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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 […]

The New England Patriots have been linked with a handful of quarterback prospects during this whole pre-draft process as they explore potential options to be Tom Brady’s long-term successor. They brought in the likes of Luke Falk, Kyle Lauletta and Mason Rudolph for pre-draft visits. Although, they didn’t do the same with Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, whom […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is just six days away, and rumors are flying left and right. Four quarterbacks are expected to go high: USC’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen, Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield and Wyoming’s Josh Allen. But there is another QB who is receiving first-round buzz, albeit with less hype. What makes Louisville’s Lamar Jackson such […]

The most notable distinction about the 2018 NFL Draft is its bevy of quality quarterback prospects. However, one of the biggest names that have flown under the radar is Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Despite being one of the most decorated players in college football, Jackson has not been considered among the top quarterbacks in the draft. According to Phillip […]

Among the top-tier talent at the quarterback position in this year’s draft, former Louisville star Lamar Jackson typically gets left out of the conversation. However, Jackson’s stock has steadily continued to climb over the last few months. In fact, he has received consideration and attention from several teams that are positioned near the middle of […]

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians knows a thing or two about quarterbacks. He played a part in developing Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck early in their careers. He also coaxed a career year out of Carson Palmer at age 36 during his stint in Arizona. Arians is no longer responsible for mentoring Arizona’s […]

The New England Patriots are reportedly very high on Lamar Jackson. Sources around the league have pegged the Pats as the team with the most interest in the quarterback prospect, which could be a sign that New England is strongly considering drafting him to be the long-term successor to Tom Brady. And apparently, Brady himself […]

Lamar Jackson’s draft stock has been on a steady rise for quite some time now. Despite initial concerns about his ability to play quarterback at the next level as well as some problems stemming from his lack of an agent, the Louisville quarterback has continued to gain fans around the league. According to Bleacher Report’s […]

Every year, NFL fans gather with anticipation to see which young star their team will add through the NFL Draft. The harsh reality is that most draft selections will not end up panning out. Many prospects are hyped up, but few live up to their potential. This year’s draft class is no different. Here are […]

Quarterback prospect Lamar Jackson has been busy meeting with teams and doing some more workouts as the draft draws nearer. In the past few days, it’s been revealed that he’s got a meeting scheduled with the Cleveland Browns and also worked out with the Miami Dolphins. And now, the Baltimore Ravens are another team in […]

Throughout the last several weeks, the Miami Dolphins have been one of the several teams at the top portion of the draft that reportedly has interest in bringing aboard another quarterback. There a few intriguing talents in this year’s draft class that could potentially be long-term solutions for various franchises. Among those quarterbacks gaining steam […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is regarded among the top players available at his position. This has pushed the high expectations forward that he could be selected in the first round later this month. Throughout this process, Jackson has taken a different approach that also includes deciding not to […]

The Cleveland Browns have a crucial decision in front of them with the first overall pick in this year’s draft. The front office has recently ramped up their efforts in assessing what direction the franchise will head with that selection, and their many others, later this month. The Browns have brought in a few of […]

Quarterback prospect Lamar Jackson grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons after his pro day. Reports emerged about teams struggling to book him for meetings and workouts, in part due to his lack of an agent. Those pre-draft meetups are important for any prospect, especially one that wants to go as early as possible. But despite […]

Lamar Jackson just finished his pro day, which saw him decline to do sprinting and agility drills in order to showcase his arm. But as Jacob Feldman of Sports Illustrated notes, Jonathan Jones of SI believes the biggest takeaway to come from Jackson’s pro day wasn’t his actual workout. Instead, it was the fact that […]

Lamar Jackson just had his pro day, where all 32 teams apparently came to watch him workout. But his work is far from over, though. The quarterback prospect, who is going through the draft process in lieu of a professional agent, is planning to meet with some teams after his pro day. “I would like […]

Leading into the draft, there have been plenty of questions surrounding former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson’s ability to play the position at the next level. This has pushed forward the possible scenario of him playing at another position. It has led to him being projected lower than the other top quarterbacks in this year’s draft. […]

The Houston Texans reportedly worked out quarterback Lamar Jackson earlier this week. They did so despite the fact that Jackson could very well be off the board by the time the Texans finally make their first pick, which is all the way down in 68th. That will be especially true if other teams share Texans […]

The Houston Texans already have their franchise quarterback in Deshaun Watson. Prior to going down with a torn ACL last season, Watson lived up to the hype in the seven games he played during his rookie year. With the starting spot all locked up, the Texans are now looking at the possibility of picking up […]

