British Guy Reacts To LAMAR JACKSON

[@mertsalih]

This was really enjoyable to watch, as in my limited time watching American Football I have never seen a Quarterback with the technique of Lamar Jackson. He is such an interesting and exciting player and for me seems to break the mould of a traditional player in this position. What do you think about him as a player? How does he rate when compared to other Quarterbacks in the league right now?

[@OhitsMisterCap]

If you like Lamar, check out Michael Vick. He was the first to change the QB position and now teams want mobile/athletic QBs like those two.

[@OhitsMisterCap]

Also, look up Randall Cunningham.

[@willmorse15]

I watch more than 150 football games a year and even more hours of tape: that spin move that Jackson did against the Bengals made me say, "Wow!" out-loud. Last time I said that was OBJ's catch back in 2014.

[@UnbiasedRemarks]

And his High school highlights are immaculate

[@stephenkerr8982]

You watch Michael Vick highlights he’s even better than Lamar

[@edmundrussell6044]

This is only his running highlights. He has a great arm also.

[@WeatherWondersWW]

Lamar’s college highlights are even better, and he can throw the ball at an elite level too, he has a few passing records I think

[@mertsalih]

Nice, I will need to see if I can find the footage of his college highlights

[@OneKavious]

@@mertsalih kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqvOfJR5fN6UZpo "Lamar Jackson Flashback 2016 Heisman Highlights" by Sports Productions

[@TaylorMadeThaGoat]

@@mertsalih We need another Lamar video!!

[@jaguargun4547]

Is college is nothing compared to this buddy

[@WeatherWondersWW]

@@jaguargun4547 yapping buddy

[@kurtbeck3400]

Lamar is special, one of the most electric players in the league. He won a Heisman at Louisville (has amazing college highlights as well). Generally people don't want QB's to run because it is a premium position and they don't want the players to get hurt. But Lamar has a very silky way of running where he never really takes big hits, which is why he is more successful at running for a QB (or any position really). Also has legit 4.3 speed and crazy juke moves.

[@mertsalih]

Yes electric and silky are great ways to describe (for me based on this video anyway). HIs movement is so impressive for a Quarterback.

[@dsfddsgh]

He also hasn't finished the last two seasons because he's gotten hurt and if they keep running him like they have he's just going to keep getting hurt.

[@purpleirklegrovestreet]

@@dsfddsgh he is looking like the mvp again this year

[@rahsaanmckell-jeffers5647]

​@dsfddsgh, he's never gotten hurt from running the ball. All his injuries have been from being in the pocket. His coaches have actually said that he's even safer when he's on the move outside the pocket. Lamar has taken really good care of his body this year to protect himself and make it through the season healthy. Might be another MVP year too!

[@logantaylor578]

Lamar jackson is legit just a combo of mahomes and hill, because even though he’s a qb he is one of the fastest people in the nfl. And a person that Lamar plays like would be Michael Vick

[@jasonmistretta4295]

The original version of Lamar Jackson was Michael Vick. Michael Vick was the role model for this style of quarterbacking. Before Vick, quarterbacks mostly stayed "in the pocket" (the half circle area that is often created by the offensive lineman stopping the initial defensive lineman rush), but Vick would scramble "out of the pocket" giving himself room and more vision to see the field. You watched Patrick Mahomes do this a lot to create space. Michael Vick was pretty much the guy that perfected that tactic and if all else failed he had the speed of Tyreek Hill to out run the defense. He was very dangerous. Sadly Vick had a lot of legal problems (he ran illegal dog fighting rings for Betting) which led to his early exit from the NFL or he probably would have been in the NFL Hall of Fame.

[@ravenselite20]

No, Lamar is miles ahead of Vick in every way.

[@papaphatz4144]

The Original Lamar is Lamar

[@NoctemAeternusMusic]

Vick never had the passing skills that Lamar does. Vicks accuracy was mid and he sucked at reading defenses.

[@REIDiculous64]

When he was getting drafted in the NFL, teams wanted him to play another position like wide receiver or running back but he was determined to be a qb. So he was the fifth qb taken in the draft. If you watch his first game he threw for about 300 yards and they scored over 40 points, and the first thing he said after the game was “not bad for a running back.” 😂 This guy is special!

[@ianowens1905]

He never played another position, he was always told to play running back, but he never listened. People didn't believe he could be an effective passer, but with his time at the Ravens, he's proven them wrong. I just wish he had some more weapons on the feild, and then the Ravens may actually be serious Superbowl contenders.

[@pigskinproductions2772]

thanks for the reaction love your reaction lol!

