The Career and Current Status of Quarterback Lamar Jackson
四分衛 Lamar Jackson 的職業生涯與現況
Introduction
Lamar Jackson, an experienced quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, has spoken about his professional position after a period of inconsistent performance.
巴爾的摩烏鴉隊的資深四分衛 Lamar Jackson，在經歷了一段表現不穩定的時期後，談到了他的職業定位。
Main Body
Jackson built his athletic foundation at the University of Florida from 2015 to 2017, where he won the Heisman Trophy. During his college years, he achieved impressive statistics, including 69 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns; notably, his passing record remains among the top ten in the program's history.
Jackson 在 2015 年至 2017 年間於佛羅里達大學奠定了其運動基礎，並在該校贏得海斯曼獎。在大學期間，他取得了令人印象深刻的數據，包括 69 次傳球觸地得分和 50 次衝球觸地得分；值得注意的是，他的傳球紀錄仍位居該校歷史前十名之列。
After joining the professional league as the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson won two MVP awards and was named to the First Team All-Pro for two consecutive seasons in 2023 and 2024. However, his performance declined during the 2025 season due to several injuries. In 13 games, he recorded 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, along with 349 rushing yards and two scores. Consequently, the Baltimore Ravens failed to make the playoffs, finishing the year with an 8-9 record.
在 2018 年 NFL 選秀會以總第 32 順位加入職業聯賽後，Jackson 贏得兩次 MVP 獎項，並在 2023 年和 2024 年連續兩個賽季入選全美第一隊。然而，由於多次受傷，他在 2025 年賽季的表現有所下滑。在 13 場比賽中，他記錄了 2,549 碼傳球碼數、21 次觸地得分和 7 次被截擊，以及 349 碼衝球碼數和 2 次觸地得分。因此，巴爾的摩烏鴉隊未能進入季後賽，全年戰績為 8 勝 9 負。
When discussing his professional legacy, Jackson emphasized that he is not currently concerned with how he will be remembered. He asserted that he will only think about his legacy when he considers retirement, whereas his current focus is on improving his immediate performance and prioritizing his faith.
在討論其職業生涯的傳承地位時，Jackson 強調他目前並不擔心自己將如何被後世銘記。他斷言只有在考慮退休時才會思考自己的傳承，而目前的重心在於提升即時表現並將信仰放在首位。
Conclusion
Jackson is now preparing for the 2026 regular season, which begins on September 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Jackson 目前正準備 2026 年的例行賽，賽事將於 9 月 13 日對陣印第安那波利斯小馬隊時開始。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The Power of 'Connecting Words' (Conjunctions)
To move from A2 to B2, you must stop writing short, choppy sentences. A2 students say: "He played well. He got injured." A B2 student connects these ideas to show logic.
Look at these three 'Bridge Words' from the text:
1. Notably (Used to highlight a specific, impressive detail)
- Text example: "...notably, his passing record remains among the top ten..."
- B2 Tip: Use this instead of "Also" when you want to point out something special.
2. Consequently (Shows a direct result/effect)
- Text example: "Consequently, the Baltimore Ravens failed to make the playoffs..."
- B2 Tip: This is the professional version of "So." Use it to explain why something happened as a result of a previous action.
3. Whereas (Shows a direct contrast between two ideas)
- Text example: "...when he considers retirement, whereas his current focus is on improving..."
- B2 Tip: Instead of starting a new sentence with "But," use whereas to compare two different situations in one fluid motion.
🛠️ Vocabulary Shift: From 'Basic' to 'Precise'
Notice how the text avoids simple words. To reach B2, swap your A2 words for these Precise Verbs:
| A2 Word (Basic) | B2 Word (Precise) | Context in Article |
|---|---|---|
| Said | Asserted | He asserted that he will only think about legacy... |
| Started | Built his foundation | Jackson built his athletic foundation at University... |
| Important | Prioritizing | ...and prioritizing his faith. |
Pro Strategy: Don't just learn a word; learn how it changes the 'flavor' of the sentence. "Asserted" is stronger than "said"—it shows confidence and certainty.