"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars coach Liam Coen flashed a wide smile as Trevor Lawrence jogged off the sideline after throwing a touchdown in the first quarter of the Aug. 17 preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. The first-team offense was humming --118 yards and 3-for-3 on third down on two drives -- and Lawrence was getting the ball out quickly while spreading it around. The TD pass to Parker Washington was his final play of the night: He took a three-step drop, a quick look to the left, coming back to his right and delivering the ball to Washington's face mask. Washington caught it, spun to his right, split two defenders and dove into the end zone."
"Coen had a similar smile on his face three weeks earlier after the team's scrimmage at EverBank Field. It was the first time rookie WR/CB Travis Hunter had lined up to play on both sides of the ball in a single practice, and Coen was excited to see how seamlessly it worked. Those two brief moments from the hundreds of hours of training camp were signs that Coen's plan for the Jaguars is coming together."
Liam Coen's early work with the Jaguars has produced encouraging moments, notably Trevor Lawrence's efficient preseason drive and touchdown that showcased quicker decision-making and distribution. The first-team offense showed productivity, totaling 118 yards and converting all third-down attempts on those drives. Rookie Travis Hunter practiced playing both offense and defense in the same session, and the staff saw that as a seamless transition. Those practice and preseason signs indicate Coen's planned approach is taking shape. Coen faces the dual challenges of stabilizing the franchise quarterback and figuring out how to use Hunter as a high-volume two-way contributor.
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