Lamar Jackson: 'I hate running'

Just because you're good at something, doesn't mean you have to like it.

Baltimore Ravens signal-caller Lamar Jackson, one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the NFL, doubled down this week on comments he made in the offseason about his intention to run less this year.

"I hate running," Jackson said, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. "Only if I have to, but my job is to get the ball to the receivers. If I have to run, I'll do it, but I'd rather sit back and pass it. I like throwing touchdowns instead of running them."

During the offseason, Ravens coach John Harbaugh had told the media to "bet the over" on Jackson's rushing attempts this season - a notion Jackson refuted.

And while Jackson still leads all NFL quarterbacks in rushing attempts (27) and rushing yards (172) through three weeks of 2019, the second-year pro has made huge strides in the passing game.

So far, Jackson is ninth in passing yards (863), fifth in yards per attempt (8.6), fifth in passer rating (113.9), and second in throws of at least 20 yards (16). He's also tossed seven touchdowns with zero interceptions.

Jackson and his top-ranked Ravens offense will look to rebound from a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs when the Cleveland Browns come to town for a Week 4 divisional showdown.