Ravens’ owner enrages fans over ‘Lamar has no power’ bombshell — but Jason Whitlock reads between the lines



On Monday at their end-of-season media conference, Baltimore Ravens’ owner Steve Bisciotti made statements about the team’s quarterback Lamar Jackson that deeply upset fans and NFL commentators.

When asked whether Lamar Jackson was consulted before head coach John Harbaugh was fired, Bisciotti said that while he had spoken with Lamar, whom he described as “nonconfrontational,” he didn’t play an “outsized part” in the decision.

He also said that when it comes to hiring a new head coach, Jackson has “a lot of say, but he has no power.”

“Let me translate that for you,” says BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock. “What he's saying is: Lamar Jackson is not a leader.”

“It's not that leaders look for confrontation, but they're not afraid of confrontation. They don't avoid confrontation. They don't avoid conflict. They settle conflict. ... That’s not Lamar Jackson,” he says.

“[Jackson] knows what he can actually do, and that's play quarterback, make enough plays with his arms and feet to be an exceptional quarterback, but that's it. He's not a leader. They don't have the traditional quarterback leadership with Lamar Jackson.”

The fans and critics who have complained about Jackson’s lack of power when it comes to team decisions clearly don’t understand this about him, says Jason. But Bisciotti “[knows] exactly who Lamar Jackson is” — not a “business mogul who we need to be conferring with before making business decisions” but an “overgrown [child].”

Part of Jackson’s growing up journey needs to involve “[keeping] his mama out of his business,” says Jason. Jackson’s mother, Felicia, has operated as his manager since his NFL debut and to this day plays a central role in his contract negotiations.

Jason warns that if she gets “gassed up by the idiots on ESPN and other places that talk about ‘player empowerment’ and ‘Lamar must have influence,”’ she’s going to create major problems between her son and Steve Bisciotti.

If Jackson were anything like former Ravens’ heart-and-soul leaders Ed Reed and Ray Lewis, it’d be a different story.

“Steve Bisciotti makes it crystal clear we don't have a Ray Lewis situation here with Lamar Jackson. We have a great quarterback who likes to play video games, who can't stay healthy for 17 games, particularly now as he ages and takes more hits. We want to keep this quarterback, but we're not going to treat him like he's Ray Lewis or Ed Reed,” says Jason.

To hear more of his commentary, watch the video above.

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Whitlock called it: Harbaugh fired ONE day after he predicted it — and he says Mike Tomlin is next



Yesterday, John Harbaugh — longtime head coach of the Baltimore Ravens — was fired, ending his 18-year tenure with the team. The decision came just two days after the Ravens finished the 2025 season with an 8-9 record, missing the playoffs following a 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18, where a missed field goal as time expired cost them the AFC North title.

In the two days between the Ravens’ season ender and Harbaugh’s firing, Jason Whitlock, BlazeTV’s resident NFL expert, predicted this would happen. He argued the game-ending play — where star running back Derrick Henry sat the bench while Lamar Jackson took a knee, forcing the team’s rookie kicker to attempt (and miss) a field goal — was a “fireable offense” for Harbaugh.

One day later, the team issued an official statement, confirmed by owner Steve Bisciotti, that the longtime coach had been fired.

On this episode of “Fearless,” Whitlock addresses the shocking news and explains the broader implications.

“[Harbaugh] and Lamar Jackson popularized the whole RPO offense that has overtaken the National Football League,” Whitlock says, calling the dynamic duo “the face of the run-pass option offense.”

“And this is the thanks [Harbaugh] gets? He gets fired because ... Tyler Loop misses a kick? He gets fired ... in a year where Lamar Jackson was injured and missed 4 to 5, 6 games?” he asks, stunned.

Whitlock says that according to reports he’s read, “The split wasn’t about John Harbaugh; it was about John Harbaugh’s loyalty to Todd Monken, the offensive coordinator.” Apparently, the Ravens wanted to fire Monken, but Harbaugh refused.

“According to the reports, Lamar Jackson had no problem ... with John Harbaugh. His problem was with the OC,” Whitlock explains.

The next layer of Harbaugh’s firing is even more important, however.

“Harbaugh getting fired puts incredible pressure on [Pittsburgh Steelers head coach] Mike Tomlin,” Whitlock says.

