First Take debates if Lamar Jackson should switch to wide receiver | First Take | ESPN

First Take's Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debate if Lamar Jackson should switch to wide receiver from quarterback.
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[@BNA_Est.1988]

Who’s back after November 23rd, 2019??? 😂😂😂

[@jojopeter9004]

66.4% completion percentage this video didn’t age well

[@eagleheart26ify]

Me

[@tonysnowtexas8906]

Playoffs aged lamar 😭

[@jnbalmer448]

He should switch

[@BNA_Est.1988]

@@jnbalmer448 defending league MVP and 25-7 as a starter. if you think should switch, so should Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold🥱🥱🥱but its easier for you to criticize Lamar huh... I wonder why🙄

[@Sincereorsin]

Who's here after Lamar Jackson winning the MVP & straight shitted on the WHOLE LEAGUE

[@veryok4828]

He hasn’t won yet, but I get what you saying

[@Sincereorsin]

@@veryok4828 It's in the bag... No one is even close

[@brandonmiller4361]

Sincere Bell str8 shitted on the League 😂😂😂

[@veryok4828]

Sincere Bell yea I know

[@tonysnowtexas8906]

Here after choked again

[@lovegreen6068]

He a winner like Watson sleep on him if u want 2

[@danielrevenko7659]

Love Green cant compare him to Watson only maybe at running but he can throw the damn ball

[@lovegreen6068]

WINNER like watson KEY WORD WINNER NO COMPARISON NEEDED U EITHER WANNA LOSE OR WIN U PICK

[@blackanimelover18]

A winner? He didn't win a single bowl game, Watson DOMINATED Alabama. He's not even close to as good as Watson is.

[@lovegreen6068]

Stop it losers don't win heismans winners do men lie women lie numbers dont

[@noctis219]

Fouu Productions last year they said the same damn thing about deshaun watson he cant throw the ball give him a chance on the right system he could be a reslly good qb

[@TheCruzan26]

I don't know how people can dislike Lamar Jackson but like Josh Allen.

[@thexman6138]

Cruzan26 true statement my only knock against Jackson is he needs to bulk up that's

[@TheCruzan26]

The Xman I agree! 225-230 would be ideal.

[@raiderscat]

Cruzan26 Josh Allen played in cold weather which is needed for a team like the Browns who play against Cincinnati, Pittsburgh& Baltimore. His accuracy is a problem but I think Allen can do alright in the right system.

[@TheCruzan26]

Raiders Cat I believe Lamar Jackson can do great in the right system.

[@Jtownprice]

I hope n PRAY the Jets get 1 of those two

[@darius5514]

That boy a MVP candidate now 😂

[@QUEENBEE200384]

Right all these 💩 talkers are eating their words right now.

[@armaniedwards3921]

Darius I am here to tell you he is not a boy, he is a young man.

[@flakkotheangryphillyfan6651]

That boy the MVP now 🤣

[@kingezy6222]

@@flakkotheangryphillyfan6651 yessir

[@eagleheart26ify]

He’s winning it

[@doomsday021]

You guys know that according to PFF, Lamar Jackson was one of 11 QB’s in college football whose WR’s dropped at least 30 passes...... just saying

[@williamhardenbergh4218]

doomsday021 actually i watched all their games it seem more like 50

[@mylespoun9709]

Lamar Jackson is going to be a really good quarterback and this year shouldn’t be a knock against them because his receivers dropped a bunch of passes

[@shawntillis8981]

Ryan Reed so you just assume hes like RG3 because he runs.....i feel u

[@MiamiWill3]

Ryan Reed RG3 had injury issues in college, LJ didn’t. Also a lot of medical professionals pegged RG3 as a risk just based off of how he landed during his vertical. His knees bowed in which is indicative of a weak base. RG3 was an exception more than the norm. I liken Jackson to a faster Mariota than anything. Yes he’s 212 pounds but he’s also 21 years old. He has time to put on another 10.