[@doobiemaster2]

5 more years! Lets gooo!!

[@robertpacheco9779]

Two-part Video suggestion here Mert, love the channel as an avid American fan seeing others share in the joy of the sport. Jackson has stated in press conferences and interviews before that Michael Vick was his inspiration growing up as a football player. So a Michael Vick highlight reel reaction would combine well with the NFL Generations: "Lamar Jackson & Michael Vick Are Athletic FREAKS" interview that Vick gave to Jackson roughly 1-2 years back, where they exchange compliments and look over film of each other together and share experiences.

[@superawsomeblitz]

In one of your previous highlight videos you watched, you actually saw him in High School. It was the one where he stopped short of the End Zone while juking a defender & walked in

[@mertsalih]

Oh yeah mate, I completely forgot someone mentioned that was him. It makes so much sense after seeing this video how he could pull off a move like that. Thanks for reminding me

[@NickLikesBikes]

You should check out Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears. He broke Michael Vick’s record for most rushing yards by a QB in a game this year. It’s only his second year and he’s only been improving. Great video!

[@donovangarrett3506]

Fields has straight line speed...nothing like LJ

[@mr.guillotine1312]

In all of NFL history there have only been 3 quarterbacks who have rushed for 1,000 yards in a season. Michael Vick, Lamar Jackson, and this season, Justin Fields (Bears). All 3 of them would be great highlights to watch even if you don't do a reaction to them. Vick is retired and there won't be a ton for Fields because this is only his 2nd season, but if you want to see more like this, those would be the guys to watch.

[@jamesweldon8118]

His run against the Bengal’s is the best run I’ve ever witnessed

[@RiccardoLucas-v9t]

makes sense,qb only position he's played

[@alexanderrose1071]

It’s crazy how much better he even is this year. The guy just keeps getting better every year

[@Puddlef1sh]

This channel is fantastic

[@thedrunksaiyan2227]

Mahomes has crazy arm talent, Jackson has crazy leg talent.

[@mertsalih]

That is a nice summation. Two different players with different great abilities

[@colts8146]

@@mertsalih yea jackson has nowhere near the throwing ability of mahomes (almost no one does) but the same goes for running ability and lamar jackson. Theres only a few guys who are as good running the football period as lamar let alone also being decent and throwing the ball

[@lek116]

@@mertsalih And if you want to see someone that has BOTH then you should definitely do a reaction to QB Josh Allen! 😉😊

[@donovangarrett3506]

​@@lek116stop it

[@mantis-mike5882]

U should check out Lamars college highlights too man. He went to my alma mater Louisville and won the Heisman in 2017

[@reignsupreme7686]

I truly enjoyed watching your reaction to Lamar Action Jackson he is definitely 1 of 1.

[@SE37__]

You should react to Derrick Henry, or randy moss

[@sammurphy3343]

Also the only thing Lamar Jackson and Tom Brady have in common is they are both quarterbacks lol. Brady is laughably slow at running but he's never needed to be.

[@Scholarstorm]

People actually insult Lamar all the time calling him a "running back" and disrespecting his passing game.

[@mertsalih]

That is sad to hear. He is such an exciting player

[@Icanthearyouatall]

@@mertsalih react to his passing highlights in my opinion He's the best QB in the league he just never had the weapons that the top QBs have he's an unanimous MVP and he's top 5 in career win pct

[@tanyabossler8718]

Check out Jalen Hurts! He currently has a chance to win MVP this year (most valuable player) and his team, the Philadelphia Eagles are #1 in the league right now at 13 wins and 2 losses (2 games yet to play before playoffs). I believe Jalen Hurts will take the Eagles to the Superbowl this year. Amazing QB! Oh, he also squats 600 pounds….no other quarterback is doing that, or even CLOSE to doing that

[@tanyabossler8718]

Here’s a good Jalen Hurts video. It shows how everyone doubted him in the beginning but then he proved them all wrong 🦅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4WVmGWEi8-LqNU

[@jartstopsign]

Lamar is incredible, it's too bad he's been injured lately. I took him on my fantasy football team and he was crushing it but now that he's out I've lost. Still a lethal weapon at QB when healthy, also his closest comparison is Mike Vick and in this video you don't see his passing ability which is also top level

[@puppethound]

He is always injured due to how he plays. Vick and RG3 were the same, average passers, but exciting to watch because of how rules are geared to allow them to run free. Great and exciting player, but he needs a certain system to be successful and that's gonna shorten his career, sadly.

