If you were to do some word association with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, “mobile” likely is the first word out of your mouth.
But not if you ask him. He actually hates running with the ball, apparently.
“I hate running,” he told ESPN this week. “Only if I have to, but my job is to get the ball to the receivers, the tight ends, running backs. If I have to run, I’ll do it, but I’d rather just sit back and pass it. I like throwing touchdowns instead of running them.”
The second-year pro illustrated in Week 1 that he really would be happy to just sit in the pocket and pass, throwing for 324 yards and five touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins. His rushing total that day? Six yards.
Through three weeks he’s averaging 9.0 rushing attempts per game, compared to 9.7 attempts per contest over 16 games last season. Not a drastic difference by any means, but he won’t completely abandon his legs.
“I like my chances over anyone one-on-one,” he said.