[@dnevs79]

william hardenbergh easily 50...he had more than a few passes sail high on short throws.... But the drops were ridiculous....the pressure he was under every game was also ridiculous...go back to that Houston game from 16 or 17 and dude was sacked an unbelievable amount of times (don't remember actual number)... He will be okay in the NFL. I think someone is going to get A++ grade on this second round pick

[@Imichaelperry]

Baker Mayfield 6'1 209 Lamar Jackson 6'3 212 Im confused about what polian is talking about

[@BrokenLightPole]

michael perry I am too

[@Imichaelperry]

GucciArzola if youve watched Jackson you can see he's a big dude and cut...

[@Imichaelperry]

GucciArzola not irrelevant... When your smaller they lie... When your a 6'3 200 pound dude there is no need

[@mrmackey8956]

Mayfield is actually 6'0

[@damianpresha9578]

michael perry There's nothing confusing here you got a 70% completion rate mobile vs a 59% completion rate and mobile.Which one you want ?

[@shameiamorrison]

I’m coming back as a flock nation family to say Lamar Jackson is now one of the top QBs in the League 💜😈

[@shootuptheclub]

THE TOP

[@babs4009]

@@shootuptheclubTHE TOP! and dont let nobody tell you otherwise

[@nuetv3562]

The Top. 2x 1st team All-Pro, 2x NFL MVP , 3x Pro Bowl. Highest Paid In League History

[@lawrencemalone-px6qe]

The best hand down

[@xx_sauceboybrand8081]

Max stands up for black people more than Stephen A

[@BH-85]

Stop bringing in race for everything.

[@xx_sauceboybrand8081]

@@BH-85 or else what?

[@johnwilliams983]

@@BH-85 when it's real you can tell

[@nightmarekilo84]

ANTWAN FISHER yea quit bitching

[@leonzaduncan2438]

Not true

[@bsp2727]

Lamar Jackson, compared to Josh Allen, had higher completion % yards per attempt, adjusted yards per attempt, higher td / int ratio. And that isn't even including his rushing stats.

[@brandonneumann5294]

bsp College stats aren't the end all be all. The NFL is all about potential and tools which Josh Allen has. You'd be stupid to pick Jackson over him

[@jmt3116]

Brandon Smith Jackson is faster, has better mechanics right now, his offense is more complex right now and isn't immature like Allen. Allen is a scrub, he's no Carson Wentz, he's Paxton Lynch, in fact that's an insult to Paxton Lynch. 6th round talent.

[@brandonneumann5294]

JMT I'll trust an NFL scout over some random no name like you. You would pick Jackson with the #1 pick? You gotta be kidding me son

[@jmt3116]

Brandon Smith I'd take him over Allen at least. Allen isn't as far along as Jackson is, I fail to see how he's ranked over him. Jackson is much more athletic and actually had to go through progressions in his offense. He was tremendous with anything outside the hashes, over 25 yards and anything under 15 yards, mid range throws are his issue just like Mark Sanchez and just like Russell Wilson, one fixed it the other didn't. Jackson also has an arm, not as good as Allen but better than Rosen and Darnold, he's got a lot more character than Allen too. He was also one of 11 QBs that had wide receivers drop at least 30 catches. His O-line was bottom 15% of power 5 schools.... I could go on but I won't. If you haven't watched film on Jackson you have no say on what he'll become, enjoy 52% completion and under 2,000 yards from Josh Allen.... Warren Moon was also told to convert to Wide receiver look how that turned out LOL. You're also acting like NFL attention seeking scouts aren't wrong all the time, the tape is available to anyone, you have to watch it with no preconceived notions. I watch 8 hours of tape a week on players just for fun, don't talk down to me lol.

[@brandonneumann5294]

JMT "Enjoy 52% completion and under 2,000 yards from Josh Allen". Yeah bro just keeping mentioning college stats over and over like a zombie. If you want college achievements pick Johnny Manziel and Tim Tebow. Theirs your college stats. Josh Allen is built like a protypical qb which is why he has the potential to go #1. Period end of story I know your butthurt

[@MrPeter2320]

can’t stand this Lamar Jackson slander smh! Dude was the best QB in college football past two years better than the recent heisman winner too yeah I said it, give Lamar Jackson some respect!

