Lamar Jackson is fed up with fans and experts continuing to criticize Mark Andrews after the tight end had a fumble and failed to catch a key pass on a two-point conversion during the Ravens’ loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs.
“That guy is different. I’ve been seeing my guy be getting talked about and I really don’t like that because he’s done so much for us. I’m off topic right here, but, he’s done so much for all of us. How people did him, you know, I just don’t like that because Mark’s still Mark. He’s still my guy. For sure. No doubt.”
There’s no doubt those two plays shifted the momentum of the game, especially the fumble, which allowed the Bills to take a 27-25 lead. Later, during a fierce final drive led by Jackson, Andrews had the chance to tie it at 27-27 but let the ball slip away in the end zone.
Lamar Jackson stands up for Mark Andrews after disaster in playoffs
During the Baltimore Ravens’ mandatory minicamp, Lamar Jackson was asked about how Mark Andrews has responded after that disappointing day in Buffalo. The quarterback said the tight end is ready to silence the critics.
“He’s always hungry. You know, things happen. We play football. I threw an interception and fumbled the ball in the first half. Still had a chance to win it. Things happen. It’s not going to always go our way. Everything not going to go right.”
Will Lamar Jackson get contract extension with Ravens?
Lamar Jackson signed a massive five-year, $260 million contract with the Ravens in 2023. That deal runs through the 2027 season, making it one of the most lucrative contracts ever for an NFL quarterback. However, the market is quickly changing.
As a consequence, if the Ravens want to get a ‘home discount’ for the future, it might be wise to start negotiating. That’s why, when Lamar heard he might be the highest paid player in NFL history, the answer was clear: “Sounds good.”