Ravens GM praises QB Lamar Jackson for his sense of urgency, leadership abilities

Lamar Jackson isn’t a ten-year vet, but he’s no spring chicken and far removed from being a rookie with a mentor and veteran at the quarterback position. Jackson is now in Joe Flacco mode, assuming more leadership and being more vocal on and off the football field.

During his Thursday press conference, Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta discussed Jackson’s growing “sense of urgency” and the leadership provided by his MVP quarterback.

Jackson was expected to play well in 2023, but he improved dramatically under first-year OC Todd Monken.

Jackson, the 2023 NFL MVP, threw for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns and ran for 821 yards and five scores. He helped the Baltimore Ravens (13-4) finish with the best record in the league and led them to a playoff win over Houston.

This season will be about improved deep ball, better ownership of the Ravens’ offense, and, as he’s been doing all summer, playing with a greater sense of purpose and urgency in the postseason.

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