"It was midway through Baltimore Ravens training camp when quarterback Lamar Jackson rolled to his right and saw wide receiver Keith Kirkwood open along the sideline for a surefire big play. But Jackson's pass sailed wildly over Kirkwood. Without hesitation, Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, dropped face-first to the ground and did 10 pushups. Coaches and teammates say this is a glimpse of how Jackson is constantly chasing perfection and how this underscores his bold statement on the first day of training camp."
"If you know Lamar, like I know him competitively, he's probably thought about that every day [and] every minute during the offseason. So, that comes with a sense of urgency and a sense of purpose."
Lamar Jackson missed a clear sideline throw during Baltimore Ravens training camp, immediately dropping face-first and doing 10 pushups — an example of his relentless pursuit of perfection. Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, said he is only 28 and just getting started as he enters his prime. The Ravens face pressure to convert Jackson's historic regular-season production into postseason success after consecutive tough playoff exits, including a 27-25 loss in Buffalo. Coaches emphasize Jackson's offseason focus and urgency. Jackson led the league in yards per pass attempt and yards per carry and became the first player with over 40 touchdown passes and fewer than five interceptions.
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