Marc Bertrand: Bill Belichick can enhance his legacy with Lamar Jackson
On Tuesday’s edition of Zolak & Bertrand, Beetle explained how Bill Belichick can enhance his legacy with Lamar Jackson. Lamar Jackson can change the narrative Marc Bertrand: Yes, Tom Brady,…
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 27: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on after the preseason game against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
On Tuesday's edition of Zolak & Bertrand, Beetle explained how Bill Belichick can enhance his legacy with Lamar Jackson.
Lamar Jackson can change the narrative
Marc Bertrand: Yes, Tom Brady, greatest of all-time, had inherent ability when he came to the Patriots that had been untapped. That's why he was a sixth round pick. Great. Lamar Jackson, really good player, but never was a winner in Baltimore. Had a hard time staying on the field, had issues with the team, went to New England under Bill (Belichick). Yeah, he was MVP caliber and he became a winner there because of B ill. And so I think the more you think about that, Lamar Jackson represents an opportunity for Bill to have a good quarterback again, but also enhance that coaching legacy that he has. Lamar Jackson in some ways is untapped. Lamar Jackson has not reached his heights. If he were to do it with Bill, Bill gets a ton of credit for it.
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Is he as explosive as Jackson? No. But who is? Last season, Newton ran more than any quarterback in football other than Jackson. His 12 touchdowns ranked first at his position. If the Pats have designs on drafting a quarterback who can also run – Trey Lance, perhaps? – bringing back Newton makes some sense to keep the seat warm as the Pats transition to a new offense – and, perhaps, a new era.
