Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh believes quarterback Lamar Jackson has become as great a passer as there has ever been. In an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Clark, Harbaugh praised Jackson’s ability to throw the football “every kind of way” and said he is “historically good.” The numbers back up this assessment, with Jackson throwing 41 touchdowns last season and a fourth-highest passer rating of 119.6.
Harbaugh acknowledged that Jackson has improved greatly in his ability to throw the ball, which is a huge credit to the quarterback himself. The coaching staff’s confidence in Jackson’s abilities is evident, with offensive coordinator Todd Monken saying he thinks there’s “a lot left” for Jackson to learn and improve on.
The Ravens’ coaching staff was ranked No. 4 by ESPN analyst Ben Solak, who praised Harbaugh, Monken, and defensive coordinator Zach Orr for elevating the team to one of the best in the league. The secondary has also been a key strength this season, with safety Marcus Williams and wide-open targets on Jackson’s plays leading to a league-leading 61% completion rate.
As training camp comes to a close, some players are trending up while others are falling down. Wide receiver Devontez Walker is winning against top cornerbacks, while quarterback Devin Leary has been struggling to find chemistry with the team. Meanwhile, safety Malaki Starks and edge Mike Green have emerged as promising young playmakers for the Ravens.
The team’s core of under-25 talent is also expected to be a key factor in their success this season, with players like Hamilton, Flowers, Simpson, and Rosengarten showing promise. However, some pundits are contradicting themselves about the team’s strengths, with Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine initially identifying the secondary as the Ravens’ biggest weakness before later praising it as one of the team’s greatest assets.
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