Draconator Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-sets-week-1-deadline-on-contract-talks Quote Lamar Jackson wants his contract situation settled before the Baltimore Ravens open the regular season on Sept. 11 against the New York Jets. The former AP NFL Most Valuable Player was asked Saturday if negotiations had a hard deadline. "Yeah, we coming up to it. It's coming up. Season's coming up," Jackson said. "We're going to be good for the season." With Jackson representing himself in contract negotiations, it makes sense that he'd want to leave that distraction in the offseason. The QB added that he had "no updates" on the status of contract talks. Asked if it's fair to say Week 1 is a hard deadline, Jackson responded, "Yeah, for sure." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 So, he isn't going to play if he doesnt get a contract done in the next 3 weeks? g luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) He's been the reason it's not done.. he needs to get the rocks out of his head. Edited August 14, 2022 by Malazan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 He will blame his agent for missing checks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I don’t think he’s worth what he’s asking BUT the dude is 37-12 as a starter! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plano Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 The Ravens should offer the highest paid salary for a RB just to troll him. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Ravens gotta overpay him and thats on them. Should not have gotten this far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Scott7975 said: So, he isn't going to play if he doesnt get a contract done in the next 3 weeks? g luck. Doesn’t say that-just means he won’t negotiate during the season, he will make the team wait until next offseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Ya Digg? said: Doesn’t say that-just means he won’t negotiate during the season, he will make the team wait until next offseason Ah, maybe I just misunderstood then. If that's all it is then there is no story. Its how it should be. He really should just get an agent so he doesnt have to be distracted by it though. Edited August 14, 2022 by Scott7975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Even if they had paid him right after Josh's deal, they'd have saved a ton. They seem like such a smart organization, I have no idea what they thought was going to come along that is better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, benderbender said: Even if they had paid him right after Josh's deal, they'd have saved a ton. They seem like such a smart organization, I have no idea what they thought was going to come along that is better. Perhaps they’re not sold on him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, AlfaBill said: Perhaps they’re not sold on him? Maybe you all missed where the Ravens wanted to get a deal done and Jackson refused at the time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I’ve never got the sense this guy was a genius in interviews. I could be wrong, but I don’t think I am. I understand why an NFL player would not want to hire an agent for financial reasons. They got a nice big chunk of that contract and if you can avoid it, you do. But, avoiding it means you’ve got to represent yourself and understand how to work on your behalf against people who really know what they’re doing. You’re a football player, not an agent. There’s a reason that both vocations have different job titles and roles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 He wants the Watson deal 🤝 💰 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, KDIGGZ said: He wants the Watson deal 🤝 💰 He'll have to up his sexual assault game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I think he should hold out until October 3rd 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Lamar wants a lot. Let’s see if Baltimore is stupid enough. We’ve seen a lot crazier done this year. Browns Signing a serial sexual offender as the face of their franchise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 He’ll most likely get his contract in the next couple of weeks. Just because he wants a Watson type contract does not mean he’ll get it. They’ll probably work off of the Murray and Allen deals. I wouldn’t want to be Baltimore as his style of play will not work long term. McD and Frazier have coached well against Baltimore’s system. In 19 we had a weaker team, but we almost beat them losing 24-17. It was Lamar’s worst game that season. We completely shut them down in the playoffs in 20, only scoring 3 pts. This team is stronger now so I’m not worried about Baltimore. They will be better with the injured healed by now, and they are loading up on the TE/Running game trying to get back to their 19 performance. Look for a lot of 12 and 13 personnel this year. At heart, Harbaugh knows Lamar’s limitations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 7 hours ago, Victory Formation said: I don’t think he’s worth what he’s asking BUT the dude is 37-12 as a starter! The problem every NFL teams now has, is what D Watson and T Murray got. The bar just when up, way up. .... The Bills are fortunate to have Josh's deal done before the insanity started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 That Watson contract will haunt the Browns and every NFL team for years to come. It also means there is little wiggle room on the Browns to move money around. Pat and Josh can get money moved to free up salary for must sign team mates. How does Cleveland do it now that all Watson money is fully guaranteed? Can Cleveland pay him say 45 of 50m in a year and then pay him 55 instead of 50 in the next year? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 30 minutes ago, CSBill said: The problem every NFL teams now has, is what D Watson and T Murray got. The bar just when up, way up. .... The Bills are fortunate to have Josh's deal done before the insanity started. Beane looks like a genius how he did that deal early with Allen and Tre for that matter. The Bills in this regime don’t seem to let their star players twist until the end. That’s why I wouldn’t be surprised if Knox is extended before this season. Next year Oliver. I think they drafted the LB to become Edmunds replacement and let him walk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Regular season Qb. I wouldn’t pay him either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, wjag said: That Watson contract will haunt the Browns and every NFL team for years to come. It also means there is little wiggle room on the Browns to move money around. Pat and Josh can get money moved to free up salary for must sign team mates. How does Cleveland do it now that all Watson money is fully guaranteed? Can Cleveland pay him say 45 of 50m in a year and then pay him 55 instead of 50 in the next year? Thats the problem with Cleveland. They