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The’most electrifying quarterback in the NFL’: Why Lamar Jackson is in his own league.
Admiration from other members of the sports alumni is always valuable, especially when it comes from the greatest player of all time.
NBA superstar LeBron James scores five touchdowns in Week 17 and is likely to earn Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors after a great performance by quarterback Lamar Jackson This is how he felt when he posted a tribute to him on social media.
He is 27 years old.
Jackson’s pitching ability and his volatility and quickness are reminiscent of Michael Vick when he first entered the league, but he almost single-handedly changed the way the game was played and is arguably the best running lead quarterback from America.
This led to an influx of From college to the NFL.
Jackson’s future as a quarterback was initially in doubt upon his arrival in the NFL, but he quickly became the first to win his MVP award in his second season after setting countless records.
The naysayers were proven wrong.
After some ups and downs due to injuries and offensive issues, Jackson has returned to form this season, leading the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens to the playoffs and likely securing his second MVP award.
“I’m a pure quarterback” Whether it was his mother’s media restrictions during his college days or his unique style of play, Jackson has captivated NFL fans and coaches alike.
Clips of a young Jackson cheering past defenders while at Boynton Beach High School in Florida, combined with his athleticism, made him a viral sports star on the internet.
After his stint with the Louisville Cardinals, Jackson was quickly given the keys to the team’s offensive operation and won the Heisman Trophy in his second year.
This is the first time in the school’s history.
Although his third and final season at the school lacked the subtlety he had previously displayed, Jackson was still named the best player of the year in Atlantic Coast Conference history.
He is the only player to be named Offensive Player of the Year in both consecutive seasons.
Was chosen.
When Jackson declared for the draft, he was an attractive prospect to his NFL franchise.
NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein likened Jackson to Vick, the NFL’s preeminent rushing quarterback, saying, “He has star potential, but his success will largely depend on his ability to stay healthy.
” “I have,” he added.
The thinking in a faction of the NFL fraternity is that it might actually be better for him to move to wide receiver to make the most of his athletic ability.
There were also prominent people who supported the position change, even though Jackson never caught a pass during his three-year career at Louisville.
Before the draft, there were reports that the team had offered him a tryout as a wide receiver at the NFL Combine, but Jackson dismissed those stories and insisted he was a quarterback.
“No team asked me to play wide receiver,” Jackson said.
“I don’t even know where that came from, I’m a pure quarterback,” he added: “I thought I did a good job as a quarterback.
” In 2022, Jackson said he believes I mentioned that.
Prejudice against black quarterbacks in the NFL.
“It’s still there.
That’s why I need this championship,” he said on LeBron James’ “The Shop.
” However, questions regarding Jackson’s future as a quarterback hurt his draft stock, and he slipped into the final pick of the first round before being selected by the Ravens.
Baltimore general manager Ozzie Newsome said he was encouraged by Jackson being the quarterback of the draft board.
FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH His Jackson started his rookie season as a backup quarterback to starter Joe Flacco, who had led the team to a Super Bowl title a few years earlier.
But Flacco suffered a hip injury, opening the door for Jackson to make his first start.