The Patriots have already handled a few cell quarterbacks in Tua Tagovailoa and Mitchell Trubisky within the first two video games.
On Sunday, they get one other one. Only Lamar Jackson is way completely different than Tagovailoa and Trubisky.
He’s not only a risk to run, gaining yards along with his legs if the necessity arises. Jackson will run by design, and do loads of harm.
The Ravens star quarterback, who’s 1-1 lifetime in opposition to the Patriots, is without doubt one of the league’s finest twin risk quarterbacks. Jackson has thrown six landing passes the primary two weeks, three in every recreation.
And final week in a dropping effort in opposition to Miami, he ran for 119 yards, together with a 79-yard landing run.
Steve Belichick, linebackers coach and defensive play caller, stated the Patriots have been already plotting a method to attempt to include Jackson and the Ravens in the course of the residence opener at Gillette Stadium Sunday.
“We’re grinding away on him … he’s a fantastic player, does everything well,” Belichick Tuesday throughout a video convention. “He’s a very dangerous player, just like Mitch and Tua, but there’s a lot to prepare for with this offense, and it starts with him.”
During his first assembly in opposition to the Patriots in 2019, Jackson rushed 16 occasions for 61 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally threw a landing go. Then in 2020, he rushed for 55 yards whereas tossing a pair of landing passes in a loss.
“He touches the ball every single play … but there’s a lot to prepare for with him,” stated Belichick. “We’re excited about the challenge. We’re excited to play a home game. We’re embracing the challenge and the opportunity we have to get out on the field (and defend) this guy.”
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