Thanks to his ability to make plays as a dual-threat quarterback, Baltimore Ravens’ rookie QB has been often compared to Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton while in college. Now as Ravens and Panthers prepare to face each other on Sunday, Newton was asked to give his opinion on these comparisons.
“He’s got a little bit more life in his legs than I do, a little bit more wiggle,” – said Newton. “I’ll be trying to take some notes out of his book, just anybody. Not just him, a lot of other quarterbacks in this league.“
“Very, very, very exceptional talent Lamar is. I’ve been watching him for a long time.” – he added.
After an accomplished college career with Louisville, during which he won the Heisman Trophy, Lamar Jackson was drafted 32nd overall in 2018 NFL Draft by Baltimore Ravens. Jackson didn’t receive much playing time at the start of 2018 season, due to the fact that Ravens have a franchise quarterback in Joe Flacco, but the team is trying to incorporate his unique skills into their offensive system.
Through first seven games of this season, Jackson played 59 offensive snaps, completing two out of his six passes for 29 yards. He was much more useful as a runner, however, rushing for 106 yards on 20 carries and scoring one touchdown.
