The Baltimore Ravens came agonizingly close to returning to the grand stage of the Super Bowl. They held the upper hand against the Kansas City Chiefs, had the advantage of playing on their home turf, and boasted the soon-to-be Most Valuable Player in their ranks. Lamar Jackson, while grateful for receiving the award for the second time in his career, expressed his raw honesty during the ceremony, stating that he would prefer to be competing in the championship game rather than accepting an accolade. Jackson’s sentiments were shared via a tweet by Mark Maske. The Ravens quarterback stated, “Just to get this award, to be here for the award, it’s an honor. But I’d rather be playing in the Super Bowl than accepting an award.”
Jackson may not have been the most statistically impressive player on the field, but he undoubtedly stood out as the key player on the best team during the regular season. He consistently rose to the occasion whenever he faced formidable opponents or playoff-caliber teams throughout the season. It seemed as though he was finally ready to overcome the obstacles that had hindered him in the past. However, both he and Todd Monken deviated from their successful strategies and abandoned their team’s identity during the crucial game, resulting in the loss of a Super Bowl opportunity.
As a result, the narrative surrounding Jackson has shifted. The Ravens have been unable to return to the Super Bowl since the Joe Flacco era, and analysts have already cast doubt on Jackson’s ability to lead the team to the championship game with his unique style of play. Nevertheless, Jackson appeared more at ease than ever this season and has clearly made significant progress as a passer from within the pocket. Hopefully, he will be granted another opportunity to overcome the challenges and secure the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com