bearlyafarmer said:
JETHRO said:
trey3216 said:
trey3216 said:
Lot of rumors running that the Ravens may also draft Lamar Jackson if he's there. That'd be a shot to the gut
Welp....
Unless Jackson scrambles into the same issues RGIII had early in his career. He could end up on IR.
Almost verbatim what one of the Cowboys network guys said last night: "Jackson is just like RGIII --doesn't slide or run out of bounds. He tries to punish the defender. Eventually he'll get hurt just like RGIII."
I think we're going to see a different RGIII this time around; at least I hope so. With any kind of decent OL, I like his chances.
I saw that too. I don't think that is an accurate statement in regards to Lamar Jackson. He is a more natural runner. Even though he takes on hits, he is usually the one who initiates contact. It's almost a deal where it catches defenders off guard. He contorts his body in ways to avoid major hits. And he does not have a history of injuries.
Robert is fast but lacks the instincts and natural football running ability. He isn't elusive. He doesn't juke. But in a straight line race, no one is tracking him down. Because he isn't a natural runner, he took a lot of hits square.
I think this is a great pick by the Ravens and a great situation for Robert. I think they can learn from each other. Lamar can learn the don'ts of being an NFL quarterback and how to better handle the spotlight from Rob. He can also learn better throwing mechanics from a guy who is closer to his skill set and a more willing teacher than Flacco would be.
In return, Robert might learn how to become a better runner of the football. He doesn't a have to be naturally elusive. But he can manufacture elusiveness by placing some juke and dead leg moves to his running repertoire.
I think this pick shows that Rob will be sticking around. It means that they are going to try to transform their offense into a West Coast based/RPO offense, similar to what the Eagles do and the Seahawks do with Russel Wilson. The Browns have been trying to do it with Hue Jackson; hence them signing Rob a couple of years ago. And maybe it would have worked if he didn't get hurt and Josh Gordon was available.
To me this is a faster more athletic scenario of Carson Wentz and Nick Foles with Rob playing the Nick Foles role. The pick of Jackson to me solidifies that Rob will be making the team and may get picked up for next year. As long as he is productive in training camp.
Its a good opportunity for him. I feel that he will see the field this year before Jackson. Maybe he leads the team to a sound record. Who knows. But this pick tells me...it's an open qb competition this year. Lamar is our guy, but if Rob looks better than Joe during the season, or if Joe gets hurt, this team can be yours until Lamar is ready.