“If John Harbaugh can get fired with that record and what he and Lamar Jackson have brought to the forefront with the RPO offense, Mike Tomlin has to be on the clock — has to be.”

“The pressure now switches to Tomlin,” he says, referring to the Steelers’ upcoming playoff game against the Houston Texans.

“The pressure on Mike Tomlin is now intensified incredibly. How is Mike Tomlin going to survive if he loses to the Houston Texans? If you can fire John Harbaugh, you can fire anybody,” he says.

To hear more of Whitlock’s analysis, watch the episode above.

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The proof is in: Ravens’ John Harbaugh hates Derrick Henry



Last Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens lost 24-26 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal as time expired. The loss has fans angry and analysts confused. In the play prior, head coach John Harbaugh ordered quarterback Lamar Jackson to kneel (causing a loss of yards) instead of running the ball with Ravens superstar running back Derrick Henry to shorten the field goal attempt for the inexperienced kicker.

This head-scratcher combined with other examples brings Jason Whitlock, BlazeTV’s resident sports critic, to one conclusion: “John Harbaugh hates Derrick Henry.”

On this episode of “Fearless,” Whitlock and contributors Steve Kim and Jay Skapinac unpack why they believe Harbaugh’s repeated decisions to sideline Henry in critical moments reveal a deeper coaching flaw.

“You settle for a 44-yard field goal in the wind in Pittsburgh? ... Are you kidding me?” Whitlock asks in shock. “You just watched [Steelers' veteran kicker Chris Boswell] miss an extra point, and you got a timeout and the best running back in football, Derrick Henry, and you don't give him a carry to see if you can take three, four, five, maybe 10 yards off that field goal?”

He argues that this is a “fireable offense” for Harbaugh because it’s not the first time he’s neglected to use the most powerful player on his roster.

Two weeks ago during the Ravens’ game against the New England Patriots, Harbaugh kept Henry on the bench during the final two drives, despite his early fourth-quarter touchdown, 128 rushing yards, and overall dominance in the game.

“It goes further than that,” says Kim.

Henry “should have had actually 10 more carries” in the game against the Steelers, he argues.

“Lamar Jackson — look, he seems to be banged up. He's not the athlete he was. He's probably on a slight descent in terms of being able to evade and run away from people. ... Derrick Henry from the very first drive of that game seemed to be ripping off large chunks of yardage,” he continues.

“He's the type of back that as the games go on, he body punches you, and he takes away your will and your willingness to get in his way, and I thought the whole game they should have been riding him. Jason, I think the issue goes far beyond getting another carry or two in the last minute.”

Skapinac agrees that Henry is being underutilized by Harbaugh. Even though the Super Bowl-winning coach has a stellar resume, his “message has staled.”

“He's worn his welcome. It's time to move on,” he says.

To hear more of the conversation, watch the video above.

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NFL MVP Lamar Jackson shares Charlie Kirk message, faces relentless liberal attacks



NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson seemed to cut out all the noise after sharing a message from conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Jackson — a two-time NFL MVP, four-time Pro Bowl player, and leader of the Baltimore Ravens — had heaps of criticism piled onto him after going on a sharing spree on his X page.

'It's all about Jesus.'

Jackson shared a plethora of images and videos about baptisms, trusting in God, and even Bible verses and prayers, but it was not until he shared a message from Kirk that the haters came out of the woodwork.

"It's all about Jesus."

Those were the simple words from Kirk that Jackson shared to his page that encouraged many fans to post messages ranging from simple heartbreak all the way to referring to Kirk as the "spawn of Satan himself."

While many X users thought they were giving Jackson the benefit of the doubt in thinking he did not even know who Kirk was, the anger toward Jackson escalated and got far worse.

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One sports fan shared a screenshot of Jackson's post and said he hoped the quarterback "continues to choke in the playoffs."

Despite a lot of pushback from other fans, an account named Zion said that Jackson had put a "stain" on his "legacy" by sharing Kirk's Christian message.

Not to be outdone, another X commenter shared a story about Jackson echoing Kirk and said, "I don't think Lamar Jackson know Charlie kirk hate n*****s."

Lamar Jackson out here retweeting Charlie Kirk. Hope he continues to choke in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/T0SQ79NdR2
— Ya Boy Big Nel (@TheeNelDog) August 18, 2025

Jackson ignored the heat, though, and continued pushing biblical messages like, "Give your worries to the Lord, and he will care for you. He will never let those who are good be defeated."

