Lamar Jackson: overlooked, not a QB … Unanimous MVP
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- Lamar Jackson is part of a rare group of players who have won the Heisman Trophy and an NFL MVP Award. Even more impressive, Jackson is one of just two MVPs to win the award unanimously. The other is Tom Brady - widely regarded as the Greatest Quarterback of All Time. Despite being in elite company, Jackson is often pegged as not being a “true quarterback.”
It’s an unfair label that’s followed him since high school but Lamar has proved his doubters wrong at every step. I mean, forever being linked with the GOAT ain’t half bad. But Lamar’s journey to get the proper recognition he deserves hasn’t been easy. He was once a guy overlooked by major college programs, told to switch positions, and someone that critics thought wouldn’t survive in the NFL. Let’s meet these versions of Lamar Jackson in the prism.
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When Lamar is at the height of his powers he’s the most entertaining football player I’ve ever watched.
Gotta look up mike Vick
@@ogz7469Even Mike Vick has said Lamar is better
@@ogz7469I agree mike was different but Lamar is the closest we’ve seen and he may have surpassed him due to actually being on the field.
@@ogz7469 I grew up a Virginia Tech fan in the ‘90s…I go way back with Vick. Obsessed with his game from college to the league and he was a unicorn then. Even when he came back from prison he was still a special player. And I’m just saying I think Lamar is even more entertaining to watch and certainly better with his arm overall.
@ogz7469
Damn, bruh. Mfers cant have opinions without you coming in "MiKe vIcK"
I've never heard of a NFL MVP that's been so disrespected in my life. Dude has proved everyone wrong at every level and his QB ability is still questioned.
fr, cam newton might be the closest mvp to get disrespected bht i feel most his disrespect came after the super bowl and now that he’s not playing
17-10 lmao
Dude is mid
@@slaktheking69Ok you quite literally came here to be a hater you do know there's next year right or are you just a troll!
@@-o-dq7ndmid doesn’t win mvps
I’ve loved Lamar Jackson since the day we drafted him. Doubted, overlooked and he has overcome it all to become one of the best QBs in the NFL.
I’m a huge fan of Lamar but I really hope he does something big this year or the haters will really go in.
Until the playoffs come around
Until the playoffs start then he goes down like always
😂😂 his good but to be the best you gotta beat the best and his yet to win a playoff game 😂😂😂
@@tiddiesatticcan say the same thing about Rodgers.
One of the most underrated aspects of lamars story is what was done for him at college. Playing under a coach who was forward looking enough to work with an athletic qb while forcing to play in a pro style passing offense. It's no wonder he was able to translate to the league so well as a passer. Especially considering he was playing under Greg Roman.
Bobby Petrino has one of the most complicated offenses in college football!
And I can wait to watch Lamar in a passing offense that will stress defenses in every direction!
Wait he’s not a running back?
@@JohnJackson-wc7bp 😂😂😂🤫
only one playoff win and 5 years lol
@@Oregonstateman First things first… you can’t make the playoffs if you’re terrible in the regular season.
People talk about playoff records as if it’s the only thing and it ain’t! And it’s such a bull***t position to take because the regular season gets a team to the playoffs.
And more importantly only 1 team is actually happy at the end of the season!
Furthermore the closer you get to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy the bigger the heartbreak!
But feel free to explain how having 5wins in 5post seasons is better. Cuz I promise I can punch holes in that “logic”!
My friend in college went to Louisville at the same time as Lamar Jackson, told me he was a really likeable and cool guy and how great he was going to be - he was right, shout-out Jack.
“OHHHH HE BROKE HIS ANKLES”
-Kevin Harlan, 2019
I’d love a video like this for Jalen Hurts… loved, replaced, balled again, drafted 2nd round by a GM who’s coach didn’t know how/when to use him… to a team w/ a 100 mill, young QB… 3rd year, one of the best SB performances ever… there’s a lot to work with there.
