I have always been convinced that there is no such thing as the GOAT in any sport. Differences in athletes (nutrition, exercise knowledge, rules, changes in the games and physical conditions, etc., etc., from one era to another) make it ridiculous to compare athletes and athletic records from one time period to another. The greatest of any era? Sure. But of all time? No way.
Having said all that, it is clear that Lamar Jackson has demonstrated that he is the best of all current and recent quarterbacks (“Ravens win 3rd straight, 27-19 over Vikings,” Nov. 9). His performance, when healthy, in the past five or six years proves that he is not only an excellent passer and the best runner of all modern quarterbacks but also as smart as or smarter than all other quarterbacks when it comes to ability to read the situation, the opposition and the field and attack accordingly. He has no peer in those areas.
In fact, he has so regularly shown how smart he is in football that I am convinced he would be successful in any area or field of endeavor to which he applied himself. The Ravens are fortunate in having the services of Lamar Jackson. Even with their current record, now that he is healthy, they still have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs and, conceivably, going all the way.
— Harris Factor, Columbia
Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.