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Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence relishes 'big honor' of being named captain again
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It's an honor that never gets old.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was announced as one of five permanent captains for the team earlier this week, earning the distinction for the fourth time in his career.
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"You've got to lead every day," he said. "Every season it changes a little bit, the dynamic. For me, obviously, it's a big honor and I know the other guys feel the same way."
Lawrence admitted he's not the "rah-rah" type of leader. He's not someone who'll huddle up the whole team and give a fiery speech. But he understands how much the team leans on his unchanging personality and calming presence.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) calls a play in the huddle during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jaguars hosted the Falcons during a regular season NFL matchup. Atlanta defeated Jacksonville 21-14. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
That part of Lawrence's leadership will certainly be needed as the Jaguars travel south to open their season against the Miami Dolphins . Lawrence spoke with media Wednesday, noting how vital it'll be for the Jaguars to get off to a strong start.
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"Every week's crucial. You just never know, down the line," he said. "It's Week 1 and you think you've got 17 games, but at the end of the season you never want to be in a position — think of last year, for example — where you look back and we finished the season bad, but you also look back to the beginning and you're like, 'Man, we let some games slip early that would have gave us even more room at the end of the season.'"
Lawrence had a strong showing in the preseason, closing with a two-touchdown performance against the Atlanta Falcons where he completed 8-of-10 passes for 92 yards.
Now, as the page turns to the regular season, he hopes to show why he earned a $275 million contract extension this offseason.
"I always get a little game day nervous, stomach's tight, it's harder to eat in the morning, stuff like that," Lawrence said. "But once you kick it off, you settle in really quick. So, I wouldn't say there's anything added to it except for just excitement."
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars captain Trevor Lawrence: 'Got to lead every day'
