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Odell Beckham Jr. Sends Message To Lamar Jackson

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Odell Beckham Jr.’s recent signing with the Baltimore Ravens had fans giddy. A lot of Ravens fans believed the signing all but promised the return of quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, that doesn’t seem to be the exact question. Beckham was recently asked if he knew what Jackson’s future holds. The newest Ravens receiver doesn’t have the answer. But he does want Jackson to know that he would love the opportunity to link up on the football field.

“Lamar, if you’re listening, I’d love to get to work with you,” Beckham said. Beckham’s comments were heard by the media during the star’s first appearance in Baltimore. Jackson voiced his happiness at the Ravens signing of Beckham over Twitter. In the past, Jackson has had some frustrations with the organization over the handling of the receiver position. The Ravens have not drafted one Pro Bowl in the organization’s history. Adding Beckham to the offense would for sure put confidence in Jackson’s trust in the franchise.

Odell Beckham Hopes To Share Field With Jackson

However, even with Beckham’s talent, there are still questions. For one, is Beckham going to be healthy this upcoming season? Beckham was last seen during the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl victory back in 2022. The star receiver was on pace to have a monster game. Potentially making a solid case for Super Bowl MVP. However, a freak knee injury ended Beckham’s. Also, the injury sidelined Beckham for the entire 2022-23 season. Having the receiver in full health will be vital to the team’s success.

With everything thrown his way, it seems Odell Beckham is ready to join the Ravens. The former LSU Tiger should already be familiar with the AFC North. Beckham spent a short stint with the Cleveland Browns. However, injuries and distrust within the organization made Beckham’s time in Cleveland one to forget. But now is the time for a fresh start. Obviously, getting the chance to play with Lamar Jackson could change the entire trajectory of the receiver’s career. However, will Jackson be suiting up for Baltimore this fall? For the latest news regarding the NFL, keep it right here with HNHH.

Shannon Sharpe Reveals Team That Needs Lamar Jackson

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Shannon Sharpe knows the talent that Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson possesses. However, it seems the rest of the league is too afraid to make a move to land the former MVP. On Thursday’s edition of Undisputed, Sharpe had one team in mind that would have massive benefits from adding Jackson. The Indianapolis Colts are in desperate need of stability at the quarterback secret. The franchise has even told the media they considered the possibility of adding Jackson to the team. However, the move was never made. Sharpe believes the move would be a perfect fit for both parties.

“They have a defense that’s ready to compete right now. They’ve been in QB hell since Andrew Luck retired,” Sharpe stated on Thursday. The Colts have been in a quarterback nightmare since the surprising retirement of Luck. However, that is to be expected when your franchise star abruptly leaves the game. But enough time has passed. The Colts quarterback play has hindered the franchise for too long. Plugging that desperate need for a talented QB like Jackson may just be the answer the franchise has longed to look for.

Shannon Sharpe Believes The Colts Are A Playoff Team With Jackson

The hesitancy on Jackson has been appalling by those around the league. Yes, the star quarterback has injury questions. However, Jackson, at 90%, is better than some starting quarterbacks in the league. The Ravens have stated they don’t plan on moving on from Jackson. The team recently brought in Odell Beckham Jr. to bolster up the receiver position. Obviously, the move was made in hopes that Jackson would happily return to the franchise. However, Jackson has yet to make a decision on his playing future.

Time is running out for the Colts to find a competent quarterback. But maybe the team is looking toward the NFL Draft to find their franchise quarterback. However, folks like Shannon Sharpe believe the answer is already in front of them. Should the Indianapolis Colts make a move for Lamar Jackson? Would Jackson make the Colts an instant Super Bowl favorite? Please give us your thoughts on the potential move in the comment section. For the latest NFL news, keep it right here with HNHH.

Colts Avoid Questions About Lamar Jackson

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The Indianapolis Colts are the team that has been most closely associated with acquiring Lamar Jackson. On paper, the fit makes sense. Indianapolis does not have a rostered quarterback considered a long-term NFL starter. The team has run a rush-heavy offense in recent seasons behind Jonathan Taylor. New head coach Shane Steichen is an offensive specialist with quarterback-specific experience. All the pieces are there for Jackson to thrive in Indianapolis.

