Ravens TE Mark Andrews delivers honest take on Lamar Jackson: "He's got a heavy burden on his shoulders"

Mark Andrews
Mark Andrews' take on Lamar Jackson

In his six years with the Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson has been one of the most successful quarterbacks in the entire NFL so far. He has already won two NFL MVP awards and is among the highest-paid players in league history. He is one of the main reasons the Ravens have remained consistent contenders in recent seasons.

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His teammate, tight end Mark Andrews, shared his thoughts on his QB during a recent press conference from the Ravens' offseason facilities. Andrews praised Jackson for his elite abilities but also referenced the massive expectations that come along with his current status.

"I think Lamar is just like everybody else," Andrews explained. "One, he's the most special player in the world. There is no one else like him. He's the best quarterback in the NFL, and he continues to show why he's labeled that."
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"And for me, in my head, it's just constantly making the big plays, constantly making the right decisions, and leading us guys. He's our captain, our leader, and we all look to him. He's got a heavy burden on his shoulders, but he comes to work every day, has fun, enjoys it. Just year after year, he's impressive, he grows, and that's not easy to say, because he's already at the very top."
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The Ravens ended the 2023 NFL season with the best overall record, becoming favorites to win a Super Bowl ring. They ultimately fell short of that goal but will enter the new season with similar expectations.

Andrews also discussed the "burden" of Jackson as the team leader and as one of the best QBs in the NFL. QBs are often judged by their postseason success just as much as their accomplishments. This could be his ultimate burden, as Jackson's playoff career has fallen significantly short of his regular-season success.

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Lamar Jackson's playoff failures could hold back his legacy

Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson

Super Bowl rungs and NFL MVP awards are often considered when analyzing where a QB stands among the greatest in the game. Lamar Jackson is one of only three current players, along with Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers, to have won multiple NFL MVP awards.

The issue with Jackson is he is the only one of the three without a Super Bowl ring. He has never even appeared in one and holds a disappointing 2-4 playoff record with just six touchdown passes and six interceptions. He will need to improve his postseason results to cement his place among the greatest QBs in the NFL.

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