Sep 26, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer interacts with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Urban Meyer has had quite a week already. The embattled Jacksonville Jaguars coach had to apologize after viral videos showed him at a bar mingling with a young woman following the team’s fourth-straight loss to open the 2021 season. The team owner released a statement calling his actions “inexcusable” and there were reports of players losing faith in him.

There is perhaps no player on the Jaguars roster more important right now than Trevor Lawrence. The rookie quarterback is a major reason Meyer should want to stay in town and help the franchise get back to its past glory. But the interest in working together has to go both ways.

On Wednesday, Lawrence was asked about the situation and whether or not he still respects the coach who is in charge of his NFL career right now.

“I can speak for myself, for sure, I know most of the team feels this way, he’s still my head coach, I still respect him, regardless of what happens,” Lawrence said. “We’re a team and we’re figuring it out.”

“Obviously, it’s not an easy situation, and you don’t want to be in this situation, but I think he’s done right by us…” he continued. “We’re sticking together. You know, just because something happens that puts a little stress on it, that doesn’t mean you just give up and go your separate ways, like, you figure it out and work through it, so that’s what we’re doing.”

Lawrence certainly doesn’t need the distractions. He’s been an interception machine in four games as the Jags have struggled. However, that’s all part of the learning process for most rookie quarterbacks in his position. And given that the team has some real opportunities to get their first win of the season in the coming weeks, Lawrence is likely to remain laser-focused on improving his game and helping turn the narrative around.

So long as Meyer does his part, too. Because if Lawrence doesn’t improve and the Jaguars remain winless, one wonders how long Urban will be valuable to the franchise and its most important player.

About Sean Keeley

Along with writing for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, Sean is the Editorial Strategy Director for Comeback Media. Previously, he created the Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and wrote 'How To Grow An Orange: The Right Way to Brainwash Your Child Into Rooting for Syracuse.' He has also written non-Syracuse-related things for SB Nation, Curbed, and other outlets. He currently lives in Seattle where he is complaining about bagels. Send tips/comments/complaints to sean@thecomeback.com.