The Ravens kicked off voluntary OTAs on Tuesday without Lamar Jackson, whose eventual week-long absence sparked a new wave of discussion centered around the former MVP quarterback.
Jackson’s decision to skip the sessions drew the ire of NBC Sports analyst and former QB Chris Simms during Thursday’s episode of Pro Football Talk. Simms, who retired in 2009 after playing five seasons, compared Jackson to Tom Brady after recalling the young star’s previous comments about wanting to be the Brady of his era and win multiple Super Bowls.
“Brady wouldn’t be missing OTAs in year four of his career,” Simms said. “Brady didn’t miss an OTA until he had played in four Super Bowls … From the football standpoint, I just don’t get it.”
