We are in Lamar Jackson‘s 20th month of extension eligibility, and unless the Ravens can lock down their quarterback by Week 1, this saga will pass the two-year point. Jackson is not planning to negotiate in-season.
More information regarding terms has come out in this process. The Ravens are believed to have offered Jackson more than Kyler Murray is making, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports said during a TV appearance Sunday night (via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio). The Cardinals gave Murray a five-year, $230.1MM extension in July.
While accepting this contract would make Jackson the NFL’s second-highest-paid passer, on average, Glazer added that Deshaun Watson‘s deal is complicating this process — one he deems an uphill battle for the Ravens. This marks the second report to link Watson’s outlier Browns contract, guarantee-wise, to the Ravens’ talks with Jackson. The former MVP was connected to pursuing a fully guaranteed deal surpassing Watson’s $230MM guarantee. Considering Watson’s full guarantee is nearly $130MM north of any other NFLer’s, Jackson trying to secure such terms obviously represents an issue in these complex negotiations.
The Ravens were believed to have offered a contract matching Josh Allen‘s $43MM-per-year pact during the sides’ 2021 negotiations, but the agent-less quarterback did not sign. It is unknown what the precise terms were in that proposal, beyond the AAV, just as it is unknown how the Ravens have structured their latest offer. But Murray, Watson and Aaron Rodgers have surpassed Patrick Mahomes‘ $45MM high-water AAV mark this offseason, raising the bar for Jackson. Baltimore’s three-time Pro Bowler, whose 2018 starter debut keyed a stretch that produced three straight playoff berths, targeting more than what Murray is making is unsurprising. With Rodgers’ $50.3MM figure — albeit on a shorter-term deal — more than $4MM north of Murray’s, a sizable gap for a potential Jackson deal exists.
If Jackson and the Ravens cannot agree on a deal by Week 1, the franchise tag scenario enters the equation. The team would have until the March 2023 deadline to tag Jackson. With the exclusive tag amount expected to come in north of $40MM for quarterbacks next year, that would represent a significant cap hold for the Ravens entering free agency. Dallas navigated around a tagged quarterback salary in 2020, extending Dak Prescott in 2021, but Washington did not, losing Kirk Cousins after two tagged seasons (2016-17).
Well, where else is he going to go?
Exactly. When you are at the top. You can’t negotiate terms. It’s the top. He’s leveraging against himself. Although he’s extremely talented. He’s not really a hot commodity under center. He will be a raven for his next big contract. If ravens wait. A lot less guaranteed
@Lefty_Orioles_Fan and Rex Mundy; yep, spot on.
All said, something to consider. Maybe, the Ravens and Lamar are married to the hip for 2022, only? Biscotti (sp?) makes it clear they wanna win SBs every year. He and management have determined it’s not likely to happen with Lamar.
Look at this short game offensive they’re going with. Why? Well they think it’s there best shot at winning. And if Lamar goes down with injury, it’s something Huntley can run and win with.
Oh, any WR signing that may happen is not an attempt to replace Hollywood. It’s because of injuries that have occurred during training camp.
This was the “revolutionary new” offense the Ravens built SPECIFICALLY for Lamar. You don’t do that for a back up QB.
Huntley is the same style of QB that Lamar is, meaning he can run with the ball. You have to get a backup like this when your starter is that same style. A pocket QB won’t fit this offense.
This offense was designed to accentuate what Lamar does best. Run. And then pass short over the middle. And to hide what he can’t do. Pass from the pocket deep and outside the hashes.
Disagree with you there you old dope boy fella you. This O is designed for a pocket passer. IE. a game manager. Jimmy G. would be a great fit. Lamar is frustrated because of this short game O strategy. IE can’t showcase his other worldly physical gifts which very fewer other human beings possess including Huntley.
Looking forward to your response. As with all of your posts, your humility is infectious.
Yes, with all of the billions of QB option runs they use….clearly it is made for a guy that can’t run.
