Pardon my enthusiasm, but the Baltimore Ravens’ plan to play Lamar Jackson under center more this season is something I’ve been hoping to see for a while. After spending the first three years of his NFL career working extensively from the pistol formation, the electric dual-threat passer will have more opportunities to operate out of a traditional pro-style offense in 2021, according to offensive coordinator Greg Roman.
Since becoming the Ravens’ starter midway through the 2018 season, Jackson has taken the fewest snaps under center (127) among quarterbacks with at least 10 starts, including just 36 of 889 snaps last season, per ESPN stats.