Lamar Jackson's Football IQ A Question Mark
7 years agoLouisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has enough arm strength to be drafted as a quarterback in the NFL, but his inconsistent accuracy and lack of football IQ remain a big question. "He's an awesome athlete. He will not be able to play (quarterback) in this league, mark my words," an offensive coordinator said. "When he throws, he hopes." Jackson is physically skilled, but scouts are concerned with his ability to grasp offensive game plans, especially at the next level. Jackson probably has the most athleticism of any of the quarterbacks that will be taken in the first round on Thursday, but he may be the biggest project in terms of teaching him the playbook. The Patriots seem to be the most interested in Jackson, which would make some sense if they want him to sit behind Tom Brady for a season or two and learn from the best.
Source: NFL.com - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL.com - Tom Pelissero