2019 Baltimore Ravens: 3 goals for Lamar Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens have handed the keys to Lamar Jackson. Here are three goals for Jackson in his first full season as a starting quarterback:
1. Throw for 3,500 yards in the 2019 season
Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson, is actually an underrated passer. Critics have said he can’t throw, yet he’s completed passes all over the field. Jackson is far from a perfect passer, yet his every passing attempt is scrutinized in a way that isn’t always fair. Jackson can throw the football and in the 2019 season he will prove it. Jackson’s first priority in 2019 should be to make his arm his main weapon of choice.
Jackson is a dual threat quarterback and that isn’t changing, ever. People seem to forget that Russell Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the game and he’s rushed for over 500 yards in four different seasons. In fact, 2014 saw Wilson rush for 849 yards on 119 rushing attempts. Jackson’s style can and will work in the NFL. Kyler Murray just became a number one pick because experts compared him to Russell Wilson left and right. Like Wilson, Jackson’s running ability is only going to strengthen his passing attack.
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There is no getting around the fact that Jackson has to throw the ball better and more often in the 2019 season. 3,500 passing yards would be a good goal. You may be surprised to know that 3,500 yards would be more than Wilson totaled in each of his first three seasons. Jackson doesn’t need to light it up as a passer. He will always be able to contribute with his running ability.
If Jackson can pass for 3,500 yards (which equates to about 218 yards per game) the Ravens offense should run smoothly. Jackson has to produce over 3,000 yards in the air this season. 3,500 is a healthy goal and if he falls a little short of it, the Ravens will be okay.