Russell Street Report · Dec 28, 2024
HOT TAKES: Topics include Lamar, Bart Scott, an Iconic Broadcaster & HOF'ers
Photo Credits: Shawn Hubbard, Baltimore RavensReading Time: 5 minutes
No one will deny that Lamar Jackson is a human highlight reel. No one would deny his greatness. But that greatness is always qualified, particularly by the national media.
“Lamar is a regular season two-time MVP who doesn’t get it done in the postseason.”
But are those postseason losses all on him? You can go back and look at each playoff loss and make the case that Lamar at worst, shares responsibility. But he’s hardly solely responsible. Yet the national talking heads keep spinning that same, tired narrative.
Clearly Lamar has developed as a passer. His prowess by air in 2024 is among the all-time greats.
