Lamar Jackson critics: Well, if you take out the Dolphins & Bengals wins, ignore his rushing production, put extra emphasis on his worst game, downplay beating Russell Wilson & Tom Brady by giving too much credit to Baltimore's No. 15 defense, then you'll see Lamar isn't good.
Lamar Jackson’s reaction when he found out Mark Ingram broke 1,000 rush yards on the season was happier than any reaction to his own milestones this year.
No, Lamar Jackson is not being “greedy.” He is not injury-prone. He’s not a running back. He’s a unanimous MVP QB, who led the NFL in touchdown passes despite lesser WR talent and an OC that didn’t develop a passing attack. He has a 45-16 record as a starter and scares opposing…
Lamar Jackson was missing his All-Pro left tackle and lost his right tackle mid-way through the game.
Plus, WRs Odell Beckham Jr and Rashod Bateman were out.
AND he was going up against the league’s No. 1 defense (statistically speaking).
He was pulled early, and still…
Cam Newton: “I was having a conversation by a native of Baltimore. He was like, ‘Lamar Jackson means more to the city than Ray Lewis.’”
Do you agree?
Cam: “I have to.”
They tried to feed Jalen Ramsey the answer for most talented QB. “Mahomes! Mahomes!”
Ramsey: “Mahomes like that, but I ain’t gonna lie … Lamar Jackson.”
Don’t forget, the Washington Commanders didn’t care about the Ravens’ 24-game preseason win streak.
That’s why they played their first-team offense against the Ravens’ second- and third-team defenses for the entire first half.
That’s also why G Sam Cosmi went from saying…
Roquan Smith told
@bobbybaltimoree
and I this morning on
@RavensVault
what he said to Lamar Jackson here:
"I said, 'Hey, we took care of business today, but bro, we're just getting started. I know how you're locked in on the year. We know what we're in this for. We're going for…
Chiefs 17, Ravens 10 Takeaways
1) The Ravens offense didn’t show up, and nobody escapes blame.
2) It starts with the OC. Todd Monken abandoned the run from the jump. He made no adjustments that worked. Might have been his worst called game.
3) Lamar Jackson had a couple heroic
Doubter: Yeah, but can the Ravens move the ball and score when they are behind?
Lamar Jackson: 138 passing yards, 2 TDs ... in 2 minutes ... punctuated by this MVP masterpiece
Marlon Humphrey on Lamar Jackson: “He’s been limping around the facility. That’s the crazy thing that people don’t see. We knew he wasn’t going to be able to be out there with us. Hopefully we sign him to a big-term deal & he’s a Raven with me forever.”
Lamar Jackson was a unanimous MVP throwing to Marquise Brown, Willie Snead, Seth Roberts, Mikes Boykin and Chris Moore at WR.
Now, he’ll be throwing to OBJ, Rashod Bateman, Zay Flowers, Nelson Agholor and Devin Duvernay.
And, he’s healthy.
And, he negotiated a deal worth…
Marcellus Wiley to Bucky Brooks for saying the Ravens should “graduate” Lamar Jackson and draft another QB.
“Take that mask off, Bill Polian. I know who you are!”
Hall of Fame QB Steve Young had to get STUFF OFF HIS CHEST as it pertains to Lamar Jackson.
“Don’t tell me, ‘Well, that’s Lamar - he can’t do certain things.’ I pull my hair out … because do not diminish the potential of what Lamar Jackson can be in the game today. The game…
I don't want to hear ANYMORE that Lamar Jackson can't ball out in the playoffs. That man just willed his offense to a 34-point effort. Four touchdowns. Get outta here with that narrative.
What day in Baltimore ...
1) Ravens offense put up 37
2) Defense didn't allow a TD
3) Lamar Jackson was pulled, and thus protected, early in the 4th after an excellent day (tho the stats won't show it)
4) OBJ got his first TD as a Raven
5) Keaton Mitchell did too, and
Mark Ingram instantly fit into Baltimore with his high energy & constantly building up MVP Lamar Jackson. A year removed from a Pro Bowl, he became a healthy scratch. Not only did he not say a negative word, he continued to mentor the very rookie that took his job. A class act!
Lamar Jackson went head-to-head vs four MVP candidates over the last two weeks, including Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Tua Tagovailoa & Tyreek Hill.
Here are the results:
Lamar Jackson: 653 total yds, 7 TD, 0 turnovers
All 4 Candidates: 715 total yds, 3 TD, 6 turnovers
Couple takeaways from Lamar Jackson's statement:
1) He's not playing Sunday
2) A grade 2/3 sprain shows he's not a "slacker" in treatments; it's legit still unstable & swollen
3) Absence is due to injury; not contract hold-out
4) Transparency is refreshing
Get well, Lamar.
Atlanta Falcons said no to even trying for …
LAMAR JACKSON
* $52M per year & 2 first-rounders
* 26 years old
* MVP
* 75% career win percentage
Atlanta Falcons said yes to …
KIRK COUSINS
* $45M per year
* 35 years old
* Pro Bowler
* 52% career win percentage
OBJ makes one-handed, fingertips catch.