[@tenzo2575]

They respecting this boys name now😂

[@topsam2256]

Respect to you sir. Called that shot

[@tonysnowtexas8906]

@@tenzo2575 who is ? He choked . He ain't no qb

[@dmv_shoes7058]

tonysnow texas he’s still a top 4 QB stfu

[@matthewchiu1630]

ClutchNB no he ain’t

[@316ht2]

still laughing in 2019

[@tonysnowtexas8906]

What about after playoffs??

[@316ht2]

@@tonysnowtexas8906 STILL LAUGHING

[@tonysnowtexas8906]

@@316ht2 at Lamar right ?

[@316ht2]

@@tonysnowtexas8906 why would I be laughing at him?

[@TruthLC]

tonysnow texas you're such an idiot

[@saivionshaver5043]

Damn give him a year at least

[@ericsilva-gomez2481]

saivion shaver this is espn. they need something to talk about.

[@BrokenLightPole]

Thank you

[@AngelGarcia-fb2mc]

Lamar is fast hope he doesn't turn out to be rg3.

[@BYUBOY33]

I mean damn. We haven't even gotten to the combine and they already want him to switch over lol

[@djaygohard89]

Funny you said that

[@ProfessorofTruth]

Deshaun Watson: 6' 3", 215 pounds, Lamar Jackson: 6' 3, 216 pounds.

[@_SayitAintSo]

Someone really said Lamar is short. 6'3 is tall for receivers RBs CBs WRs QBs etc

[@montychambliss6254]

1) Michael Vick has been able to succeed as a starting QB in the NFL and 2) It all depends on what system he's placed in; if he plays for a team who runs an offense similar to Carolina or Philadelphia, he'll succeed as a QB in the league

[@blackanimelover18]

Vick played only 16 games once, he only made the playoffs three times, and he never threw for 30 touchdowns once in his career. No one wants that as their franchise QB.

[@blackanimelover18]

+Alberto Reyes, Lol Hall of Fame???? Yeah right, that's hilarious. The dude was never an elite passer, all he did was run. He never put up big numbers, he only won 2 playoff games, how was he on a hall of fame path?

[@montychambliss6254]

Revy's Bitch The Falcons wanted that as their franchise QB, same with the Eagles

[@venutian178]

Monty Chambliss wuss poppin monty this baruch

[@treyjones4020]

Revy's Bitch he put butts in seats- on TV and in the stadiums. Is making the playoffs the ultimate goal.

[@Teddypain20]

Give that man a chance under center!!! He needs to bulk up but hey he’s got a rare skill set. Give him a year or 2 at the very least

[@tenzo2575]

One year is good enough🤷‍♂️

[@OwnTheChaos1]

Who coming back here to have a good laugh at this rn? He's literally the best in the league at the position RIGHT now! Change my mind.

[@forks3819]

Mahhomes is better. They’ve beaten the ravens and he was hurt or chiefs would have the one seed.

[@jazzsantana3042]

@@forks3819 Lamar > Mahomes this season

[@sdwilso46]

🙋🏿‍♂️

[@lildagga2064]

I’m thinking Josh Allen should switch to TE his stats say so

[@damianpresha9578]

Lil Dagga Josh Allen is not mobile enough collin Klein tried the samething and failed miserable,but he was a mobile qb at k-state.

[@ipodtouch573]

Damian Presha well he’s mobile in the NFL now

[@CT-mw7fn]

Jack R I think he meant if josh Allen were to play te

[@lildagga2064]

Lamar Jackson won more games than Josh Allen, Sam Darnold and dude from UCLA he played way better competition and he destroys all of them in every statistical category not to mention he played in a pro style offense lmao 😂 y’all all saying he can’t play QB but when Madden 19 drop y’all all gone be cheesing with him

[@lildagga2064]

Cris Law stick with 2

[@DANBOY89GYM]

Fast forward today spot on. Now get me the Lott numbers please...

[@_SayitAintSo]

Dude from UCLA😭

[@brandone.5106]

I'm here a year later. Lamar is the man.

[@evillamar372]

Rookie Year: 6-1 as a starter (probably could've won rookie of the year if started early). Sophomore: 13-2 MVP, has a chance to win a Super Bowl. I thought it was winning that counted the most, if I'm a NFL player I would rather be a winner than to put up gaudy stats.

