JACKSONVILLE – Jaguars experts – John Oehser, Mark Duffner, Frank Frangie, Austen Lane, Brent Martineau, John Shipley, Brian Sexton, J.P. Shadrick, and Kainani Stevens – are breaking down the Jaguars as the 2026 NFL season approaches; today: a look at what the "experts' expect from QB Trevor Lawrence entering the '26 season:

John Oehser, jaguars.com senior writer

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence in 2026: To be slightly improved from what we saw in the last half of the '25 season. He developed during that stretch into one of the NFL's best quarterbacks and few – if any – outplayed him in the final eight weeks of the regular season. The improvement this season should come organically, and I expect Lawrence to continue improving in terms of his command of the offense – and ability to get in and out of the right plays at the line of scrimmage – in his second season in Head Coach Liam Coen's complex offensive scheme.

Mark Duffner, former longtime NFL/Jaguars assistant coach and Jaguars Media Analyst

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence in 2026: More consistency, picking up from the last half of the 2025 season. I thought he had an excellent Organized Team Activities and minicamp session. He showed great confidence and command of the offense. He threw well, protected the ball and used his legs well. He looked very good.

Frank Frangie, Radio Voice of the Jaguars

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence in 2026: He took a huge step midway through last season. He looked confident and loose, and he played free and easy. I expect that to continue and for him to be one of the top handful of quarterbacks in the league.

Austen Lane, former Jaguars defensive end and Jaguars Media Analyst

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence in 2026: To pick up where he left off last season. If the Jaguars can establish their identity as a running football team, there's no reason to think he can't be in Most Valuable Player consideration. Keep in mind that in 2024, quarterback Baker Mayfield had an MVP-caliber season under Coen with Tampa Bay when the Buccaneers finished fourth in the NFL in rushing. Bills quarterback Josh Allen won MVP in 2024 with the ninth-ranked rushing offense, and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford won it in 2025 with the seventh-ranked rushing offense. If Lawrence gets help from the running game, expect his numbers to be even better than they were last season.

Brent Martineau, Action Sports Jax Sports Director

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence in 2026: More of the second half of '25 Lawrence. I don't know if there's a next step to take. Instead, can he deliver those performances week in and week out for the entire season? I plan on looking at every game in 2026 knowing the Jaguars have one of the best players on the field with Lawrence at quarterback.

John Shipley, Jaguars Media correspondent

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence in 2026: The stars are aligned for Lawrence to have the best season of his career. He arguably just did that last season in his first season in Coen's offense, but now that he has seemingly mastered his understanding of the scheme and has gotten familiarity with a strong group of pass-catchers, he has everything going his way in 2026. You should never read too much into OTAs, but Lawrence looked as dialed in as ever over the last few months.

Brian Sexton, jaguars.com senior correspondent

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence: Lawrence threw 29 touchdown passes last season and ran for a career-high nine scores for a total of 38, which was third behind 2025 NFL MVP Stafford and 2024 NFL MVP Allen. He looked as in control and comfortable as he has in his professional career. Take the game-winner against Kansas City on Monday Night Football in early October, the precision passes to wide receiver Parker Washington in Arizona for the come-from-behind win or the fourth-quarter scoring drives against the Bills in the Wild Card playoff game. His entire season told the story of a still-youthful quarterback who looked like he was coming of age. Listening to Lawrence and Coen after the season and during the off-season program, they both expect another significant step forward in 2026. He always has had the ability to be great and now he has the talent around him, the confidence from last season and a coach who is pushing all the right buttons.

J.P. Shadrick, jaguars.com reporter/editor

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence: To enter '26 campaign with as much confidence as he had the second half of last season. The "let-it-rip" mantra changed the dynamics of this offense and the relationship between Lawrence and Coen. Being able to let it rip right out of the gate in Week 1 means this offense could be a real problem for defenses around the league. Look out.

Kainani Stevens, team reporter/producer

• What I expect from QB Trevor Lawrence: The best is yet to come. The second half of last season was a coming-of-age party for Lawrence, and I expect to see him pick up from where he left off. The Jaguars' offense will go as far as Lawrence takes it.