one of the most underrated aspects of pro football.. theres of course the exceptions to this rule of thumb (Barry sanders, Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald)
There only a handful of guys ever that could have succeeded in any franchise. Majority of the greats were victims of excellent circumstance imo.
To have sustained success, you have to pocket pass. If he can do that, kudos to him. RG3, Kaep, Vick, even Newton were mgood early then came back to earth.
This is way too early to call.
Our “justice” system stopped Vick, not nfl defenses.
He could end up being right tho, because Jackson has a high risk of injury imo
I don’t see him as a huge injury risk. He built incredibly well, lot of running backs and wrs who take way more shots have had long injury free careers. 20 years ago I’d agree but not so much this day and age.
Thing is the ravens leadership from front office down to head coach are incredibly well run. They have put him in a great position to succeed.
That run game is incredibly physical and hard to stop before even adding the dimension he brings. I thought it was a huge mistake for saints to let Ingram walk cause he brought a level of physicality they sorely missing now.. then you put Lamar ability on top and it allows Roman to scheme up plays that have more blockers than defenders at point of attack!!!
The tight ends they have stockpiled paying off huge and they nailed the speed burner wr they drafted!!!
What really makes them the team to beat tho is the defense which was a absolute weakness to start the year. As always Harbaugh defenses get better as the season goes on. They lacking elite pass rushers up front but the secondary is so strong it gives them the ability to blitz like crazy. That d gets a few 3 and outs early in the game and it allows the offense to just lean on opposing defenses. Team is incredibly well constructed.
Yes it’s insanely hard to predict these things. It is incredibly fair to say had Lamar got drafted by some shit bag team like browns who didn’t have the guts or vision to design a offense around him LB could have absolutely been correct here... like most 1st round type QB talents it as much about the team they go to whether they succeed.
Btw, always loved Lamar, but didn’t predict this. I give the most props to Watson (even over ‘Mahomes and auto’). Watson has had to do it all himself (kind of).
The real point I’m making is Tim Tebow has to be beside himself right now. This is what I was on my soap box about for many years. No, Tebow is not LaMar, but he could have done very well with an offense completely designed to his game.
Btw, always loved Lamar, but didn’t predict this. I give the most props to Watson (even over ‘Mahomes and auto’). Watson has had to do it all himself (kind of).
The real point I’m making is Tim Tebow has to be beside himself right now. This is what I was on my soap box about for many years. No, Tebow is not LaMar, but he could have done very well with an offense completely designed to his game.
he couldnt hit the broad side of a barn also not really a fast runner more a power runner
Btw, always loved Lamar, but didn’t predict this. I give the most props to Watson (even over ‘Mahomes and auto’). Watson has had to do it all himself (kind of).
The real point I’m making is Tim Tebow has to be beside himself right now. This is what I was on my soap box about for many years. No, Tebow is not LaMar, but he could have done very well with an offense completely designed to his game.
I don’t think so. Tebow was a awful passer, totally inaccurate and very very slow release.
he couldnt hit the broad side of a barn also not really a fast runner more a power runner
That too,, he wouldn’t have lasted real long with that looking for contact style. As I mentioned above not only inaccurate as shit but very slow release.,
Listen, I'm an old-school guy. I don't care about division titles or awards or accolades.
Technically right now lb is right, that Lamar Jackson hasn't done shit in the playoffs at all, or towards getting a super bowl victory.
You can be an old-school guy and still have common sense. Lakerboy predicted Lamar Jackson would be a bust, period. Now you're holding him to the standard of winning a super bowl?? In a season that isn't even over yet? I guess Dan Marino "didn't do anything in the NFL" either
Lakerboy called it wrong, happens to the best of us, no reason to defend him. Only thing that's gonna stop Lamar Jackson from being a force in this league is injury, not his ability. That's obvious to everyone now
I'm not giving him HOF, I'm saying he's already done enough to have proven people wrong and very obviously not be a bust. It's not a high standard to live up to. LB was wrong, draft "experts" are wrong constantly, not a big deal
I'm not giving him HOF, I'm saying he's already done enough to have proven people wrong and very obviously not be a bust. It's not a high standard to live up to. LB was wrong, draft "experts" are wrong constantly, not a big deal