[@jitbrady7158]

The thing is, Lamar is putting up gaudy stats. His rushing stats alone would make him a pro bowler if he was a running back, not to mention he threw the most passing touchdowns in the league this past season. Stephen A is entertaining but I hope this doesn’t seem disrespectful, he can be very wrong with his sports takes.

[@KD-hf1be]

Who's here after 11/27/19 MVP NOW

[@emekaamerican863]

I'm just here after seeing Lamar throwing 5 darts in the inzone

[@notsnake3277]

And again

[@emekaamerican863]

@@notsnake3277 MVP

[@lotto7720]

If you’re wondering how this aged lamar ended up being a 2x mvp and a first ballot hall of famer lock

[@EliteSports24]

This rings well a year later ...

[@MaxJulien2701]

Just depends where he gets drafted. Whoever drafts him needs to cater to Lamar's playstyle

[@lildagga2064]

Chris Smith I heard Jacksonville is seriously considering him

[@jaywiz123456]

Chris Smith you must be from the future

[@HopeIVLove]

Boy were you ever so right

[@fewpoundcory]

This aged well

[@onsongoisaiah1130]

Prophecy. Guess what, it worked. You my friend are a seer.

[@bonesmoney]

Ooooook...Stephen A Smith makes a great point. Living in the age that people are in love with numbers, it makes a great point to show that his numbers are similar to Cam's. Honestly the race thing with quarterbacks is a recurring theme but, most of it is the athleticism to be able to switch positions. With football today though where having a more athletic quarterback is basically a standard and running rpo pass concepts are heavier, it would be brighter to have an athletic quarterback.

[@ctaylor2805]

bonesmoney ie an aaron rodgers.

[@Akaya7777]

Just came here to say this man is the front runner for MVP right now with Russel Wilson close behind. 2 QBs doubted by many “experts”

[@jovanortiz4198]

Logan Hoomana you right man looking back at all this hate is bs been a fan of Lamar since day 1

[@tonysnowtexas8906]

Choke

[@alex_travel_and_dateing]

this aged like milk

[@savy4266]

The man is over 6' tall how is he too short

[@Matt-ui2bm]

JUGGERNAUT KI11 I don’t think they were saying he is too short to play QB in general, they were probably just saying he is too short/too light to be a Cam Newton esque QB in the NFL

[@shanerobinson925]

Matthew Hirmiz but why does he have to be a Cam Newton type QB?

[@Matt-ui2bm]

Shane Robinson He doesnt HAVE to be any type of player, but the best mold the NFL has of a QB that can run and is a capable passer is Cam Newton. Only difference is the competition in the NFL is much better so its not out of the realm of imagination that if you’re biggest specialty is running and tanking through people he’s either gotta bulk up or change up his game

[@qhamarii0]

Matthew Hirmiz cam is two inches taller if that & u can put on weight that's not a problem

[@qhamarii0]

Matthew Hirmiz he didn't run over people he ran around them & he got better as a passer every year Mike Vick deshaun watson Russell Wilson black QB can be great screw these white who don't think we can play QB

[@texasbassfishing1849]

Hahaha and look at Lamar Action Jackson shutting these people up 😂😂 😂

[@Carfalog]

I still cannot comprehend what everybody did or didn’t see from Lamar’s historically great collegiate career to suggest that he couldn’t play QB in this league.

[@ipodtouch573]

Bay is Bae they looked at RG3’s college and NFL career

[@XXX-vv7ld]

Here in 2022 to hear people say he should've been WR. Frontrunner for MVP (again) and leads all QBs in passer rating and passing touchdowns.

[@kemetic_shogun3134]

So the argument is that he shouldn't be a QB because he might get injured.SMH. last time I checked WR get hit way more than a scramble QB.Ever see what DBs do to WR in the middle of the field?? What planet are these people on??😑

[@bonafidesagG88]

This is too funny after that huge win against the 49ers and now the #1 seed in the AFC

[@billbandoh5818]

And here we are ????? 😁

[@jaykbooker3447]

I hope Jacksonville gets him. It would be PERFECT ! Who gone cover fournette and Lamar smh that's scary

[@johnh7943]

Jay K Booker yeah but jags aint gonna gv bortles da boot. But i like him in Minnesota tho

[@treyjones4020]

John H they are not going to give Bortles 19 million so yes, he'll be gone.