Agreed
👍🏾🧠💯🎯👏🏾
This guy made me fall back in love with football. So happy he’s proved his haters wrong and got a bag in the process when everyone said he couldn’t. Now he just needs a few rings on his fingers
Lamar made me love football more!!! Pro ball is a business! No doubt but Lamar makes the competitive joy of nfl play tolerable for me
I luv wgat petrino did. He actually wanted to develop Lamar and help him improve in areas where was needed an not just totally rely on Lamar’s insane athleticism.
More coaches need to take this approach,
He can't throw. Why not reverse and help less talented
That 2018 draft was wild in terms of quarterbacks. It really feels like a moment in time truly defining before and after. People really were wrong about Josh Allen and #7 felt way too late in hindsight. Lamar Jackson at #32 feels like blasphemy in comparison. But Baltimore really had to adjust to figure out how to get the most out of him. Seeing him brought in for obvious QB keep plays that first year was harsh. Now, it's expected to be able to utilise that kind of player.
It's odd that that draft was completely flipped from what people were projecting. The consensus at the time was that Darnold and Rosen were the safest picks, Mayfield was a bit riskier, and Allen and Jackson were pure gambles.
@@tidmarshXCIn the end the gamble picks turned out well, the safest picks ended up being busts, and Baker Mayfield has had his moments but hasn’t been anything amazing.
Out of curiosity, going into that draft what about Darnold and Rosen made them seem like a “safe” pick?
@@tidmarshXC The main reason why these quarterbacks succeeded while the other two failed is because it depends on how good the team develops them. I do believe that Sam Darnold, and Josh Rosen could’ve succeeded, but they just ended up on really bad teams. And Josh Allen Lamar Jackson succeeded, because they went to a really good organization that knew how to develop them through their strengths and weaknesses
@@fortynights1513 Rosen had immense football IQ and "threw the ball beautifully" [mike Mayock's words]. Sam I honestly never understood the hype, my guess is arm strength?
But both of them go to show that being a smart guy/good "athlete" doesn't always translate to being a good NFL player. Admittedly they went to some pretty bad situations, but they still didn't do much with what they were given.
@@fortynights1513 Darnold and Rosen were safe picks as viewed by the old ways of evaluating QBs. Tall, pocket passers who throw a lot in the college system making reads. The type of QB who stands in one place and makes throws. This might have worked a decade before 2018, but the game had rapidly changed at QB since.
As a Fellow Floridian and Florida State Fan!! I’ve never overlooked em 😂!! He torched us in HS and College 😂😂
Yes, it was rough to watch as an FSU fan, but proud as a fellow Floridian
@@SES4Lthat game was insane. I was introduced to lamar that day bc I thought it was going to be a throwaway game (at that age I was still new to college football and was watching whatever I can get my hands on)
To this day he is my favorite player and that’s coming from a niner fan and The University of Miami.
can’t wait to see a fully healthy lamar again
the "OH! HE BROKE HIS ANKLES" play always brings me joy. I get a PHYSICAL reaction every time i see that highlight.
I hope he has a great career here in Bmore.
Lamar is a top 5 QB in the league, the hate he gets is because he’s so good
... at getting hurt and not playing well in the playoffs.
Top 5 runner for sure
@@nwttp he’s missed 5 games from the past two seasons after not missing any for his first 3 one of which he broke the rushing record for qbs
@@victorvaughn4281 ok, well that's half my comment addressed.
@@nwttp ah yes historically no GOAT QBs played bad in the playoffs. Peyton Manning couldnt win for his first few years and John Elway was almost done playing when he got his 2. I could go on
Made it to a Secret Base video 57 seconds after it posted? Best day of the year.
i made it 3 minutes after it was uploaded
@@markjackson6431and I made it in minutes 😢
I'm jealous, truly one of the accomplishments of the year.
Sucks to be you
About as cool as brain cancer
Saw him around campus while at U of L. Glad he has carved himself a great career (with many years to come) in the NFL! Prove all the doubters wrong again, Lamar!
have any interactions with him? always interesting to hear people’s stories about interacting w athletes on campus
@@MrCheeseball90 Every time I saw him he was either with a group of people or in a class. I didn't want to be the person that goes up to a star athlete and bother's them if they are already pre-occupied. Knowing Lamar's public persona somewhat, I don't think he would have been bothered, but I still wanted to respect his space.
