Despite having one of the best quarterbacks in the league in Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens decided to take a late round gamble on a promising project. After selecting Trace McSorley in the sixth round of the 2019 draft, the Ravens had not selected a quarterback in the draft.
On Saturday, April 27, that all changed when general manager Eric DeCosta selected Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary with a sixth-round selection. The Raven Wire’s Dustin Cox of USA Today discussed the draft choice and DeCosta’s opinions regarding Jackson’s backup.
“After the draft, Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta confirmed to the media that Josh Johnson, a veteran quarterback, will continue to be Lamar Jackson’s primary backup this season while Leary develops,” Cox wrote.
“Josh will be the backup quarterback, and I think Devin will develop,” DeCosta told the media, according to Cox.
Although it’s likely that Ravens supporters and the team will wish for Johnson and Leary to stay off the pitch 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 finished his second MVP season, general managers in the NFL are constantly considering the future.
“Josh will be the backup quarterback, and I think Devin will develop,” DeCosta told the media, according to Cox.
Although it’s likely that Ravens supporters and the team will wish for Johnson and Leary to stay off the pitch 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 finished his second MVP season, general managers in the NFL are constantly considering the future.
