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Washington Post
12 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Justin Tucker saga behind them, Ravens ask a rookie to make big kicks
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The rookie kicker had just missed an extra point. It came during a minicamp practice in June. Immediately afterward, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson came over to cheer up Tyler Loop. Coach John Harbaugh pulled Loop aside for a chat. Loop went 2 for 4 at practice that day. The previous week, he missed four kicks, all from beyond 50 yards.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Lamar Jackson's response to viral post reignites heated debate about his value
Disrespect is never acceptable, but we have exceeded tolerable limits. It is increasingly difficult to understand how Lamar Jackson maintains his composure. Selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the last pick of Round 1 in the 2018 NFL Draft, he was the final selection made by Ozzie Newsome during his tenure as general manager. Since then, he has accomplished significant milestones, earning two Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, three First-Team All-Pro honors, and four Pro Bowl selections in his first seven seasons. He led all professional passers in touchdown passes during the 2019 season and topped the league in passer rating during the 2024 season. Advertisement Jackson's selection has proven to be incredibly beneficial for Baltimore. During the Fourth of July holiday, he used social media to advise anyone interested in handling fireworks to do so carefully. As anticipated, the post gained significant traction. However, one overly enthusiastic fan responded with a comment that was unnecessary. Lamar Jackson answers the backhanded compliment of a fan. "Don't play with fireworks, Lamar! You're the best RB we have.' It's always hard to tell the intent of one's message when we only read the words. It's impossible sometimes to gauge one's intent or tone. If we were to use past data as a measuring stick, however, one might be tempted to believe that the words of this response slight Jackson. This reads like it's less about tipping the cap to Jackson for his dual-threat ability and more of an attempt to ride the coattails of a seemingly derogatory take. Baltimore's gunslinger has proven time and time again that he can sling it with the best of them. See his aforementioned league-leading passer rating last season, but so many still offer the opposite opinion that he's more valuable as a rusher than a passer. Advertisement Regardless of where you stand on any of that, Lamar went the route of taking the high road: Classy and the typical Lamar Jackson panache there. Pat him on the back. Please keep your fingers crossed for the rest of us. We mentioned we're annoyed with the disrespect, right? We mentioned we're confused about how Jackson keeps taking the high road, correct? How does he stay so calm when the rest of us get so bothered by this? Maybe it's the professionalism. Perhaps it is his knowledge that, when you're a starting quarterback for an NFL team, this is just part of the arrangement. Most of us probably would have answered a 'clap' by 'clapping back'—credit Jackson for avoiding turning some holiday 'cheer' into a media circus. Advertisement We all understand where the jabs come from. Jackson knows that to continue validating himself, he must win playoff games and eventually a Super Bowl, but as strange as it sounds, it seems that probably wouldn't be enough to change some people's minds. No one wants to win more than Jackson. "They're going to get a Super Bowl out of me." That was the promise he made to everyone when drafted. Whether fair or unfair, postseason success and title count are the most commonly used factors in grading how well NFL quarterbacks are performing. Jackson needs to deliver on his promise. To distance himself from his peers, he needs that ring, that Vince Lombardi Trophy. Then again, the same thing can be said about Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Justin Herbert. How come no one disrespects them as often as the guy in Baltimore? Jackson is on the track, and attempts to discredit him as a passer are foolish. He tossed 41 touchdowns last season vs. just four interceptions. Only five quarterbacks eclipsed his 4,172 yards passing, and he lit it up through the air despite being part of the game's top rushing attack. Advertisement Lamar ranks among the elite. He destroys defenses with his legs AND his arm. Now, all that's needed is that elusive Super Bowl win. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Lamar Jackson's viral reaction fuels fresh talk about his value
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Colin Cowherd has lofty comparisons for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
Everyone loves to compare young players to established veterans, especially quarterbacks. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was so good as a rookie that many analysts weren't sure of an accurate comparison. Some said Lamar Jackson due to Daniels' speed and scrambling ability. Colin Cowherd has a lofty comparison for Daniels, involving Jackson and another quarterback: Patrick Mahomes. Advertisement "This kid is Lamar plus Mahomes," Cowherd said on a recent edition of The Herd. "His poise in the fourth quarter doesn't make sense. And here's the thing, the NFL gives you an all-time quarterback legend about every six years, and I'm talking Peyton Manning, (John) Elway, Mahomes, (Brett) Favre. I'm telling you, he singularly won a road playoff game. And I thought Andrew Luck was the best quarterback I ever saw as a rookie." Daniels had some spectacular come-from-behind wins as a rookie last season. Whether it was the Hail Mary against the Bears, the spectacular five-touchdown performance in the upset over the Eagles, his game-winning drive over the Falcons, or his performance in the playoff win over the Buccaneers that Cowherd referenced, Daniels did things most veteran quarterbacks couldn't or didn't do. Daniels proved he has the clutch gene, just like Mahomes. And while it's difficult to compare any quarterback to Mahomes or Jackson, it's hard not to get excited about Daniels entering his second NFL season. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Colin Cowherd with big-time comparisons for Commanders' Jayden Daniels
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Ranking the defensive positional units in the AFC North
Most of the headlines when it comes to the AFC North center on the offenses. The division boasts two of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL, which poses a unique problem for the defenses. Thankfully, the Pittsburgh Steelers typically have one of the best defenses in the league and do well to contend with the Joe Burrows and Lamar Jacksons of the NFL. But what about the rest of the division? We dug through rankings and depth charts, and here are our rankings of each defensive positional unit. One note, we broke this down by defensive line, outside linebacker, inside linebacker, cornerback and safety. Despite how places like Pro Football Focus lump units together, we consider Browns defensive end Myles Garrett part of their defensive line, and for the Steelers, outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith aren't, so they are ranked accordingly. Defensive line 1 - Cleveland Browns 2 - Pittsburgh Steelers 3 - Baltimore Ravens 4 - Cincinnati Bengals Outside linebacker 1 - Pittsburgh Steelers 2 - Baltimore Ravens 3 - Cleveland Browns 4 - Cincinnati Bengals Inside linebacker 1 - Pittsburgh Steelers 2 - Baltimore Ravens 3 - Cincinnati Bengals 4 - Cleveland Browns Cornerback 1 - Pittsburgh Steelers 2 - Baltimore Ravens 3 - Cincinnati Bengals 4 - Cleveland Browns Safety 1 - Baltimore Ravens 2 - Cleveland Browns 3 - Cinicnnati Bengals 4 - Pittsburgh Steelers This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Ranking the defensive positional units in the AFC North
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
10 greatest fantasy football quarterback seasons of all-time
As the highest-scoring fantasy players in most seasons, quarterbacks make up the majority of the list of greatest fantasy seasons overall. So, this list is more than a glimpse of the greatest QB seasons in fantasy. It's a look at some of the greatest point totals ever. And with the way quarterbacks air it out in the modern game while also getting it done with their legs, it'll come as no surprise that the top of the list includes some very recent performances. So, without further delay, here's a look at the greatest fantasy football quarterback seasons ever, using data from Pro-Football-Reference. 10. 2011 Drew Brees (393.6 points) 9. 2020 Josh Allen (395.1 points) 8. 2022 Josh Allen (395.5 points) 7. 2011 Aaron Rodgers (397.4 points) 6. 2021 Josh Allen (402.6 points) 5. 2013 Peyton Manning (410.0 points) 4. 2019 Lamar Jackson (415.7 points) 3. 2022 Patrick Mahomes (416.4 points) 2. 2018 Patrick Mahomes (417.1 points) 1. 2024 Lamar Jackson (430.4 points)
