“Being a Pawn for Billionaires”: Former LB Goes Guns Blazing on Lamar Jackson-Baltimore Ravens Contract Drama

The Lamar Jackson and Baltimore Ravens negotiation standoff goes as far as fans can remember. They have not been able to establish a common ground between themselves to move the talk forward. This ongoing tussle has left fans feeling frustrated. They want to see a conclusive ending to the Jackson saga. Not only fans but also players in the NFL feel that the drama is too long of a stretch for anyone’s liking.

While fans of the Ravens wish for the 2019 MVP to stay with the team, the Ravens have non-exclusive franchise tagged the player, making their stance somewhat clear for the world to see. And, the hype around Lamar Jackson seems to have calmed down, as other teams have withdrawn from the race to acquire the QB. And this former NFL player went no holds barred in voicing his opinion about the situation.

Former NFL LB goes full swing in his opinion of the Lamar Jackson saga

According to an article by Alejandro Danois for the Baltimore Banner, former NFL LB, Aubrey Maybin, voiced his opinion strongly about the situation that pertains between the Ravens and Lamar Jackson. Maybin is of the belief that Jackson is more than just a great QB in the NFL. He represents the struggle to do more with less for the people in the city of Baltimore. Maybin feels disappointed with the fact that this entire issue has dragged on for such a long period of time. 

He said, “It’s frustrating as a former player to watch him being put into his position of being a pawn for billionaires. The fact that no franchise has extended Lamar an offer sheet, given his credentials and revolutionary talent, reeks of collusion and is indicative of the racism that is deeply embedded in the culture of the NFL.”

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A league like the NFL runs on profit. And it is not uncommon for organizations to engage in illegal decisions to secure a profit. So the idea that Jackson is a victim of collusion is not a far-fetched one. But is this really the case for the former NFL MVP?

Is collusion the reason for Jackson’s setback?

For Jackson, who is without an agent, this idea of possible collusion seems to fit the pieces of the puzzle. Agentless Jackson negotiated for a fully guaranteed contract from the Ravens himself. But the Ravens refused the demands made.

Furthermore, they placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on one of their top-performing players. While there were teams showing interest in the QB, no one seems to be coming forward to offer Jackson a deal, considering the talent he is.

There seems to be a strange air in the NFL regarding the quarterback’s situation. It reeks of possible collusion. But as there is no evidence of it, fans can only wait and watch to see how the path is paved for Lamar Jackson and his future in the NFL.

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