[@mertsalih]

Hopefully he can get back to full fitness and back to his best

[@grizzly5994]

@@puppethound Lamar has only ever been injured in the pocket so idk what this attempt at pushing a narrative is

[@grizzly5994]

@@puppethound got injured last year in the pocket on a late hit vs the browns and this year vs the broncos in the pocket because a defender dove at his knees from behind

[@Ndbroski]

The game of football has changed a lot since it’s inception. Quarterbacks today are reliant on their throwing ability but in the early days, the forward pass uses to be illegal. Teams could only rely on running, including running quarterbacks. A lot of college teams like Army and Navy run an option style offense similar to the Ravens and Lamar. In many of their games, they don’t attempt a single pass.

[@mattandisaac6237]

Lamar also throws a lot and can throw well people just tend to show his running highlights because they are more interesting

[@thedrunksaiyan2227]

There's a couple of other quarterbacks in the league that are really good runners too. Kyler Murray is probably the smallest QB in the league, but he's really quick and shifty. Jalen Hurts is like a bigger stronger version of Lamar, not as quick, but just as hard to tackle because of his strength

[@mertsalih]

Cool, I will have a look for the players you mentioned and check out some of there stuff. Cheers

[@donovangarrett3506]

​@mertsalih you will be bored watching them after already watching 2 time MVP Lamar

[@shaneH1]

he is amazing, absolutely. at the risk of being a "one upper", when you get a chance look at Michael Vick highlight documentary.

[@mertsalih]

A couple of people have mentioned him actually so I will check him out soon thanks

[@shawngriffin6910]

You should definitely check out Davante Adams, he's a wide receiver for the raiders now but most of his career was spent with the Packers. Last season he was one of if not the greatest wide receiver in the league.

[@daog_natedawg9728]

You got to see lesean McCoy highlights. His Jukes were something else

[@klardfarkus3891]

LAmar Jackson is by far the most hated person in American, it is difficult to explain without resorting to evil.

[@tootergray34]

lol, guy hasn't even heard of Vick yet

[@corbinpawlak4751]

If you want to see some great Linebacker highlights you should look up Ray Lewis! He also played for the Ravens. Also check out Troy Polamalu

[@mertsalih]

Thanks for the suggestions mate, will check them out soon

[@lulomeg_4554]

Mert, NFL playoffs are approaching, will you make any reactions to the games?

[@timothypittman8603]

The offense is great! You need to check out one of the best (in my opinion) free safeties (defense) of the past; Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

[@OneKavious]

There's literally one comparison you can make and that's Michael Vick. Side note: Vick was never even as close of an elite thrower as Lamar. Lamar won the MVP award in his 2nd season (2019-20) in the league making him the youngest MVP of all time, as well as also being only the 2nd behind Tom Brady in 2010 to be unanimously voted for the award. Should definitely look at his throwing highlights or at least recent ones from this season or last one, although he has been injured a decent bit.

[@riccorich]

MICHAEL VICK , MICHAEL VICK ,MICHAEL VICK

[@toxxedgaming3885]

The college football bowl game that was going on when this was uploaded was great! Hope you are watching some of them

[@mertsalih]

Which game mate? I will make a reaction to some highlights

[@dexter6028]

You should start putting up polls of the most requested nfl players and the one who gets the most votes it the one you react to

[@mertsalih]

That is a great idea mate thanks. Will do that over the weekend

[@patrickhalloran9020]

Make a video reacting to the best hurdles in the NFL. It’s when a player with the ball jumps over the player on defense to avoid the tackle

[@ypoots6012]

you would absolutely LOVE marshawn lynch. definitely your type of player since you seem to mostly like strength and footwork.

[@mertsalih]

Sounds like I would for sure, will check him out

[@noped3079]

Yo Mert, for the next qb you react to can you react to Tom Brady. He is regarded as the goat of American football and he has some insane moments, it would be a great reaction video

[@humble_haplo]

I'm so happy the Ravens signed him back to the team. Hey bro, come join the Ravens Flock. This year is going to be special

[@ABOBeats]

Throughout NFL/American history, unathletic, pocket-passing quarterbacks were seen as the prototype “smart” quarterback. Recently, people are starting to realize that being athletic, along with being a good passer is a good thing. Imagine that…

[@colts8146]

After seeing the mahomes and hill video you have to watch kelce. Kelce is one of the most dominant tight ends to ever play. To put it in persepctive he has the most 1000 yard receiving season at 7 consecutive seasons. The next closest has 3 seasons. He has 4 100 reception seasons the next closest barely has 2 by 1 reception. He, mahomes, and hill combined for one of the best offenses of all time in 2018 and a league leading offense for the next 5 years.

