Jackson’s frustration after Sunday’s game was obvious, and he was especially livid about his two turnovers (lost fumble and interception).
“If I protect the ball, we’re not having this conversation,” Jackson said. “If we protect the ball, we’re still on the field, and I believe we’re driving the ball down the field, and we’re putting points on the board. There were three opportunities that those guys had on their defense that they made for their team to win.
“We didn’t do what we were supposed to do. Protecting the ball – that’s the number one priority – and we didn’t do it, especially me. I’m the leader. I have to protect the ball, so I’m hot.”
Baltimore has shown admirable resiliency during Jackson’s era, returning each season with a new resolve. After starting this season 0-2, the Ravens stormed back to the playoffs and Jackson had the best season of his career, blossoming in his second year with Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken. The Ravens became the first team in NFL history with 4,000 yards passing and 3,000 yards rushing, and Jackson is still only 28 years old.
-However, each season without winning a Super Bowl requires the Ravens to deal with more disappointment. Hill believes the Ravens will bounce back strong, once they’ve had some time to process.
“I guess it would be getting harder, the more you go through it,” Hill said. “It’s just more frustrating than anything. Only one team wins it at the end of the year. There’s 31 other teams that have the same exact feeling. We just have to continue to do the things that we can to improve overall and make sure we’re that one happy team at the end of the year.”
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