Even though Lamar Jackson is among the best quarterbacks in the game, the Baltimore Ravens decided to take a late-round gamble on a promising project.
On April 27, Saturday, GM Eric DeCosta selected Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary with a sixth-round selection. Since Trace McSorley was selected in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Ravens had not selected a quarterback.
RavensWire’s Dustin Cox of USA Today reported on the draft choice and DeCosta’s opinions regarding Jackson’s backup.
Cox wrote, “When speaking to the media following the end of the draft, Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta confirmed that veteran quarterback Josh Johnson will remain Lamar Jackson’s primary backup this season while Leary develops.”
Although it’s likely that Ravens supporters and the team will wish for Johnson and Leary to stay off the field this season, save from mop-up or preseason duty, DeCosta evidently thought it was time to take another chance on the position.
Even though Jackson is just 27 years old and recently had his second MVP season, general managers in the NFL are constantly considering the future.
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