Campbell: Ravens can win Super Bowl with Lamar

The Baltimore Ravens won their first postseason contest since quarterback Lamar Jackson's arrival in Charm City when they defeated the Tennessee Titans, temporarily quieting critics of the 2019 MVP and the team's postseason offensive performances.

But after the Ravens were routed 17-3 by the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round, the goodwill their wild-card win earned gave way to more questions about whether the Jackson-focused offense could lead the franchise to a Super Bowl appearance.

Count Calais Campbell as a believer. The Ravens defensive lineman told "The Jake Asman Show" on SportsMap Radio that the 24-year-old passer can get Baltimore back to championship contention.

"As he continues to understand how he can use his legs to open up the passing game ... I think we can definitely win with our style," said Campbell.

Jackson broke 1,000 rushing yards for a second consecutive season to go along with seven scores.

"He's a very efficient passer," Campbell said, "and when he drops back, he can beat you with his arm. I've seen him at practice, he can make every throw."

However, Jackson's passing stats dropped following his MVP campaign. He threw for 2,757 yards, 26 touchdowns, and nine interceptions while completing 64.4% of his passes this season - down from 3,127 yards, 36 touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 66.1% completion percentage the year prior.

Despite some regression through the air, Campbell points out that the young pivot is just beginning to grasp the game.

"As Lamar continues to get older and understand the game at a higher level, he's going to become a big part of the game plan and be able to understand what the play-caller wants to call and why," Campbell said. "He's already kinda getting that knowledge, but then he can add his two cents and be able to make adjustments."

The Ravens are reportedly ready to negotiate a new deal with their star quarterback.

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