“You Can’t Compare Lamar Jackson to Patrick Mahomes Despite 2X MVP Run”: Former Super Bowl Champ
It appears that the outcome of the AFC Title Game hasn’t resolved the ongoing debate regarding who is the superior quarterback between Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. Despite Mahomes leading his team to a 17-10 victory over Jackson’s squad and earning the Super Bowl MVP title, the debate remains as contentious as ever, especially considering Jackson’s NFL MVP title win.
On the inaugural episode of the 25/10 Show, former Super Bowl champions DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy offered their insights into this persistent quarterback dilemma. They firmly asserted Mahomes’ superiority over Jackson. While acknowledging Jackson’s accomplishments, they noted that his performance statistics are only marginally better than those of Justin Fields from the Bears.
DeSean and McCoy were actually discussing Fields and why he shouldn’t merely be a backup QB for the Steelers. Despite McCoy’s skepticism about Fields’ abilities, DeSean defended Fields by highlighting his impressive stats. However, McCoy argued that Jackson’s MVP wins were largely due to his team’s success and cautioned against measuring Fields against Jackson’s standards. DeSean further expressed his belief that Jackson doesn’t quite measure up to quarterbacks like Mahomes or Tom Brady.
So, what do the experts say about these two quarterbacks?
Avery, a renowned QB coach who has worked with top-tier quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson, Justin Fields, C.J. Stroud, and Jalen Hurts, has been closely monitoring Mahomes and Jackson. He compared Mahomes’ precision with the football to that of a skilled pitcher who can execute three distinct types of throws with remarkable accuracy. On the other hand, Avery highlighted Jackson’s exceptional evolution as a pocket passer, which has significantly changed defensive strategies against him. Jackson’s ability to excel from the pocket while maintaining his unmatched athleticism makes him a formidable opponent for any defense. Avery drew parallels between Jackson and legendary dual-threat quarterbacks like Michael Vick and Cam Newton, emphasizing Jackson’s improved pocket passing skills. While Mahomes may not surpass Jackson in a footrace, his agility and knack for creating space are unparalleled.
As the debate over who is the better quarterback continues, only time will tell if Jackson can seek revenge for his defeat in the upcoming season.
