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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 10: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball during their AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 10: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball during their AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
It was not a long time ago when Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson would dazzle the NFL world on the field. The two-time Pro Bowler and 2019 MVP would make headlines, leaving fans mesmerized by his performance in the NFL. But after sustaining an injury and missing 10 regular season games in the past two seasons, Jackson’s future remained clouded with uncertainty.
Following the injury sustained, Lamar Jackson has become the talk of the NFL world again, as his contract is set to expire soon. Will the Baltimore Ravens decide to keep a hold of him, or will they move ahead, perceiving prospects that might be better for them, eventually?
Fans in turmoil over Lamar Jackson and the future
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In a recent tweet posted by former Ravens TE Shannon Sharpe, a heated debate over Jackson’s future and contract possibilities took place. Sports radio personality Mad Dog stated that Jackson does not deserve a fully guaranteed contract, considering how he has been out of the picture and the game for a while. As we see former wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson come out to defend the Ravens QB, fans had their own perspective on the issue that pertains.
Mad dog said Lamar Jackson doesn’t deserve a fully guaranteed contract & Keyshawn Johnson cooked him 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BcKm1VcO6t
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) February 22, 2023
Some fans came up to show their support for Jackson
Ridiculous argument many team would love to have Lamar pay him. Winning record, mvp with no top receiver beside a tight end be forreal
— Yung_Newt (@layedback_rob) February 22, 2023
Good shit Keyshawn. Pay the man or let him get paid elsewhere. I see a holdout if they tag him, different position but getting Earl Thomas/Seahawks vibes when they had issues.
— Highguybry (@highguybry) February 23, 2023
While there were other fans who think that the QB does not deserve a guaranteed contract after a disappointing two seasons compared to other quarterbacks in the game.
Josh Allen last two seasons.
– 8700 yards pass, 246 rushing. Almost 9k yds
– 71 pass TD, 13 rush. 84 total TDs
– 29 int, 7.2 yards per attemptLamar Jackson last two seasons.
– 5100 yds pass, 1530 rushing, 6600 yards
– 33 pass TD, 5 rushing. 38 total TDs
– 20 int, 7.2 ypa— Matt DiGiacomo (@DiGiacomoMatt) February 22, 2023
Lamar relies on his legs (both QBs that played in the Super Bowl are known to use their legs)
Lamar has made bad decisions at critical moments (Josh Allen just had a 3:3 touchdown to int ratio in the the playoffs… Herbert had a 58.1 cmp% in a horrid wildcard loss to the jags)— Jason Nelson (@Jason_Nelson3) February 22, 2023
Furthermore, there were other fans who thought that the injured Lamar Jackson needs to work on his fitness and health first.
I mean to be fair he hasn't done squat since his MVP season. Playoff losses and two unfinished seasons so…
— Mattress L Jackson (@MattressLJakson) February 22, 2023
He doesn’t deserve fully guaranteed. A pay raise, yes but he isn’t gonna get fully guaranteed when he hasn’t played a full season since 2020.
— Jai Shields (@TheJShield) February 22, 2023
He doesn’t? Hes a bad man but He missed the last 5 games of the last 2 seasons. Plus a playoff game. Also his team was 8-3 last year and missed the playoffs because he got hurt.
— Henry K. (@ohhenryTOTFC) February 22, 2023
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All in all, while the opinions of many are diverse, it still does not shine a light on what the future looks like for Jackson. When healthy, he continued to play at the top of his game. But fans will remember Jackson’s 2022 season, because of his injury.
A possible journey toward resurrection?
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While the Baltimore Ravens still decide on Lamar Jackson’s future, there is no question that he is one of the promising quarterbacks of the game. He is too good of a player for the Ravens to let him go so easily. While the two sides are hopeful of coming to a possible conclusive negotiation, it will all depend on the progress of Jackson’s injury. It may be a downhill road because of unforeseen circumstances, but the likelihood of seeing the 27-year-old QB back in the field is high. Only time will tell how both the team and the player will pave the road.
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