Lamar is showing more dedication in his 2nd yr than Joe did in about 6

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https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/26/ravens-receivers-working-out-with-qb-lamar-jackson-in-florida/

 

Ravens receivers working out with QB Lamar Jackson in Florida

 

Ravens coach John Harbaugh had previously told reporters quarterback Lamar Jackson would be spending the offseason working out with his weapons. At the NFL Coaches breakfast, Harbaugh gave a little update on the situation, saying some of Baltimore’s receivers had gone down to Florida to work with Jackson.

 

 

[OneManCypher]

This is one of the reasons I was and am so harsh towards flacco, he did the bare minimum once he got the money. He did what most of my co workers do. He does just enough not to get fired. Keep up the hard work young man

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Joe only worked out with them when the lockout happened. I believe that was after he got his FA deal. I think he did it one other time after that.

[varaven45]

If true, very encouraging.

[GrubberRaven]

Who is down there with him? Lasley?

[vmax]

Now is the appropriate time for Lamar to take selfies of himself and his receivers.

[varaven45]

Yeah better than selfies of himself driving 100 miles an hour

[oldno82]

Good one, varaven!!

[oldno82]

Dammit! We don't want a WR with a dropping passes issue!!!

 

https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/26/2019-nfl-draft-ravens-draft-wr-in-draft-wires-latest-mock-following-free-agency/

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Agree there. No point getting a guy who drops the ball all the time.

[GrubberRaven]

DeCosta is on record stating we've wiffed on WRs, so hopefully he can bring atleast one solid draft pick in...

[GrubberRaven]

Lamar has ONE IG video of him throwing to Lasley...ONE...

Let's not crown him yet, but yeah, good on him and Lasley for working on some chemistry. They played well in pre-season as well if I recall...

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https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-jordan-lasley-headed-for-big-opportunity/

Ravens' Jordan Lasley: Headed for big opportunity

 

Coach John Harbaugh mentioned Lasley, Chris Moore and Jaleel Scott as options to replace John Brown (Bills) and Michael Crabtree (free agent), Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

A 2018 fifth-round pick, Lasley had some buzz during rookie minicamp and the early stages of training camp, but he caught just six of 16 targets for 56 yards during the preseason and then spent the entire regular season as a healthy scratch on the 53-man roster. The Ravens figure to draft at least one wide receiver and still have time to sign a veteran, but their offseason moves so far hint at a degree of confidence in the young players on the team. While he failed to impress at the 2018 combine, Lasley caught 69 passes for 1,264 yards and nine touchdowns in just nine games during his final season at UCLA. He should enter the offseason program with a realistic chance to compete for a starting job.

 

[vmax]

Just for Today let's believe this is going to happen......

 

 

"The counterargument I would make to the naysayers, because of the offense we’re going to run and the skills of the quarterback that we have, you’re going to get open. You're going to be more wide open," Harbaugh said. "And if you're the kind of guy that wants to catch a ball and go run for a touchdown, if that’s something that appeals to you as a wide receiver, then maybe Baltimore is a place you want to think about. Because you’re going to have an opportunity to do that.".....http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/49147/john-harbaugh-certain-receivers-dont-want-to-play-for-ravens

 

I believe! I believe!

 

[GrubberRaven]

Lamar was quoted yesterday that he was only throwing to Lasley and a former teammate...so...there's that.

 

"Lamar Jackson's said his receivers for offseason workouts included Ravens WR Jordan Lasley, who was a gameday inactive in all 16 games last year, and his former Louisville teammate, Jaylen Smith."

 

 

https://twitter.com/bsmolka/status/1118206462759768064

[vmax]

I fine with all of this as long as he doesn't hang out with Kraft.

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What has never been scrutinized about Jackson is his work ethic.

Jackson has drawn rave reviews at the Baltimore Ravens' offseason conditioning program, which began this week. He has been in the weight room, lifting and doing chin-ups. He has been on the field, running around a series of cones before sprinting back 15 yards...."It's really exciting to see a guy like that, from let's say a position group that historically is not really into training necessarily, embrace it this early," strength coach Steve Saunders said. "Lamar is ready to take the next step as a pro and train a little harder and start working out those little things, that 5 percent that make a big difference even in a guy that's already a genetic freak."

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http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/49356/lamar-jacksons-strong-offseason-work-ethic-draws-rave-reviews?fbclid=IwAR0VkgRqBziP-8064E2pbRejY0m2No4hT6dueARY1WJFDXQalBNxVKnkNP4

Lamar Jackson's offseason work ethic draws rave reviews from Ravens

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- There are some questions about whether Lamar Jackson can make the necessary strides as a passer. There is uncertainty whether Jackson can remain healthy if he continues to run the ball as often as he does.

What has never been scrutinized about Jackson is his work ethic.

Jackson has drawn rave reviews at the Baltimore Ravens' offseason conditioning program, which began this week. He has been in the weight room, lifting and doing chin-ups. He has been on the field, running around a series of cones before sprinting back 15 yards.

"It's really exciting to see a guy like that, from let's say a position group that historically is not really into training necessarily, embrace it this early," strength coach Steve Saunders said. "Lamar is ready to take the next step as a pro and train a little harder and start working out those little things, that 5 percent that make a big difference even in a guy that's already a genetic freak."

Beyond becoming bigger, faster and stronger, Jackson is looking to improve in the finer details of the game. Traveling to Baltimore for the start of the offseason program, Jackson was on the same flight as new Ravens running back Mark Ingram and asked him about the pass patterns he ran for Drew Brees in New Orleans.

Jackson has made a strong first impression on Ingram, who is coming from playing with the NFL's all-time leading passer.

"He's really mature, and his mind is definitely in the right places," Ingram said. "He wants to get here early, get in the film room [and] study. He's a hard worker, and he's just a good dude."

Jackson's commitment to putting in the work was considered a strength even before Baltimore drafted him with the final pick of last year's first round. He was around the facility so much that coach John Harbaugh described him as a "gym rat."

After last season's playoff loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Jackson took the remainder of January to rest. Then, for the next two months, Jackson threw the ball five times a week in an effort to boost his 84.5 passer rating, which ranked 30th last season.

"Lamar is our quarterback. It's his team. We're following his lead," safety Tony Jefferson said. "We know how big of a leader he can be, and how special he can be on the football field. He's putting in the work, and that's the type of guy he is."

Last year at this time, Jackson was making pre-draft visits to teams, hoping he would get drafted in the first round. Now, with Joe Flaccotraded to Denver, Jackson is the unquestioned starting quarterback for the defending AFC North champions.

His teammates have seen a change in Jackson's demeanor.

"His swag is a lot different because he knows he’s QB1 and it’s a situation where his confidence and his humbleness is there," offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. said. "I feel this year you can kind of tell he knows what to expect going into the day, and he knows what to expect once we hit the field."

So, how much better can Jackson be in his second season with all of this hard work?

"I don't feel like I'm the best I can be right now," Jackson said. "I'll have to see when the season comes. Still working."

 

[oldno82]

Great news,,,I just hope he gets more accurate.