JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Steve from Wallingford, CT

This team has a weird feeling to it. With an offense of quarterback Trevor Lawrence, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter ... it just feels so backwards to have games where they're looking to runs for the big plays. Is this concerning for long-term sustainability? Kind of the same thing with the offense versus defense. Wasn't the pass offense supposed to be dynamic and here we sit with the most opportunistic defense in the league? Why does everything feel so backwards?

The Jaguars feel backward to some observers because perception and projection are often way off in the NFL, especially with first-year regimes. Analysts – this "analyst" included – spent a lot of time this past offseason talking about the Jaguars' receivers and a high-powered offense. In so doing, those analysts perhaps didn't listen enough when Head Coach Liam Coen upon his January hiring said he wanted a tough, physical team that can run effectively. While this therefore may feel backward to analysts and fans, it's perfectly in line with how the Jaguars and Coen want to play. Remember, too: The idea is to win and the Jaguars are 3-1 entering a Monday Night Football matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium this week. And the way the Jaguars are playing – sound running game, sound run defense, opportunistic defense and big plays at big moments – may be the most sustainable path to success in the NFL. This isn't weird. This is winning.

Jim from Spanish Town BVI

John, Do you know if there has been any current discussion to lessen the penalty on offensive holding? The calls first seem so subjective and leave us scratching our heads on so many of the calls. In addition, it is such an onerous penalty that it often dooms a drive. It seems a 5-yard penalty would be a little more realistic because it will often cancel out a gain as well. Keep on doing the great job. Appreciate you from the Caribbean.

I've never heard anything to remotely indicate the NFL has discussed or plans to discuss lessening the penalty for holding. The thought here is the penalty is usually something close to fair because it most often is called on offensive linemen pass-blocking and therefore preventing a sack – and a sack in many cases will result in a loss at least close to the 10 yards a team is penalized for holding. I won't say "never" on this because reducing the penalty for offensive holding would almost certain increase scoring and the league always seems to be looking for ways to do that. I wouldn't want to see the penalty lessened. The league already is skewed enough in favor of the offense.

Daniel from Johnston, IA

Love that we started 3-1. Far better than I expected. We could be 4-0 (could also easily be 0-4). That said, quarterback Trevor Lawrence's numbers have been very pedestrian at best. Is he just a game manager quarterback?

Here are two numbers: Three and one. (The Jaguars could not "easily" be 0-4).

Daniel from St. Johns, FL

Weren't Jimmy and Keenan both unrestricted free agents too?

My Scooby Sense – not my Scobee or Spidey sense – tells me you're referencing a recent O-Zone discussion comparing cornerback Jourdan Lewis to former defensive lineman Calais Campbell as far as significant unrestricted free agents in Jaguars history. You're correct that wide receiver Keenan McCardell was a UFA in 1996 and therefore absolutely belongs in the conversation. Wide receiver Jimmy Smith was a "street" free agent signed before the unrestricted free agency period in 1995, so while was a free agent, he wasn't really a UFA in the sense of the discussion.

Donte from Antioch, CA

It seems to me that Trevor Lawrence had a little PTSD with past injuries and turnovers and it has him hesitating when there are plays to be made. I'm wondering if you see that and if you think it is something he can get over this season?

I have seen what I perceive as a little hesitation from Lawrence at times so far this season. I don't know that I would call it PTSD. I've thought perhaps it's a natural hesitancy for a player learning a new scheme, with new footwork, who knows the importance of not throwing interceptions. Yes, Lawrence can start playing more freely. Stay tuned.

Chris from Mandarin

You're right that Trevor Lawrence hasn't looked like a Top 5 quarterback. He hasn't looked like a Top 15 quarterback. It's great that he can change calls at the line of scrimmage, but if he's in the 50-to-60 percent range completing passes, that just isn't good enough.

OK.

Sean from Oakleaf, FL

Can you help a reader understand how exactly a team can go from one of the worst defenses in the league to one of the best in nine months?

Get off blocks with violence, tackle well, stop the run, face the quarterback in the back seven, pressure consistently and catch the ball when it's thrown to you. It also helps immeasurably when players believe in the direction.

Duuuval from Jax

As long as I can remember, every week for this team has been a "must-win" game. Of course we would love to win on Monday. It is a nice feeling for it not to be a "must-win" situation.

Fair.

Bryan from Tampa

Time to look ahead. I guess. We have a really tough test against perennial Super Bowl contenders coming off a week in which they seemed to figure out some of their issues. My question though is about Cam Little. Has he developed a case of the misses?

Jaguars kicker Cam Little on Sunday missed a 47-yard field goal on a windy day in Santa Clara, Calif., when he misjudged a significant wind. That is not a "case of the misses."

Kevin from Old Natchez CC

JO- I have to work on Sundays and haven't seen full games. Which of our defensive tackles is playing at a high level?

Yes.

Jags4life from Canton, GA

Zone. For as long as I can remember, probably since Boselli played, there has been one theme in the zone year after year. And it's that our offensive line sucks. This year, you don't hear much about the offensive line, but you should. Every O-Zone should contain praise for our offensive line because it's the first time in decades we have a good one. One fer the offensive line.

The O-Zone began a decade after former left tackle current Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli last played for the Jaguars. The Jaguars have had a lot of good offensive lines since then. One fer the offensive line.

Charles from Cincinnati, OH

I have been Jags fan since their inception. This Teal Takeaway defense is amazing. I am fired up as this team has the potential to be the great Jags team so far. Wouldn't you agree?

The 1999 team went 15-3, had the best record in the AFC and was a half from the Super Bowl. That's a high bar. Let's let this team get to seven or eight victories before we anoint.

Bradford from Orange Park, FL

Travis Etienne and Devin Lloyd are making compelling cases for second contracts so far this season.

Running back Travis Etienne Jr. and linebacker Devin Lloyd are playing at perhaps the highest levels of their respective careers and are big reasons the Jaguars are 3-1. They are both in the final seasons of their rookie contracts. Time will tell their futures with the team, but their presents are very impressive.

Timothy from Fernandina Beach

John: I've noticed numerous times that the offense get to the line of scrimmage with less than 10 seconds on the play clock. With setup and pre-snap motion, it seems Trevor is rushing to get the play off. Too often there is a delay of game or quick time out. Where is the glitch?

It's a new, complex offensive system with a lot of new players. Give this time.

JWG from Aurora, CO

All this talk from the defensive players about going for turnovers in practice certainly seems to have worked. I wonder if there is also a reciprocal benefit to the offensive ball carriers that they are more protective of the ball?

Mebee.

Spazman from JACKSONVILLE

Trevor is still missing far too many wide-open receivers even when he has time to throw and not being pressured. Seems to me he is regressing rather than improving?

He's not regressing. He may not be improving in this offense at quite the rate fans want, but he's not regressing.

Bradley from Kansas City, MO

I noticed the NFL computer still has the Jags finishing the season 4.7-8.3. Do you see the Jags winning more than 4.7 games the rest of the year and is this the same computer that produces analytics?

I don't know what "NFL computer" means.