“Foolishness”: ‘Agentless’ QB Lamar Jackson Riles Up Fans With Response to Rumors of ‘Shoe Deal Falling Through’

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is one of the few players in the NFL who does not have an agent for representation. Instead, he relies on himself and his mother, Felicia Jones. Jackson is known to negotiate deals himself, without undergoing the tradition of finding an agent. With this particular approach, not only does Jackson dazzle on the field, but he has also become a topic of discussion for the NFL business world.

Does having no agent mean bad business for Lamar Jackson? Does he lose out millions because of no formal representation for himself? What does no agent life look like for Jackson?

Did a shoe deal actually fall through for agentless Lamar Jackson?

In a recent Twitter post, we see Mike Florio and Chris Simms discussing the downfalls of not having an agent for Lamar Jackson. The QB and the Baltimore Ravens have not been able to negotiate a deal successfully to retain the quarterback. Jackson has reportedly turned down a fully guaranteed contract after negotiating it himself. This has made him a topic of discussion for fans of the NFL world. 

In regard to the alleged rumor of a shoe deal falling through, Lamar Jackson took to Twitter to show what he feels about this rumor.

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And it left fans feeling riled up after the quarterback’s reply.

Negotiating a mutually beneficial contract is a complicated task. And when the player negotiates himself, it becomes an even more difficult situation for both parties. The absence of an agent for Lamar Jackson has made contract negotiations difficult for the Ravens. To come to an agreement will seem to be a complex task, as both parties will need to put their time into it.

A difficult uphill road to conquer

While the whole fiasco around Jackson continues to develop, fans will be waiting on the edge of their seats. The future of Lamar Jackson is one which still remains a mystery to us. Will we be seeing him play for the Baltimore Ravens? Or is it time for him to move on and find a new home?

For someone who possesses immense talent like Jackson, if the talks fail through, he will become a hot commodity in the market. We can surely expect various franchises who will be willing to get their hands on the QB, to join the race. While he is a free agent for the time being, the Ravens might look to put a franchise tag on him, if they want him playing for them the next season.

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