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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: Lamar Jackson of the Louisville Cardinals reacts as he addresses the media after being named the 82nd Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner during the 2016 Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis on December 10, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: Lamar Jackson of the Louisville Cardinals reacts as he addresses the media after being named the 82nd Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner during the 2016 Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis on December 10, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Lamar Jackson wants to be a Super Bowl Champion. No question about it. But that will not be the end-all-be-all culmination of his journey. As he is eyeing much bigger goals and aiming for the stars.
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During the show, Lebron James starts talking about the extra push that comes from proving others wrong. Lebron talks about channeling the hate he receives into positive action, where he brings the Ravens QB in. The four-time NBA champ says pointing to Jackson, “By the way, he knows, he knows, cause of when they told him he isn’t a real Quarterback.”
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James is talking about the time when Pro teams asked Lamar Jackson if he would switch positions. That was a tough position to be in when you had a decorated college career. Lamar must’ve been hurt at being seen as anything other than a QB.
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 09: Lamar Jackson of Louisville speaks at the press conference for the 2017 Heisman Trophy Presentation on December 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Maverick Carter provides context, saying, “The truth is, there’s a lot of history with them not wanting black guys to play quarterback,”
“It started with, they can’t think quick enough… Like this going way back… in the 80s… And it is still, it’s dying off”
Lebron cuts in and announces, “It’s dying off but it’s still there.”
Lamar Jackson adds, “it’s still there. That’s why I need that championship.”
Adam Schefter, the NFL insider, reported the story in this manner:
Ravens' Lamar Jackson said racial bias against Black quarterbacks is “still there” in the NFL:https://t.co/UJfanZjrRR
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2022
Although, Lamar Jackson replied to Schefter replied explaining his side:
That was not my response to that specific question don’t start that ADAM🙄 https://t.co/pzH2b1YWVS
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) March 5, 2022
Lamar Jackson’s premier plight from that discussion remains the lack of credit he gets. There are still those who doubt his sustainability. It will be interesting to see if he proves his naysayers wrong by winning a Super Bowl. But Championship ring or not, Lamar Jackson has shown the world his athletic prowess for a lengthy period now.
And after four years in the league, he has proved that the decision to stay at QB was the right one. The only chip remaining for the unanimous league MVP is a crowning run in the post-season. It takes a lot more than individual talent to get there, but Lamar Jackson looks ready to grab onto that opportunity as soon as it presents itself.
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