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DeShone Kizer under 'a lot of pressure' to 'uplift' a massively rebuilding team, Hue Jackson says

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BEREA, Ohio -- DeShone Kizer has come under criticism for his four-turnover loss to the Ravens, but coach Hue Jackson on Thursday tried to paint a picture of what his young rookie quarterback is facing.

"He's playing with a bunch of men," said Jackson. "He's 21 years old. He's leading an organization that hasn't been what it needs to be. He's surrounded by a ton of guys who, we haven't won a ton of games, and he's trying to uplift everything. There's a lot of pressure. Let's just be honest -- it is."

Kizer, the league's youngest quarterback, opened the season at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers -- among favorites to reach the Super Bowl -- and on the road against the Ravens' strong defense.