[@willmorse15]

I watch more than 150 football games a year and even more hours of tape: that spin move that Jackson did against the Bengals made me say, "Wow!" out-loud. Last time I said that was OBJ's catch back in 2014.

[@porozil4068]

definitely check out Michael Vick, he was a QB during the early 2000s, played very similar to Lamar Jackson

[@mertsalih]

For sure going to check him out soon, thanks for the suggestion

[@trentonwardman4503]

I would watch Michael Vick highlights. He played some time ago but he was basically proto Lamar Jackson.

[@adot9300]

Watch some game highlights 🔥

[@shanestevens5352]

Michael Vick was a lot like him. He’s often called a Running Back who threw on occasion

[@Alex-kd5xc]

I think Lamar was more developed as a passer at his age than Vick was. But running the ball it’s hard not to see the similarities. Based on the highlights I’ve seen of them both, I think Lamar might even be shiftier than Vick?

[@mertsalih]

I have heard his name actually but never seen any of his plays so I will look out for him

[@bobbob7632]

you should react to josh Allen the bills QB

[@wagnerswagner496]

He’s so impressive. Agree with above and Vick. Also check out Barry Sanders and Earl Campbell. Sanders broke many ankles (and minds) and Campbell just crushed people.

[@mertsalih]

Sanders will definitely becoming soon. I want to see some ankles being broken haha

[@robesterd8132]

U have to react to Justin Fields as well, he's a bigger faster version of lamar. Fields is in his 2nd year in the NFL so u have to look at his running vids from this year. Most athletic QB of all time hands down

[@ReallyGotMotion]

Lol just said this about Fields, best athlete at QB I’ve ever seen IMO

[@dsfddsgh]

Faster then Lamar ummm no plus Fields is still a crappy passer.

[@quickshadow777]

you should look at mike vick hes a older qb who is similar to lamar jackson

[@corbinpawlak4751]

Lamar Jackson is one of the most athletic QB's ever but Michael Vick did it before him. Michael Vick had some off field troubles that stunted his overall career but he still has some great highlights!

[@loganleroy8622]

“Some off field troubles” yeah, that’s putting it lightly.

[@yagmomru5207]

You should look at Tavon Austin college football highlights. He is the most impressive college athlete of all time

[@mattc2824]

The only other qb who could run like him is the original, Michael Vick

[@elfdogre2181]

The potential of getting injured is why most quarterbacks don't run often. Get injured and then the team has to rely on the back ups as leaders. That doesn't work out well very often.

[@mertsalih]

Ah ok that makes sense. It is such an important position, that I guess injury could be devastating for a team. It does look amazing when Jackson makes those runs though

[@michaelbryan3515]

lamar is 1 of 1... yeah check his highlights or a running back named barry sanders... he is super slippery!

[@shogunn2517]

Athletic and skilled players like Lamar Jackson typically get moved. You might have been a quarterback in high school but in college they may need you to play receiver or defensive back. In college, if you're a quarterback, NFL scouts might want you at running back. Obviously the player can say no, but if you're being scouted to play one position and don't want to play it, you won't play at all. So most will be okay with switching. Lamar is one of the few that remained a quarterback despite having a skillset of a Tyreek Hill. It also helps he can throw 60 yards and been able to find receivers down field. He's not the passer Michael Vick or Randall Cunningham we're but as a playmaker he's easily their equal, if not superior.

[@nicholelynn85]

We always have the best first ray lewis reed rice Suggs Flacco Haloti Ngata smith Boldin Lamar Jackson justin tucker the best kicker in nfl ravens are just the best and so many more

[@calebroe8990]

React to Justin Fields next, he is very similar but much stronger

[@chriswillis7315]

He’s the 2nd best qb in the league behind Mahomes

[@RogunK]

The problem with QB's that scramble is they don't have long careers. They want to run and juke like a RB, but RB's have the shortest average years(4) in a career. They get beat up a lot and scrambling QB's get hit a lot also. Unless he's that 1 in a billion that can survive all those hits and still have a long career, I don't see him lasting more than 12-14 years unless he transitions to more of a pocket passer.

