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It was quite the roller coaster for the Baltimore Ravens before the NFL Draft, however, things cooled down once Lamar Jackson signed his contract extension.
The front office made some adjustments in the hopes to improve the offense. Most notably, Baltimore will be ran by a new offensive coordinator in Todd Monken.
On top of that, the Ravens acquired Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers to add a boost to the wide receiver core.
With that said, the offense might look very different in the 2023 season. Lamar Jackson certainly seems to think so after laying claim the team will consist of “less running and more throwing.”
Lamar's going to air it out this season 🚀 pic.twitter.com/FCqIwzrsgN
— PFF (@PFF) May 25, 2023
If that’s the case, then this will be the first time in Lamar Jackson’s career where the passing game will be featured in the Ravens offense.
The NFL is a passing league and it’s getting to the point where run-first offenses are becoming a thing of the past.
Even so, football fans couldn’t help but shake their heads at Jackson’s claims. Mainly due to the reputations he has as a running quarterback.
As it turns out, not many fans believe him.
we all know this isnt true
— Billy Tinkle (@BillyTinkleNuts) May 25, 2023
This guy is treating Lamar Jackson’s statement the same way I treat Sasquatch rumors.
Believe it when I see it…
— 𝕭𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝕻𝖎𝖊𝖗𝖈𝖊 🌱 (@luckeestlosr) May 25, 2023
Is it all just smoke and mirrors?
He’s trying to trick everybody into believing that, Don’t fall for it
— Beast Mode 2.0 (@BeastMo50500380) May 25, 2023
Some fans think this idea could completely backfire.
More sacks and more picks.
— Topps Football Cards (@ToppsGallery) May 25, 2023
We’ll have to see if this claim holds true or not. Baltimore has been rather successful when running the ball over recent years.
But at the same time, opening up the offense isn’t a bad idea either. Especially considering it’s probably the best way for the Ravens to compete in the AFC.
With that said, keep an eye on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. If he can step up his game up as a passer, then this team could be a real threat in the 2023 season.