Why Trevor Lawrence is ‘a issue,’ according to 49ers’ Shanahan first aired on NBC Sports Bay Area
Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, and Matthew Stafford—all Pro Bowl-caliber quarterbacks—were up against the 49ers in their first eight games of the 2023 NFL season.
With a Sunday game at TIAA Bank Field against quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco (5-3) is aware that its defensive duties won’t be getting any easier.
Prior to their Week 10 matchup, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gave reporters an explanation of how the Jaguars’ young star stands apart.
“I believe Trevor is among the league’s most gifted quarterbacks,” Shanahan remarked on Wednesday following practise. “He can be an issue at any time.”
This season, Lawrence has passed for 1,935 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions while leading Jacksonville to the best record in the AFC South (6-2).
Shanahan told reporters, “The height he has, the size he has in that pocket.” “Regardless of the play, he is capable of making any throw and using his legs to create a design run or simply breaking out of the pocket and performing off-schedule actions.” He’s an ongoing issue.
Lawrence is an issue because of his 6-foot-6 stature, which makes him tower over linemen. In addition, he has increased his desire to run, accumulating 216 yards this season.
On Sunday, Lawrence will give the 49ers a headache with his arms and legs.
Similar to San Francisco, Jacksonville recently had a bye week, which gave Lawrence ample opportunity to research the 49ers’ defensive strategy.
However, Lawrence, like everyone else, will be witnessing elite edge rusher Chase Young in a 49ers uniform for the first time. With Bosa teamed with him, this might be a nightmare for any quarterback.
The Jaguars offence averages 24.1 points per game, and while Shanahan has new tools at his disposal, San Francisco’s coach is aware that Lawrence is a dangerous player who can cause havoc in any situation.
