Okay, so I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz online about Lamar Jackson’s IQ, both football IQ and, well, other IQ. People are talking, debating, arguing… you know how the internet is. It got me curious, so I decided to do a little digging and see what all the fuss was about. This is just my personal experience looking into it, nothing official.
First, I started with the obvious: game footage. I mean, you can’t talk about a quarterback’s football IQ without watching him play, right? So I pulled up a bunch of Ravens games, focusing on pre-snap reads, audibles, and how he handled pressure.
- I watched how he looked over the defense. Was he just staring down one receiver, or was he actually scanning the field?
- I listened for any play calls he was making at the line of scrimmage. Was he changing the play based on what he saw?
- I focused on how he reacted when the pocket collapsed. Did he panic, or did he make smart decisions under duress?
Honestly, just from watching, it’s pretty clear the guy’s got a good head on his shoulders. He’s not just relying on his athleticism; he’s making adjustments, reading defenses, and finding ways to make plays even when things break down.
Diving Deeper
Then I thought, I’ll get some information about the analysis from the experts.
So I searched through some articles and analyst breakdowns. I looked for anything that specifically mentioned his decision-making, play-calling, or understanding of offensive schemes. I found some interesting stuff – some analysts praising his ability to read defenses, others pointing out areas for improvement. It was a mixed bag, but that’s expected, right? No player is perfect.
Then I went down the rabbit hole. The general IQ discussions. Yikes. That’s a whole other can of worms. I’m not even going to touch that with a ten-foot pole. Seriously, it’s a mess out there.
My takeaway from all this? Lamar Jackson is clearly a smart football player. Whether he’s a “genius” or whatever, who cares? He’s making plays, winning games, and leading his team. That’s what matters. As for the other stuff… well, I’m just gonna stick to watching him play football. It’s a lot more entertaining and a lot less headache-inducing.
