Lamar Jackson makes major admission about Ravens' preparation heading into the upcoming NFL season

The AFC North is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions heading into the upcoming NFL season, and whoever comes out on top will likely need to be near perfect. The Baltimore Ravens are entering a crucial stage of their preparation, and Lamar Jackson knows there’s still room for improvement.

While this stretch of the offseason is often seen as the most intense—where final details are fine-tuned to ensure the team is ready for Week 1—unexpected issues can still arise on the field, and they’ll need to be addressed without delay.

Jackson, a two-time league MVP, is determined to lead his team back into the spotlight as one of the NFL’s top contenders. While certain disconnects have been noticeable in recent practices, the former Louisville standout remains confident in his ability to keep improving and be at his best come the debut.

“I feel like our offense, there’s always room for improvement in camp,” the talented quarterback stated, via a transcript from the team. “We have good days; we have bad days; we have OK days; we have great days, but I feel like there’s always room for improvement. We’re right where we need to be right now.”

Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens participates in a drill during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on August 12, 2024 in Owings Mills, Maryland.

The challenge of improving on what’s been done

The sting from the Ravens’ last outing under John Harbaugh—against the Bills—still lingers. The thirst for redemption is very much alive, and the start of a new season brings renewed hope for better results moving forward.

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It won’t be an easy task, as Baltimore will have to battle tough divisional rivals like the Steelers, Browns, and Bengals. Each of them, in their own way, has shown serious intent to make a run at the next Super Bowl.

Preparation for this new campaign is in full swing, and Jackson and company are working hard to correct every flaw in order to hit the ground running and showcase their full potential starting in Week 1.

The first challenges for the Ravens

• @ Buffalo Bills, September 7th
• vs Cleveland Browns, September 14th
• vs Detroit Lions, September 22nd
• @ Kansas City Chiefs, September 28th
• vs Houston Texans, October 5th