Lamar Jackson critiques his own performance with some strong language after playoff defeat
(Note to readers: We have omitted the video of Jackson’s comments due to inappropriate language. If you’d like to watch, it can be found here.)
For Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, it’s like déjà vu all over again, and he’s had enough.
Jackson’s seventh season ended in a heartbreaking way, just like before— with a playoff exit. On Sunday night, the Ravens were eliminated after a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills, marked by Mark Andrews’ dropped two-point conversion that could have tied the game, serving as the final blow for Baltimore.
However, the Ravens’ loss was not solely due to Andrews’ drop; they made numerous mistakes throughout the game, and Jackson is well aware of this.
In a post-game press conference, he expressed his frustration with yet another season ending in disappointment.
“Turnovers are a big issue,” Jackson stated. “Penalties are also a problem. We had too many turnovers tonight. That’s why we lost the game.”
His annoyance continued, especially towards his own performance that night.
“We were moving the ball well,” Jackson said. “But we need to hold onto the ball. Sorry for my language, but this is really frustrating. I’m just tired of this.”
He referred to a critical fumble in the first half that Von Miller recovered, leading to a touchdown for the Bills.
The Ravens had a total of three turnovers, which resulted in ten points for Buffalo. Two of those turnovers were committed by Jackson in the first half, with Andrews adding another fumble in the fourth quarter.
On the flip side, Buffalo had no unforced mistakes, which emphasized the errors made by Baltimore even more.
Jackson mentioned that this offseason should be a period of improvement for the Ravens, who he feels are close to achieving their goals.
“We are so close,” Jackson said. “I’m tired of being right on the edge. We need to make it happen. We need to earn that chance.”
As the Ravens head into an extended offseason, memories of their Super Bowl XLVII win in 2012 feel increasingly distant.
For now, they can only hope that this year’s setbacks will pave the way for next year’s successes.
