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Lamar Jackson
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redrum52
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I don't trust anyone who drinks Dasani voluntarily....
ravenslord
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We all know Fredo got a cap in his ass !
SaltyDog
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Don’t hurt to ask? Lol
gtalk12
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As long as you're nice about it, ask away right? LMAO
I know a certain LB who was visibly upset and would complain all the time that we did not bring in enough tackles to clog up the middle to help him. He then asked to be traded.
We drafted Ngata to help and paid him and all was well............................................................
Actually somewhat refreshing to see a good chunk of the media be realistic on this one for once. So many of them saying the Ravens are smart by just treating this as status quo because as of now, nothing has changed. No one is coming after Lamar and until they do, there's no reason for the Ravens to budge.
BoredMarine13
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Yea the Ravens smear campaign was getting frustrating. It’s a complicated situation and the Ravens aren’t without fault, but the disrespect narrative was bullshit
rmcjacket23
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Also refreshing to see the local beat writers all just generally agree that this shit is painful to watch, everybody is getting frustrated with it, and most don't even care what the resolution is anymore. Just that there is one.
JoeyFlex5
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Do it or don’t, I got somewhere to be
gtalk12
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I don't think it ends soon. The bigger issue is the media coverage/social media coverage more than anything else honestly
rmcjacket23
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In terms of "milestones":
1. I think that 1-2 week period right around (before and after) the draft could lead to something. If the Ravens are serious about moving him or he's serious about being traded, before the draft is when he'll have max suitors and when the Ravens would be the most motivated.
2. The FT deadline, which is mid-July. Deadlines force hands. It's probably less impactful for the Ravens, because they obviously should be plenty comfortable with him playing for $32M this year. But as we get closer to that, both sides motivation to get a deal done, or a trade, should be at an all-time high.
So I would think basically nothing happens for about 3 weeks, maybe some chatter or a resolution in late April-early May, and then probably nothing happens after that until mid-July.
If its status quo after the FT date, I would be shocked to see him traded this year. He'll either play on it or he won't. His trade request basically goes in the trash can at that point, because nobody can extend him.
rmcjacket23
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lol the guy didn't even like an "injury guarantee" after one season. Any sort of "prove it" incentives would offend him to the end of the earth.
It's a great idea to put escalators or bonuses in there for stuff like that, but not as a punishment tool.
UPennChem
Hall of Famer
Teddy Bruschi has been saying for weeks now that Lamar is going to play disinterested this season if he's on the tag and will effectively milk out 32M. Won't play in games if he's even a little knocked up.
Idk I just hate this whole situation. For Lamar. For the Ravens. For us as fans. The situation and the media in particular are insufferable
Idk I just hate this whole situation. For Lamar. For the Ravens. For us as fans. The situation and the media in particular are insufferable
And then Lamar just continues to hurt his own value if he goes that route. Ball is in his court on how he wants to proceed but it feels there are very few scenarios that get him what he wants at the end of the day.
Militant X 1
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Militant X 1
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I feel that it should have never gotten to this point between the Ravens and Lamar. This whole situation regardless of where cats want to place the blame is just pathetic to me.