Ravens QB situation

[prissythecat]

2 minutes ago, Saint Doug said:

The issue here will be price. There’s no doubt his agent will begin negotiations by asking for him go be the highest paid QB in the league. Where they from there is anyone’s guess, but he may even end up getting more than Josh. QB contracts are not measured by skill, but rather when they sign them. They keep going higher and higher. And this could very well end up being a horrible contract for Baltimore. 

One would think they learned a bit from the Flacco contract 

[Charles Romes]

He’s not in the stratosphere of josh Allen, but like a tannehill or cousins, he’s just good enough that you have to pay him. I love the fact that we will be always be better, for more than the next decade, than teams that have to pay this level of quarterback. 

[NoSaint]

20 hours ago, saundena said:

The Ravens have to make a decision on whether or not to pay Lamar.  He's obviously a very good player, limited in some respects- yes; but also talented enough to take over a game.  But do you give him what could be the biggest contract in league history knowing that he's a big injury and his running skills will deteriorate over time?

 

From what I've seen from Tyler Huntley, there doesn't seem to be a big drop off between him and Lamar.   I wonder if he can get even better with more time and reps.

 

I wonder if anybody in their front office thinks that the smart play might be to let Lamar walk if he asks for too much and hitch their wagon to Huntley instead.  They have very similar play styles and with how accommodating Greg Roman is, I think they'd be fine

 

 

youve completely missed on the actual substantial gap in talent between the two. Otherwise, spot on.

[Nineforty]

19 hours ago, JGMcD2 said:

I’ve had this thought a lot recently… but that doesn’t mean it’s right. 
 

If you’re an NFL franchise and you’re not sure about paying your QB… don’t. Find a comparable player, albeit with some drop off, give him very little money and build a team around him. 
 

I’ve observed it with Lamar/Huntley and I think the same thing can be said for Baker/Mullens. Obviously Lamar and Baker are more talented… but if they can’t put it together why waste the money? 

In a vacuum, i think you are absolutely right. If the decision was based on a longer-view strategy than what it feels like most/all teams operate under (gm lifespans??).

 

And if other realities didnt exist of course, too. 

[saundena]

5 hours ago, No Place To Hyde said:

Huntley is playing within that offense and making the smart throw. Lamar doesn't do that.

 

Just thinking out loud but what would field the better and more competitive team?

 

A) Lamar Jackson

 

B) Huntley + $35M(ish) cap space + the boatload of high draft picks some team would gladly fork over for Lamar.

 

Could easily see some team like Carolina, Washington, Detroit or even Seattle if they part ways with Wilson paying a hefty price to get Lamar.

I would take B all day everyday.  They easily get three 1st round picks for Lamar