So, if a team signs Jackson to an offer, they owe the Ravens 2 first round picks.
If a team doesn't have a first round pick this year, they can't bid on Jackson until after the NFL draft, and then they'd offer their 2024/2025 picks.
But what happens if a team HAS a first round pick this year but it's not their own pick? Does that mean they just have to wait until after the draft to bid on him?
I'm wondering why someone (like the Jets, but also works for Houston or really any team that needs a QB) doesn't trade down from their current spot to somewhere in the end of the first round, then keep the extra picks they traded for and give Baltimore a late first this year (and of course, get Jackson). I'm assuming there's a reason but haven't seen it anywhere...
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yes -- this is correct
One reason would be Baltimore matching the Jets offer. That would mean the Jets lose a higher number 1.
Would say Tampa but their cap situation doesn't seem good...but if the Saints can do it, why not.
Indy is an interesting one. Nice fit, but the 4 overall pick...yikes. Maybe work a deal on the side.
Vegas and Atlanta at 7 and 8, could be possibilities too.
They all have their original pick.
I'm still shocked that teams plural won't bid huge money for him (I like Jones, I'm glad the Giants signed him, but his resume is nowhere near Lamar Jackson's and if I were a contending team in need of a QB, the Jets, the Niners, etc. I would be moving heaven and earth to get him). But I guess we'll see.
I'm still shocked that teams plural won't bid huge money for him (I like Jones, I'm glad the Giants signed him, but his resume is nowhere near Lamar Jackson's and if I were a contending team in need of a QB, the Jets, the Niners, etc. I would be moving heaven and earth to get him). But I guess we'll see.
If he dropped the demand for fully guaranteed money, he'd probably get multiple offers.
Would say Tampa but their cap situation doesn't seem good...but if the Saints can do it, why not.
Indy is an interesting one. Nice fit, but the 4 overall pick...yikes. Maybe work a deal on the side.
Vegas and Atlanta at 7 and 8, could be possibilities too.
They all have their original pick.
I think someone posted before that Snyder might be tempted to sign him to everything he wants and more, guaranteed, just to stick it to the league.
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That would suck. Though it probably blows up on them, so there that. Still don't want to take that chance.
Would say Tampa but their cap situation doesn't seem good...but if the Saints can do it, why not.
Indy is an interesting one. Nice fit, but the 4 overall pick...yikes. Maybe work a deal on the side.
Vegas and Atlanta at 7 and 8, could be possibilities too.
They all have their original pick.
I think someone posted before that Snyder might be tempted to sign him to everything he wants and more, guaranteed, just to stick it to the league.
Basically this. Or the Patriots. There are a ton of franchises that (a) Need a QB, (b) have more capspace than the Ravens, and (c) could care less about what the other billionaire NFL owners want. (Honestly I bet that (c) comprises most of the NFL owners.)
I think Jackson's contract demands could cool the market if he's really out there - but at the same time, let's say you offered him four years @ $50 million per, fully guaranteed.
Is that really a worse idea for the Jets than trading for a 39 year old Aaron Rodgers who seems to by 80% retired (and is also getting $50 million).
I mean sure, you are worried Jackson could get hurt... but I'd be willing to take the bet that in 3 years a 29 year old Lamar Jackson is a better NFL QB than a 42 year old Aaron Rodgers (assuming Rodgers is even playing at that point).