Amid “Unfair” Treatment of Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes’ Downgrade Grabs More Eyeballs

What Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson does in the regular season doesnt matter anymore.

Its a tough reality, but thats the truth, at least in the eyes of ESPNs First Take crew.

Earlier this week, Ryan Clark and Stephen A.

Smith spoke about ignoring the level of greatness they expect to see from Jackson in 2025 because of his postseason shortcomings.

And Sarah Ellison isnt standing for it.Ellison, a former editor and writer for the Ravens, made her comments on The Vault podcast.

She knows Jackson hasnt won a Super Bowl, but believes its disingenuous of Clark and Smith to have preconceived notions on whats to come this year.Ryan Clark said, We cant live in the moment with Lamar Jackson anymore.

Why not? I can.

If you choose not to, fine...

and this unfair treatment isnt unique to just Lamar, right? Ellison said.

Like, theres fatigue with LeBron James...

a lot of people are always predicting the demise of Patrick Mahomes...

people get tired of greatness after a while.

So, they do start to ignore it.

But it is unfair to ignore greatness.

Ellison is right about people dismissing Mahomes.

Prior to Super Bowl LIX, folks across the industry were ready to anoint him the NFLs GOAT.

Afterward, many quickly shuttled him down their personal QB rankings.

Skip Bayless took things to another level, saying Mahomes is massively overhyped.These last two regular seasons, Patrick Mahomes has been shockingly ordinary by his best in the NFL standards.

I mean, [the] last two regular seasons...

he finished eighth in QBR, Bayless said.

Its not bad, but he used to dominate...

[and] his offense fell to 15th and 15th [again] in points scored the past two years.

I mean, thats pretty ordinary, right? Bayless added that, its not like Mahomes is suddenly approaching age 40; hes only 29.

Some would say winning three Super Bowls and two MVP awards before turning 30 is qualifying for the GOAT conversation.

The fact Bayless, and plenty of others, dont think so is evidence that Mahomes greatness is actively being disrespected.Unsurprisingly, Mahomes has heard the noise about his supposed downfall.

He doesnt give his naysayers the time of day, though.

Hed gladly give up any and all individual accolades to keep capturing Lombardi Trophies.At the end of the day all Im trying to do is win Super Bowls and I dont care where I am on that list no offense.Patrick Mahomes on the NFL Top 100 Listpic.twitter.com/u2riJRbO5G Kay Adams (@heykayadams) July 7, 2025The 2025 campaign is shaping up to be Mahomes last with Travis Kelce at his side.

A return to form to help the newly engaged tight end ride off into the sunset and shut his haters up in one foul swoop would be quite the story.

The duo kicks off the season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept.

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