This went on for hours, culminating in another Bible verse as Jackson's final share for the weekend — Acts 4:12, which reads: "Jesus Christ is the only One that can bring you salvation."

This is not the only time Jackson has put himself in hot water for comments on X. In 2020, he wrote a message about trusting the president when President Donald Trump shared a video of Jackson's friend reacting to his selection in the NFL Draft.

"Really nice to see this and, what a great pick!" Trump wrote.

"Truzz Trump," Jackson replied, meaning trust.

The simple message caused mixed reactions, which were also largely ignored by Jackson.

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The 28-year-old has not made any other public comments (or X posts) since his Sunday sharing spree, but Kirk did share an image about Jackson receiving heavy criticism and offered a simple message in response.

"Jesus is the way, truth, and life," Kirk said.

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NFL platforms ‘child-friendly’ drag queen cheerleaders



The NFL is pushing hard for male cheerleaders, with 12 of the teams featuring a DEI cheer lineup this season.

The Baltimore Ravens will have 19 male cheerleaders on their squad.

While fans are not happy, some claim that there have always been male cheerleaders — but there is a major difference between the male cheerleaders of the past and present.

“There are certain teams I saw this with the Rams when I had season tickets in the early '90s. They were at Anaheim Stadium. There were the regular Ram cheerleaders that wore the regular, skimpy suits, kind of looked like they were doing gymnastics,” BlazeTV contributor Steve Kim says on “Fearless with Jason Whitlock.”


“And there’s also a cheer squad, which they had, they were much more innocent, right? And those groups had big muscular guys because someone had to lift the girls and catch them as they’re doing the flips,” he continues.

“They were not acting or dressed like they were feminine. Like, you could tell those guys were in good shape. ... When you’re acting very feminine and sexualizing it, I think that’s the issue that certain people are having,” he adds.

BlazeTV contributor and former NFL wide receiver TJ Moe jokes that he is “one of those people.”

“Look, this is very flamboyant. It’s very gay. It’s openly, obviously, both of those things. There's no argument against that. Anybody who has a pair of eyes would tell you that. It’s the logical extension of, you know, the first openly trans cheerleader with Carolina that happened a few years ago,” Moe says.

BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock agrees with both Kim and Moe and isn’t surprised by the NFL’s move to force male cheerleaders down fans' throats.

“The NFL, I have low expectations for it. It bothers me that they’re going along with this. All this is a softer, more effective, child-friendly drag show. That's all this is. It's more effective,” Whitlock says.

“Your 8-year-old son says, ‘Daddy who’s this gym guy, and why is he dressed like a girl, what’s going on here?’ ... it just sparks conversations and puts thoughts in kids' heads,” he adds.

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Baltimore Ravens star QB fires back after ESPN reporter accuses him of using 'anti-gay' slur: 'This is defamation'



Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson rebuked an ESPN reporter on Monday who accused him of using an "anti-gay" slur.

What is the background?

After the Ravens lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday by a score of 28-27, Jackson responded to a Baltimore fan who criticized him.

The fan, referring to Jackson seeking a fully guaranteed contract as one of the league's top quarterbacks, said that Jackson's performance on Sunday did not warrant such a deal. Jackson, however, vehemently disagreed.

"Boy STFU y’all be cappin too much on this app mf never smelt a football field never did shit but eat dick," Jackson responded.

\u201cNeed more esports pros like Lamar Jackson\u201d
— Jake Lucky (@Jake Lucky) 1669593395

What was the accusation?

Jackson deleted the tweet, but that did not stop ESPN writer Jamison Hensley from charging Jackson with using an "anti-gay phrase," an accusation that in today's political environment often results in being canceled.

Hensley wrote:

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson responded to a social media post Sunday that criticized his performance with a profanity-laced tweet that included an anti-gay phrase.

Jackson responded to the accusation on Monday by accusing Hensley of defamation.

"This is Defamation of my character, Because not once have I ever mentioned or disrespect anyone’s Sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, Religion or Race. Your (sic) reaching…" Jackson said.

\u201c@jamisonhensley This is Defamation of my character, Because not once have I ever mentioned or disrespect anyone\u2019s Sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, Religion or Race. Your reaching\u2026\u201d
— Lamar Jackson (@Lamar Jackson) 1669650520

Anything else?

