The Ravens can’t be this dumb? They’re a smart organization right?

[TheBigKat]

If they hit Lamar with a non exclusive franchise tag that means it’s negotiate with Lamar and if he agrees it’s only 2 first round picks to Baltimore. That would be a fleece job for a top 5 QB in his prime. 
 

last time CAR did that, we landed Sean Gilbert 

[BEASTfromdaEAST]

It's actually the smarter move imo. Allows Lamar and Ravens to see his actual value. If a team is willing to pay him all guaranteed money or not. Also still gives them the chance to match the offer presented to Lamar. 

[Mr. Scot]

From what I've read, there doesn't seem to be any indication so far that the Panthers are exploring this as an option.

Edited March 6, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[PanthersGTI]

13 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

From what I've read, there doesn't seem to be any indication so far that the Panthers are exploring this as an option.

If I remember correctly Tepper didn't want to pay a fully guaranteed contract when it came down to Watson ( smart ), so I doubt we will be looking here. 

Edited March 6, 2023 by PanthersGTI

[Jon Snow]

If they get 2 1sts for Lamar and someone else meets his demands they will jump all over that. 

[Mage]

21 minutes ago, TheBigKat said:

If they hit Lamar with a non exclusive franchise tag that means it’s negotiate with Lamar and if he agrees it’s only 2 first round picks to Baltimore. That would be a fleece job for a top 5 QB in his prime. 
 

last time CAR did that, we landed Sean Gilbert 

Lamar isn't signing unless he gets a fully guaranteed contract.  The only chance the Ravens have of moving him off that stance is to put in a position to find out if there is any team willing to give him that.  If not, then Lamar will have no choice but to alter his demands.

[TheCasillas]

This is the right move by the Ravens. Sounds like they want to prove to Lamar that they offering him a good deal, or they are done with it and want to get something in return. 2 first round picks is nothing to bat an eye lash at. Thats a good return for Lamar considering his demands.

[Mr. Scot]

Also, according to Peter King, the market may not be what people think.

If a team wants Jackson, it’s disguising its intentions well. I couldn’t find legit evidence of one in Indianapolis, talking to GMs and coaches and other club officials. There may be one (Jets? Falcons?) but I couldn’t find it. And if the Ravens put the non-exclusive tag on Jackson, good luck in forcing him to play in 2023 for $32 million ($4.2 million less than Ryan Tannehill’s slated cap number) after visions of jillions have been dancing in his head.

 

 

[top dawg]

Yes, they are that dumb. Like I advised last week, this is NOT Ozzie Newsome's Ravens. Eric DeCosta has not proved to be on Newsome's level. If they let Jackson get away, they will be screwed. Mark my words.

[top dawg]

13 minutes ago, Mage said:

Lamar isn't signing unless he gets a fully guaranteed contract.  The only chance the Ravens have of moving him off that stance is to put in a position to find out if there is any team willing to give him that.  If not, then Lamar will have no choice but to alter his demands.

He wants to get paid, but the contract doesn't necessarily have to be fully guaranteed.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2023/02/24/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-contract-fully-guaranteed-report

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, top dawg said:

He wants to get paid, but the contract doesn't necessarily have to be fully guaranteed.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2023/02/24/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-contract-fully-guaranteed-report

Stephen A Smith is pretty much the only guy who's said that and it became pretty obvious that Jackson's camp was using him as a mouthpiece.

Smith isn't exactly what you'd call a journalist.

[Mage]

3 minutes ago, top dawg said:

He wants to get paid, but the contract doesn't necessarily have to be fully guaranteed.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2023/02/24/baltimore-ravens-lamar-jackson-contract-fully-guaranteed-report

I like Stephen A, but I'll trust the reporting we have heard over the last 6 or however many months over him.  He's more connected to the NBA than the NFL.

Not saying he's wrong.  Him/his source could be right! But until other sources chime in saying the same thing, then my belief is that Jackson is searching for a contract in the same vein as Watson's.

Plus, no high-end QB has signed a long-term extension since then right?  It makes sense as to why he would expect that.

[ForJimmy]

Falcons might be all over that....

[top dawg]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

Stephen A Smith is pretty much the only guy who's said that and it became pretty obvious that Jackson's camp was using him as a mouthpiece.

Smith isn't exactly what you'd call a journalist.

Why not? He has the experience, the career and the degree. So...