Surprise, Surprise: Jaguars Make Trevor Lawrence Starting QB

Surprise, Surprise: Jaguars Make Trevor Lawrence Starting QB
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scrambles in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, La., on Aug. 23, 2021. Derick Hingle/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Urban Meyer figured Trevor Lawrence would be his starting quarterback long before he even took the Jacksonville job.

But Meyer insisted Lawrence earn the spot, whether his goal was to send a message to his young team or set a tone for his NFL tenure. So Meyer staged a sometimes laughable “competition” during offseason workouts, training camp, and the preseason.