Ravens OC suggests Lamar Jackson’s position may change in new offense

When the Baltimore Ravens changed offensive coordinator Greg Roman with Todd Monken, it was presumed they had been attempting to rely much less on quarterback Lamar Jackson’s operating capability.

And whereas Monken didn’t outright decide to Jackson taking fewer carries in 2023, he did admit that the 26-year-old’s position within the offense may change to be extra of a passer. 

Nonetheless, Monken conceded that operating, which is arguably what Jackson is greatest it, isn’t utterly off the desk.

“As you get additional into your profession … you wish to take a few of that (strain to run) off the participant as greatest as you possibly can,” Monken advised reporters on Wednesday. “However he additionally has a novel trait, a novel talent set. You’ll be able to’t take that utterly out of his toolbox as a result of that’s an enormous weapon for him and for us, is utilizing his toes.”

Jackson has rushed for 4,437 yards on 727 carries — fifth- and sixth-most, respectively, amongst quarterbacks in NFL historical past. However he’s by no means completed a full season because the Ravens beginning QB, lacking a mixed 12 video games during the last 4 years. 

Over that span, Jackson scrambled 179 instances (undesigned runs by the quarterback) and took 116 sacks plus 69 QB hits, per Professional Soccer Focus.

So along with Monken operating the offense now, Baltimore acquired Jackson a greater supporting solid of weapons to throw to. 

The workforce signed Nelson Agholor and three-time Professional Bowler Odell Beckham Jr. plus used its first-round decide on dynamic receiver Zay Flowers from Boston School.