JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Big Sexy from Virginia Beach, VA

The only common denominator is the guy that threw them. Why is he throwing screen passes to our third-string running back on third down? Why did he target our No. 4 receiver 11 times? Something wrong with our best offensive weapons? Any reason he's not throwing the ball to them? And the better question is, "Is he throwing a catchable ball?"

Dropped passes around the Jaguars will be a topic until they're not – and it's logical to some degree to look at the quarterback when drops reach the level they have reached around these parts through three games. But while Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is far from flawless, and while it's the instinct these days for some Jaguars fans to blame Lawrence for pretty much everything, it's hard to look at most of this season's drops and rightly see him as "the common denominator." As for your questions, Lawrence throws to rookie running back LeQuint Allen Jr. on third downs because he's the Jaguars' third-down running back. He targeted wide receiver Parker Washington a lot last Sunday in a loss to the Houston Texans because Washington had great week of practice – and because Washington has played as well as any Jaguars receiver throughout the offseason through to right now. The Jaguars' "best offensive weapon" presumably is wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., whose drops issues this season have been well-documented. As for whether Lawrence is throwing a "catchable ball" … while he at times throws with more velocity than the situation merits, this was not the case on many – if any – of the drops Sunday. Sometimes you just have to catch the ball.

Tony from Johns Creek, GA

O, for the offense to have so many drops, penalties and inconsistent quarterback play, to be 2-1 is remarkable. The credit needs to go to the defense. They've been the difference.

The Jaguars' defense played very well this past Sunday and has played very well this season, particularly in Weeks 1 and 3. The offense scored 26.5 points per game over the first two games. The NFL is a week-to-week league.

jimSTT from St. Thomas

Why are they called flags?

Because they look like flags, don't they?

Adrian from Reading, UK

Going into Week 3, the Jaguars led the league in takeaways, dropped passes and rushing. Despite a victory over the Texans, they've been clearly overtaken as the leading rushing team. Which of the other two leads will they lose first, and when?

I haven't the foggiest. The Jaguars remain fifth in the NFL in rushing. They're not exactly in freefall.

Deane from Hill AFB, UT via Daytona Beach, FL

Yo, O-Zone!!! I think the Jags 'D' will have their hands full defending Christian McCaffery. Not saying they can't, just a tough task. I believe it will be a great test for the defense if they can stuff him and limit his big runs, and still try to limit his catches out of the backfield. They do that, I think they have a great chance to get this West Coast monkey off their back. What says you, O-Zone???

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffery absolutely is a great test for any defense as a receiver and a runner. The Jaguars won in Oakland against the Raiders in 2019 and Los Angeles against the Chargers in 2022, so the West Coast thing with the Jaguars isn't as much of a thing as once was the case. I think the Jaguars can win Sunday if they force two turnovers, run at least somewhat consistently and get an explosive run somewhere from one of their big-play playmakers. If they do those things and don't have a what-the-heck-was-that? turnover, I would be surprised if they don't win.

Bruce from St. Simon's Island, GA

O, It's well past time for the JAGS to win a game on the West Coast. However, the Jags have a terrible record in such games. Why do you believe this is so?

One reason the Jaguars historically have struggled on the West Coast is it's hard to win on the West Coast and a lot of NFL teams struggle there. One reason the Jaguars have struggled to win on the West Coast more than a lot of NFL teams is the Jaguars have been worse than a lot of NFL teams a lot over the last decade and a half.

Bradford from Orange Park, FL

"The Jaguars have allowed pressure and taken sacks at the second-lowest rates in the NFL." That snippet is from NFL.com's "Start 'Em, Sit 'Em" feature for Fantasy Football. Could you have foreseen THAT big of a turnaround from an offensive line that was as bad as it was? And that's just on pass protection. We're third in overall yardage, league wide, on the ground. It is just three weeks into the season ... but. still, pretty unbelievable. Here we go, more of that. Great job, everyone.

One fer the offensive line.

Hanesboro from Little Elm, TX

BTJ is obviously hurting. You could tell after that catch and run he was doing everything he could not to use his left hand. I'm guessing this is an issue with him not being able to catch. Any word from the team/training staff on this?

Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has practiced full and been listed on the injury report with a wrist injury the last two weeks.

Brian from Douglas, GA and Section 122

Devin Lloyd is showing up all over the field. To me, he is on a trajectory of making the Jaguars wish they would have secured his fifth-year option. If he continues his ascent it may end up costing more than the option. Do you see the Jaguars signing him to a deal before seasons end?

We're three games into the season. Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd has played well in those three games. If he continues to play this well through about midseason, this will be an intriguing topic.

Josh

I know uniforms matter not a whit to this senior writer. I'm curious, though, if you were given the final say on what they had to wear every week, would you throw them in the Prowlers or our current main threads?

I would lean toward the Prowlers more often than not because they seem to make Jaguars fans happy. My top priority in life is to make people happy. I always think of others first. It's my way.

Bob from Coosawatchie, SC

You know what's right up there with fans fanning? Observers observing. After three games, apparently Jaguars rookie wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter wasn't worth the draft capital. Sheesh. I mean I always wait at least six games before I decide that (note sarcasm).

Fair.

Josh from Atlanta, GA

I probably missed this over the last six months, but can you give me a dummy proof description of a "vision-and-break" defense?

NFL and Jaguars Media analyst Bucky Brooks likes to use the term "vision and break" when discussing the Jaguars' defense. This essentially means playing zone defense, which means facing the quarterback with "eyes" on the quarterback. Defenders are therefore using their "vision" before "breaking" on the pass when it is thrown. Or something like that.

Roscoe from Southside

Zone: I watched a documentary that included Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. In the documentary, St. Brown discussed some early career games where he had multiple drops and how disappointed he was with himself. So, he purchased a "jugs" machine that throws the football, and he used it to practice catching 200-300 balls a day with his hands because he never wanted to drop another pass in a game. Do the Jags have a "jugs" machine? If not, can they buy one or two for our wide receivers? Do you think our wide receivers would use the machine to get better if given the opportunity? The drops must stop and this is a proven way to help.

The Jaguars have a jugs machine. They in fact have multiple jugs machines, and receivers use them daily throughout the offseason and regular season. They have been used a bit more this week, but they are used regularly.

Don from Marshall NC

That hesitation move is the most effective move in football! Nothing freezes defenders more than that move. As a matter of fact, if the defenders who get interceptions could learn that move they would have better returns and possibly score. The hesitation move has started some of the greatest plays in the history of the NFL. When you make a move and stop all the people naturally stop. It's a human reaction. They teach players to not take the bait and run to the ball and some do but most don't. A gifted slight hesitation is a beautiful thing and it's a power move. Go Jaguars!

When it comes to being excited about the little things, Don – who is not a believer that he who hesitates is lost – remains "all in."