Lamar Jackson is the shining star of the Baltimore Ravens and not just a player, he is the powerhouse of the NFL. His stellar performance has led the Ravens to secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed, skipping the Wild Card Weekend hassle. But wait, there’s more! Jackson’s stats this season are MVP-worthy material, boasting a 67.2% completion rate, 3,678 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and 821 yards rushing with five touchdowns. The MVP crown seems tailor-made for him!
But hold onto your seats because it gets better: Tom Brady, the NFL legend, recently showered Jackson with massive compliments on a podcast episode. With Brady’s nod and the Ravens’ second-best Super Bowl odds at +330, Jackson’s prowess is steering Baltimore toward gridiron glory!
The NFL’s GOAT praises Jackson’s on-field skills with huge words
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In a recent podcast episode of ‘LET’S GO!’, NFL legend Tom Brady welcomed Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, praising his remarkable on-field journey. Brady reminisced about first noticing Jackson in a high school highlight reel, admiring Jackson’s agility and finesse, qualities he admitted he hadn’t experienced himself: “That high school highlight where you put the brakes on the guy and he went flying by, not that I’ve ever had that experience in my entire life!”
He praised Jackson’s evolution to performing at the pinnacle of the sport and expressed genuine happiness for his success. Brady credited players like Jackson for captivating audiences, stating, “You’re the reason why people watch the NFL.” However, if you thoroughly follow the NFL, you know this is not the first time Jackson received compliments from the GOAT himself!
Back in 2022, Brady praised Jackson’s “unique skill set”
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During a press conference in 2022, after his brief retirement, Tom Brady expressed his admiration for Lamar Jackson, hailing him as an extraordinary player who poses a challenge to defenses. Despite Jackson’s passing stats slightly declining after a scorching start in the 2022 season, he maintained his unparalleled prowess among quarterbacks in rushing, having set a record of 1,206 rushing yards during his 2019 unanimous MVP campaign.
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Brady, commending Jackson’s improvisational abilities and knack for extending plays with his legs, expressed, “He’s an amazing player and he challenges defenses. He has a really unique skill set.” Brady lauded the Ravens’ offensive strategy tailored around Jackson’s strengths. Brady further added, “I just think very highly of him. He’s got a great future,” hinting at Jackson’s potential to achieve multiple Super Bowl victories akin to his own.
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This exchange not only showcases Brady’s respect for Jackson but highlights the impact of electrifying talents like Jackson in shaping the league’s allure and drawing in fans worldwide.
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