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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson 8 smiles after Baltimore defeated Pittsburgh 28-14 in the AFC Wild Card game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, January 11, 2025. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY BAL20250111130 DAVIDxTULIS

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson 8 smiles after Baltimore defeated Pittsburgh 28-14 in the AFC Wild Card game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, January 11, 2025. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY BAL20250111130 DAVIDxTULIS
Lamar Jackson doesn’t talk just to talk. When he speaks, it means something. And when he moves—whether in the pocket or in the open field—defenses feel it. Back in 2019, he made the Bengals defense feel it… Lamar left defenders grasping at air with that 47-yard touchdown run. It was a play that made even the most seasoned defenders look like they were running in slow motion.
But if you thought that was a career highlight, think again. Jackson isn’t here for viral moments—he’s here to win. And after another season of falling just short, he made it clear: “I’m tired of being right there.”
Fast-forward to now, and the message is even louder. NFL analyst Chris Cooper recently shared a clip of Jackson absolutely putting the Titans (now the Dolphins) defensive tackle Teair Tart to sleep—a moment that had somehow flown under the radar. And news flash? He did it without even touching Tart. Just a nimble footwork and a drop of the shoulder was enough.
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Lamar didn’t just acknowledge it; he stamped it with a warning: “Cha Cha Real Smooth… Now it’s time to get funky.” Translation? He’s done playing nice. The league has been put on notice. If you’re standing between Jackson and the Lombardi Trophy, consider yourself a target.
Cha Cha Real smooth…. Now it’s time to get funky 🕺🏾 https://t.co/s2q4Mp6FjB
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) March 13, 2025
This isn’t just about jukes and highlight reels anymore. Jackson has been stacking wins, proving doubters wrong, and rewriting narratives since the day he entered the league. But the one thing still missing? That Super Bowl ticket. If football had a soundtrack, Lamar’s theme song right now would be ‘Enough is Enough.’ He has eyes set on the championship. And with that post, we can see that he’s ready to break through. Maybe, just maybe, this time, Baltimore is making sure he’s got the squad to do it.
The Ravens know the clock is ticking. So what do they do? They lock down left tackle Ronnie Stanley with a fresh $60 million extension—because what good is a Lamborghini if you don’t have a garage to protect it? They brought in Derrick Henry last season to bulldoze defenses, and while that didn’t quite end in confetti, the blueprint is clear.
Jackson’s window isn’t closing, but Baltimore’s making sure it stays wide open. Now, there might be another addition coming up to add on to the dubs.
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Can Lamar Jackson finally silence his critics with a Super Bowl win this season?
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Lamar Jackson could get a secure pair of hands in Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp is officially back on the market. The Rams couldn’t find a trade partner, so they cut loose their former Super Bowl MVP, sending shockwaves through the league. A receiver with his résumé doesn’t just become available every day. Sure, he’s had injury setbacks, but don’t let that fool you—Kupp can still get open, move the chains, and make quarterbacks look good. And if you’re the Ravens, why wouldn’t you at least pick up the phone?
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Baltimore has been on a mission to stack talent around Lamar Jackson. They brought in Derrick Henry last season to establish a punishing ground game. They added DeAndre Hopkins for some veteran presence at receiver. Now? Kupp could be that missing piece—the smooth route-runner who gives Jackson a sure-handed target in critical moments. If Mark Andrews was Jackson’s security blanket, Kupp could be the weighted blanket—cozy, reliable, and always there when you need him.
And let’s be real: this is a Ravens team that isn’t playing for “nice additions” anymore. They’re playing for championships. The AFC isn’t getting any easier. Patrick Mahomes isn’t slowing down. Joe Burrow and Josh Allen aren’t going anywhere. Baltimore needs every possible edge. Adding Kupp means giving Lamar another proven weapon. Because when the playoffs roll around, you don’t want to be the team that almost had enough firepower.
Of course, there’s a financial side to this. Kupp’s contract with his next team won’t break the bank, but Baltimore has to decide if they want to spend on another veteran receiver. The counterargument? This is exactly the kind of move Super Bowl winners make. Load up. Go all-in. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.
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Kupp himself knows he’s still got something left in the tank. “The way I see myself is I’m ascending, even if people on the outside say I’m descending,” he said recently. The Ravens should believe him. Because if they do, and if they make the move, defenses are going to have a serious problem on their hands next season.
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Can Lamar Jackson finally silence his critics with a Super Bowl win this season?