Lamar Jackson and the unthinkable question
Andscape • • sports
Key Points:
- Lamar Jackson, a standout Black quarterback and two-time NFL MVP, has been a transformative figure in the NFL, challenging stereotypes about athletic Black quarterbacks and expanding opportunities for them.
- Despite his electrifying peak performance and leading the Baltimore Ravens to multiple division titles and an AFC Championship appearance, Jackson's career has been repeatedly hampered by injuries.
- At 29 and approaching 30, Jackson faces critical questions about his future impact and whether he can lead the Ravens to a championship, as his postseason runs have often ended in disappointment.
- Jackson's journey reflects broader themes of burden of proof and representation within the Black quarterback fraternity, a topic being explored by Andscape and columnist William C. Rhoden.
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