OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Beyond the fact that they're both quarterbacks, it would seem unlikely that second-year pro Lamar Jackson has anything in common with 40-year-old pocket passer Drew Brees.
The 22-year-old Jackson is very adept at running with the football, a quality that last year earned him the starting job with the Baltimore Ravens. Over 18 seasons, Brees has accumulated 758 yards rushing — just 63 more than Jackson rambled for as a rookie.
Yet, take it from someone who knows: There are more similarities between Jackson and Brees than meet the eye.
Running back Mark Ingram played eight seasons with Brees before signing as a free agent with Baltimore in March.