However, acquiring Lamar Jackson is not simple. A trade would likely come at a steep price, despite Jackson’s impasse with the Ravens. Giving him an offer sheet reveals a team’s hand to the Ravens about what people are willing to pay for Jackson. Finally, the Ravens just picked up a high-caliber wide receiver in Odell Beckham Jr. While the fit for Jackson and the Colts may be strong, it’s another question about getting him there.

“We’re Focused On The Draft”

In a media session Wednesday, Colts management avoided questions about Jackson. “We’re focused on the draft and I’m focused on the guys that are in the building right now. That’s where we’re at,” Steichen told reporters. The Colts began their offseason program this week and while it is early days, it does start a timer on just how long they could hold out for Jackson. Sooner or later, they will have to make a call about who is their 2023 starting quarterback.

Another factor to consider, and one alluded to by Steichen, is the draft. If the Colts signed Jackson via an unmatched offer sheet, they would have to give the Ravens two first-round picks. Colts owner Jim Irsay was opposed to giving up that much capital. “Our belief, and my belief, has always been you build through the draft, the draft is your pipeline for success or failure,” Irsay said. The Colts currently hold the fourth overall pick in the upcoming draft. Most mock drafts project them selecting the best quarterback available at that spot. That would likely see Kentucky’s Will Levis or Florida’s Anthony Richardson head to Lucas Oil stadium. However, the Colts-Jackson rumors will not abate until the Colts finally announced their QB1.

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Odell Beckham Jr. Parties with Lamar Jackson After Ravens Signing

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Odell Beckham Jr. dominated the NFL news cycle over the weekend, signing a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. The 30-year-old wide receiver did not play in the 2022 NFL season, having been cut by the Rams after their 2021 Super Bowl win. However, he will now appear in the Ravens’ backfield after signing a deal worth up to $18 million. He will likely take a starting spot alongside the Ravens’ 2021 first-round pick, Rashod Bateman.

Despite being the 12th overall pick in 2014, OBJ’s career has rarely lived up to the hype. His rookie year was one for the record books, and his sophomore season was even better. However, he has consistently struggled with injuries and other issues. He hasn’t played a full 16 games since 2019 and has the bizarre stat line of 7000+ yards but just 56 career touchdowns. However, the Ravens are in desperate need of pass catchers, after throwing the 13th-lowest touchdowns in 2022. Beckham also brings a veteran presence to a relatively young wide receiver room.

The OBJ signing adds a new layer to the Lamar Jackson saga, especially after the two of them were seen linking up Sunday night. It all began with an Instagram post from Jackson appearing to show the two players on FaceTime. Later, footage posted to Instagram showed the two players partying at LIV in Miami Beach. A sign also welcomed the two players to the club. It’s evidence that both players are happy with the deal. But what does this mean for Lamar and the Ravens?

Jackson recently revealed that he had requested a trade out of Baltimore as contract talks continued to stall. While the team stance has always been that Jackson is QB1, GM Eric DeCosta revealed last week that they would be open to taking a quarterback in the upcoming draft. However, with the signing of a receiver that Jackson is evidently excited about, have things changed? There has been no word on a trade or a new contract for Jackson. But the signing of OBJ might have given the Ravens more time to lock down the man they clearly view as the franchise quarterback.

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Ravens GM Makes Shocking Draft Statement

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One of the biggest questions about the 2023 NFL season is who will be lining up under center for the Baltimore Ravens. It is appearing more and more likely that Lamar Jackson will not be QB1 in Baltimore, especially after revealing he had requested a trade. However, while Jackson must operate within the confines of the non-exclusive franchise tag the Ravens placed on him, the official stance of the team is that Jackson was their QB1 going forwards.

However, that all appears to have changed thanks to a statement from Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta. It’s no secret that 2023 features a stacked draft class at quarterback. Many experts predict that four quarterbacks will be picked in the top 10, if not the top 5. However, the positional class extends beyond the likes of C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Levis, and Anthony Richardson. Players like Hendon Hooker, Tanner McKee, Max Duggan, and Stetson Bennett are all viewed as early-to-mid-round picks. But DeCosta’s comments to the media on Wednesday may have completely changed the draft.

Ravens Not Afraid To Take QB

The Ravens’ pre-draft press conference on Wednesday afternoon was a tale of two stories. While the team representatives refused to answer any direct questions about Lamar Jackson’s status with the team, GM Eric DeCosta did give one eye-opening answer when asked if the Ravens would consider going quarterback in the first round. “It depends on the board, it really does,” DeCosta said. “I mean, I’d have to say yes because we have quarterbacks in our top 31. So just based on that alone, simple math, I would have to say yes.”