I believe the Ravens realize they can’t win Super Bowls with that kind of offense. Much less of that this year and replaced with more passing to backs out of the backfield … and … quick hits to the receivers, not long routes. IE they never replaced Hollywood. All this is frustrating the heck out of Lamar.
I just looked up the stats of Brady and Jackson and both have a career 7.5 YPA. So 7 Super Bowls show you can win throwing short. Brady’s top receivers were Welker, Amendola, Gronk and Edelman. Outside of Moss, Brady never really had a deep threat that he favored over his short game. Plus, he’s always had a back that could catch. White and the one before him that I can’t remember
Wow. Identical. Hmm. Well then, sure hope the plan is this short game oriented O here in Bmore. And hoping Lamar is cool with it.
In regards to LJs contract situation, I see him doing what Brady does, often reworking contract to take less to help bolster his protection. Stay healthy LJ, stay healthy.
Did you even read the article. They make it sound pretty obvious he is looking for at least top 3 at the position money. Which is hardly what I would consider a team friendly contract lol. People always bring up Brady but fail to mention how his financial situation is so different from any other QB. His wife was making more money they did each year. So it’s easy to take a pay cut when your significant other is also making tens of millions a year.
That is because Brady is a supreme QB that makes everyone around him better. Brady throws a heck of a lot more passes. A lot of offenses are moving to a back that is also a receiving threat out of the backfield, this is nothing new. Brady doesn’t also only throw the ball short over the middle, he can still throw it all over the field.
Well they were 8-3 with Jackson and 0-6 with Huntley so to say that they can win with Huntley makes no sense. I mean the stats back that up. Jackson is 37-12 and Huntley is 0-6.
@No Politics; fair enough, but agree to disagree on this one?
QBRs for both from last year are pretty much identical. And maybe agree to disagree here, but the physical team around Huntley for most of his 5 starts, not 6, was more depleted than Lamar’s?
One more thing. IMHO, it was Huntley who ignited Andrews season, not Lamar. Why? He didn’t hold on to the ball. Quick routes, both sideline and over the middle. And ditto the rookie wide out from Minnesota. Also, both guys are not afraid to run short mid field routes. Love that. Huntley found them.
The name of the game is winning. Last year before Jackson got hurt, he lost his top 3 RB’s, his LT, plus both corners and his 1st round WR. Jackson was able to win with a depleted roster
Sounds like a lot of excuses. The name of the game is winning a superbowl. You don’t get a trophy for regular season wins.
Nobody claimed they would win with Huntley. Just that he fits this style of offense.
0-6 says differently. How do you fit an offense when you can’t win a game. He fits the offense the same as I do. In case you didn’t know, which you may not because you don’t watch the NFL, but the teams with the most wins are what determines success
@no politics, you are right. 0 and 6 is, well, 0 and 6. In my head, tough to envision Huntley winning more games than losing based on that stat.
That said, no one cares what I think. LOL. If he can’t win, why do the Ravens have him at #2? True, Lamar is the answer but if injured looks like Biscotti and management believe Huntley can come in and win enough games to keep competitive until LJ comes back from the DL. Fingers crossed.
Tell me you don’t understand football at all without telling me you don’t understand football at all.
Teams that win the superbowl is what determines success. Maybe you don’t remember the 2007 Patriots that went 16-0, but didn’t win the superbowl. Think anyone cares they went 16-0?
And how many games does the guy that you claim fits the system win? 0. You can’t get to the Super Bowl without winning a game. Jackson is 37-12. Granted no Super Bowl but Huntley hasn’t won a game yet
You can’t win a superbowl if you can’t get to one first. This is something Lamar has never done.
You need to get something through that thick skull of yours. If you run an option style offense that relies heavily on your QB running the ball, you need QB that fit that system. That means, you need a QB that can run. You can’t put a statue pocket passer in this offense. That wouldn’t fit the system.
You are the only one that agrees with you, bruh.
