Lamer Jackson has been the latest quarterback sensation under the Ravens’ belt. With week 10 of the NFL season inching closer, all eyes are arguably the best passer in the league. That said, he still doesn’t get what he deserves. The class, the composure, and the control he developed over the pigskin are unreal. It is the time when the talk about him getting the badge of the most valuable player and offensive player of the year seems to take a serious turn. But wait, can you remember the sight of the prodigious Jackson standing at the podium during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine and explaining to the desperate media questions why he refused to switch his position to a Running back or Wide Receiver? If it’s a yes, you will probably know the tumultuous path from a potential Running back to a quintessential quarterback.
NFL.com suggested that a slew of teams wanted Jackson to switch to a wide receiver to gauge his potential. The discussion is not a foreign theme whatsoever. It was 2019 and a New England assistant rose to the news, dubbing Jackson as ‘‘a running back who can throw,” that running ability ‘‘opens up (throwing) avenues everywhere,’‘. The comments came in the backdrop of Jackson amassing a perfect passer rating against the Dolphins with five touchdowns on just 20 attempts. It is all but embarrassing for the NFL MVP.
”It is annoying because the quarterback is all I played all my life. People look at my legs and they see I can make big plays, but they don’t really see my arm, and I make big plays with my arm. I scored more touchdowns with my arm than my legs so…” Jackson reaffirmed his ability.
7 years are down and you see how he is living up to his words. His fiery passer rating (158.3) records the fourth of his NFL stat, taking him to the same page with Ben Roethlisberger for the most in league history. Jackson is all-seated to enter the GOAT gang if he wins another MVP.
This season has not been a smooth ride for the NFL great as he had to undergo a huge injury blow in the mid-season, putting his unfathomable blend of running and passing agility on hold. He has missed a slew of games, making it difficult for the Ravens QBs to pass through the opponent’s challenge. But finally, some good news ahead for all Baltimore Ravens fans!
Lamer Jackson’s unmatched resilience makes him one-of-a-kind in his league
Jackson faces a lot of naysayers still doubting his last year’s MVP win and referring to him as a ‘burger chain’ that has lost its luster. But just look at his pedestrian numbers! you will get his answers. But that’s not just it. The NFL phenom has his resilience on point to come back from any misery to lead his team toward a higher path anytime, every time.
The way Jackson injured his knee, left a lot of confusion over his ability to move his body even after a significant healing time. Whether it is a threat during the run game or just simple running or scrambling, doubts linger over his quality of performance. But the MVP frontrunner is in no way ready to miss any more chances to add stacks to his sky-rocketing status.
And guess what? the medical complications were resolved accordingly. It just felt like his unwavering willpower did some magic to his quickest recovery. With his knee in a perfect good-to-go position, the QB prime is ready to command the offense on Thursday night of week 9.
Will it mean one step ahead in the playoff for the Ravens or another Super Bowl, maybe? Well, let the time unfold the rest. What’s your take on Lamar Jackson being the underrated gem of the NFL? Let us know in the comments.
