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Why concerns over Lamar Jackson’s sustainability are overrated.

Lamar Jackson runs the football a lot. This has naturally raised questions about how long Lamar Jackson will last in the NFL. While those concerns are valid, the non-stop focus on Jackson running and maybe not playing until he is 40 years old overlooks the fact that nearly every football player starts to decline once age catches up with them.

By now every NFL fan has heard the concerns over Lamar Jackson and how long he will play in the NFL. In fact, I think a lot of Ravens fans have the same concerns. Jackson is an amazing talent when running with the ball, but he takes a ton of carries and eventually he will start to be less effective at his position.