But you need one that can win a game. Who would the Ravens rather have as a backup? Joe Burrow or Huntley? Burrow doesn’t run the option as you call it but I’m quite sure that Harbaugh would take him over Huntley. This probably is the reason you’re in your Mom’s basement stuffing your fat face with brownies instead of coaching an NFL team. Watch a game and learn something……..bruh
Burrow is a starter for another team. Stupid analogy, but then again, consider the source.
Ha ha ha, is that all you got. Pick up all the used, sticky Kleenex in your room.
I’ve watched plenty of games over the years and I have several degrees in all sorts of things. There is nothing you can teach me, bruh.
DopeBrowniesBruh is Brownsbacker9. He’s only here to troll
Now you’ve gone and said the dumbest thing ever.
Hi Brownspacker. I knew it was you.
It isn’t. Proves you know nothing.
Want to know how it isn’t? Go over to any Browns related information and see if my name pops up over there in the last few weeks. If it does, see if it is a post lauding them or completely destroying them.
Brownsbacker would never state that Deshaun Watson should never play football again. I have. Numerous times.
Anything more than a three year deal would be idiotic – as his style of play is just not conducive to a long and healthy career. Last year should have taught the Ravens that lesson.
While I do agree with you, he wasn’t hurt scrambling last year.
It is clearly on his mind though, otherwise he wouldn’t have bulked himself up.
He was hurt scrambling out of the pocket last year. Sacked trying to get away from the rush
Highest paid running back in the league
I can feel the massive racial intent behind this comment.
I think Jackson is overplaying his hand big time. I’m all for the players getting as much as they can, but nearly everyone believes the browns way overpaid for Watson, and Watson is the better QB (minus the off-field stuff). The Ravens just don’t make stupid mistakes like the Browns do, and this will be a mistake if the Ravens give him guarantees anywhere close to what Watson got. LJ better take what he can get before he gets injured or his young legs grow older. Once he’s done running he’s done.
Yes! Exactly. He’s helping them
Scott Mitchell ring any bells?
The Ravens have made their fair share of stupid decisions. I agree with you they aren’t as epic as the Browns disasters
Ravens made plenty of Browns mistakes back when they were the Browns lol
The Browns didn’t start making these disasters until after they got their brand new expansion franchise.
Correct, the Browns 2.0 have been an epic blunder.
Probably should hire an agent.
Probably should learn how to throw a football.
And you should learn how not to be a lousy low IQ troll.
I’d do something Lamar can’t do. Pass.
Give him whatever he wants, unparalleled talent.
Agreed. But he’s cheaper if you wait like he wants. Everybody wins! Lol
Why? He’s an elite athlete, but not QB.
Definitely a top 7-8 QB, but keep hating with more terrible low IQ takes like you’ve always had. Makes sense since you’re nothing more than a failed troll looking for attention.
Is that why no top WR wants to play with him? It isn’t my fault that your stupid opinions don’t line up with actual facts.
Lamar is negotiating himself out of an extension
As a Steelers fan I love this! Max term max guarantee
I guess Jackson will have to sexually assault 24 or more women if he wants that kind of guarantee.
First call your entire organization racist because they didn’t hire the specific black coach that you wanted.
This is clearly the adult the Browns were looking for…..
Lol. It’s more about height
Hard to see Jackson getting a fully guaranteed contract with his style of play. I’m sure the Ravens would be happy to tag him for 2 straight years and then see where they are at. I’m sure he’ll hold out, so getting a good backup next offseason will be essential. It’s one of the more fascinating contract issues in recent memory. If he has two straight great years, he can’t lose. If he plays like he did last year, or gets hurt, he might not have a lot of options after the first tag. First tag is a given, even if he doesn’t play great this year, or gets hurt, because the Ravens are built around his style of play, and can’t overhaul that and compete in one offseason. We’ll see how this all plays out.
Piss your salary cap away for one player. He better bring you a championship. Defenses always adjust and evolve against qb’s that focus on scrambling. Good ones, anyway.
Splurging on your franchise Quarterback is always worth it, they are the most important player on the team, period.
That’s why you don’t make a RB the highest paid player on your team.