Let’s start off with a brief nod to Lamar Jackson. The much-maligned quarterback is fighting through a who lot of stereotyping (and borderline institutional racism) to become the guy who not only gets to the show, but wins the MVP. We exist in a world of comparisons, and unfortunately those comps tend to fall squarely along racial lines in the world of the NFL. The handful of articles I’ve read espousing these comps exist behind paywalls, so no links here. However, it is clear that the new crop of QBs for the 2024 draft are being given floors and ceilings compared to other QBs “like them” which basically means race. Take Jayden Daniels for example. His ceiling is the aforementioned Lamar Jackson. His floor is Tyrod Taylor, according to more than one article. However, if you really watch these players, Tyrod Taylor and Lamar don’t have similar games. Taylor has the ability to extend a play but he doesn’t have the same type of game as Jackson or Daniels. Feels like race plays a larger role than game here.
Back to Lamar and the Ravens. Dang, man. This team gives me vibes. I’ve been a Giants fan my entire life and I’m getting 2001 vibes when my G-Men caught a beating from a dominant Ravens team. Also feeling the 2013 rematch of the HarBowl minus one Har-Bro. Interesting if dude wins again the same year his bro is contemplating an NFL return.
The Chiefs? Oh they are very good. They have a great D and a QB who has that dog in him.. and no Wrs. So… Yeah.