Super Bowl Winning Coach Sean Payton Cheekily Hints at a Come Back With Lamar Jackson, but What About John Harbaugh?

Sean Payton hints at a comeback with Lamar Jackson 

Sean Payton appeared on the ManningCast for the Baltimore Ravens game against his old team, the Saints. During the game, Peyton Manning asked him about Lamar Jackson. “What stands out for you about Lamar Jackson?” The former Saints HC had a cheeky reply ready. “Well, the number one thing is, I have a chance to be a free agent. He has a chance to be a free agent. I would say that first,” Payton said, hinting at a return to the NFL and teaming up with Jackson.

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Fans would love to see the duo teaming up and terrorizing the League. But then what about John Harbaugh? Harbaugh has developed Jackson’s game so much and Payton acknowledged that further while talking about the QB.“I think he has become a better down the field thrower, partly because the game he now playing is a little different than what he was playing in college,” Payton said.

The Ravens are negotiating a contract with Jackson behind the scenes. If all goes well for them, Harbaugh will get to keep his prized asset. The only way Jackson will be traded is if the contract negotiations break down. Will the fans see Jackson becoming the new Drew Brees for Sean Payton?

The NFL world reacts

The NFL world reacted to Sean Payton’s comments on Lamar Jackson. Most vocal among those were the fans of the Washington Commanders. With reports suggesting that the franchise is up for sale, many fans want the new owners to get Payton and Jackson together. Fans can dream, right?

This fan wants the Washington Commanders to hire both Peyton and Jackson.

But this fan doesn’t think it will happen.

This fan says the Ravens are going to franchise-tag Jackson.

A fan said that this made them blush.

This fan thinks Sean Payton is lying

One fan had this to say:

Whatever happens, will happen place next season. For now, Baltimore looks poised to win the AFC North division and make it to the playoffs. If Jackson is indeed in his last season for the Ravens, he might want to cap it off with a Super Bowl ring.

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