The NFL has spent the better part of the last seven seasons trying to solve Lamar Jackson. Defenses have thrown every imaginable wrinkle at the Baltimore Ravens quarterback. They've stacked the box, blitzed relentlessly, played zone, played man, and tried to force him to win from the pocket. Through it all, Jackson has continued evolving, collecting two MVP awards while establishing himself as one of the most electrifying players the league has ever seen.
According to the teammate who knows him better than almost anyone, Jackson's evolution isn't finished. During a recent interview with CBS Sports, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews discussed everything from Baltimore's new offensive system under coordinator Declan Doyle to his personal challenges with living with Type 1 diabetes since he was nine years old. In doing the latter, he has become an ambassador of sorts while raising money for various charities.
While the conversation covered several topics, one takeaway should have Ravens fans excited. Andrews believes the new scheme will unlock another level of Jackson's game.
Andrews and Jackson entered the NFL together in 2018. The former first- and third-round picks have grown into one of football's most productive quarterback-tight end duos, experiencing multiple offensive systems and countless memorable moments along the way.
Even with that history, Andrews described Doyle's offense as something entirely new. He's been mentioned as someone who could produce an outstanding season, but it was what he said about how his QB1 is adjusting to it that should have future Ravens opponents losing sleep months before game days.