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Lamar Jackson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round in this year’s NFL Draft, and it made some wonder if there was going to be a quarterback controversy. Joe Flacco is the established veteran on this team but when a team takes a quarterback in the first round they are the future […]

Que the quarterback controversy for the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach John Harbaugh was asked how Lamar Jackson would be used this year and he made it very clear that the Ravens first round pick would be involved. “One way or another, he’s going to be out there, taking snaps,” Harbaugh told John Kryk of the […]

Since the Baltimore Ravens moved up to take former Louisville standout quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick in the first round of this year’s draft, there has been an increased scrutiny on their quarterback situation. This has also seen the organization toss much praise toward Jackson for the physical ability that he has […]

The Baltimore Ravens aren’t expected to have a quarterback competition during training camp. Veteran Joe Flacco remains the likely starter heading into the season. But there might just be a big QB battle in the not-too-distant future if rookie Lamar Jackson continues at his current rate. According to Ravens offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, Jackson has […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft when they traded into the first round to select quarterback Lamar Jackson. As a result, there has been plenty of speculation regarding how long it will take for him to replace quarterback Joe Flacco. Needless to say, Flacco has heard all the questions about […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh made it clear that he would be taking a different approach to this year’s training camp. It appears the changes are not limited to just how the practices are conducted. Baltimore’s new personnel allows them to experiment with the playbook a little bit. According to NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala, the […]

You know that citizens of a nation have given up on their government when they start to vote for random individuals as their choice of the next leader of their country. Take for example a certain Mr. Louis Ballard from Bardstown, Kentucky, who, instead of choosing either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump at the polls […]

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson has been compared to a young Michael Vick by many people, including his own teammates. But former Ravens wideout Steve Smith has a more timely comp for the rookie: Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson. Smith, who spent his final three seasons in the NFL in Baltimore, believes that much […]

The Baltimore Ravens are a team that is quickly trying to right the ship after missing the NFL playoffs in three consecutive seasons. One position of need appears to be the quarterback position with faith in veteran Joe Flacco waning. As a result of the team’s attempt to shake things up, the Ravens signed journeyman […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash when they traded up to select former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It is safe to say that Jackson’s journey to becoming a first-rounder did not come without its fair share of controversy. Despite being one of the most talented quarterbacks in […]

The Baltimore Ravens headed into the NFL offseason after missing the playoffs looking to shake things up. Head coach John Harbaugh and company knew they had some glaring issues on offense with the quarterback position potentially needing to change this year or in the very near future. One of the most surprising moves by the […]

Former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has received a lot of praise since his selection by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. Former NFL running back Reggie Bush is the latest to speak highly of Jackson. During an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show on Friday morning, Bush stated that […]

The assumption is that rookie Lamar Jackson isn’t going to start at quarterback just yet for the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Flacco is still around and is apparently motivated following the addition of the first-rounder, so Jackson may have to play in other positions for the time being. But according to Ryan Mink of the team’s […]

The Baltimore Ravens added some serious depth under center this offseason with Lamar Jackson and Robert Griffin III. It appears the moves have not gone unnoticed by quarterback Joe Flacco. There is no debate as to who will start the 2018 NFL season. However, according to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, safety Eric Weddle has noticed an extra pep […]

Rookie Lamar Jackson has to wait his turn to become the Baltimore Ravens’ starting quarterback with Joe Flacco still entrenched in the position heading into this season. However, the Ravens are so eager to get him involved right away that they’re experimenting playing him and Flacco at the same time. But if (or when) Jackson […]

Since the Baltimore Ravens decided to move up into the last pick of the first round of this year’s NFL Draft to take former Louisville standout quarterback Lamar Jackson, it has put a huge target of attention on the franchise’s quarterback situation. Head coach John Harbaugh has maintained throughout the last several weeks that he […]

The Baltimore Ravens have come to terms on the rookie deal for their 2018 first-round pick, quarterback Lamar Jackson, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. As per usual with rookie contracts for first-rounders, it’s a four-year pact with the option for a fifth year. Despite some buzz about his stock rising steadily during the pre-draft […]

During the 2018 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens showed what appears to be their plans for the future in terms of the quarterback position. Veteran Joe Flacco may have led the franchise to a Super Bowl title back in 2013, but the time has come for some new blood in the form of rookie Lamar […]

The Baltimore Ravens may be a team on the verge of a drastic change in 2018. Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has been the face of the franchise ever since the retirement of Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, but he could be taking a backseat to a younger and more athletic option during the upcoming season […]

