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A Comprehensive Guide to debating Lamar Jackson doubters

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field after the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 win over Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field after the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 win over Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree #15 against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree #15 against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Debunking the idea that the Chargers figured it all out and that the Ravens offense won’t work anymore:

The final argument that people like to make the most is that the Chargers gave the NFL a blueprint for stopping Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Marty Mornhinweg used the same exact game plan in two battles with the Chargers. That’s not Jackson’s fault and that kind of coaching gets anybody beat. How many times does it need to be screamed from the mountain tops that Jackson was running a make-shift offense in the middle of the season? How many times does it need to be pointed out that things could only change so much with Mornhinweg calling the shots. Nobody has seen the 2019 offense of the Baltimore Ravens.

There is no blueprint for stopping Jackson in Roman’s offense. The Chargers saw Mornhinweg’s offense with a seasoning of Roman’s style in the playoffs. The 2018 Ravens were a mostly one dimensional team that relied on a run, run, and run some more style that contrasted the passing nature of the NFL. What the Chargers figured out, was that athletes stop athletes. It was as simple as playing gap sound defense and having speedy athletes take good angles on the Ravens’ speedy quarterback.

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The 2019 Ravens added more weapons. By the times games start counting in September, Jackson will have had a full offseason of hard work. The Ravens are faster and they will add a more stable passing element to the offense. The run heavy approach with Jackson is probably the foundation of the 2019 offense, however the offense should look dramatically different. One setback shouldn’t paint Lamar Jackson as doomed to fail.  As a rookie, Joe Flacco threw an interception that lost the Ravens the AFC Championship game, and he lasted 10 more seasons after that. Give Jackson and Roman a chance to get some work done this season. You have to give Jackson a fair shot, before you write him off.

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