When veteran safety Eric Weddle told The Athletic last week that anybody who thinks the Ravens have a quarterback controversy needs to “come out and watch practice,” he wasn’t needlessly propping up long-time starter Joe Flacco or putting down exciting rookie Lamar Jackson. He was simply reiterating what’s been obvious throughout the summer and the first week of training camp.



In a year where jobs are on the line and the Ravens need to win, a healthy and engaged Flacco gives the organization the best chance to immediately do that. That isn’t a revelation, but it is worth repeating, given the amount of attention being paid to the Ravens quarterback situation and the enthusiasm Jackson has generated since he was taken with the final pick of April’s first round.



Many fans want to see Jackson on the field. Media members are intrigued by how the ultra-talented former Heisman Trophy winner will do at the NFL level. Flacco represents the...