The reason Jackson looked so good was because the ravens had a good offensive line not in spite of it. And their defense was 2nd overall. It was telling they were so run heavy at the end of last year. Saved this franchise lol
This is a good reality for the Phin fans who continue to clamor for a Lamar Jackson.
No running QB has single handedly carried a team to the Super Bowl from start to finish. They need a full compliment, especially Defense, to win at that level.
But we have seen passing QBs carry a team to the Super Bowl many times. Sure a strong D helps deliver the title, but a elite passing QB can carry a team.
And when our fans bring up the "savior QB" discussion, we need to keep the Miami Dolphins circumstances in full view.
We don't have a full compliment to surround a QB. We do need a strong QB to "save" us.
Regardless, you always build on D. But if you are truly wanting to set championships as your standard of success, you need an elite passing QB. And until you can draft or develop one, keep building your team.
But don't prematurely draft someone just to satisfy everyone with addressing the use of resources to make the conversation go away.
If there is elite talent within grasp, grab it. But don't reach and annoint someone as the franchise when they are not equipped to be the franchise.
That said, you can still draft a bust. But let's stop attempting to devalue the importance of an elite passing QB by substituting "this" QB it "that" QB that obviously needs a strong supporting cast in order to succeed consistently.
We are not a strong organization with a pool of resources to ensure success.
We are starting over. We are building. So, build your foundation. Don't reach for a QB when there are necessary building blocks staring you in the face. Play the draft as it falls.
Realize what we need. And then realize Lamar Jackson isn't it.