Rodgers to Ravens’ Jackson: ‘Slide somewhat bit’
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson offered the spotlight second Thursday evening when the Baltimore Ravens quarterback faked out one Inexperienced Bay Packers defender earlier than leaping over one other to succeed in the tip zone.
The obvious 18-yard landing was nullified by an unlawful block, nevertheless it led to a suggestion from Aaron Rodgers after the Ravens’ 26-13 win over the Packers.
“I really like watching you play, man,” Rodgers advised Jackson. “That was fairly spectacular.”
Rodgers then added, “Have an important season. Slide somewhat bit.”
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Jackson smiled, pointed at Rodgers and responded, “I obtained you, child.”
Jackson’s operating has been a scorching subject since he took over for the injured Joe Flacco final yr. In main Baltimore to the AFC North title, Jackson averaged 17 rushes per recreation and set the NFL single-season document for dashing makes an attempt by a quarterback with 147.
In Might, proprietor Steve Bisciotti advised Ravens season-ticket holders that he expects Jackson to not do as a lot operating, saying, “I feel you may be pleasantly shocked that Lamar is just not going to be operating 20 instances a recreation.”
However at the beginning of coaching camp, it was introduced up with coach John Harbaugh that Cam Newton’s profession excessive in rushes for a season was 139. Requested about Jackson, Harbaugh stated, “Take the over.”
Then Jackson stated in early August on “The Wealthy Eisen Present” that he does not count on to hold the ball as a lot as he did in his rookie season.
Throughout coaching camp, Jackson has sometimes run the ball however has been centered on throwing. With no designed rushes so far this preseason, Jackson did not run within the opener however took off twice for 14 yards Thursday evening after initially dropping again to cross.
On the nullified landing run, Jackson stated the four-man rush gave him a operating lane that he needed to take.
“If I’m on the market within the open discipline, one-on-one, I’ve to make you miss,” Jackson stated. “That is simply me. That is how I at all times performed. If I get tackled by one individual, I’m mad. I really feel like I misplaced that play, may have gained extra yards, may have in all probability scored. I do not know. If I’m not passing, if I do determine to run, I’m attempting to attain a landing or get a primary down. I’m not attempting to get 2 yards and get tackled. That is not how I play.”
Harbaugh was requested if he had any concern when he noticed Jackson pull the ball down and run.
“What are you going to do? He will play,” Harbaugh stated. “He will play soccer. We’re not attempting to run him. We’re not operating these performs. He is within the pocket, and he is staying within the pocket quite a bit. It is not like he is attempting to run, however typically … what are you going to do? You may’t maintain him again perpetually.”