Jaguars' Lawrence: 'Best team we've had' since I've been here

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence believes the franchise boasts its best roster since he was drafted by the team in 2021.

"The best days are definitely ahead of us. Speaking individually as well, in my game, I think I'm far from playing my best football, and that's ahead of me, so I'm really excited about that," Lawrence said on "The Insiders," per NFL Network's Steve Wyche.

Lawrence added: "This team that we have this year is really good, I think it's the best team we've had since I've been there, and I'm excited to see it come together in training camp and the regular season."

Lawrence's 2023 campaign was somewhat uneven as he battled through several ailments. A shoulder injury caused him to miss the first pro start of his career in Week 17. He was able to return for Jacksonville's regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans but struggled in the contest. The Clemson product passed for 4,016 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions last season, with an 88.5 passer rating.

After going 6-2 to start the season, Jacksonville lost six of its final nine games and missed out on the playoffs.

The Jaguars have been proactive in re-tooling their offense this offseason, particularly at wide receiver. Jacksonville acquired Gabe Davis, Devin Duvernay, and Brian Thomas Jr. in an attempt to surround Lawrence with plenty of options on offense.

"We have a really dynamic group of pass catchers. I really don't want to just say receivers because tight ends are another piece to it, too," Lawrence said.

Lawrence made a point to highlight Evan Engram and Brenton Strange as talented options in the Jaguars' passing attack. The addition of Mitch Morse at center, along with several holdovers like Christian Kirk and Travis Etienne, is also expected to help push the Jaguars forward in a competitive AFC South division.

The Jaguars signed Lawrence to a five-year, $275-million extension in June.