Lamar Jackson Still Has A Few New Tricks Up His Sleeve
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has revolutionized the position with his unique ability to run the football.
However, revolution doesn’t stand opposed to evolution and Lamar Jackson considers himself more than a one trick pony.
With two consecutive 1,000 yards rushing seasons and an MVP under his belt, Lamar Jackson now enters his fourth year.
Only one other quarterback had ever rushed for 1,000 yards in a single season before him. Now though, there is a perception that his opponents are going to figure him out.
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“I’m gonna keep playing football and we’re gonna see. But I doubt it, dude. I doubt it. I strongly doubt it. Gonna play ball,” Jackson said of coming unstuck.
According to his teammates, Jackson has always worked on his all round game more than people realize.
“I’ve always thought that he’s always taken his approach to his technique more serious than a lot of people thought,” left tackle Ronnie Stanley said. “So, I definitely see all the improvement he’s made in his passing game, and whatever it is – footwork, arm-angle, whatever – but I know he’s taken the steps to take his game to another level.”
Jackson has compiled 76 total touchdowns (62 passing, 14 rushing) over the past two seasons. There might be more data available on him than before, but that doesn’t mean he can’t improve and surprise people.
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“My fourth year, I know what I’m doing a lot more than I did before. So it just make my job a lot easier,” Jackson said. “And these guys are working hard, they working their butt off in this hot sun. This humid heat. We’re just gonna keep grinding, we know the sky’s the limit.”