[@reignsupreme7686]

Considering the avg career years for QBs is only 4.4 years, and he is on year 6 with a 5 year no trade clause deal. HE GOOD. let him pass and run. Also everyone always says that but pocket passers get hurt worse. Lamar only been hurt from the pocket... stop lying

[@arthurmoy8154]

React to beastquake! Best run of all time

[@davidmcaneney9295]

Your comparison with how he is a player that should or could have played a different position would probably make Lamar very mad😂😂. He has been told his whole life to play a different position because of his elite athleticism . But he told every team that wanted to take a chance on him he would only play QB for them. And the only comparison to him in terms of skill set is mike vike or prime RG3 before his injury both other great players should react to.

[@mertsalih]

Oh no haha. I meant it is a compliment as he seems to have so many amazing attributes that I have never seen before in a QB. Love watching the way he runs through defenses

[@xT1MOTHYx]

check out Mike Vick he was Lamar before Lamar

[@kylewilson8318]

Love your enthusiasm! I'm sure they've already been mentioned, but I'd like to see you do Aaron Donald and Derrick Henry. Absolute freaks.

[@Caymand29]

You should react to Josh Allen as well

[@ItsAGoodDayCuzImNotBK]

Not sure if you have done Derrick Henry yet but if not, I would recommend

[@mertsalih]

This one will be coming soon thanks

[@Space_fishstick]

React to jalen hurts

[@jakestevanus9979]

Can you react to Travis Kelce

[@ReallyGotMotion]

Justin fields is the most athletic QB I would say. The guy breaks off 60yd TD runs like they’re nothing.

[@mattc2824]

Randy Moss...you most definitely need to react to Randy Moss

[@erolbulut2584]

Lamar is toast.

[@sethp26]

Watch joe burrow LSU highlights

[@jpthagoonie]

hey man please react to Chris Johnson

[@jpthagoonie]

RB/HB TN Titans

[@hkiller57]

If you want to see the original Lamar jackson you will want to look up Mike Vick

[@harolddougherty9328]

Hey Mert can you please react to Ja'Marr Chase?

[@edmundrussell6044]

How can he look like a normal QB when you are only watching his running plays? 🤨

[@xoliyorovravshan5381]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thetruth5350]

Now do Calvin Johnson. Best receiver to ever play

[@mertsalih]

Will do Calvin Johnson soon mate, thanks

[@thetruth5350]

@@mertsalih 🤙🏻 love the videos, you’re a true sports fan & love to see the pure joy in American football you have

[@travisrose7164]

I think you'd enjoy watching a highlight reel of Brett Favre, if you enjoy electric QB's.

[@jminchello84]

You have to checkout ray lewis to see how defense wins games no defense no team

[@loganleroy8622]

Lamar Jackson is not a traditional QB. His best quality is his athleticism and running ability, but running quarterbacks don’t last very long because they take more hits and that increases the chance of an injury which is inevitable in the NFL. Lamar has gotten hurt multiple times and it keeps his team from long term success once he gets to the postseason. He is the reason the Ravens win, but he is also the reason they lose, because running QBs don’t achieve comebacks well. His throwing is fine, but it’s average or below average for NFL standards.

[@sammurphy3343]

There has only ever been one quarterback you can compare to Lamar Jackson. That being Michael Vick. Unlike most quarterbacks they are abnormally fast and agile.

[@dustin6030]

Look up Adrian Peterson, one of the best running backs all time

[@robesterd8132]

His MVP season was unreal, unfortunately he's been dinged up the last couple seasons.

[@micahurbassik8324]

justin fields is pretty much a younger version of lamar, his game is pretty much the same

[@Kingdadbod]

Lamar is good but if you wanna see a guy move go look at Justin Felids he breaking records this year

[@rodneysisco6364]

Looks like Lamar will be out of action for the rest of this year due to injury . His contract is up for renewal and he may move to another team ,in any case he is going to make a LOT of money

[@normacherylwashington4872]

LJ8 has never played any other position because he is a quarterback and refuses to play any other position!!!!

[@Terrell070]

Pretty sure he always played quarterback.

[@James-t8k6q]

His college highlights are waaaaaaaay better! Dude is nice but goes missing in the playoffs 😅😅

[@mantis-mike5882]

Believe it or not Lamar Jackson has never played any other position than QB- even in peewee league.

[@colts8146]

lol you shoulda probably started off watching some other more regular qbs like alex smith, derek carr, kirk cousins etc.. just to understand kinda what a a pretty decent above average nfl qb is like to get a full understanding of how absurd guys like mahomes, lamar, rodgers etc are. Its like if you started only watching messi and ronaldo its amazing but you dont truly understand the greatness until you see how bad they make good players look

[@kingb8557]

watch justin fields

[@mitchelllundgren4169]

You should react to Ben Roethlisberger’ stop 50 plays, he’s probably one of the most special QBs ever