Love the well deserved Lamar love. He’s saved the Ravens franchise, and even if we don’t get a ring with him, the electricity and nonstop competitiveness he gives to our team will never be replicated
He puts butts in seats
Ravens getting 2 rings within LJ8s next 5 years mark my words
Huh ravens were in playoffs all the time b4 lamar , he was drafted to a playoff team not a bottom feeder with a good oline te rbs and fast wrs
@@davwes8594 wronggggg. Didn't have a good o line and never had good Wrs with LJ8 until now🤦♂️
@@Kcbudden😂😂😂😂😂😂
my favorite Qb of all time. The ultimate underdog
I was low on Lamar in his draft class because his play style had a track record of failure in the NFL. I'm glad I was wrong. He's fun to watch and seems like a great guy. Hopefully he can stay healthy this year.
Now he's about to get a 2nd unanimous MVP award.....
IN 5 YEARS
And 2 playoff wins in 6 years
@@blizzardfromjuice Ok so you do know Peyton Manning and Dan Marino and John Elway also had bad playoff records right also they were bad in the playoffs also you do know there's another season!
@@depressed3083 yea but those were actually good quarterbacks. Both Lamar’s mvp season weren’t deserved and stat wise half the league was better in passing yards.
@@blizzardfromjuice Lamar is a good QB you do know he's a Dual Threat right.
Also his MVP seasons were deserved 2019 was one of the most historic seasons in NFL history he led the league in TD's went over 3000 yards passing and a 1000 yards running he was literally utterly dominant through whole season and this season his numbers match Peyton Manning 2008 regular season you don't have to be biased.
@blizzardfromjuice7600 I don't understand why Josh allen or Dak Prescott don't have to prove themselves as much as Lamar jackson. Yall certified haters. One day, he will lead baltimore to a Lombardi. You can count on that.
Anyone else remember the Vine of him running to the endzone, stopping right before to avoid a tackle and just walking in?
Man y'all pulled this too early. I get the series, and I get he's already lived enough stories to match most players full careers, but the dude is the favorite for MVP . . . again. Just six months later and he's clearly got more story to write. Especially in the context of the Prism series, I feel like the more recent disrespect and the doubts about sustainability of his style before and into the beginning of the year is yet another chapter of Lamar topping the doubters.
As a chiefs fan i love lamar jackson, with the ravens adding some decent weapons this offseason i think lamar will finally silence those who think he isn’t a good passer
Thank you ❗️🤝🏾
He’s so entertaining to watch. I honestly felt like a kid again watching him make plays
Happy to have him as the QB of my favorite team
the crazy thing about Lamar is that he's effectively a teams starting RB and starting QB at the SAME TIME
As a Ravens fan, I really loved this video! I don’t care what anyone says, Lamar deserved his contract. He is probably one of the best QB’s in the past 10 years, and he is constantly proving people wrong? Keep it up Lamar.
CONTEXT: @ 9:12, Lamar was lackluster in his first playoff game because the OC called the same plays against the Chargers as he did two weeks prior. The Chargers players admitted that they knew what was going to happen just off of the formations. When Lamar was unleashed in the 4th, he scored two passing TDs in 2 and 1/2 minutes.
You realize that was complete garbage time once the game was well in hand and the chargers played prevent defense the rest of the way right?
Next you’re going to praise his 500 total yards in his next playoff loss vs the Titans when 2/3rds of those yards came in garbage time as well lol
@@23jakesmith23so you’re gonna knock the guy for tearing it up in the passing game….when the defense is defending nothing but the pass….you’re kidding right
You realize that without those "garbage time" TDs, the Ravens wouldn't have had the ball late in the 4th with a chance to drive down the field and win the game, right?
Yeah Lamar threw a pick on that drive and the Ravens lost, but those TDs definitely mattered.
@@BasicName02 When the defense is playing with a 20 yard cushion lol. You’ve watched football during blowouts before, right? They’re just trying to tackle you in bounds to keep the clock running. Way to think the defense cranks their effort up to 11 when winning in a blowout. Just a complete lack of logic. And then when the game got tight at the very end the Chargers said okay back to serious defense, then what happened, Lamar threw another pick lol.
