Hope is not lost. Despite the Baltimore Ravens’ hopes of reaching the Super Bowl being dashed after a disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Ray Lewis, the legendary Baltimore Ravens player, expresses confidence in Lamar Jackson’s ability to lead the team into the playoffs irrespective of his previous postseason challenges.
As the Baltimore Ravens approached a potential Super Bowl berth, they appeared unrecognizable from the dominant force that clinched the best record in the NFL. Miles off from their playoff opener against Houston where they had displayed their prowess with a commanding victory. Even though, Lamar Jackson, their star quarterback, seemed out of sync, failing to replicate his MVP-worthy form that characterized much of the season, his ultimate feat left many speechless.
Ray Lewis has faith in Lamar Jackson-led-Ravens
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In a recent interview, the Hall of Famer stated, “You can only come back when you get this close,” referring to how he firmly believes that the Raves will surely come back next season with Lamar Jackson, as he did with his team back in 2011 since he knew, “We will be back at the same place next year to finish this.”
Ray Lewis on if the Ravens can come back with Lamar Jackson
“You can only come back when you get this close. I felt this pain…I went through that, 2011, and I told my team after that, ‘We will be back at the same place next year to finish this’” pic.twitter.com/goxfmA3Jp5
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) February 11, 2024
The Baltimore Ravens’ hopes of reaching the Super Bowl were dashed after a disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Lamar Jackson, typically a standout performer, struggled to replicate his MVP-caliber play, expressing frustration at falling short of their goal. Despite throwing for 272 yards, Jackson’s performance lacked the usual spark, with only a few notable plays to rookie Zay Flowers. Suffering four sacks, a fumble, and an interception, Jackson’s outing fell far below expectations, leaving the Ravens and their fans disappointed. However, Jackson has had a promising season so far.
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Lamar Jackson makes history by clinching his second NFL MVP award
Before the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, top NFL players gathered at the Resorts World Theatre on Thursday for the 13th NFL Honors ceremony. This esteemed event recognized the standout performers of the 2023-2024 season, with Lamar Jackson making history by clinching his second NFL MVP award, adding to his initial win in 2019.
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Jackson has demonstrated his prowess throughout the season, securing the best record in the league and the AFC’s No. 1 seed. His outstanding performance has silenced any lingering doubts about his capabilities. Lamar Jackson’s journey from considering a trade request to being named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player was anything but smooth. Just 11 months ago, he shook the Ravens organization by expressing a desire to be traded. However, a series of events, including guidance from Ray Lewis, a pivotal moment at a movie theater, and support from a fellow quarterback, ultimately led to Jackson reclaiming his position as the top player in the league at just 27 years old. What do you think?
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