Through two games, the Jacksonville Jaguars' passing game has gone as far as the offensive line unit will allow it to.
A quarterback is always going to perform better when throwing from a clean pocket compared to a muddy one, but for Trevor Lawrence, that contrast has been quite stark to start the season.
According to ESPN's Michael DiRocco, Lawrence is completing nearly 77% of his passes when he has time to throw, which is the 11th-best mark in the NFL. However, when under duress, his completion rate drops to 38.5%.
In the most recent game against Denver, this discrepancy was quite obvious, with Lawrence under pressure for much of the game, particularly in the second half.
Time in the pocket for a quarterback means space to throw and the opportunity
to go through his progressions. Pressure, however, doesn't only lead to sacks but also disrupts the entire timing and rhythm of the play, leading to mistakes and accuracy issues.
ESPN's Ben Solak wrote recently that the play of the Jaguars' offensive line unit could lead to their "postseason downfall" this year if the play up front doesn't improve.
On Monday, Liam Coen addressed the offensive line unit's performance and what can be done to better position them moving forward.
Coming into the season, the play of this group was one of the question marks surrounding this Jaguars team, and after two weeks, those uncertainties still remain. Consistent success for the Jaguars' passing game will begin in the trenches.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: One Trevor Lawrence stat highlights weak point in Jaguars' offense
