(Photo : Patrick Smith/Getty Images) BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 01: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens appears to be like on towards the Pittsburgh Steelers in the course of the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not maintain again as he defended himself amid criticisms that he is typically injured and would not have the need to win. And he received the assist of NFL icon Deion Sanders.
Amid his contract dispute with the Ravens, Jackson has been on the receiving finish of an enormous backlash. Many are questioning his need for an enormous payday when he went lacking in motion for Baltimore throughout their 2022 playoff run. To recall, Jackson missed the final 5 video games of the season, in addition to their Wild Card spherical showdown towards the Cincinnati Bengals on account of a PCL harm.
Critics have considerations about Jackson’s toughness and harm historical past, one thing that the quarterback stated should not have been a problem in any respect.
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Lamar Jackson Slams Critics, Deion Sanders Shows Support
On Twitter, Lamar Jackson defended himself and argued he could not have performed for the Ravens when he isn’t one hundred pc wholesome. He identified that it might have been extra egocentric had he swimsuit up and ended up taking part in horribly and put the workforce in a “bad situation.”
“I don’t remember me sitting out on my guys Week 1 vs Jets to Week 12 vs Broncos. How come all of a sudden I sit out because of money in which I could’ve got hurt at anytime within that time frame when we know the Super Bowl been on my mind since April 2018,” Jackson shared.
As critics proceed to pile on Jackson, although, NFL icon Deion Sanders got here to his protection. He additionally gave an recommendation to the dual-threat QB that it is higher for him if he would not reply to the “fools” questioning each transfer he makes.
“Stop explaining yourself to fools and allow fools to be fools. A brother trying that’s strong, believes in himself and willing to stand for what he believes will always be misunderstood and judged by fools of all ethnicities. Love ya my brother and I Believe in You!” Coach Prim wrote.
Sure sufficient, it could be higher for Jackson to heed Sanders’ recommendation. After all, he has nothing left to show.
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