[@treyjones4020]

John H Minn. Already got two QBs

[@jackschwartz1756]

Until someone tears their ACL

[@jasonlancaster3281]

I hope Jacksonville gets him and starts him too.😂

[@familyfirst3746]

They never give the black QBs time to develop

[@rodriguez6486]

2019’s MVP 💜💓

[@JacenHuggett-zx5up]

Eating them words yet lol😂

[@siphephelogumede5298]

😂

[@jackjackson404]

He gone make y'all eat those words...

[@onsongoisaiah1130]

And he sure did.

[@mm4forever]

I’m the furthest thing from PC, but it makes me laugh everytime a black qb in college is always asked to convert to WR in the nfl from the espn fox mark media

[@realbro1415]

mm4forever Amazing how they never ask a White Guy to switch positions!!! 😕

[@shanerobinson925]

Ryan Reed still no lol RG3 was a good QB he just got hurt and never was the same

[@mattslaymaker4]

Real Bro they asked Tebow to be a tight end or fullback. Stop making this a race thing.

[@jamesowens6055]

Name another white player asked to chance positions dumbass.... Tebow's bumass threw for less than 50% in College in an Option offense. And even he got an OPPORTUNITY to play QB before he was "asked" to switch. They've been knocking Lamar SINCE BEFORE he won the Heisman.

[@mattslaymaker4]

James Owens damn why the hostility, it's a sports debate. rough day buddy?

[@backendch1ld]

why dont they suggest baker mayfield to switch to receiver?🧐

[@MrTdollarsign]

jamal shannon Not to make this a race thing but they never suggest white QB's to switch to WR they only suggest this with black athlectic QB's who are used more for running than passing

[@bnotsonicebb6116]

Mayfield wouldn't make an high school team as a receiver.

[@padraigmurphy3540]

He's the second best QB in the draft AHEAD of Rosen, Darnold, and Allen. Y'all did this shit to Greg Ward Jr. last year. I'm not saying Ward would have been a star or even a starter, but he sure as hell wouldn't be an off and on practice squad player like you pigeon-holed him into by claiming he would be a better WR just because he could run (even though he's a better passer than 95% of the QB's in the draft). You all are forgetting that he doesn't HAVE to run.

[@TAXFREETV1993]

😂😂😂 he's actually the best

[@_SayitAintSo]

I never knew GW was a QB dayum

[@packerfan553]

This aged well

[@AfrikanLifestyle]

I know he's not a running QB but Drew Bees is only 6ft and 209 lbs but you never hear them say how slight his frame is..It's amazing how many folk black and whitr just hate in this dude just because he doesn't fit the NFL mode of a QB...

[@Danjc4]

5 years later this segment is even more laughable

[@siphephelogumede5298]

😂

[@ronaldcammarata3422]

Group-think is rampant in the NFL. Tutns out, Lamar is very elusive. He almost never gets hit hard when running. Meanehile, pocket passers get slammed in the pocket a lot.

[@princenas5478]

Love coming back watching this lol smh love you max and Stephen A but wow what a 2 years my guy had mann

[@kofi6239]

Same bro

[@nominaldegree7614]

This didn’t age well....

[@lovegreen6068]

Kiper n Mcshay both were waterboys lets move on

[@zutrue]

Stephen A-hole...Is Lamar a good passer?? ...NO he is not. LoL..never let some talking head decide what you can and cannot do.

[@ruthwmson322]

How you me now 33 touchdowns thrown, 7 rushing, I know they tired of us saying how all the so called experts were wrong, what little film I've seen of him college, he could throw the 60 yards and was accurate enough, the MVP is proving all these guys wrong.

[@justinvormawor3622]

The “too skinny” argument is foolish, any professional athlete can get bigger easily

[@alexiszepouka521]

He gonna be the MVP of the league now. What a contrast made in one year. Good job LJ! They ate their own words.

