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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Trevor Lawrence off to bumpy start in Jacksonville

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Nov 24, 2021

In the 300th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the Falcons (4-6) upcoming opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8). Jacksonville coach Urban Meyer gives us an injury report and update on how quarterback Trevor Lawrence is playing in his rookie season. Lawrence, who was drafted No. 1 overall, played at Cartersville High and Clemson.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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