The legacy of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be much discussed over the course of his career.
He’s become one of the best all-around players in the league since he became a full-time starter midway through his rookie season in 2018 and already has an MVP award to his name.
But a lot of his acclaim is due to Jackson’s rushing ability more than his passing prowess.
Jackson has rushed for at least 695 yards and five touchdowns in each of his six NFL seasons, while his seasonal passing yards per game have fluctuated between slightly above and slightly below 200 yards.
But former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young doesn’t want pundits to criticize or diminish what Jackson has accomplished in his very short career and told “The Vault: A Daily Ravens Podcast” that Jackson is more than just his skillset.
“Don’t tell me, ‘Well, that’s Lamar – he can’t do certain things.’ I pull my hair out,” Young said, “… because do not diminish the potential of what Lamar Jackson can be in the game today. The game is his game.”
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… pic.twitter.com/SwQjSEE7gO
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) December 23, 2023
Jackson remains an MVP candidate this season as well as one of the more consistent quarterbacks this season.
He’s thrown for 3,105 passing yards and 17 touchdowns with a 66.3 completion percentage this season and has at least 200 passing yards or a touchdown in 12 of 15 games this season.
Jackson has also rushed for 741 yards and five scores in a season where the Ravens have already lost two running backs to season-ending injuries.
So, as Young tells it, Jackson could be even better than he has looked already because of how well his game has translated to the NFL level.
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