Ravens WR Coach Keith Williams: “Oh, I like that type of stuff! I like that type of stuff!”
WRs: “No you don’t!”
Williams: “Only from him.”
Lamar Jackson requested that the Ravens try to sign DeAndre Hopkins.
DeAndre Hopkins said Lamar Jackson is “one of the greats” and would love to play with him.
OBJ has been working out with D-Hop this offseason.
D-Hop in Baltimore makes too much sense.
1) The obsession to tear down Lamar Jackson by cherry-picking stats is twisted.
2) Measuring a QB's success by pass yards is stupid. Pass yards ≠ wins. Hurts has 5 starts: lost both games he passed for 300+, won both games he passed <300, benched once. Lamar is 30-8 and an MVP.
11 Takeaways from Ravens 34, Texans 10
1) THIS IS NOT 2019‼️
2) Lamar Jackson came out of the half TICKED OFF and willed his offense to three consecutive TDs
3) Todd Monken made appropriate adjustments and was in his bag, especially in the red zone
4) Ravens defense was
“Mr. Jamison.” “Mr. Mark.” “Mr. Cliff.”
Lamar Jackson almost always names reporters by name when answering questions, and he adds a “Mr.” or “Ms.” for the senior reporters.
People skills on top of footballs skills.
#respect
KC has gotten every single call, and many of them correct, but the refs are missing all the calls that would help Baltimore. Likely just got tackled and no flag.
Eric DeCosta pulling up to the Ravens facility for the NFL Draft after signing Lamar Jackson & Odell Beckham Jr, and with rumors of a DeAndre Hopkins trade swirling
Lamar Jackson was handed a newspaper with the headline that said, "AFC's BEST" and he hardly cracked a smile.
"It looks good, but we still have to take the mindset of, 'one game at a time.' We can enjoy today, but get ready for tomorrow."
James Jones: “I talked to [Todd] Monken and he said, ‘We’re taking Lamar Action Jackson back to Louisville. It’s four wide...He’s gonna throw this thang.”
“Another thing I’m hearing out of that camp is Zay Flowers is the best WR out there, including OBJ, and it ain’t close.”
Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. on QB Lamar Jackson: "We all follow 8. We go as he goes.
"He's definitely different than any other quarterback that I've had. The leadership comes from the smile on his face, the confidence that he puts within us. ... He's a leader, and we follow…
Lamar Jackson was asked why he laughed when he was under a pile of 300-pound guys.
Lamar: “How did you guys know I laughed?”
Reporters: “There’s a clip”
Lamar laughed out loud: “Oh, I forgot I was mic’d up.”
While on The Adam Schefter Podcast, John Harbaugh gave a PASSIONATE speech about Lamar Jackson and how he's changing the quarterback position.
Adam reminded John that no teams seriously made a move for Lamar last summer, and John didn't mind that because ...
"Lamar has always
Lamar Jackson on what he told Zay Flowers: "We're going to get it back next time. We're not worried about that. We all make mistakes. This is his first season. It's my first time in this situation. It's his first time in this situation. We're gonna bounce back."
I may be in the minority, but I like the way Ravens are moving forward without Greg Roman. They’re celebrating the many things he did well. No need to tarnish him. It’s time for the Ravens and Lamar Jackson to get a new OC, but they’re keeping it classy. Wishing him the best.
On a week where the NFL had a historically bad 26 missed kicks, John Harbaugh sent out Justin Tucker, the most accurate kicker in NFL history, for the overtime coin flip. Harbaugh had to let ‘em know …
The father-daughter relationship is powerful, and this moment is beautiful to watch. It breaks my heart these moments were cut short for 4 daughters. My love & prayers to Vanessa and their girls.
Play with your kids. Life is short.💜
#RIPKobe
#RIPGianna
Marquise Brown confirms he asked for the trade and talked about it multiple times with Lamar Jackson, dating back more than a year.
Said he’s proud of the way he and the Ravens handled it internally. Said offensive system (run-first) just isn’t for him.
With Joe Flacco now slated to start for the first time since WK 8 of last year, this feels like a good excuse to re-live his elite
@Ravens
Super Bowl run. Enjoy.
Lamar Jackson is under tremendous outside pressure.
He’s carrying an entire team and city on his shoulders, yet he carries them with strength and calm.
How?
“Because of my faith - knowing that God is with me … I just put my trust in Him.”
Is there someone in your life that keeps you humble?
Lamar Jackson: "The Lord. I give Him all His praise, the glory, the honor ... I'll be talking to Him throughout the day like, 'I appreciate you.' When you think you're bigger than the Lord, that's when all the success dies."
Patrick Mahomes was asked after being named Super Bowl MVP if he sees himself as the face of the NFL.
“There’s several guys that can be the face of the NFL. ... I mean, Lamar [Jackson] was the unanimous MVP and he had one of the best seasons of all-time at the QB position.”