“I’m Going for My First Next Season”: Lamar Jackson Throws Super Bowl Bombshell, Sends Strong Warning to NFL Rivals as Fans Praise His Elite Mentality
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is making his intentions crystal clear for the 2025 NFL season — and the rest of the league is officially on notice.
In a powerful and headline-grabbing declaration, Jackson told reporters during a recent training camp availability, “I’m going for my first next season,” referencing the Super Bowl title that has so far eluded him despite his historic individual success. The bold statement quickly went viral, with fans, pundits, and teammates rallying behind their MVP quarterback’s declaration of intent.
The comment wasn’t made lightly. It came on the heels of Netflix announcing its upcoming documentary North of the Diamond: The Lamar Ravens Legacy, which charts Jackson’s journey from underdog to two-time MVP and Baltimore icon. The documentary is set to premiere August 27, just days before the 2025 NFL season kicks off — and Jackson clearly wants this campaign to be the one that ends with confetti.
High Stakes, High Confidence
Lamar Jackson enters the 2025 season with perhaps the highest expectations of his career. At 28 years old, he’s already achieved what most quarterbacks dream of: two league MVPs (2019, 2024), multiple Pro Bowl selections, and a regular season win percentage among the league’s best. However, postseason success has remained the one missing piece. His current playoff record sits at 3–5, making him the only multiple MVP-winning quarterback in NFL history without a Super Bowl appearance — let alone a ring.
But if you think Jackson is discouraged by that fact, think again.
“This is my time,” he continued. “I respect all those great QBs, but I’m locked in different this year. That’s all I’m focused on.”
Fans React: “That’s the Mentality of a Champion”
Jackson’s comment lit up social media within minutes. Ravens fans and NFL neutrals alike praised his no-nonsense approach and winner’s mindset.
“Lamar saying ‘I’m going for my first’ is exactly what you want from a franchise quarterback,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter). “No ducking. No politics. Just hunger.”
Another added, “This man has carried himself like a leader since Day 1. You can feel it — this year feels different.”
Former Ravens linebacker and Hall of Famer Ray Lewis even chimed in during a podcast appearance: “I love it. You’ve got to speak it. Lamar’s already elite—now he’s going for immortality.”
Elite Company, Singular Goal
Despite the playoff narrative that continues to follow Jackson, his individual accolades put him in rare company. He is now only the second quarterback in NFL history—alongside Tom Brady—to win multiple MVPs before turning 30. His 2024 campaign was a masterpiece of dual-threat dominance: over 3,800 passing yards, 26 touchdowns through the air, and another 900 on the ground with 8 rushing scores.
Yet, unlike Brady, Mahomes, or even Aaron Rodgers, Jackson remains ringless. And for Jackson, that distinction isn’t just a footnote — it’s fuel.
“I don’t care what anyone says,” he told Baltimore reporters. “Until I get that Lombardi, I’m not done proving myself.”
A Ravens Roster Built to Win Now
The Ravens enter the 2025 season with one of the most complete rosters in the NFL. The offensive line is sturdy, the running back room is deep, and Zay Flowers is blossoming into one of the league’s most dangerous receivers. On defense, Baltimore continues to shine, with Roquan Smith leading a unit ranked top-five in nearly every major category last season.
General Manager Eric DeCosta made aggressive offseason moves to give Jackson the support he needs, including the acquisition of a veteran wideout and a red-zone threat tight end. The message from the front office matches Jackson’s tone: it’s time to win now.
“Everything is in place,” head coach John Harbaugh said last week. “And our quarterback is more locked in than I’ve ever seen him. He’s not just saying it — he’s living it.”
Media Spotlight: Pressure or Motivation?
With the Netflix documentary North of the Diamond set to stream just days before Week 1, Jackson’s story will be front and center. For some athletes, that kind of attention could become a distraction. For Jackson, it seems to be added motivation.
“This film isn’t the end of the story,” he said. “It’s the beginning of the next chapter.”
And if that next chapter includes a deep playoff run — or even the Ravens’ first Super Bowl since the 2012 season — it would dramatically reshape the way Jackson’s legacy is viewed.
“He’s done everything else,” said ESPN analyst Mina Kimes. “Now it’s about one thing — February football. He knows that. And based on what we’re hearing, he’s coming for it with everything he has.”
The Final Word
Jackson’s vow—“I’m “going for my first next season”—may ”be just words for now. But for Ravens fans and NFL watchers alike, it feels like a warning shot fired across the league. With talent, drive, and a chip on his shoulder, Lamar Jackson is ready to chase the one thing that’s eluded him so far: the Super Bowl.
Whether or not he gets it, one thing is certain — he’s not backing down.
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