Ravens Coach Harbaugh Defends Lamar Jackson Amid 2025 Challenges

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has strongly defended Lamar Jackson's passing abilities, calling him a "historically good passer" and one of the best throwers in NFL history. Despite persistent criticism throughout his career, Jackson delivered a standout 2024 season with career highs including 4,172 passing yards and 41 touchdowns, while maintaining a low interception count, helping the Ravens to consecutive AFC North titles and playoff appearances. Harbaugh praised Jackson not only for his on-field skills but also for his leadership and character, emphasizing that Jackson can throw every kind of pass effectively. As Jackson enters his eighth NFL season, the Ravens hope to capitalize on offseason acquisitions like cornerback Jaire Alexander to make a strong Super Bowl run. However, early 2025 training camp has revealed some struggles for Jackson, particularly with timing and red zone execution, stirring concern among fans and media. Nonetheless, Harbaugh's confidence in Jackson remains high as the team looks to build on recent success and finally achieve championship glory.