@@redboyprime the Chargers had no sweat on their brow, quit fooling yourself. They just stopped playing prevent and went back to serious mode and ended it shortly after doing so.
Well done, been watching him since we went to school together in Boynton. Proud of him for sure
The idea that a first round projected qb should switch to wide receiver is just stupid. Credit to Lamar for sticking up for himself
Great documentary! As a Seahawks fan, Lamar Jackson is a fantastic player and fun to watch. I really hope he has a good, healthy season this year. Hey Secret base, speaking of the Seattle Seahawks, could you do a history of the Seattle Mariners style documentary on the Seahawks? From the team formation, all the way to this year? That would be epic.
I'll be at the Seahawks-Ravens game in Baltimore in November. I can't wait. It should be a fun game to watch and probably the best one I've seen live. I watched Seattle play the Redskins in the playoffs (RG3), Baltimore in 2016, & Philly in 2019.
The Seahawks history certainly deserves a look. From the earliest days to the well run teams of the last 20 years (most years in that span that is).
Side note: The expansion teams in the late 70’s had a defense that was almost as bad as the expansion Bucs offense.
Pick like 20 better franchises to do that sort of thing on
Shutup
Still holding out hope for a Collapse video of the Celtics in the Post-Bird era. From 4 straight finals appearances to 6 straight years missing the playoffs
My favorite player to watch! He changing minds one game at a time! Just look around the league NFL Owners & GM’s are trying desperately to replicate that! 👏🏽👏🏽
Idc what anyone says, partly because I’m a Ravens fan and I won’t apologize for that, but he’s my QB1 and I’ll continue to be a fan of his no matter what.
I'm a Diehard Browns fan, and yet I enjoy seeing the success of Lamar Jackson. For someone to overcome everything day by day, it's a beautiful thing to see
I want LJ8 to hoist that Lombardi trophy so bad. I honestly think the Ravens have an honest chance to do it!
Nah bengals gon sweep em
@@juliusf1906no they not they barely sweep the Ravens with a back up qb and a terrible OC let alone a healthy stacked offense with a new OC🤣🤣🤣🤣. Ravens taking the North this season mark my words
@@Kcbudden You can only beat bad teams. That's why Lamar always shits his pants literally and figuratively come playoff time, if you even make it that is.
@juliusf1906 you are hating on the man under a video of him being recognized as a true talent. Why? He is a good player and its still early in his career.
@@underwood517 it's okay LJ8 lives rent free in that man's head💯
I feel like this is too recent of a guy to put in. I thought Prism was supposed to be for guys that have had their career all finished up...
If Lamar plays mid again next season, you may as well call it a wrap on him doing anything substantial again before he’s out of the league
Love Lamars story very humble guy to met him 3 years ago
I know Bobby catches a lot of crap (as he should), but I gained alot of respect for him as a coach during Lamar’s time there. He legit developed him into a QB instead of just saying “hey you’re athletic af, let’s run it”. You still saw the QB runs, but they meshed it well pro style passing concepts and you saw LJ get consistently better at making plays from the pocket and extending plays. Idk if Lamar would of been a first rounder without going to a place like Louisville.
great coach for sure, just has no clue as to what a moral compass is
@@1assassyn lol most def. I can’t think of him without a bruised face and neck brace 😂
As a Ravens fan, I love Lamar. I love his style of play, I love his decision making, I love his explosiveness.
I just wish it would translate from the regular season into the playoffs.
I still can’t believe everyone slept on this kid after Louisville.
As much hell as Bobby Patrino has caught over the years (deserved), this man did his job with Lamar Jackson. He saw the potential he had as a passer, developed his weaknesses, and allowed him to show his natural talent. This is how you develop a player. Coaches at all levels could learn something from that.
Honestly, Lamar is one of my favorite players who isn’t on my team. Like, my only knock on him is that he gets hurt often. And it sucks for football, because he’s an absolute stud and incredibly fun to watch.
bro i've never seen that 49ers analyst quote holyyyyy smokes
He's a bonafide QB and on his way to becoming a bonafide legend.
