Jets coach Robert Saleh is aware of the problem his staff faces Sunday in opposition to the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson. Saleh confronted him because the 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2019.
“Dynamic, quick, violent as a runner, he’s bought a very good arm, can throw the soccer, he’s bought good targets to throw to,” Saleh mentioned. “He's particular, it’s principally wildcat offense with him. His skill to tuck the ball and run, they’ve at all times had an additional hole, after which his pace to seize edges.
“He’s one of the vital dynamic soccer gamers within the league and he’s an absolute bear to organize for, so that is the final word problem and it’s in Week 1, so fortunately we’ve had all offseason to organize, we’ll see the way it works out.”
Duplicating Jackson will be troublesome in follow. Follow squad quarterback Chris Streveler is taking part in the a part of Jackson in Jets follow this week.
“I don’t know if there’s anybody within the league that may duplicate him, however he’ll attempt.”
OT Duane Brown didn't follow Wednesday and was listed with a shoulder harm. The harm report was launched after Saleh met with the media so it's unclear how important this harm is.
Fellow sort out George Fant (knee) was restricted in follow as was CB D.J. Reed (knee), OL Conor McDermott (ankle) and CB Justin Hardee (calf).
Ravens coach John Harbaugh mentioned Jackson’s contract negotiations has not been a distraction. Jackson has set a deadline of Friday for getting a contract extension achieved.
“It hasn’t been troublesome,” Harbaugh mentioned. “Everyone’s type of on the identical web page. The relationships are good. Lamar is admittedly targeted on soccer and we’re targeted on soccer. That’s what you deal with. The opposite a part of it, definitely there are issues to be achieved with that.
“For me, I don’t have to fret about it an excessive amount of. It’s extra on the aspect of [general manager] Eric [DeCosta]. Lamar has handled it. I’ve watched Lamar do it. It’s not like he will get slowed down in it an excessive amount of in any respect. He has a gathering right here and there with Eric they usually speak and it’s simple and what’s going to occur is what’s going to occur. Lamar retains his deal with on the point of play the sport.”
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