have a ton of space this year, but will be tight next year. It’s why they probably will give Jimmy G. a modest contract like Carolina did with BM, as there is no way Watson won’t have his suspension extended for the rest of the year. Goodell knows his predatory behavior is a huge, huge black eye for the league, and he would be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 He wants his contract done by week 1 and he doesn’t have an agent? Well, Hell, I want mine done by then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Bills fan since 87 said: Ravens gotta overpay him and thats on them. Should not have gotten this far. 7 hours ago, benderbender said: Even if they had paid him right after Josh's deal, they'd have saved a ton. They seem like such a smart organization, I have no idea what they thought was going to come along that is better. Man, they’d be looking at the 5th to 7th highest paid qb if done at or before that time, and continue to slide down that list with the way this league works. Yes, it was a mistake not to get a deal done earlier. I am of the camp he is not worth the money (even back then), but he is still is a good qb and good starter in a qb hungry league. Bite the bullet. Edited August 14, 2022 by dollars 2 donuts 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Such a poor decision (and poor counseling/advice from family/friends) to not have an agent. It’s really mind boggling. I’m not hating on Lamar, but he is not qualified to negotiate contracts. It really is that simple. Gotta question the kid’s judgment. Unfortunately for the Ravens they are in a bind, but if Lamar had an agent I think this deal would have been done months ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) Well then Lamar maybe you should find time to spend with your agent (he’s his own agent) and the FO. Because you really are not going to find MORE free time in the next 3 weeks Edited August 14, 2022 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Man, they’d be looking at the 5th to 7th highest paid qb if done at or before that time, and continue to slide down that list with the way this league works. Yes, it was a mistake not to get a deal done earlier. I am of the camp he is not worth the money (even back then), but he is still is a good qb and good starter in a qb hungry league. Bite the bullet. My questions is even if you're not sold on him personally, who is available that is better than Lamar Jackson? Jimmy G? They're not tanking for a pick so they'll have to package picks for a top QB prospect. And even then you're hoping for someone at least equally as talented which is about as low percentage a crap shoot as I can think of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 9 hours ago, StHustle said: Maybe you all missed where the Ravens wanted to get a deal done and Jackson refused at the time. There is that of course, Its an odd dynamic going on there in Baltimore, but whatever, its not our problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 hours ago, Victory Formation said: I don’t think he’s worth what he’s asking BUT the dude is 37-12 as a starter! Since it’s just him in negotiations with the team there have been no leaks there is literally no information- good or bad - about what he asking for. We can make a good guess based on the Murray and Watson contracts, but that’s all we have to go on. I am fascinated by this process. If he walks away with Murray’s contract plus, then it worked out better than having an agent would have for him. Injury is really the only risk for him and that isn’t a big one IMO. If Dak can get paid after being injured, then Lamar can. I would also bet that he took out an insurance policy in the event of something catastrophic/career ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 9 hours ago, MiltonWaddams said: I’ve never got the sense this guy was a genius in interviews. I could be wrong, but I don’t think I am. I understand why an NFL player would not want to hire an agent for financial reasons. They got a nice big chunk of that contract and if you can avoid it, you do. But, avoiding it means you’ve got to represent yourself and understand how to work on your behalf against people who really know what they’re doing. You’re a football player, not an agent. There’s a reason that both vocations have different job titles and roles. They can get free help from the NFL Players' Union. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, CSBill said: The problem every NFL teams now has, is what D Watson and T Murray got. The bar just when up, way up. .... The Bills are fortunate to have Josh's deal done before the insanity started. Maybe some day owners/GMs will grow a pair and not pay marginal talent franchise talent money, Murray has never won a playoff game FCS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Isn’t he the one who has been unwilling to negotiate a new contract? The ravens have been trying to get one done for over a year but have had trouble getting Jackson to engage in discussions. Now suddenly there’s a hard deadline? https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/06/lamar-jacksons-failure-to-engage-ravens-points-to-awkward-outcome-for-everyone/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 12 hours ago, Victory Formation said: I don’t think he’s worth what he’s asking BUT the dude is 37-12 as a starter! meh. 1 playoff win in 3 appearances. Even Jimmy G is 33-14 and 5-2 in the playoffs, including SB appearance and 2 SF wins over GB/Rodgers---and no one wants him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 What is Lamars last name so I can look up his stats ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 It should take like a day to get it done if he wants it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaBill Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 hours ago, StHustle said: Maybe you all missed where the Ravens wanted to get a deal done and Jackson refused at the time. Do we know the specifics of the deal they offered? Maybe it was much lower than Lamars expectations. He’s a marginal talent, who won’t win you playoff games, never mind a SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 hours ago, KDIGGZ said: He wants the Watson deal 🤝 💰 I want to say he is not worth it but I would rather have LJ by a ton and if Kyler is getting his then why not demand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Baltimore kind of did this to themself. They probably could have extended Lamar earlier at a lower price. Beane foresaw this wildly inflated QB market. That's why he extended Allen when he did---he avoided the craziness. What a wise man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 13 hours ago, Victory Formation said: I don’t think he’s worth what he’s asking BUT the dude is 37-12 as a starter! Add NFL MVP to his resume 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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