NFL analyst reveals why Lamar Jackson’s Pro Bowl selection ‘speaks volumes’ of his respect in the league
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The 2022 Pro Bowl selection names have been released by the NFL committee, which came in after the voting process held over the last month involving the players, the coaches and the fans of the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens have five players from their side, who have made it into the Pro Bowl selection list including their star quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The 24-year old quarterback has been selected for the second time in his career as one of the two back quarterbacks for the AFC side, alongside Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert.
Garret Downing feels Lamar Jackson is respected by many other players in the NFL
Leading NFL analyst, Garrett Downing gave his views on the selection of Lamar Jackson which came on the basis of his exhilarating performances for the Ravens this year. He gave a great account of why Jackson was selected for the role, even though it was based on the voting system.
Downing revealed that while Jackson came in 4th place in the fan voting phase, but what boosted his cause were the votes from his fellow players and coaches in the NFL. This was something which according to the analyst, spoke volumes of the respect that Lamar Jackson has in the circuit.
“As I said, this player (Lamar Jackson) has so much respect. Defensive guys, in this league, know how difficult it is trying to bring him down and stop him considering all of the things that he can do. Coaches, know how tough it is when they’re going up against the Ravens, and have to come up with a game plan to stop him and the offense,” said Garrett Downing on why Jackson won so many votes from the players and coaches.
Downing also felt that Lamar is in some elite company as “he is one of those guys who is respected by so many other players.” Jackson will now want to justify his selection and come up with a performance like in 2019 when he won the MVP of the Pro Bowl match.
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