The Jaguars are banking on former Clemson Tiger Trevor Lawrence bouncing back under new head coach Liam Coen in 2025. But CBS Sports’ John Breech threw out one of the boldest takes of the preseason: he predicts Daniel Jones — yes, the same QB cut by the Giants — will play better than Lawrence this year.
Breech pointed to Lawrence’s five-year, $275 million extension and poor recent record (just 2–13 in his last 15 starts) as reasons the pressure is on. He argued that if Jones wins more games in Indianapolis than Lawrence does in Jacksonville, it would be a damning indictment on the former No. 1 overall pick.
Daniel Jones’ Rocky Road
Jones, drafted in 2019, once looked like New York’s long-term answer and signed a major extension in 2023. But after a disastrous 2024 season that ended with him being benched for Tommy DeVito, the Giants cut him loose.
He landed with Minnesota briefly before signing with the Colts to push Anthony Richardson. While Jones showed flashes, he hasn’t proven he can sustain success — and his career has been marked by inconsistency.
Why Lawrence Still Has the Edge
Critics say Lawrence hasn’t lived up to expectations since Jacksonville drafted him No. 1 in 2021. But context matters: he’s battled injuries, poor coaching, and a shaky supporting cast the past two years. The Jaguars addressed those issues this offseason, bringing in Coen and upgrading his weapons.
At his best, Lawrence is a top-10 talent who carried the Jags in 2022. By contrast, Jones has rarely lifted a team, often leaning on Saquon Barkley during his Giants tenure.
Bottom Line
Suggesting Daniel Jones will outplay Trevor Lawrence in 2025 is more shock value than sound analysis. Lawrence has the tools, the contract, and now the coaching staff to get back on track. Unless Jones turns into something he’s never been, this prediction feels less “bold” and more “bonkers.”