Lamar Jackson is no stranger to hate.
The two-time NFL MVP has always dealt with former players or sports pundits taking shots at his game. However, while on Mad Dog Radio, Jackson had a message for anyone who still doubts him or feels like they hate his game.
“I really don’t care what the criticism is, what the critics say,” Jackson said.
Julian Edelman was the latest former NFL player to critique Jackson for the lack of team success in Baltimore.
Edelman claimed Jackson is always a no-show come playoff time.
“Lamar Jackson, who’s been on a milk carton in the playoffs,” Edelman said. “He’s missing.”
Jackson has been far from perfect in postseason football. But he hasn’t been missing.
Julian Edelman takes a shot at Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and picks the Chiefs to three-peat
“Lamar Jackson, who’s been on a milk carton in the playoffs. He’s missing” pic.twitter.com/fqskSnocJ7
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) August 19, 2024
Jackson’s career playoff record is 2-4, and he has a passer rating of 75.7, 1,324 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions in six playoff games.
It is easy to sit and criticize Jackson. That is why so many do it.
Alongside Edelman, Tom Brady also questioned Jackson’s playoff bona fides.
“I think it’s the Bills or the Bengals, just because of the quarterback play,” Brady said recently. “The Ravens have to be more successful in the postseason. The Bengals have made it to the Super Bowl, [and] the Bills have been in championship games.”
Jackson knows the only measure a quarterback is judged is winning. And for that, the quarterback appears eager to prove he can be the one to bring a Super Bowl to Baltimore.
“We’re getting closer,” Jackson said. “We just gotta keep going.”
"I really don't care what the criticism is, what the critics say."
2x MVP #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson reacts to critics of his postseason performance with @AdamSchein.
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— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) August 20, 2024