One of the biggest storylines surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft are the reports regarding Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Despite being the most decorated quarterback in his class, there is speculation as to whether or not his skill set translates to the next level. As a result, he has largely been dropped out of the conversation […]

Storylines surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft have been headlined by the prospect of Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson potentially switching positions to wide receiver. It was facilitated by reports that teams had requested he participate in drills with the wideouts at the NFL Combine. However, it seems even Jackson is hearing this for the first time. […]

One of the more intriguing prospects in this year’s draft has been former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson due to the larger amount of concern about whether he could have success at that position at the next level. Much of this has centered around his ability to throw the ball with accuracy and his mechanics in […]

One of the more intriguing quarterback prospects from this year’s NFL Draft class has been Louisville’s Lamar Jackson. There have been constant questions concerning whether he can truly have success under center at the next level or should seriously consider making a position change to wide receiver to maximize his abilities on the field. There […]

The Cleveland Browns were once again the worst team in the NFL last season. Part of the reason was the play at quarterback. With a boatload of draft picks, the Browns are in a position to fix this deficiency. That’s assuming, of course, that they pick the right guy. But according to what draft analyst […]

The Michael Vick Experience could be making a comeback at an NFL stadium near you in 2018. The former Atlanta Falcons draftee and quarterbacking revolution, Vick, recently told the world just how much Louisville’s Lamar Jackson reminds him of himself, he stated on the Move the Sticks Podcast with Daniel Jeremiah. “I could not believe […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is chalk-full of potential talent at the quarterback position. However, there has been speculation regarding former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson’s future under center. Jackson is the quintessential dual-threat quarterback. As a result, he has already started to receive comparisons to former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is shaping up to be quite quarterback-heavy with all the elite prospects in this class. Among the notable names is former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, Hall of Fame front office executive Bill Polian made headlines after suggesting Jackson would be better off making the switch to wide receiver in the NFL. […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, one of the most intriguing prospects that will be on the board is former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. There have been plenty of questions about whether the former Heisman Trophy winner can still be an effective player at the next level. During an interview on ESPN’s “Golic and Wingo” […]

Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft, one of the most intriguing prospects at the quarterback position is former Louisville star, Lamar Jackson. The 20-year-old is a uniquely talented player with his ability to profoundly impact the game with both his legs and arm that has led to NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks to compare him to former Pro […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have indicated that they will move forward with quarterback Blake Bortles for the 2018 NFL season. That said, they have not ruled out the prospect of bringing in another quarterback for him to compete with. Fortunately, the 2018 NFL Draft is chalk-full of young gunslingers looking to take that next step. Among […]

The 2018 NFL Draft class just got much deeper at the quarterback position as Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackon has announced his decision on Friday morning to forgo his senior year and enter the draft through his Twitter account. pic.twitter.com/XzMxh6LoOD — Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) January 5, 2018 The 20-year-old  put together a highly three-year productive collegiate […]

Alright there, readers. It is time we get to know each other. The best way we can do this, save for having a conversation (gross), is probably finding out who you guys believe to be the best quarterback in all of college football. This is by no means a scientific poll. We only have a […]

The Heisman Trophy is the top individual honor in college football. Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, as well as some others, are the top players in the sport. As it often is with the name-brand talent near the top, overreaction to each week of college football is a must. According to the latest odds coming out […]

Imagine a world when you wake up a day after a quarterback tossed it for over 300 yards, with three touchdowns to just one interception, and thinking that gunslinger is awful. That is a world many people have decided to inhabit. It is a dumb world. Lamar Jackson led Louisville as best he can against […]

How do you feel? I hope well, but that is only because you’re going to feel sick for the rest of your day after this. Former NFL executive, and current ESPN talker, Bill Polian was on the radio. Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. Polian, often praised for being a football genius, believes Louisville Cardinals quarterback, […]

Remember Lamar Jackson? You should. It was only a few minutes ago that he made a player miss then hurled a crazy touchdown pass. About the Louisville Cardinals quarterback, he is back at it … again! This time it is on the ground, as he makes defenders miss with great ease while barely breaking a […]

Most college football teams have only played one game, but don’t let that stop gambling places from changing odds on important things. The latest being who will win the Heisman Trophy. Louisville Cardinals standout, Lamar Jackson, is now the odds on favorite to bring it home, at least according to Bovada. Odds to Win the […]