As Lamar Jackson’s star has risen, the critiques about his game get louder and louder. One knock the former MVP has yet to shed, however, is his ability to consistently hit downfield targets.
According to ESPN Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley, the Ravens must be well aware of this and trying their hardest to keep any video of him throwing passes a secret. They have reportedly banned the media from filming Jackson throwing to receivers.
It should be noted that this alleged ban has not been publicly announced by the Ravens.
During his last media session of mandatory minicamp, Jackson discussed how important it is to him and his teammates that strides are made toward improving the deep passing game.
“We’ve been working, not just me, all the QBs and receivers, we’ve been getting together and trying to make that a big emphasis for us this year,” he said. “People always saying we throw short, intermediate routes and stuff like that, little 5-yard, 10-yard routes. We had some chances last year, we hit some of ’em but we’re just trying to be more consistent this year. That’s where the strides happen, it starts in practice and hopefully it transitions to the game. Just gotta keep working on it.”
The 2019 MVP went 11-4 as a starter last year and recorded his first playoff victory with a Wildcard win over the Tennessee Titans.
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His MVP campaign saw Jackson complete 17 of his 50 pass attempts of 20-plus yards for 584 yards and eight touchdowns while throwing two interceptions. In 2020, he went 16-of-46 on such throws for 539 yards and five TDs to go with three picks.
