NFL Rumors: Trevor Lawrence Expected to Make 10 Times His Peers Mac Jones & Zach Wilson

Recent reports from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler allege that the Jaguars are working on extending their star quarterback, Trevor Lawrence. According to the insider, the Jags plan to make it worth Lawrence’s brand value and on-field talent, potentially reaching an annual payout of $50 million.

This price tag ensures Lawrence stays in an ever-building franchise, and that the team has their quarterback in their long-term plans. Moreover, if the league hasn’t already done so, they should include him among the other franchise QBs.

The NFL is a quarterback-obsessed league, and the 2021 draft class offers several case studies of quarterbacks. Out of the many taken as potential future stars, only one has worked out. Unsurprisingly, it was the one taken first overall.

There is a stark difference between where his peers stand today and what Lawrence is set to fetch in the coming years. His teammate, Mac Jones, got his fifth-year option rejected by the very team ready to shell out $50 million for the starting QB.

Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, and Trey Lance all suffer rather unceremonious careers as backups in their respective teams. They all currently draw similar salaries to what Lawrence does, but their future trajectory is not ideal. While the Jaguars’ starting QB’s salary is expected to go up to $50 million, it will be interesting to see who gets a $5 million+ deal out of the rest of the group.

In a league that has been giving out some dicey contracts to quarterbacks, Lawrence getting this money will not be doubted. Although the salary might not be enough in the long run to keep him here, this is still a good step in the right direction for the franchise.

NFL World Responds to Trevor Lawrence Contract Rumors

Lawrence has struggled through a mediocre supporting cast around him. But he has still shown signs of brilliance. As expected, he has taken over in games and willed them to victory on more than a couple of occasions.

But fans are not satisfied, especially with the Jaguars having already invested their first overall pick. They feel there is much more to be achieved before such a price tag is attached to Trevor Lawrence’s name. See for yourselves:

The fight is both ways for fans; Lawrence has to improve and the team has to do better. They have to make leaps on the management front, but he can do with just some tweaks.

Some are even pointing out how Tua Tagovailoa’s still not at a satisfactory level in his contract negotiations, while Lawrence’s first rumor hit $50 million.

There are also several others who have, time and time again, asserted that Lawrence’s game film does not match his stats. And that alleged claim was brought up yet again as his contract rumors started circulating:

The NFL world seems to be uncomfortable with the price tag that Lawrence is garnering when compared to the output achieved. But some also argue about the ever-inflating QB market, his potential always showing the team a fairy tale, and how he has not had proper support around him to get to the next level.

Thus, the case of Trevor Lawrence is a peculiar one, and maybe even the only successful prospect from his draft class will also need a miracle to save his NFL career and legacy.