ESPN and Pro Football Focus predict Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson as candidate for a bounce-back 2022 season

Members of ESPN's NFL Nation and Pro Football Focus collaborated Tuesday morning to break down 32 bounce-back candidates for the 2022 season. They selected one player from every team and analyzed their shortcomings from the 2021 campaign and why they believe this year will be different.

One of the players they selected was Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

"Jackson started the 2021 season on the hottest passing tear of his career. It quickly went south, however, and he ultimately missed the final four games of the season with an ankle injury. He finished with just 16 touchdown passes and also had 13 interceptions," the article reads. "Jackson spent the offseason bulking up (adding 11 pounds of lean muscle) and working on his mechanics. The result has been the best training camp of his four-year career. The biggest factor in Jackson rebounding is a rebuilt offensive line. When Baltimore had one of the league's best offensive lines in 2019, Jackson was a unanimous NFL MVP selection."

In late July, Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said of Jackson, "I think it's the best I've ever seen him throw it," indicating that a bounce-back season could be coming.

Along with his 16 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions, Jackson registered a 64.4% completion percentage for 2,882 passing yards and 767 more yards on the ground, but a career-low two rushing scores. The Louisville product is still seeking a contract extension and over the weekend, he said that he'd like to get a deal done before Week 1.