JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Ross from Linden, NJ

Isn't it a bit too early or maybe too much too soon?

I don't know what "too early" or "too much too soon" means. I do know the Jaguars entering Monday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium are 3-1, and I know they deserve at least that record. They probably "deserve" to be 4-0. And it's absolutely not "too early" for the Jaguars to be 3-1 or 4-0. They have played well through four games and the reasons they have played well – good offensive line play, a strong running game, a strong defense against the run, clutch play in big situations and a defense that is forcing turnovers – are reasons that for the most part should be sustainable. What has happened through four games isn't remotely a fluke. I can't predict the Jaguars' final record, or if they will win the AFC South. I do know this looks like a team that can have a good record and contend for the South. That's not too early or too much too soon. It's now.

Marc from Longwood

Last week Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen said they had the receivers catching passes on every play to help with their confidence in catching the football. With all of the pre-snap penalties, what can coach work on this week to correct this issue?

The Jaguars' pre-snap penalties bother everyone – and they bother players and coaches far more than fans. A lot of them are happening early this season because Coen's offense emphasizes pre-snap motion and shifts more than was the case in the past. Because Coen is in his first season here, this is new for many players – and because of some injuries and other moving parts, the Jaguars' offensive players are still getting some "time on task" in this area. The pre-snap maneuverings are key to Coen's offense. Players must master these if the scheme is going to operate at peak effectiveness. I expect this to be an area that improves over time, though perhaps not something that's fixed overnight. What will they work on to fix this issue? The same things they have worked on to this point. It's improving and will continue to do so with time.

Josh from Atlanta, GA

Next man up! However, we do not have another Travon on the team, unfortunately. It sure is a bummer that it happened before we played my archenemy. That would have been a huge boost in the pass rush vs. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. I HATE the Chiefs. What does "week to week" mean to you (outside of the literal definition)? Thoughts he could maybe return in Week 6?

Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker saw a specialist regarding his wrist injury early this week. I wouldn't assume Walker is out of a game until he is ruled out of a game.

JayPee from The Vortex

I know it only has been four weeks of lights out play. When do you think we've seen enough to try and lock linebacker Devin Lloyd into a new contract.? It the famous words of Teddy KGB, "Pay that man his money."

There's time.

Jimjim from Eugene

Dear Zoneage, I believe that some fans don't fully understand the risks of those long field goals. When a ball is, say, spotted at the 50-yard line, it is hiked to the holder, typically seven to eight yards behind the line of scrimmage. If the attempt misses, the opponent receives the ball from where it's KICKED – not from the spot it's hiked. These attempts should be carefully done with clock and yardage considered. Otherwise, the opponent could conceivably re-kick going the other way, time permitting. Thank you for spreading the word! Go Jaguars!

You have touched upon the dilemma of opting for long field goals, a dilemma that only gets more notable as kickers convert longer field goals. Yes, the idea of three points on a 60-yard field goal is enticing. But the longer the field goal, the closer the opponent is to scoring range if the attempt is missed. That's why head coaches make big money, I suppose.

Blake from Jacksonville

I don't understand the irrational griping about Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He has been something short of great for sure. But he hasn't been close to bad. And the offense, Trevor, and the passing game continue to have stretched of very good. Just seems like it's hot and cold right now. Also, who do these people want us to put out there instead? I suppose we could have tried to trade for Brock Purdy before the game. But then Devin Lloyd would have two fewer interceptions.

Blake "snuck that one in there."

DMiz from Sacksonville

Per the recent article with center Robert Hainsey, "He cares immensely,. He's emotionally invested. In his job, that's the normal thing. It's hard not to be. You have to care a lot to be willing to do what it takes to get to the level we want to get to. We all love seeing that because it makes you want to go play for them. I do, and we all do. That's an unbelievable trait for a coach to have." Said linebacker Dennis Gardeck, "Passion can look like aggression when you don't know what you're looking at. I want a passionate leader. It's good to see that this stuff matters just as much to him as it does to all of us. I'm proud of my head coach.". It sounds like Coen has won over the locker room. If this is sustained, we have a VERY, VERY bright future. GO JAGS!!!

Coen has the locker room. Whatever else you think you know or don't think you know about the 2025 Jaguars, know that.

Jonathan from Phoenix, AZ

While I get that Lawrence isn't playing at an "elite" level by any means, I struggle with the desire of this fan base and the media to want to give up on him. The kid is 25 years old and has won 26 games in the NFL. He has clearly shown the ability to be the primary reason the Jags win games. To say that he can't put the team on his back is not true. He's done it multiple times. Working on footwork and making better decisions is something that he will continue to improve on, but he is clearly a leader who his teammates respect, has all of the physical traits necessary and has had the Jags in contention two of his four seasons in the league. True Jags fans since Day One should know better than anybody what it's like to have a quarterback that can't compete. We may not have a Hall of Famer, but at least we can go into seasons knowing we have a 50/50 shot at being competitive which is more than we could say for the better part of 20 years.

Fair.

MrMakersMark from E 3rd St next to a Bullet Bob

Hey O, my girlfriend who is just now learning about football joked that Trevor is so smart that he doesn't have to wear a wristband with the plays on it. I don't know how to explain it to her in laywoman's terms so I was hoping you could help. What are the positives and negatives of the wrist band so many QBs wear today? And thank you for what you do.

The positive: Not wearing the wristband forces the quarterback to know the offense more in-depth and "naturally," therefore having a better grasp and playing more in the moment. The negative: The play isn't there on the wristband if a quarterback needs that reference point.

Jesse from Back Country HH

It's the "inexplicable" interceptions that drive you crazy.

But of course.

Pete from Queensbury, NY

John. How's this for a statistic (from nfl.com) - The Jaguars are one of three teams in the last 30 seasons with three-plus takeaways and fewer than 400 total yards allowed in each of their first four games of a season. Others: Green Bay Packers 1996 Packers (won Super Bowl), 2002 Philadelphia Eagles (lost in NFC Championship Game). Hmmmm....

Hmmm.

Ryan from Orange Park, FL

With the Jaguars' overall turnaround this season, particularly on defense ... you have to, at least, laugh a little bit at how much you've chided fans for insinuating coaching accountable for a team's on-field performance. Because the difference in the results here have been - wait for it ... coaching.

Coaching always has mattered in the NFL and always will matter. I've written and said this often over the last decade or so. It's just as true that fans and observers lean far too much into coaching as the end-all reason everything always happens in the NFL, particularly when it comes to play-calling. Here's where coaching matters most in the NFL: Does a locker room overall believe in the direction being set by coaches? This team believes in Coen and the defense believes in defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. Absolutely.