[@ericfisher9513]

2018: is polian right? 2019: polian admits he was wrong... What a difference a year makes huh

[@33ladyRAM]

I'm here after week 16 and we are the #1 seed in the AFC. I'm so glad Coach Harbaugh didn't listen to anyone of these analyst.

[@johnredcorn4642]

Bill face is super tight now he is the best QB in the NFL

[@MyMjtaylor]

He been a QB with this type of speed all his life

[@Mrletmecook]

Who’s here after Lamar won a unanimous MVP?

[@sameulljacson9807]

Stephen A is right. Lamar isn't called the magic man for nothing. I watched every game of his. His arm strength is beyond comprehension(youtube him throwing 100 yards, in HS!). I agree he needs some weight, but he is Vick with a humble head on his shoulders. Dude is a spounge and wants to learn more. Any team that drafts him will steal this draft. PERIOD.

[@chosenone9102]

2018 Draft: Lamar should play WR. 2019 HE MORE DEADLY THAN MIKE VICK🔥🔥🔥🔥☄ I LOVE IT.

[@ronaldbridges1432]

The Chosen 1 he won the heisman throwlng he can scramble why does pollan think he can catch.

[@_SayitAintSo]

@@ronaldbridges1432 Exactly 😂 people was saying he can't throw what makes you think he can catch

[@EaglesFan-ex3kh]

Wow just wow he's going to be the best QB out of the draft y'all don't know shit.

[@chriswindham7828]

Dam you were spot on eagles fan...

[@paolee2730]

Stephen A. Love to bash Lamar Jackson every chance he gets, even when Lamar Jackson smashed 11 teams in a round.

[@Rahnsreality]

Lmao...many months later

[@michaelstruntz4485]

This aged so well

[@ronaldcammarata3422]

In his two full (non-rookie) seasons, Jackson's complletion pct was 66.1% anf 64.1%. He also has, so far in 2-1/2 seasons, a career completion pct of 64.0%. Hmmm. Corrrect me if I'm wrong, but that is above 60%, isn't it?

[@joedanny320]

So called experts, so called "I have covering the nfl/nba/boxing for 20 years: experts.

[@ayeweballing2102]

Doesnt Bill Polian have Andrew Luck?? does that guy still play football? hahaha

[@trevorgittens1993]

Because the comments r over a year, it's kinda intriguing especially when you look at this kid, and see the ability that he embraces and how a few of these analysts were belittling, but he has shut them down, and we all know 2 well that it was color of his skin which influence their opinions.

[@brez1875]

Here in December of 2019, these guys look like clowns 😂😂

[@swasho2939]

They looked like clowns back in Feb 20, 2018 too

[@robertv3616]

Let that man get a chance hell.it was none of that with.Johnny football

[@smhaceofspades2813]

Cough cough MVP at THE QB position....

[@thekingofnewyork4596]

No too skinny and he's not fast and isn't Baker Mayfield a left tackle #HennyLife

[@TheMinor18]

J.R Swish he's not fast???? Shut up

[@39830000]

Not fast 😂😂😂

[@thekingofnewyork4596]

Johnny King read #HennyLife 💀

[@noctis219]

you had to much henny

[@realbro1415]

J.R Swish Baker Mayfield is Johnny Manziel 2.0...

[@Derrixk]

Didn’t age well

[@tyronewilliams3634]

Who gets more concussions; WRs or QBs?

[@SmokeOne89]

It's ironic Lamar has the highest completion percentage of any qb at the ages of 21 and 22. I knew he was going to be a beast. The naysayers have to bow down now...

[@johnheine6104]

Good job guys you were completely wrong

[@Etspiritu22]

Here when he’s about to become MVP !!!

[@KeepMovingForwardAlways983]

The only thing I agreed with polian on was his down the field throwing and that is kind of prevalent but that WR switch comment was crazy one of the reasons why we don’t see him anymore commentating

[@249manny]

I would love for Lamar to win the Superbowl this year and see what these two clowns have to say about that.

