Breaking: Lamar Jackson is available as Raven's have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him.

[LinvilleGorge]

43 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

Best Advice for Lamar Jackson: Hire the agent for Deshaun Watson or Daniel Jones ASAP.  Then, rent a Brinks truck to load up all your money.  Or, take a season off to reflect on how stupid it has been to represent yourself in contract negotiations.

Agents were probably really nervous thinking Lamar night land a sweet deal without an agent. Now Lamar has actually turned into their #1 sales pitch on why a player needs an agent.

[Mr. Scot]

22 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Agents were probably really nervous thinking Lamar night land a sweet deal without an agent. Now Lamar has actually turned into their #1 sales pitch on why a player needs an agent.

Sad for him, but true...

[TLGPanthersFan]

17 hours ago, Day1PanthersFan said:

I would hate to be any GM tasked with finding a QB in this current climate , there are no obvious slam dunks in Trade/FA or Draft

I would just build up the online and defensive backfield, and when the right QB comes up , you sell your soul for a Lombardi trophy ie Tampa 2020,LA 2021

You really think people will keep watching if the team just does that?

I am falling asleep just thinking of a team that settles at QB and keeps drafting positions other than QB hoping one day, which will never come, a QB falls into our lap supposedly worth investing in. 
Mahomes don’t happen very often. It is hard to build a team for a rookie but it isn’t hard to build a team around a rookie. 

[Mr. Scot]

 

[therealmjl]

I love the “MVP” tag he’s got floating around his name when folks try and create an argument on the basis of why he should be signed to a mega deal.

With his injury history, playoff wins, playing style, and the fact that he recently quit on a playoff team - he’s no more of an “MVP” quarterback at this point than Cam Newton or Matt Ryan.

Edited March 9, 2023 by therealmjl

[Mr. Scot]

12 minutes ago, therealmjl said:

I love the “MVP” tag he’s got floating around his name when folks try and create an argument on the basis of why he should be signed to a mega deal.

With his injury history, playoff wins, playing style, and the fact that he recently quit on a playoff team - he’s no more of an “MVP” quarterback at this point than Cam Newton or Matt Ryan.

You're always gonna have fans that wanna sign someone for who they used to be.

[Krovvy]

Other than the PCL sprain, has Lamar Jackson really been injured enough to inhibit him? Last year there were rumors that he was fine to play, but had no incentive as injuring himself could limit his career earnings by potentially tens of millions of dollars.

[Mr. Scot]

9 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

Dude im joking. Lighten up old man.

No you're not dude, but nice try

Hint: We're not getting Rodgers either.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

10 minutes ago, therealmjl said:

I love the “MVP” tag he’s got floating around his name when folks try and create an argument on the basis of why he should be signed to a mega deal.

With his injury history, playoff wins, playing style, and the fact that he recently quit on a playoff team - he’s no more of an “MVP” quarterback at this point than Cam Newton or Matt Ryan.

IMHO Lamar still has a lot to offer and under the right conditions could still easily flourish as an NFL QB. 

Unfortunately, Jackson has made crucial error by representing himself rather than hiring an agent.  I believe that decision alone has undermined and delayed an agreement with Ravens management on a new contract.  With a long term contract signed, sealed and delivered, Lamar most likely suits up vs. the Bengals and Ravens win that playoff game.

Instead, Lamar now appears disloyal to the organization and his teammates, difficult in contract negotiations and soft when it comes to dealing with injuries.  Of course, none of that may actually be true, but appearances can easily be misconstrued as reality and result in having a negative impact on Lamar's value to the Ravens or another team.

[Krovvy]

2 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

IMHO Lamar still has a lot to offer and under the right conditions could still easily flourish as an NFL QB. 

Unfortunately, Jackson has made crucial error by representing himself rather than hiring an agent.  I believe that decision alone has undermined and delayed an agreement with Ravens management on a new contract.  With a long term contract signed, sealed and delivered, Lamar most likely suits up vs. the Bengals and Ravens win that playoff game.

Instead, Lamar now appears disloyal to the organization and his teammates, difficult in contract negotiations and soft when it comes to dealing with injuries.  Of course, none of that may actually be true, but appearances can easily be misconstrued as reality and result in having a negative impact on Lamar's value to the Ravens or another team.

I think his teammates and the players understand. After RG III I think it made a lot of these guys more cautious with what they were willing to do for their teams, especially when it comes to ligament injuries. They know Lamar hasn't really been paid for what he's done in the NFL yet.

I think a majority of the players see Jackson's side when it comes to sitting out the playoffs while he didn't have a contract.

[Doc Holiday]

27 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

You're always gonna have fans that wanna sign someone for who they used to be.

I know it’s done, but you will never hear me say a bad thing about Cam in Carolina. Super sad how that saga ended and I always wonder what if? 
 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

2 minutes ago, Krovvy said:

I think his teammates and the players understand. After RG III I think it made a lot of these guys more cautious with what they were willing to do for their teams, especially when it comes to ligament injuries. They know Lamar hasn't really been paid for what he's done in the NFL yet.

I think a majority of the players see Jackson's side when it comes to sitting out the playoffs while he didn't have a contract.

Agreed.  

However, contract in hand, I believe Lamar wins the playoff game against the Bengals and this whole discussion about him never takes place.

It all comes down to Lamar not having an agent.

[Mr. Scot]

8 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

Thanks Scotradamus!

No problem, Nostradumass

[SmokinwithWilly]

25 minutes ago, Krovvy said:

I think his teammates and the players understand. After RG III I think it made a lot of these guys more cautious with what they were willing to do for their teams, especially when it comes to ligament injuries. They know Lamar hasn't really been paid for what he's done in the NFL yet.

I think a majority of the players see Jackson's side when it comes to sitting out the playoffs while he didn't have a contract.

But part of the reason he hasn't been paid is he never hired an agent from day 1. After year 3, an agent would have already been negotiating an extension with a significant pay increase. You can't expect others to feel sorry for you when all you've done is shoot yourself in the foot the entire time. He's lost more money than he's saved trying to do it all without a professional. Know your limitations.