Conversations about sports on social media, particularly on X, the former Twitter, can lead to some rather bizarre conclusions. Occasionally, though, a professional athlete will weigh in with a viewpoint that makes fans take notice. Doug Williams of the former Washington Redskins is the best dual-threat quarterback in NFL history, according to star quarterback and MVP candidate Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, who announced his selection on Sunday. He was the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl during his playing career in 1988. Williams also became the first Black quarterback to earn MVP of the Super Bowl in that same year.
Jackson announced his decision by referencing a football-related post from the “Fun Football Podcast” account. It said in the query, “Cam Newton is not available. Who is the NFL’s all-time great dual-threat quarterback?
Jackson himself is among the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks in league history, ranking alongside players like Michael Vick, Cam Newton, and Williams, despite his decision. In 2023, he had another fantastic season that saw him win his second MVP award and earn a spot in his third Pro Bowl. Similarly, he guided the Ravens to their first AFC Championship game since 2012 after they easily defeated the Houston Texans 34-10, and to first place in the AFC North with a 13-4 record. Nevertheless, the Kansas City Chiefs, who went on to win the Super Bowl, defeated the Ravens in the AFC championship game.
According to StatMuse, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson completed 16 games with a quarterback rating of 102.7, 3,678 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. With 10 games won over teams with winning records, he helped the Ravens establish themselves as one of the NFL’s best teams last season. Additionally, five of these victories came against clubs that were at least three wins above.500. In addition, the Ravens made league history by being the first team to lead in takeaways, points per game, and sacks.
In his six seasons with the Ravens, Jackson has added 15,887 yards and 125 touchdowns to his passing total. In addition, he gained 5,258 rushing yards, nearly matching Vick’s record of 6,109 yards.
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