The Facts: Much has been said about Brown potentially having a breakout season, and Lamar Jackson agrees with that notion. Brown has bulked up after a strenuous offseason workout and training program, and Jackson and Brown worked out together on several occasions in South Florida. "I feel like he's going to have a huge jump, more than people may think," Jackson said.
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Jackson believes his close friend will make a major jump after a strong rookie season (46 catches, 584 yards, seven touchdowns). Brown played injured last season while recovering from Lisfranc surgery, but the screws have been removed from his foot and Jackson says people will notice the difference. "He was hurt last year, people didn't know that, but he went out there and battled his tail off each and every game on a messed up foot," Jackson said. "Now his full potential is going to show this year I feel. He's still young, but he's going to show off. My job is to get the ball out quicker, because he's a lot faster with that foot 100 percent." The chemistry between Jackson and Brown is excellent, both on the field and off. Jackson wants to build a similar bond with the two wide receivers that Baltimore drafted this year – third-round pick Devin Duvernay and sixth-round pick James Proche. Jackson can't wait to build more chemistry with the rookies once they get on the field together during camp. This will be a challenging season for rookies to make an impact, but Jackson believes Duvernay and Proche have the talent to do it. "I feel like they're it," Jackson said. "Devin, he's a fast guy. James Proche, his route running, his hands are different. I can't wait to see him with pads on."