Eric DeCosta says Lamar Jackson elevated the Ravens' coaching vacancy

The Ravens ' head coaching opening this offseason was widely viewed as one of the most attractive jobs in the NFL, and Eric DeCosta believes Lamar Jackson was a major reason why. During an interview on 105. 7 The Fan with Bruce Cunningham and former Ravens and Super Bowl Champion Femi Ayanbadejo, DeCosta discussed how excited coaching candidates were about the opportunity to work with Baltimore’s franchise quarterback.

“I think that was one of the things as we interviewed coaches, what made our job, I think, really in my mind, one of the best jobs, maybe the best job, was Lamar and having the chance to work with him. ” DeCosta continued praising Jackson throughout the interview and made it clear the organization still views him as one of the NFL's premier talents. Jackson's leadership, playmaking ability, and unique skill set have helped make Baltimore one of the league's most consistent contenders over the last several seasons.

The comments also reinforce how respected Jackson remains around the NFL. For coaches looking for a new opportunity, the chance to build an offense around a former MVP quarterback like Jackson was clearly viewed as a major selling point throughout the interview process. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Lamar Jackson made the Ravens' coaching job highly attractive