ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky has had it with the Lamar Jackson blame game, and he’s not afraid to call people out—respectfully, of course. After the Baltimore Ravens’ crushing playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, Orlovsky fired back at critics who pinned the defeat on Jackson, delivering his now-signature mic drop:
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f you’re blaming Lamar, respectfully, you’re a loser.”Orlovsky has been riding the Josh Allen MVP train all season long, much to the dismay of Ravens fans who haven’t let him forget it. From social media blowups to stadium-wide “M-V-P” chants aimed squarely at the booth, the ESPN analyst has faced his fair share of backlash. But after Sunday’s nail-biter, where Jackson’s last-gasp two-point conversion to Mark Andrews fell incomplete, Orlovsky saw his chance to strike back.
Tking to X (formerly Twitter), Orlovsky defended Jackson and Andrews, arguing that one game doesn’t define their careers—though some folks with WiFi and way too much free time seem to think otherwise.
“Mark Andrews is one of the all-time Ravens,” Orlovsky tweeted. “Yes, he had a brutal drop and fumble. But if you’re gonna use that to trash him, respectfully, you’re a loser.”
Of course, the internet had thoughts. Some backed Orlovsky’s take, while others pointed out that Jackson’s two turnovers weren’t exactly MVP-worthy. Still, Orlovsky doubled down the next morning, urging fans to focus on Buffalo’s win rather than Baltimore’s collapse
But he wasn’t done yet. Later, in what can only be described as a victory lap soaked in sarcasm, Orlovsky took to social media again, posting:
“The bloggers and haters have been mighty quiet today, oddly enough.”
Unfortunately (or fortunately for his critics), the tweet didn’t last long before it was deleted—but not before the internet took screenshots and Prime Video’s Andrew Whitworth chimed in with a few laughing emojis.
Whether you agree with him or not, Orlovsky has planted his flag in the “Allen over Jackson” camp, and with MVP voting on the horizon, he’s ready to remind everyone that he called it first.
Love him or hate him, one thing’s for sure—Dan Orlovsky isn’t backing down anytime soon. And if you disagree? Well, respectfully.
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