Lamar Jackson and Odell Beckham Jr. haven’t gotten a ton of reps together just yet, but the former MVP believes there’s a connection developing.
The two were able to hit up the Commanders for a big gain during Tuesday’s joint session and cornerback Marlon Humphrey has gone on-record that the duo is going to be “sweet” this season.
Jackson agreed after Tuesday’s practice. Telling Ravens.com, “I feel like our chemistry, it’s there. And he’s a lot faster than people give him credit for. A lot faster.”
“Odell’s a lot faster than people give him credit for. A lot faster.”https://t.co/fw1Avs9qqW
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 15, 2023
OBJ also spoke on the two’s growing relationship during Wednesday’s press conference. Saying, “You have a deep respect for greats.”
“I always knew of him … but there was always a mutual respect from afar. I watched him when he was in college, I watched him when he was here. You have a deep respect for greats and the relationship is definitely developing. It’s just cool to be able to kick it on and off the field. … Everything is cool. I’m definitely loving that.”
“You have a deep respect for greats.”@obj on his growing relationship with @Lj_era8: pic.twitter.com/aHTIcwwasF
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 16, 2023
Both stars are looking to get back on track after turbulent seasons in 2022.
For Beckham, he didn’t play at all as he continued rehabbing a knee injury. And Jackson’s knee injury ended up holding him out for the duration Ravens playoff hunt as he pushed for a new contract.
They play their next preseason game on “Monday Night Football” Aug. 21.