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Lamar Jackson’s Bid To Be Patrick Mahomes
The Ravens handed the quarterback keys to Jackson last season, but the Jackson who ran early and often as a rookie – to much success, as Baltimore made the playoffs – was absent in Week One as he threw five touchdown passes and obliterated the Dolphins. Now, how much of an NFL-quality defense the Dolphins have these days is a matter of debate given the direction of their franchise, but Jackson’s confidence in his passing game, especially with the addition of some new receivers, has to be sky-high. The Dolphins, however, seemed to be ultra-sensitive to Jackson’s potential of running, which meant there wasn’t a ton of pass-rush pressure. The Cardinals have to find that balance. The Ravens insist Jackson’s running – he carried only three times last week – will be dictated by what the opposition wants to take away. In which poison do the Cardinals wish to partake? And can Jackson easily replicate his Brady/Manning-esque opener?
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