'I'm not the motivational speech guy': Lamar Jackson opens up about leadership struggle
Lamar Jackson
's always been the quiet storm, the guy who breaks ankles on the field but barely says a word off it. But now, in a new interview with Kevin Hart, the Ravens superstar is getting real about what leadership really means as he enters his seventh NFL season.
Spoiler: it's not just touchdowns anymore. It's talking. It's stepping up. It's using his voice, even when that's not his style.
And for Ravens fans? That might be the most powerful move Lamar's made yet.
Lamar Jackson admits he's not naturally vocal and never has been
During his sit-down on
Cold as Balls
, Jackson got brutally honest when Hart asked what he's working on this offseason. His answer?
'Just being a leader. I'm really not outspoken… I pretty much lead by example. I'm going to go out there, I'm going to work hard, and I expect that out of you.'
Lamar Jackson vs. Kevin Hart in the Ice Tubs (Spoiler: It Gets Deep) | Cold as Balls
Translation? Lamar's always let his grind do the talking. Practice hard. Play harder. No need for pregame speeches or fire-up huddles, that's never been him.
But now, as he grows into a veteran face of the league, that mindset is shifting.
'You gotta talk to the guys' — Lamar says he's stepping out of his comfort zone
Jackson revealed that coaches and teammates have encouraged him to step up vocally, not just physically. Not with cheesy speeches or yelling matches but with intentional communication.
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'As I've been growing in the league, it's like 'No, you got to talk to the guys,'' Lamar said. 'Now I talk to them one-on-one. I've got to voice my opinion more.'
That might sound simple, but for someone who's always kept it internal, it's a huge leap. And it shows he's not just trying to win games, he's building culture.
And it's true, we've seen the quiet QBs before. Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, even Mahomes early on. But the greats always evolve.
Lamar's clearly doing just that.
This could be the missing piece in Baltimore's Super Bowl puzzle
The Ravens have a stacked roster. Lamar is still one of the most dynamic QBs in the league. But sometimes, it's those intangibles that get you past the AFC Championship wall, leadership, vocal clarity, real connection in pressure moments.
And with Lamar stepping into that space now? Baltimore might finally have everything they need to finish the job.
Lamar Jackson doesn't need to be the loudest guy in the locker room. He just needs to be heard, when it counts. And this offseason, he's learning to make every word count.
He's not chasing MVPs anymore. He's chasing a ring. And this quiet shift in leadership? It might be louder than anything he's ever said.
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