Lamar Jackson appears to have more input on Ravens offense following contract

The Baltimore Ravens gave starting quarterback Lamar Jackson a five-year, $260 million contract extension this offseason. With that extra money comes extra pressure and expectations. It also seems to bring about more respect from the coaching staff for what the offense is going to look like.

According to Jackson, new offensive coordinator Todd Monken is implementing new plays that Jackson has suggested.

Jackson said on Tuesday that he would see different route combinations on "social media" and send them to quarterbacks coach Tee Martin, who would then pass them along to Monken. 

From ESPN:

"I was just on social media, and I saw a couple of routes, and I sent it to [quarterbacks] Coach Tee [Martin] and he was like, 'I'm going to relay the message to Coach [Todd] Monken,'" Jackson said after Tuesday's joint practice with the Washington Commanders. "Coach Monken liked the play, so he put it in practice. We didn't show it today, but I feel like it will be good for us."

The "social media" aspect of that is a little strange and seems to suggest that Jackson was watching other teams or highlights and saw things that he liked. Whatever the case, the Ravens are giving Jackson far more input and freedom than he has ever had in the offense.

They are also giving him more freedom to audible and change plays at the line of scrimmage.

Jackson has always been one of the most dynamic players in the NFL and has game-changing ability with his arm and legs. 

He seems extremely excited about the new offense this season and has always talked about his desire to attempt to pass for 6,000 yards this season. That would of course shatter the previous NFL record.

Jackson has had his share of inconsistencies as a passer throughout his career, but when he is not on the field the Ravens offense badly suffers. That dramatically drops their winning percentage. His injuries over the past two years have played a significant role in the team's inability to find success in the playoffs (or make the playoffs.)