The Residue Years by Mitchell S. Jackson

There was plenty of talk about the Ravens looking for their next quarterback, though owner Steve Bisciotti had said they would have “bigger fish to fry” in the 2018 draft. When Jackson was drafted, Flacco was 33, three years removed from the last time he’d led the Ravens to the playoffs. The situation this time around is different. That’s almost, I don’t want to say a panic pick, but if you’re taking a quarterback or you’re trading up for a quarterback, you’re all but kicking Lamar Jackson out the door.” I don’t think it makes as much sense to do it early. It’s just a matter of where you want to do it. I think it’s just good business and being smart to bring in another option. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah, a former Ravens scout, agreed the DeCosta would avoid any move that might alienate Jackson: “I don’t get the sense this will be a big, bold move for them to go up and get one. Utilizing an early-round pick on a quarterback would not be the wise move, and I don’t expect to see Eric DeCosta, who knows what he’s doing, make that decision.” and pay him the money they did, I think that was the first olive branch in that situation. With their recent move to bring in Odell Beckham Jr. “I think the most important thing that organization has to do is to make sure Lamar knows he’s their guy. “If they draft a quarterback, maybe in the later rounds, something that’s not threatening to Lamar,” ESPN’s Todd McShay said. At most, they predict DeCosta might use a later pick on a quarterback who could polish his skills behind Jackson and last year’s backup, Tyler Huntley. The draft is the next flash point in the saga, because the Ravens could use one of their five picks to select a potential successor, or they could turn the whole event on its head by sending Jackson to another team.ĭraft analysts don’t consider a cataclysmic scenario likely. But Jackson asked for a trade in early March, and the Ravens do not know if he will be willing to play the 2023 season under the $32.4 million nonexclusive franchise tag they placed on him March 7. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta and Coach John Harbaugh have said they’re building the team as if Jackson will be their quarterback for years to come. 32 overall by the Ravens during the first round of the 2018 NFL draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked No.

The Residue Years by Mitchell S. Jackson