POLL Is Lamar Jackson smart to go into this season without a deal?

[Edonidd]

His agent is a giant dumbass, I think.

He has to be top-3 at the position and manage to make it through the season unscathed, if he wants to get the sort of money through free agency he thinks Baltimore wasn't willing to give him.

He's his own agent still right?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

He should probably take a big extension now. His game is mostly based on his athleticism and running ability which opens up the passing game for him. His QB skills alone - independent of his running ability - are somewhere around average to slightly below average.
I know his passing stats would imply otherwise, but it cannot be understated how much of that is because of his dynamic athletic ability which is, like mamba said, one hit away from being gone. He's a smart guy and he has steadily improved as a passer but he should look to guys like Russell Wilson, Josh Allen and (to a lesser extent) Dak Prescott as examples of mobile QBs that learned to be dynamic passers of the football as they matured.

This right here.

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson considered one of the worst deep passers in the NFL

2021 was a career-worst season for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, and the statistics further reinforce Jackson's disappointing performance.

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And if he loses his legs that takes away some intermediate stuff he nails right now because the D has to commit so much to contain him.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

This right here.

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson considered one of the worst deep passers in the NFL

2021 was a career-worst season for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, and the statistics further reinforce Jackson's disappointing performance.

www.google.com

And if he loses his legs that takes away some intermediate stuff he nails right now because the D has to commit so much to contain him.

He can certainly get better if he puts the work in but the time to do it is now while he's young.
As a Cowboy fan I remember Dak Prescott's first three seasons where, for example, his footwork was very poor (Dak has said that he was never really taught proper footwork in high school or college), but he worked on getting his mechanics right and consistent and he has since had his best career season AFTER a major leg injury.
His mobility is not what it used to be but he's now a very good pure passer.

 

[Judge Fudge]

His agent is a giant dumbass, I think.

He has to be top-3 at the position and manage to make it through the season unscathed, if he wants to get the sort of money through free agency he thinks Baltimore wasn't willing to give him.

But is he though........................

With the QB need market Red hot right Now, I can count off the top of my head 4 or 5 teams that need a QB, Is it the right decison to Sign or Wait till FA

And Carolina, Houston, Seattle, Indy, Washington

 

[Coily1]

But is he though........................

With the QB need market Red hot right Now, I can count off the top of my head 4 or 5 teams that need a QB, Is it the right decison to Sign or Wait till FA

And Carolina, Houston, Seattle, Indy, Washington

If he finishes below Top-10, or worse- suffers a bad injury, then he's relegated to backup status or end of his career. Of course, this is true for nearly anyone at all times in the NFL, but he's trying to get paid here.

The goal might be to get Bal'more to trade him, though it doesn't look like that would happen.

 

[Judge Fudge]

If he finishes below Top-10, or worse- suffers a bad injury, then he's relegated to backup status or end of his career. Of course, this is true for nearly anyone at all times in the NFL, but he's trying to get paid here.

The goal might be to get Bal'more to trade him, though it doesn't look like that would happen.

I agree but sometimes sir..................

Strike well the iron is hot.......................

 

[PDay8810]

But is he though........................

With the QB need market Red hot right Now, I can count off the top of my head 4 or 5 teams that need a QB, Is it the right decison to Sign or Wait till FA

And Carolina, Houston, Seattle, Indy, Washington

This

All QB'S could be one hit away
Smart play is FA

 

[Judge Fudge]

This

All QB'S could be one hit away
Smart play is FA

That why i voted a resounding Yes

 

[DJ]

His agent is a giant dumbass, I think.

He has to be top-3 at the position and manage to make it through the season unscathed, if he wants to get the sort of money through free agency he thinks Baltimore wasn't willing to give him.

He doesn't have one. He is repping himself.

 

[PDay8810]

If he finishes below Top-10, or worse- suffers a bad injury, then he's relegated to backup status or end of his career.

He can finish outta top 20 but make at least conference championship and still get paid.

 

[Judge Fudge]

He doesn't have one. He is repping himself.

Two things i take away. I will express them in Gif form

and

 

[DJ]

I voted Yes.
He is under Contract. He is showing he is a man of his word.
Its his job that he agreed too. To go play this year.

Oh, I think you misunderstood. I never said he shouldn't play, he should take whatever Baltimore is offering in case he gets hurt.

I am sure it's not too far off what Watson got paid, but he wants more per year or more guaranteed cash.

 

[DJ]

He's a risk though. The way he plays has a shorter shelf life. If anyone can prove the standard wrong it is him. But I certainly wouldn't gamble it all over 20 million here or there.

His game is very dependent on his legs. If he slows down any.. it limits him more than other qbs.

This.

Baltimore isn't lowballing him.

 

[Coily1]

He doesn't have one. He is repping himself.

Yeah, I know. That was the joke.

 

[Clayton]

Hundley looks like he had decent rapport with Andrews and Bateman. Could easily see the Ravens doing a Franchise and dump scenario here unless Lamar looks like a top 10 pocket passer at some point

 

[Coily1]

He can finish outta top 20 but make at least conference championship and still get paid.

That's doubtful. It's been suggested that Jackson wants $250M guaranteed. So conservatively speaking, if he's going to get ~$46M per season, perhaps a 7-yr deal? Few teams are going to pay that, even if his team manages to do well in that suck of a division.

I get that what he's doing is trying to press the Ravens front office into getting a deal done soon into the season, but he runs the risk of screwing it up with not much of a backup plan.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Lamar will likely outdo Scotty Pippen as the worst contract decision maker in history.

 

[DJ]

That's doubtful. It's been suggested that Jackson wants $250M guaranteed. So conservatively speaking, if he's going to get ~$46M per season, perhaps a 7-yr deal? Few teams are going to pay that, even if his team manages to do well in that suck of a division.

I get that what he's doing is trying to press the Ravens front office into getting a deal done soon into the season, but he runs the risk of screwing it up with not much of a backup plan.

The AFC North sucks?

He has said he won't negotiate once the season starts......just a FYI.

 

[DJ]

Hundley looks like he had decent rapport with Andrews and Bateman. Could easily see the Ravens doing a Franchise and dump scenario here unless Lamar looks like a top 10 pocket passer at some point

I was thinking the same thing. And if they franchise him for a season or 2.....it's more time on the field for him to get hurt.

Anf people can ignore it all they want.....but scrambling signal callers get hurt more. It's just a fact.

 

[PDay8810]

That's doubtful. It's been suggested that Jackson wants $250M guaranteed. So conservatively speaking, if he's going to get ~$46M per season, perhaps a 7-yr deal? Few teams are going to pay that, even if his team manages to do well in that suck of a division.

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