[@maxdmer03]

New Era8 apparel💯🤣

[@truthreignssupreme8586]

They have been switching black QBs to other positions since before I can remember and its not going to change. No matter how talented he is the black QB will never be suited for the position, hes been coached to play his entire life, at the NFL level. During the 70's and 80's, 90's etc. I remember numerous QBs that if given a chance would have out shined their counterparts if given the opportunity but either they were sent to the CFL, conformed and switch positions or just never played. The NFL and the majority of its viewers were afraid of the Doug Williams that were arriving on the scene. I have always felt Its up to the individual coaches to guide QBs like Lamar to success even if they don't seem to fit their mold of QB. I watched a coach guide to differently styled QBs (although both white) to a SB ring this season now that to me defines a coach and his ability to coach his player. Why can't the same be done with the black QB? Maybe the question mark should be on that of the coach and his ability adapt and teach rather than if that QB can play his position. The Bill Polians/ Archie Bunkers of the world are from an era of thinking that will never see black QBs as viable in the the NFL, there is a fear factor of losing the superiority complex that's involved in their thinking, which in the end would not be a bad thing.

[@theolddarksoul1129]

He'd be best as a slash type player

[@santiagorhlm7756]

But allen should practice with the tight end them

[@erikhopkins9488]

Wondering what these guys are saying now??

[@BigBalvin]

Lamar is going to ball and i watched alot of Louisville games for 2 seasons and im a Michigan fan

[@_SayitAintSo]

You were right

[@swelljuan6199]

He’ll be explosive just like in college, don’t sleep on him

[@tenzo2575]

They slept on him so hard

[@1motorcitychop]

Bill polian do you still want him at wide receiver buddy I'll wait Still waiting Thought so

[@brentoniverson1020]

Jackson putting work in on Seattle proves he's elite!

[@isaiahdukes5952]

Him and josh rosen are built the same sam darnold isnt much more accurate and he has a better arm than everyone except josh allen and he’s made strides as a passer every year even with subpar receiver talent im not saying he’s gonna be a great QB but damn give the man a shot every QB in this draft has questions about them but because he’s fast lets move him to WR i don’t see anyone ask josh allen to move to tight end he was not accurate and played poorly at damn Wyoming at least carson wentz won titles at NDS i Think polians argument weren’t well thought out but he’s also going off what he heard from front offices so it carries wait but if you telling me that lamar doesn’t deserve a shot it’s ludicrous

[@offical1P]

Today that better never be the question after what he just did to Chiefs ‼️

[@ionKnowYou]

If they saying this about Lamar they need to say the same thing about quinten flowers

[@301.allday]

Cequan Walker Don't worry, they probably will

[@jasminetorres5963]

he needs to beeff up

[@lildagga2064]

jasmine Torres you know Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins weigh the same amount as Lamar right?

[@Unplugglife]

Lil Dagga ^exactly😂casuals dont even know whats going on

[@robertv3616]

jasmine Torres I wanna beef u up

[@Unplugglife]

SAC Chasing Ent 24 gotta have that one no pussy getting creep😂

[@Imichaelperry]

jasmine Torres ben rothlesberger is 6'5 240 ,Jackson 6'3 212 and hes like 19

[@johnredcorn4642]

Come on man who Eva thought moving Lamar from QB should be fired ASAP

[@johnredcorn4642]

Sounds like someone is hating

[@alphatrusbensiii8381]

Watch that man go to Jacksonville and win a ring

[@markettspikes4861]

That's my think there's so many quarterbacks out there In the league that is nowhere near as talented as this guy. My thing is this what is the Quaterback coach for? To help each Quaterback become better so if this man who easily runs at least a 4.4 and has a strong arm so to me he's worth a shot.

[@jayfromcali7091]

It's a never ending struggle being a black qb. Pay att to last year's playoffs... They allowed more cheapshots and dirty plays to force them out of the game. Tyrod and cam boath RECEIVED LESS CALLS FOR HITTING TOO HIGH AND TOO LOW

[@terryjones662]

If they let Tebow play QB Lamar should get the opportunity...

[@curleybrockman6819]

Lamar Jackson will be another Michael Vick on the football field just put him in the weight room.