Recently, when I saw Lamar Jackson being interviewed, I had to do a double take — I didn’t recognize him. His body had reconstructed for the better this offseason, as Jackson understood that he needed to become stronger for him to run, in both his upper and lower body. Whatever he did, worked. It also had me wondering: Would he lose speed? Would his rare acceleration dwindle away because of the added weight? I asked some people who were watching him practice each day and their response was: “No, he actually looks faster.” If that is the case — and I have every reason to believe it’s true — then watch out NFL, Lamar is coming.
After watching the Ravens in their first preseason game against Tennessee and seeing Jackson’s added strength, I am all in on the Ravens being the best team in the AFC North, and Jackson having a great season. Why? Because even though Jackson didn’t play against the Titans, the offense looked slightly different.