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson is proving to be a fast learner. In a matter of just a few practices, the first-rounder has already made a big jump in two key quarterback duties, according to head coach John Harbaugh. “I would say he’s made a big jump in calling the plays and annunciating the […]

Since the Baltimore Ravens moved up to the back end of the first round of this year’s draft to take Louisville’s Lamar Jackson, Joe Flacco’s long-term standing with the team has been a topic of conversation. This created the perception that Flacco could be feeling a little uneasy by the situation of having a young […]

Since the Baltimore Ravens decided to move up at the backend of the first round of the NFL Draft to take former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, it raised questions concerning longtime starter Joe Flacco’s future. Jackon got his first chance to take the field with his team in voluntary OTAs on Tuesday participating in passing […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback situation was immediately put on the map after the team moved into the 32nd overall pick to take former Louisville standout, Lamar Jackson. It has brought questions in terms of what the team’s plans will be at the position with a promising talent now in the fold. The Ravens have quickly […]

When the Baltimore Ravens traded up into the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft to select Lamar Jackson, it was pretty clear what that meant for Joe Flacco and his future with the team. Flacco has four years left on his contract, but the team has a potential out after next season, and a franchise […]

There were a few quarterbacks who have been put on notice when their teams took a quarterback in the draft. After Mason Rudolph was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Rothlisberger expressed his “surprise” with the pick and wondered how it helps the team now. He wasn’t the only quarterback that appears unhappy, though. Lamar […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft when they traded up to take former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the last pick of the first round. It seems he has already made a good impression with head coach John Harbaugh. The one knock on Jackson throughout the draft process were the concerns about his […]

The Baltimore Ravens made the big splash move just over a week ago in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by moving into the 32nd overall pick to snag former Louisville star quarterback Lamar Jackson. The selection puts the former Heisman Trophy winner in a situation where he can quickly etch out a […]

The 2018 NFL Draft came with its usual twists and turns. The first round even ended with a bang after the Baltimore Ravens traded up to take former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick. There had been speculation that the Jacksonville Jaguars showed some interest in selecting him with the 29th overall pick […]

One of the more intriguing names that remained afloat in the second half of the first round was former Louisville star quarterback Lamar Jackson. Among the batch of top projected players at his position in this year’s draft class, he had remained largely on the outside looking in for that group. However, Jackson was able […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash in the 2018 NFL Draft when they traded up to select Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick. Baltimore has now addressed their looming concern about their future beyond quarterback Joe Flacco. It is no secret that the Ravens plan on taking their time with Jackson’s development as a future […]

The 2018 NFL draft kicked off with plenty of surprises on Thursday night, and the hits kept coming afterwards. Here is a look at the winners and losers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft: Losers 4. Seattle Seahawks What on earth is going on with Seattle? Their offensive line has been a […]

The Baltimore Ravens traded up to the end of the first round to draft quarterback Lamar Jackson. While Joe Flacco is still expected to be the team’s starter for the upcoming season, the Ravens clearly have hopes of developing Jackson into their quarterback of the future. Jackson, who slid a bit further than expected in […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a significant move in the first round of the draft when they traded up to No. 32 to grab quarterback Lamar Jackson. Naturally, that move has led to some questions about incumbent QB Joe Flacco’s future with the team. However, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has clarified that the team is […]

Former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has been selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson enters a situation in Baltimore where he should step in as the backup to Joe Flacco next season. There will likely not be any urgency to get on the field in the […]

When it comes to former University of Louisville star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the 21-year-old has a huge fan in Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr, according to an article written on Thursday by Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. “I think in the right [situation] and with the right coaching, that he’s a special, special talent,” […]

The 2018 NFL Draft class is stacked with talent at the top. Plenty of deserving players won’t even be drafted in the first round, even though they would have been in previous years. Some prospects have the potential to be among the NFL’s best in a few years. Here are ten to keep an eye on: […]

The 2018 NFL Draft list of applicants is stacked with quality quarterback talents, including Louisville Cardinals product Lamar Jackson. Jackson, however, appears to be the odd man out among top-tier signal-callers prospects, as he is expected by experts and fans alike to get his name called once Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold and Josh […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, there is a growing consensus that the New England Patriots are thinking about bringing in another quarterback that could be the eventual successor to reigning league MVP Tom Brady. There is a plethora of intriguing talent in this year’s class at the position that could possibly fit the bill that […]

Bruce Arians knew that the Arizona Cardinals needed a quarterback of the future back when he was still in charge. But he never found one he liked/wanted in the NFL Draft (at least not one he was ever in a position to acquire). Now that he’s gone, Arians thinks he sees his former team’s guy […]