JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Mike from Azores

Hey, John. Does TL lead all quarterbacks in getting his foot stepped on? It seems to happen to him more than any other quarterback I have watched. He is the one who makes the snap call. It seems pretty obvious that he should be able to move first and get his feet out of the way! Is he just too slow? It certainly should be something he can fix, is it not?

I don't know which quarterback leads the NFL in getting his feet and/or foot stepped on. It does not seem to me that it happens to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence all that more than it happens to other NFL quarterbacks. And while it might seem to a reasonable mind something of a "reach" to blame Lawrence for getting his feet and/or foot stepped on, we seem these days predisposed to blaming Lawrence for everything else … so why not that? It also seems we have discussed in these parts Lawrence's accuracy, his decision-making, his pocket presence, his pass velocity, whether he runs too much, whether he runs too little, whether he should cut his hair, whether he's sleeping enough at night and whether he can catch the ball for his receivers. Considering that, discussing whether he has a foot that's particularly susceptible to being caught under someone else's foot seems a logical next topic the list. I can't wait to read what's next.

Thomas from Old Forge

Hey, king of funk. As of right now, do you think the Jags are more likely to be 7-1 come the bye week or 4-3? I see a very real chance we go into the bye 7-1. What you say?

Considering the belief and physicality with which the Jaguars are playing, I will be surprised if they lose their next two games. I think their next two opponents, the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, are really good. I think the Jaguars are good, too, and good teams often find a way to win and not lose two consecutive games.

Paul from St. Augustine, FL

If Trevor were to walk on water, his critics would complain that he didn't swim.

There's some truth to this.

Nic from Raleigh, NC

This felt like a weird trade for me because it seemed like a lateral move, and Campbell might even be a little better. But I like it for long-term implications because it gives us more freedom in the future for a corner that the new front office likes better. Is there any chance they made this move now to save money immediately, and give them the money to make a bigger trade before the deadline?

The Jaguars traded cornerback Tyson Campbell to the Cleveland Browns for cornerback Greg Newsome II Thursday because they think they're a better team with Newsome than they were with Campbell. Any salary-cap ramifications were secondary. I expect there's a real chance the Jaguars will make another trade or two before the trading deadline. I don't know if it will be a bigger trade. This one was plenty big.

John from Jax

Hi, KOAGF. I can understand the advantage of us trading for Newsome. What would you say would have been the motivation for the Browns trading for Campbell?

I assume the Browns believe Campbell will make them better and be a long-term starter for their team.

Bryan K from Tampa, FL

Why might the Browns be willing to trade Newsome for Campbell and a less valuable draft pick if Campbell is a downgrade at the position for them?

They wouldn't. Teams, like people, often see situations from different views and different perspectives.

Rob from Orange Park, FL

On Monday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw basically an air ball as he was being tackled. Campbell looked lost on that play and was obviously not looking at the quarterback or the ball. Do you think this was a microcosm of how he didn't fit with the current defensive principles and why he was traded?

I wouldn't overemphasize one play, but …

Ray from Newport News, VA

So, the Indianapolis Colts are rated higher than the Jaguars. Let's just look and the numbers. Through Week 5, our beloved Jaguars have played the Carolina Panthers (2-3), Cincinnati Bengals (2-3), Houston Texans (2-3), San Francisco 49ers (4-1) and Chiefs (2-3). The combined record of opponents is 12 wins and 13 loses. The Colts have played the Miami Dolphins (1-4), Denver Broncos (3-2), Tennessee Titans (1-4), Los Angeles Rams (3-2) and Las Vegas Raiders (1-4). The combined record of opponents played is 9 wins and 16 loses. So, the Jags have had a more difficult start to the season and have the same record. Colts are expected to have a harder schedule later in the year. Just fun stating the numbers and my thought is the Jags should be rated higher than the Colts.

Someone's been doin' some figurin' – and who knows? Maybe the Jaguars should be rated over the Colts. Or not. The glorious thing about the NFL is rankings mean nothing. Make the playoffs and win games. That's what matters.

Bradley from Death Valley, California

I'm almost expecting the Jags defense to make a game-changing play. Is this a habit that has a future?

Likely.

Ray from Newport News, VA

Mr. O. It has been a while since I wrote in. This year is super-exciting, and I love every moment of it. My two observations/statements are: Please everyone stop saying we should be 5-0. We are not and that loss was weeks ago. We can't go back and change it. It's time to move on. I am super stoked we are 4-1 (no one projected a 4-1 start). Love it and enjoy it. Secondly what the heck is the four-letter network thinking listing Jags No. 12 in their weekly power ranking with both the 49ers (six) and Chiefs (10) ahead of the Jags. Last time I checked our beloved Jags beat both teams. Go Jags.

A couple of thoughts on your couple of thoughts. One is that while no one around the Jaguars spends much time talking about "should be 5-0," that's precisely the sort of conversation in which fans are bound to engage. Fans fan. It's what they do. I can't explain the actions of national media, four-letter versions or otherwise. I can tell you don't worry about "rankings" or power polls. Rankings matter in college football. They mean nothing in professional football. I realize this won't stop people from worrying about rankings. As noted once by a great man, fans fan. It's what they do.

Mike from Azores

OK, John. Please make sense of this cornerback cornerback trade. From a financial standpoint, I don't see any way that the Jags can sign Newsome to a new contract. They will be paying over $22 million in dead cap for Campbell to play for the Browns next year. To franchise tag or to sign a new-long term deal will be something above $20 million a year for Newsome. It looks like a 12-game rental to me, what do you say?

The Jaguars believe they're better now.

Chris from London, UK

KOAF. No question. Just a statement. Seventh-round pick Jonah Monheim played better than Luke Fortner ever did !!!!

Jaguars rookie center Jonah Monheim indeed played well in his first NFL regular-season snaps at center against the Chiefs. With starter Robert Hainsey doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Monheim appears likely to start Sunday. The Jaguars are confident this will go well.

Jim from Orlando, FL

Mr. Zone, during Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd's 99-yard interception return, No. 80 of the Chiefs appeared to avoid being blocked by running out of bounds in his pursuit of Lloyd. Is this legal?

No.

DMiz from Jagsonville

"It's always coaching in the NFL. It's always coaching in the NFL. It's always coaching in the NFL. It's always coaching in the NFL." I laughed at this! However, your past comments that "It's always coaching in the NFL" have indeed left readers thinking you were being sarcastic most times you stated this. This new regime is clearly bringing out the best of our players and it's incredibly refreshing. You are the KOAF. GO JAGS!!!

Coaching matters in the NFL. It always has. When I write sarcastically that "It's always coaching in the NFL," it typically is in response to fans who believe coaching – specifically, play-calling – is more important than players when it comes to a team success. Where coaching, particularly a head coach, matters the most is belief and setting a tone for an organization. So long as players believe in the guy speaking at the front of the room, that guy is doing his job and the team has a chance to be successful. When players stop believing in that guy, he may as well move on because it's over.

Hilarious from Funnytown

I am the king of unearned confidence.

You have many, many, many competitors.