WATFORD, United Kingdom – Let's get to it …

Daniel from Johnston, IA

This is probably sacrilege to ask, but maybe the offense needs to tone down all the pre-snap motions? I know it's key to getting a read on the defense, but it just seems as if there have been a lot of delay/motion penalties and even the plays that do get off it's with like zero seconds on the play clock.

Head Coach Liam Coen has searched in recent weeks for the right balance here, and I expect him to continue to do so as the Jaguars prepare to play the Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium in London Sunday. Finding that balance is as important as it is difficult. For this offense under Coen to function effectively, it needs some level of pre-snap motion. A lot of the success of this offense depends on getting out of the wrong call and into the right one – and pre-snap motion is a major way to get the information necessary to do so. You would like to reduce pre-snap penalties. But you also would like the offense to function.

Mike from Cortland, NY

I fully understand that pressures and impacting plays is a more accurate way to judge a pass rusher than sacks, but sacks still matter. Isn't it weird that Hines-Allen is still sitting at zero after Week 6? And Walker has like one? How come this?

Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen has played at a high level more often than not this season, and defensive end Travon Walker also was playing at a high level through three games until he sustained a wrist injury that required surgery. Hines-Allen in particular was wrecking games through three or four weeks, with Walker's injury allowing teams to double-team Hines-Allen and limit his effectiveness at least somewhat.

Seth from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

I sense that within the next year or so Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone will figure out a way to get a new starting quarterback.

We're not there yet. We're not particularly close to there yet.

Roy from Ridgewood Orange Park, FL

John, during the pre-draft process and after the draft, we were told that this team would have great speed. I have not seen the speed that we were told that we would have.

Wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr., Dyami Brown and Travis Hunter are fast. So are running back Bhayshul Tuten and Travis Etienne Jr. You haven't seen it as much as expected because the offense isn't quite in sync.

Gary from St. Augustine, FL

Even in the United Kingdom, you still suck.

I'll have a fish and chips and a stout, please.

Jonathan from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

O-Zone: Why is no-one talking about the loss of Devin Lloyd?

People ask questions. I answer. I haven't received many questions about Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd this week, so I haven't answered many questions about him. Lloyd, the AFC's Defensive Player of the Month for September, didn't make the trip to London because of a calf injury. It's a loss.

Doug from Jax Beach

My question is kind of a follow up to a recent question from Dan from Munich. I didn't realize that sliding or diving short of a first down (when getting hit is not an issue) or that throwing the ball out of bounds to avoid a loss of yards and a sack are fundamentals specific to Coen's offense. Come on. Aren't those things taught in high school?

Lawrence could be better in some of those situations.

Marcus from Jax

Given how active Gladstone has been in making moves in-season, do you anticipate any moves to shore up an ineffective pass rush?

I expect Gladstone to work to improve and areas the Jaguars believe need improving before the NFL's trade deadline.

Kevin from Jacksonville Beach, FL

Seems James Gladstone is open to making in-season moves to make this team better. Knowing we still have many needs, if you were in his position, what move would you make before the trade deadline to make this team better?

I would look at defensive front and possibly tight end.

Jeff from Melbourne, FL

With Walker Little having a rough patch, could it be time for Wyatt Milum who played offensive tackle in a power conference and did not give up a sack for the last three seasons of college?

Left tackle Walker Little, like much of the rest of the Jaguars' offensive line, had a rough game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday. It is the nature of a one-game-per-week league that a rough or good game is perceived as a rough or good patch because one game – or even one half – is a trend in the NFL. If said game indeed should become a patch, playing Milum at tackle could be an option. And playing Cole Van Lanen at tackle could be an option. This regime won't hesitate to make changes with the idea of winning, if indeed change is necessary.

Brendan from The Banana Patch

Are there any other throws Trevor can make besides the out route? I'm pretty convinced after five years that this route is the only one that he can throw.

Lawrence throws a very nice out route. He makes this throw well either short, long or intermediate. He has at various times thrown a really nice deep pass and deep cross. He's sometimes not as accurate on short "touch" passes.

Tim from Fernandina Beach, FL

John: What is your option on the ability of Trevor throwing the deep ball? There have been at least three misses of wide open receivers this season. I can't remember him hitting a receiver in stride with a deep ball, although I'm sure it has happened.

I think he generally has been better at the deep ball than he has been this season.

Brendan from The Banana Patch

Is it time to renew the sacks-versus-pressures debate? Was Joshy-poo off vacationing with Arik Armstead? Let me shoot it to you straight, KOAF. Josh Hines-Allen is a 3-4 outside backer. He is NOT a true 4-3 defensive end and it shows.

Thanks for "shooting it straight," though sometimes it's reasonable to ask if "straight" is the same as "accurate."

Mason from Palm Bay, FL

John, are you excited to be over in London earlier in the week this year? Any plans to do some exploring around the city with the coworkers, or are you fully locked-in on the business trip?

O-Zone is locked in. And when I'm locked in, look out.

RMS from Jacksonville

I think most would agree that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the top quarterback in the NFL. Monday night, he was 15-for-26 (58%) for 180 yards with two interceptions in a loss to the Atlanta Falcons. I get that people view their own team more critically, but people need to realize that the defense gets paid, too. Trevor is not elite, but he is a damn good quarterback. Pressure can make any quarterback average.

Yep.

Tom from Moncks Corner

I know that there were big expectations in signing Travis Hunter and his projected ability to play both ways. So far, he has disappointed on both sides of the ball. Wouldn't it be prudent for him to master one side of the ball and then maybe work on the other side? Just saying, right now he is only mastering mistakes. Also, Trevor cannot throw an accurate deep ball, he never could. So a quick-strike offense is out of the question.

Jaguars rookie wide receiver/defensive back Hunter has not been remotely disappointing on defense. He also has made multiple plays offensively that have affected the outcome of games. The Jaguars do not plan to lessen his role on either side of the ball. A quick-strike offense isn't remotely out of the question.

Jordan from Gering, NE

It's always Trevor in the NFL.

Good one, Jordan.

Mic from Jacksonville

HI, Ozwald. BJT flinching on yet another pass over the middle is concerning. Worse yet is that it's a tough problem to work out with "more practice." You can't coach that out of someone either. What good is a receiver if he's a liability over the middle? Hate to see such an investment go sour.

I well understand the discussion and it's a legitimate one. But from this view we're not nearly at the point where it's accurate to call Thomas "an investment gone sour."

Larry from Wattsburg(h) PA

Has anyone stated that their favorite part of the London Jaguars matchups are the incredibly early O-Zone columns!? Relish your pertinent, sometimes snarky, and decidedly authentic commentary as much as any other morning routine! Also, might you tipple a Beavertown Neck Oil and get a bit squiffy whilst across the pond? #ahwooooo #werewolvesoflondon

I know not of Beavertown Neck Oil, but I can report that during the Jaguars' 2023 trip to London, I found myself walking through the streets of Soho. It was raining. It was a Tuesday.