This off-season has been exceedingly dramatic for quarterbacks. While on one end of the spectrum, multiple teams seem to be chasing a quarterback like Aaron Rodgers, there are quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson who are being denied their ask. As of now, there exists a precarious stalemate between the two parties. Baltimore Ravens are not budging in terms of how much they are willing to offer. Furthermore, the kind of interactions that have been going on between the two parties, Jackson leaving seems imminent. However, recently, an old tweet of the QB appeared and fans are comparing that to the present situation.
With reconciliation almost impossible, Ravens fans have been fawning over the past. As an old tweet from Jackson’s account went viral, fans gave a brutal reality check about the future of their team.
The nostalgia of a happy Lamar Jackson-Ravens partnership
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The Ravens fans have been going through a hard time as their organization and their beloved quarterback are at seemingly irreparable odds. The situation has worsened to the point where fans have even come out publically to support Jackson against the Ravens. Furthermore, an old tweet from Jackson’s Twitter handle was just more salt in the wound for Jackson-Ravens fans.
I love my Ravens I don’t know who the hell putting that false narrative out that I’m having thoughts about leaving stop tryna read my mind🙄
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) March 30, 2022
A prominent Ravens fan tweeted out a screenshot of Jackson’s old tweet. The tweet spoke about how much Jackson loved the Ravens a year ago. The quarterback also mentioned how he was taking the control of his own narrative.
As a result of the old tweet being shared, fans were faced with the brutal possibility that Jackson will never adorn the Baltimore purple. They took to Twitter to express their thoughts about Jackson’s current predicament as compared to a year ago.
Fans weep over the potential loss of their star-QB
Ravens’ fans took to Twitter to talk about the sad reality that the Ravens are currently faced with. One fan spoke about how things change over the course of a year.
Life happens, things change
— Juan Donovan (@juandonovan) March 22, 2023
Furthermore, one fan made it clear that Jackson will not be coming back.
Dawg, he has a representative reaching out to teams..let’s not pretend he’s coming back.
— Man Up 3 Deep (@ManUp3Deep) March 21, 2023
Fans also spoke about the monumental changes that have occurred since the original tweet.
So much has changed since he said this.
— rx (@rxpubIic) March 21, 2023
However, there were fans who were in denial about even the possibility of Jackson leaving.
Lamar can't leave, he promised us a superbowl
— Riggs🦚 (@Rigginsx33) March 21, 2023
Fans also mentioned the irony of such a statement.
That didn’t age well.
— Lenore (@lenore_nevrmore) March 21, 2023
However, some fans were hopeful about Jackson’s emotions towards the Ravens.
I’m hoping he still thinks that honestly
— AL-Dawg (@AlDawg922) March 21, 2023
Finally, one fan shared a hilarious GIF about being in denial.
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Now denial kicks in for ya pic.twitter.com/nd8fdx7FSF
— LaMarvelous8 (@HeatFlockAllDay) March 21, 2023
All in all, fans seem very heartbroken over the possibility of Jackson leaving the Ravens. However, with the way the situation has been progressing, the emergence of another alternative seems very unlikely.
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While the Ravens might not listen to Jackson, they stand on the precipice of earning the ire of their loyal fans. It only remains to be seen if the Ravens are able to make their fans happy or if they go on to disappoint Ravens’ nation.
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