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7 reasons Lamar Jackson is the rightful MVP of the NFL

By Chris Schisler

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass during the first half against the Buffalo Bills in the game at New Era Field on December 08, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass during the first half against the Buffalo Bills in the game at New Era Field on December 08, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens answers questions from the media after a game against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Los Angeles Rams 45-6. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens answers questions from the media after a game against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Los Angeles Rams 45-6. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

3. He’s a great leader and a perfect teammate:

Jackson is one of the best leaders we have ever seen in the NFL. It’s early in his career and that is already a very true statement. Jackson never blames his teammates when things go wrong. Jackson always gives his teammates credit for his success. He is hard on himself and by holding himself to such a level of perfectionism, Jackson sets the bar for the entire team. Players love Jackson and Jackson appreciates everybody around him.

The chemistry of the 2019 Ravens seems to have that Super Bowl magic to it, and it starts with Jackson. Remember when the Ravens went for it on that fourth down against the Seattle Seahawks? That play has fueled a lot of this win streak. It wasn’t the beginning of the win streak, but it was the moment that Jackson made everybody believe that Baltimore could win it all.

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Jackson is always quick to point out the things he can do better, even after a win where he played nearly flawless football. When Jackson fumbled against the 49ers he was almost too apologetic. He thought he had let his team down, which is ironic because his teammates know that he never could. There is a reason that Jackson’s jersey is flying off the shelves and Pro Bowl voting has loved him more than any other player. The reason is that Jackson is the easiest player in the NFL to root for.

Here is a player who scouts asked to consider changing his position. Here is a player who was told that he couldn’t throw. He leads the league in touchdown passes. Coming off a horrible performance in the playoffs, Jackson will quickly have another chance at postseason play. It’s a good bet that Jackson will prove his doubters wrong again, with a good postseason performance.

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