Is Lamar Jackson no longer a top 10 quarterback in the NFL? According to at least one respondent in ESPN’s annual quarterback survey of executives, coaches, and scouts, the answer is no. Fox Sports Radio host Colin Cowherd agrees, stating he no longer trusts Jackson in big spots.
Jackson’s Recent Performance
Jackson’s ceiling remains among the highest in football, but his floor may no longer be. In 13 starts last season, he averaged just 196.1 passing yards per game, fewer than Michael Penix Jr. and Geno Smith. His postseason résumé is also underwhelming, with a 3-5 record, a 60.6% completion rate, and an 84.6 passer rating.
These numbers lend support to Cowherd’s claim that he would trust Bo Nix over Jackson in a fourth-quarter comeback situation. Jackson’s decline may have come sooner than expected, which is not unprecedented among quarterbacks who rely heavily on athleticism.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