It is weird that despite being unanimous MVP Lamar doesn’t seem to get ranked among the games best QBs by a lot of fans. Like he should absolutely be in the same category as Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, and recurrent Jackson foil Josh Allen, but I just as often see him ranked in the Tua Tagovailoa/Dak Prescott/Kirk Cousins tier of QBs which seems pretty unfair
He needs to win in the playoffs to reach the public's top tier. He's 1-3 in the postseason with 4TDs/7INTs.
He’s not that good lol
He's on the same level, but without playoff wins, he hasn't played in a playoff game the last 2 seasons due to circumstances he couldn't control, and has also lacked elite offensive weapons until now. Jackson is the 5th best QB rn (behind Mahomes, Burrow, Allen, and Hurts in that order). Jackson isn't in the top 4 tier yet, but he's close. Currently I'd put Jackson in the 2nd tier with Herbert, and TLaw is getting close to that tier as well imo
@@anthonystrangioSide note: Is it me or is the NFC much worse than the AFC right now?
Correct me if I’m wrong but Hurts is the only NFC quarterback you named?
i think those qb's are arguable its when ppl put Herbert, another talented qb ahead of Lamar when he also has not won anything (and no mvps)
I really like this narration from Joe, probably the best I've heard from him.
Very well thought-out and written. Great video, you guys did your homework!
As a ravens fan this needed to be done. Fantastic job Kofie. Lamar bounce back season coming up 💯
This was beautifully done, tasteful and transparent. Love it. No 1 player is perfect but the great ones have their own unique style.
Great video as always. Cool to learn about Lamar as I didn't know his backstory.
HE👏🏼IS👏🏼 A 👏🏼RUNNING BACK👏🏼😮
Great video my brother ✊🏿
The Prism is such a good series
Lamar's mother made sure that not a drop of his potential was wasted. I wish this video's potential was fully reached as it would've been a great mother's day upload lol.
But still phenomenal as always SB.
Awesome video. Love Lamar
Let's go Lamar!
Bobby Patrino not being a man of his word? Shocking
I love action jackson and have never had as much fun watching a player that was not on a team I was already a fan of. I am really hoping this video was made way too early because Lamar has always and still seems like his best play may yet be to come, even when he is doing things that have never been done before.
I think that Bill Polian was judging Jackson not by the color of his skin but by the content of his completion percentage. Polian is quoted as saying, "Jackson should switch to wide receiver, because his throwing accuracy isn't there." His assessment here is wrong but it is not unjustified. In his Heisman Trophy winning season, Jackson was 82nd in the nation in completion %. A year later he was 55th.
Another point that needs clarification is: "there weren't multiple teams that asked Jackson to do receiving drills, apparently, there was only one: The Los Angeles Chargers."
I would also like to point out that Polian was not wrong to question Lamar Jackson's accuracy. He ranked 9th in the NFL during his MVP winning season but has followed that up the last three years with 27th, 22nd, and 24th place finishes in the category.
What an absolutely massive guy. His head is so big.
Bro went to high school where I live 😢😢😢 I've always been inspired by that hes a legend
He may have his flaws, but I’m so glad we have him
You guys forgot to talk about all of his astonishing playoff success! Great video though!
Lamar really one of them ones!!!
Lamar Jackson just needs the right coach to make him great. I hope they realize this in Baltimore because they have been struggling to do this.
Get RID of the (Never changing his scheme) Offensive coordinator and watch Quarterback Lamar Jackson accelerate/Excel📈💯☑️✅️🥇
I love this. Finally someone stating FACTS and not just stereotypes about this guy. Can’t tell you how many people I have seen comment about Lamar’s play that make me question if they have even watched him since his rookie year.
This is *unquestionably* my favorite piece by this narrator. Calmed his cadence, made his [always insightful] comments w/ none of the corniness, clever wit, and syntax that drove the narration … WELL DONE!!
Lamar also won his unanimous MVP for his first full starting season !
