Lamar Jackson faces scrutiny as former Raven evaluates his performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Femi Ayanbadejo, a former Ravens Super Bowl champion, critiques the narrative surrounding Lamar Jackson's performance. Ayanbadejo argues that criticism of Jackson is outdated, stressing his dual role as an instinctive and intelligent quarterback. He highlights Jackson's statistics, including a career passer rating tied for the highest in NFL history and a strong showing in both of his MVP seasons. The analysis suggests a re-examination of Jackson’s contributions to playoff outcomes, noting that while he shares some blame, he is not solely responsible for the team's losses.
- •Femi Ayanbadejo argues Jackson's criticism is outdated.
- •Jackson holds a career passer rating tied for NFL record.
- •He has achieved multiple perfect passer ratings in games.
- •Ayanbadejo evaluates Jackson's contribution to playoff losses.
- •Discussion continues about Jackson's dual skill set on the field.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — From a former Raven: what Lamar Jackson’s film and record actually show
"Criticism of Lamar Jackson’s play is outdated and uninformed, writes former Ravens Super Bowl champion Femi Ayanbadejo.
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