Trevor Lawrence is supposed to be the face of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the coming years and lead them to great success as a quarterback. Currently, however, the top pick of this year’s draft and the franchise are clearly lagging behind the demands. Nevertheless, the 22-year-old is extremely confident ahead of the London Game against the Miami Dolphins.

London – The flowing, long blonde year blowing in London’s English wind was impossible to miss. Clad in the obligatory red jersey, Trevor Lawrence warmed up with light stretching and throwing drills in the middle of the field at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first and only practice session in London ahead of the second game of his Jaguars’ “NFL International Series” in the English capital against the Miami Dolphins.

The top pick of this year’s draft is naturally under special observation in London – this is not only shown by the many camera teams that had their lenses solely on the 22-year-old during training. Everyone wants to know how the young star of the Jaguars behaves on English soil. No matter what he did, everything was followed at every turn. No problem for Lawrence himself, apparently. Grinning broadly and in high spirits, the Jaguars quarterback stepped onto the small media podium set up especially for a press conference after the practice session, looked around and then asked loudly and clearly: “What’s up? How are you guys all doing? “

Lawrence the man-catcher

At 1.98 metres tall and with his long, blond mane, the 22-year-old is an absolute sight to behold. Added to this is his likeable, friendly manner. Lawrence truly presented himself as a people catcher in London in a positive sense. “This is only the second time in my life that I have been to a country other than the USA. A few years ago I was in Cabo, Mexico, which isn’t that far away from America,” said the rookie and added: “Here everyone is so incredibly nice to us – is it always like that here in England and Europe?” A question for which Lawrence earned much laughter from the media representatives present. “Okay, so not…” said the Signal Caller, who couldn’t help laughing.

So even at his young age, Lawrence knows how to handle the press and especially the hype surrounding him. The 22-year-old plays the “sunny boy” in London and does not take himself too seriously. On the contrary. He seems to simply enjoy the interest in his person and his new life in the NFL. The only thing he really needs now is sporting success. But even there, the quarterback is anything but fearful.

“We are definitely on a good path,” Lawrence said. “It should be remembered that we’re almost all new in our offense and that’s why we never played together in this configuration before this season. But slowly we are finding each other, our daily work is bearing fruit. When I look at our last two games, despite the losses, from my point of view we delivered the best games this season in our offense.”

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Despite that, Lawrence also knows that wins will be expected of him and his team at some point – and very soon at best. “I’m going to be playing for the Jaguars for a very long time and I trust the process because of that,” the quarterback doesn’t let the pressure get to him. From my perspective, it’s only a matter of time before success comes. “It’s a big picture thing.” I wonder if the Jaguars officials see it the same way and have the patience needed?

As far as Lawrence’s sporting development is concerned, most definitely. However, it is questionable whether Urban Meyer will still be allowed to accompany him on this path. For the Jaguars’ head coach is certainly up for discussion, not least after his scandal in Jacksonville. In addition, his relationship with Lawrence is not the best. But the 22-year-old is conciliatory – at least in public. Asked about Meyer and his work rebuilding Jacksonville, the young signal caller said, “He’s done a good job so far. I see him as a hard worker who gives his all to this team. We all respect him. “

Lawrence: “We have a good plan “

However, Lawrence of course knows that a win in the London Game against the Dolphins would do the Jaguars good. “We’ve got a good plan, we just have to finally put it on the turf for four quarters.” And about himself, he said, “I know I’m capable of making big plays – I just have to call them consistently in the future. And that’s what I’m working on. I believe in myself and my abilities. Some people are just winners and I believe that’s the kind of person I am.” So the 22-year-old is not lacking in self-confidence. In the tough NFL environment, however, this is certainly not a bad quality.

Nevertheless, he should follow up such statements on the field with deeds as soon as possible. A win against Miami would be a start.