Lamar Jackson reveals why he doesn't wear extra pads
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Because he doesn't want to look like a Transformer.
Lamar Jackson Reveals Why He Doesn’t Wear Extra Pads
Most NFL quarterbacks use extra pads to protect themselves against the brutality of the sport. Lamar Jackson is one of the few who doesn’t.
Jackson’s injury history has been called into question this season. He often puts his body at risk because of his elite rushing abilities.
Many, as a result, have called upon the Ravens quarterback to consider wearing extra pads. Jackson isn’t going to oblige.
The Baltimore Ravens superstar explained to reporters on Thursday that Jackson doesn’t want to look “like a transformer” with extra pads on. In other words, he doesn’t want to feel slowed down by extra pads which, in result, limit his mobility.
“I feel like if I put on extra pads and stuff like that, I’ll be looking like a transformer,” Jackson explained, via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. “I don’t want to be slowed down. But I just feel we should be protecting all QBs in the league, not just myself.”
Not too many defenses are able to slow Lamar Jackson down. Extra pads plausibly could, though.
The Ravens need Jackson as his most explosive self if they’re going to make a run and win the AFC North this season. They also need him healthy. So what gives?
Jackson is going to take the risk and wear as little pads as possible. It’s paid off up to this point. Let’s hope the luck continues the rest of this season.
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Ok, technically the real reason he doesn't wear extra pads is because he doesn't want to be slowed down, but he also doesn't want to look like a Transformer!
I see these guys out there especially WR’s that don’t wear thigh pads. It’s very different from the pre 2000’s
Slower game but less soft muscle injuries
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
I say bring back the neck rolls.
I love neck rolls
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
i know why
because he wants to be as light as a feather when he takes off on the last play of the game when they're up by 4 touchdowns
you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet
John Harbaugh approve, and he not sorry.
I don't keep up with the rules, but I know that some guys don't like to wear certain pads, and the league has had different rules regarding enforcement and fines. As a kid, reading about OJ Simpson, I seem to recall him saying he didn't wear thigh pads. If I am correct, he said it made him feel lighter. Anyway, guys do this. We just saw Gronk get injured, and it looked as though he wasn't wearing any rib protection.