Lamar Jackson‘s failure to complete a game-winning touchdown throw in the dying seconds may draw criticism from fans and analysts alike, but a closer examination of their game tape reveals there was much more to it than that.
Robert Griffin vehemently defended the two-time MVP on X, pointing to Baltimore‘s lack of an offensive identity as the primary cause of Jackson’s worn-out and drained performance in the clutch.
Griffin, who drew inspiration from basketball, contrasted the Mahomes-led Chiefs offense with the Lamar-centered Ravens offensive. Baltimore’s offensive strategy has been centered around Jackson’s talents and ability to generate plays with his legs since he was promoted to quarterback one, but they lack a backup plan that would allow other playmakers to contribute.
Even while RG3 thinks the Ravens’ concept works, he thinks it won’t last when the game is close and the quarterback needs to create plays with his arm. The former quarterback claims that at the conclusion, Jackson is exhausted and finds it tough to complete passes under pressure.
Robert Griffin III brutaly defends Lamar Jackson
The Chiefs’ offense, on the other hand, keeps Mahomes fresh by letting him sit back and let others make plays. He is prepared to step up when it comes time to make huge plays and make “three-pointers.” RG3 used X to deliver a passionate defense:
“The Ravens have to find their offensive identity outside of Lamar Jackson just making a play…The bigger picture is, he is having to make a play down in and down out so much that his Superman Cape is getting worn down by the end of the game.”
After digesting the game and watching the tape, the Ravens have to find their offensive identity outside of Lamar Jackson just making a play.
The bottom line is he missed multiple throws at the end of the game that could have tied it. That’s a fact.
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— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 6, 2024
Nevertheless, the defenders pressed and harassed the two-time MVP all night long. The O-Line did not allow him the time or room to consider plays. With nothing else to do, he had to rely heavily on his sprinting skills. Still, he was in charge of more than 87% of Baltimore’s offensive output.
The Ravens, in RG3’s opinion, now have enough playmakers to relieve part of Jackson’s workload. He says the coaches should use players like Derrick Henry and the two tight ends who can play both blocking and catching passes, Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews.
