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3 questions facing Lamar Jackson and the future of the Baltimore Ravens

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a Ravens touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a Ravens touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hands the ball off to running back Gus Edwards #35 in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hands the ball off to running back Gus Edwards #35 in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /

1. Is Marty Mornhinweg the right person to run a Lamar Jackson led offense?

Lamar Jackson is constantly compared to Michael Vick. Vick was coached by Marty Mornhinweg in Philadelphia and this may have been the peak of Vick’s career. This is the main argument for Mornhinweg to remain the offensive coordinator after this season. He may know and understand how to work with a mobile quarterback but is he the right guy to do it? Criticizing the Ravens offensive coordinator is something that is as old as the Baltimore Ravens, but Mornhinweg has been one of the most critiqued coordinators along the way.

Another thing we have to ask ourselves, is Mornhinweg holding Jackson back? Mornhinweg, who couldn’t recite the meaning of balance if he was looking at the definition of it, is so inconsistent. Jackson’s arm is either leaned on too much, or they play it too safe and run the ball on a non-stop loop. Jackson is a dual threat quarterback, and Mornhinweg seems to focus on one threat at a time. Jackson’s best plays as a passer tend to be when he’s found a rhythm and he’s in sync. The inconsistency of the offense is not uncommon when there is a rookie under center, however it isn’t clear if Mornhinweg knows how to find and stay in Jackson’s sweet spot as a play-caller.

If the Ravens make the postseason, they will bring John Harbaugh back as the head coach. That makes this question impossibly important; should Marty Mornhinweg be replaced? Whomever the Ravens employ as the offensive coordinator in 2019, that person must have a plan for getting the most out of Jackson as a quarterback.

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