just happening. I guess that’s the best way to put it.”
The Jags outgained Buffalo, 359 to 340, on Sunday, but two Lawrence interceptions, a critical fumble early on fourth down and an inability to stop Josh Allen late doomed Jacksonville.
Heading into Coen’s second season, the arrow is pointing up in Jacksonville, but the players understand that victory is not a given.
“We have a lot of guys that are hungry,” running back Josh Hines-Allen said. “We’re going to attack this offseason, grow from this offseason and come back ready to win everything next year.”