The Baltimore Ravens held their 2022 mandatory minicamp over three days at the team’s facility, and all eyes were on the return of quarterback Lamar Jackson. The fifth-year signal caller had missed all of voluntary organized team activities, and some questioned how he could build a rapport around the new offense.
Following the final day of mandatory minicamp, Ravens quarterbacks coach James Urban spoke to the media. One of the questions asked by reporters was on the development that Jackson has had with the new offense over the three-day minicamp. Urban said Jackson’s offseason workouts away from the team has helped the quarterback prepare for his new offense.
“Lamar [Jackson], obviously, handled his business when he was away from us, and he’s worked tremendously hard. I told him many times – having worked with him over these years – I said, ‘I’ll be able to tell as soon as I see you, and as soon as we get out on the field.’ And I could tell in the best way possible.”
"I could tell in the best way possible."
QB Coach James Urban on Lamar's offseason preparation: pic.twitter.com/QctoHXKXGq
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 16, 2022
Jackson is a former league-MVP and has shattered numerous records in his first four years in the NFL, so it’s not surprising to hear he is doing well with the team at practice. Jackson has also expressed on multiple occasions that he is focused on winning and bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Baltimore. His mentality will always have him ready to compete and be in the best shape possible as he continues to improve his game and grow as a player.