The racism is inexcusable, but there were legitimate criticisms of his game thru his rookie year, albeit overblown ones. Year 2 Lamar was such a better passer, and he pretty much fixes all the holes, but there were some to begin with
This is on point.. 👍🏿
The uniform combos at Louisville 😮
I loved Lamar at Louisville, I was so HAPPY when #RavensNation drafted him!! Me and my homeboy watched the draft together and you wouldve thought we won the SUPER BOWL! No better feelings than your favorite college QB drafted to your favorite and HOMETOWN TEAM! I'm west Baltimore born and raised and as a Ravens fan I speak for most of us in saying THIS WAS THE BEST DRAFT PICK IN OUR HISTORY! Of course J.O, Ray, Ed, Sizzle had great careers, but the way we did it and what we got in return TAKES THE CAKE 💜💜💜💜💜
SAME FEELING HERE MAN. I almost cried that day, seriously lmao. I knew change in Baltimore was about to take place.
A Lamar video? Love it!
Who knew that Bobby Petrino would be the one to give him a QB position in college?
1-3 in the playoffs, 4TD’s in 4 playoff games, 7 turnovers in 4 playoff games.
He got his bag now he needs to win
I love Lamar,my favourite player.The disrespect of Lamar Jackson,is crazy.For me Lamar is the second best QB in NFL,behind Mahomes.His humble,super athletic,fast and the guy can throw.I don't know why the media overlooked him.This year gonna be Lamar's year,MVP.
Isint a bit early in his career to do a Prism on Lamar?
I thought the same thing. Incredibly interesting career for him so far! But too early for a prism, they might have to make a part 2 in a few years
I love this
One note about petrino incase yall forgot or didn’t know. In 2007 I believe before mike Vick went to jail, petrino was going to put him in the same pro style offense he had Lamar in. Imagine Vick in that situation he’d be unstoppable
Lamar Jackson should be celebrated as a classic underdog story and an example of hard work and dedication allowing you to achieve your dreams and he’s not.
Idk why he isn’t but that’s for y’all to speculate on. People are even more willing to embrace people like Joe Burrow in that regard and Joe was far more liked as a prospect in HS and coming out of college.
"Mom says it's my turn to be the quarterback"
*And she was right*
A collapse video on The Bills or the Falcons would be great.
Underrated as hell
thank you
LAMAR IS A BEAST my favorite qb LFG
Pats fan, but love Lamar and have tons of respect for his ability to just keep cool and do what he wants to do, and at an elite level.
Man, this channel is my therapy
Lamar Jackson is my favorite QB. I've never seen him slide and in my mind if you become a running back by leaving the pocket there's no reason you should be subject to different rules
Still doubted on social media, slowly proving them wrong.
Do one about the mysterious disappearance of Jon Bois.
Say what you want about Lamar Jackson, but the guy did have an amazing season in 2019.
Overated like Russel Wilson
@@stevenhornostaj5676 Russell Wilson is a HOF qb. Clowns like you are blinded by recency bias.
@@stevenhornostaj5676In your opinion why?
Greg Roman did a good job that season. Shame he couldn’t keep it going.
@@martyfromnebraska1045Who’s Roman?
Lamar is sooooo underrated this year is a due or die
I remember randomly flipping on a Louisville game when he was their QB and I thought “oh yeah this guy is gonna be ELITE” and then when the draft talk began later that year and he was sort of an afterthought, I was so confused. You watch the dude play and he makes most defenders look silly.
Can’t wait to see him with a decent wide receiver…. He will look great for the 6 games OBJ plays before being hurt. He never seems to connect on the deeper passes but he never had a big body deep threat at WR. Hard to judge him fairly but I wouldn’t call him a top passer. He’s fine as a passer but as a quarterback he’s amazing.
If/when he gets a decent WR corps, he’s going to be unstoppable
Man I love Lamar he really put Louisville on the map it’s crazy how much Ravens gear I see in Louisville now 😂😂 he’s so loved here what a 🐐
The fact that numerous coaches, executives, sportswriters who clearly endorsed the whole "blacks cant play qbs" weren't fired says alot about football culture. update: That tim ryan guy the 49ers had who spoke racist beliefs in the "unfair" advantage lamar had? Yeah, he was only suspended and actually i think still works with the team.
That 49ers Color Analyst took his job title too seriously.
🤣🤣🤣
Loved him at u of l. Entire city got behind him and loved him.