Will Lamar Jackson improve?

The last pick of the first round of the NFL draft in 2018 was a surprising one. The Baltimore Ravens already selected a first round pick with the tight end Hayden Hurst, but they weren't finished. The Ravens then shocked the world by moving up to the 32nd pick with the Eagles to select quarterback Lamar Jackson from Lousiville. Jackson had a lot of critism coming out of college with his accuracy throwing the football, he was also told that he cannot be a quarterback in this league because he is more of a running back then he is a quarterback with his freak athletic ability to run the ball in college.

How did Jackson answer? After Joe Flacco was injured in the ninth game of the season against the Steelers, Jackson was asked to do the impossible... lead the Ravens to the playoffs for the first time in three years after a 4 win 5 loss start to the season with Flacco. Jackson answered, in a big way. He led the Ravens to a 6-1 record over the last 7 games, and the Ravens were AFC North champions for the first time since 2012. A lot say it was the defense which was ranked the number one for the 2018 season, and Jackson had great moments, and rookie moments. Jackson posted 1,201 passing yards, 6 passing touchdowns, and only 3 interceptions in 7 games. What was impressive was his ability to make plays with his feet as well, having over 600 yards and 5 touchdowns.


What does Jackson have to improve? His accuracy, which was a question coming out of the draft. He progessivly got better over the season, but he has to take that next step if he wants to put the Ravens over the top. He also must learn to slide, when he runs he is electric, but he needs to make sure he puts his heath first for himself and the Ravens. Jackson showed that he can be a passer in this league with "wow" plays that made you think that he can take that next step. Will Jackson improve? He should. He is going into his second year of the NFL with a full offseason, and also with the mindset that he is the starting quarterback with Joe Flacco traded to the Denver Broncos. Jackson will have to show it on the field, but after progressivly getting better every single week after getting thrown into the fire, he is bound to have a great 2019.

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