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told media on Monday that he had met with Jackson to discuss the "out of character" remark. Still, he defended his quarterback.

Harbaugh explained that he tells his players "not to get into the Twitter world right after the game, especially after a loss. It's never going to be positive, it's not going to be a nice place."

"I think that's kind of reflected in Lamar's response because what he said was just so out of character for him. That's not the way he speaks. That's not the way he talks. That's not the words he ever uses. I've never heard him say things like that before," the coach added. "I'm sure he's frustrated, just like we all are. That's just a place you don't want to live right after a game. I know he understands that."

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Whitlock: Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson must face the music for his inconsistent play



Last week, a dear friend texted me about the consistent criticism her co-workers direct at her. The criticism is tinged with sexism and jealousy. My friend is in real estate. Her results are quantifiable and impressive. Her success isn’t subjective or debatable.

I advised her that “criticism is the background music of success.” She should let the music play.

So should fans of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

If Lamar is ever going to return to his MVP level of play, he’ll need to face the music, the harsh criticism that goes along with being a franchise quarterback.

On Sunday, CBS broadcaster Tony Romo politely insinuated that Jackson overthrew tight end Mark Andrews on a two-point conversion play that would have won the game for the Ravens. The pass fell incomplete, and Baltimore lost 20-19 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Across social media, people pretended Romo unfairly ripped Jackson. Jackson’s defenders pointed to the pressure T.J. Watt applied on Jackson. They blamed Andrews for dropping a pass that hit his one outstretched hand.

It was a bad pass. It needed to arch and drop in over Andrews’ shoulder as he faded toward the pylon and goal line. Romo played quarterback in the NFL for a long time. He knows exactly how that pass needed to be thrown. There was nothing unfair about his critique of Jackson.

After a 5-1 start to the season and talk of Jackson winning his second MVP trophy, the Ravens have lost three of their last six games. Worse, in his last six starts, Jackson has thrown eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Even worse, in his 11 starts this season, Jackson has thrown more touchdowns than interceptions in just five games.

For the first time in his four-year career, Jackson is raising serious questions about whether the Ravens should view him as their long-term solution at quarterback. There’s an idiom in sports that applies to Jackson. If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse.

This season, as a passer, Jackson isn’t getting better.

The timing of his decline couldn’t be more problematic. This coming off-season, the Ravens should be offering Jackson a mammoth contract extension. Two months ago, after Jackson threw for 442 yards and four touchdowns against the Colts, it was easy to envision Jackson getting a contract that exceeded Patrick Mahomes’ $500 million deal with the Chiefs.

What is Jackson worth today? How good will he be two years from now?

The best thing for Jackson at this moment is criticism. It fueled his shocking rise from late first-round draft pick to most valuable player. Criticism and skepticism are raw vegetables for competitors. They don’t taste great going down, but nothing is better fuel for your body, mind, spirit, and attitude.

Michael Jordan invented critics. Tom Brady hunts for critics and skeptics on a daily basis. Muhammad Ali’s critics drove him to become the greatest. Social media, social justice warriors, and the pundits at ESPN and Fox Sports spend their days trying to protect black athletes from criticism.

They think worship builds black men. Worship is an act that should be reserved for Jesus and Jesus alone. It cripples everyone else. Men can’t handle worship. Why do you think so many celebrities lack self-awareness and surrender to drugs, alcohol, illicit sex, and mental instability?

The way prominent black athletes are coddled in modern culture reminds me of one of the most powerful scenes from the movie “Remember the Titans,” the story of legendary high school football coach Herman Boone, as played by Denzel Washington. Boone scolded one of his white assistant coaches for protecting the black players from criticism.

“The world don’t give a damn about how sensitive these kids are, especially the young black kids,” Washington said. “You ain’t doing these kids a favor by patronizing them.”

Criticism is a sign of respect, a byproduct of high expectations. I criticize Jackson because I respect him and have high expectations for him. I was skeptical of his NFL prospects initially. He earned my respect with his approach to the game, his no-excuses attitude, and his exceptional play.

The people making excuses for Jackson don’t respect him and have low expectations for him. The people trying to stop the criticism music from playing don’t want Jackson to succeed or don’t know what it takes to succeed at the highest level.