However, Ravens fans should not take DeCosta’s admission as a concrete sign that the team is moving on from Lamar. The Ravens hold the 22nd pick in the first round and just five picks across the entire draft. That does not give them a lot of capital to trade up with if they wanted to aggressively pursue the quarterback position. Furthermore, DeCosta also highlighted both wide receivers and cornerbacks, both positions of need for the Ravens, as potential targets. “You know us…we love corners” DeCosta said. But with the team going on record to say that quarterback is not off the table, the Lamar Jackson saga is seemingly far from over.

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Lamar Jackson Reportedly Seeking Contract Similar To This NFL QB

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Lamar Jackson’s contract dispute with the Ravens continues to grow. With more news breaking daily on the matter, the situation may soon reach a boiling point. Obviously, the biggest disagreement between the two is money. Jackson sees his worth as far more than what the Ravens have allegedly offered. While both sides continue to figure out a resolution, more reports are coming out on Jackson’s potential compensation.

According to Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN, “The issue so far in contract talks, I am told, is that Jackson is insisting on getting more fully guaranteed money than the $230 million Deshaun Watson got in his deal with the Browns. After my conversations in Phoenix, I no longer believe Jackson was insisting that his deal be fully guaranteed — just that the guaranteed portion of it be larger than Watson’s.”

Lamar Jackson Making Contract Demands Known

Jackson asking for a guarantee that is larger than Deshaun Watson’s makes sense. The Cleveland Browns offered Watson the largest guaranteed contract in NFL history. However, the contract came at a bizarre time, with Watson missing two straight seasons. Watson also hasn’t achieved nearly the accolades that Jackson has earned in his career. The Browns deal with Watson could be the reason Jackson isn’t under center in Baltimore. The Watson deal also has set the bar for every future QB deal. However, the deal has yet to show a positive for the Browns. Watson looked rather rusty last season after his suspension.

The contract situation between the two parties is evolving by the hour. While the Ravens hope to work things out. Jackson is looking for the respect he believes he deserves. With an entire summer left before the regular season, this story could be a long one. Where do you stand on the Jackson contract saga? Has Lamar earned what he is asking for? Are the Ravens making a mistake by letting this drag on? Feel free to let us know your thoughts on the situation in the comment section below. For more stories on the Jackson-Ravens saga and the latest on sports, stay here at HNHH.

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Ravens Attempted To Sign This Former Number One Pick

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The Baltimore Ravens have had a busy off-season with starting QB Lamar Jackson essentially seeking a trade. The Ravens have been seeking a plan B. One of those plans being a former number-one overall pick. NBC Sports has reported that Baker Mayfield was offered a contract by Baltimore. Obviously, Mayfield turned down the contract, as the sixth-year QB is now in Tampa Bay. However, knowing the Ravens offered could mean the team is worried about Jackson returning.

Mayfield spent the 2022 season in two different cities. The former Cleveland Brown opened the season in Carolina. Then, after Matthew Stafford’s injury, the Rams made a deal to bring Mayfield to Los Angeles. Mayfield has yet to live up to being a number one overall pick. The former Oklahoma Sooner hasn’t thrown for 20 touchdowns in one season of his career. Indeed, he wouldn’t be the answer the Ravens are looking for if Jackson were to exit. However, he was still a steady option at the time.

Baker Mayfield Turns Down Ravens

If you were to put yourself in Baker Mayfield’s shoes, you can see why he made the decision he did. In Tampa, Mayfield has a great shot at becoming the starting QB. In Baltimore, the starting job would be in limbo. Especially if Lamar were to return to the team. Mayfield still believes he can be a number one option, as he should. No one should be playing in the league if they don’t believe they should be playing. However, it has to feel good if you’re a Cleveland fan. Nobody would want to see an old QB in their division.

It seems as if the Ravens are keeping their options open with a QB. Mayfield turned down the opportunity, but who is left? The Ravens current backup is Tyler Huntley. The team was impressed with his play in Jackson’s absence last season. However, it will be extremely difficult to fill the void of losing Jackson. What should the Ravens do at QB? Please drop a comment below and give us your best GM idea. For more news on the NFL and the Baltimore Ravens, stay locked in with us at HNHH.

Asante Samuel Sends Warning To Lamar Jackson

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The New England Patriots seem to be all but out of the running for Lamar Jackson. Before yesterday, many believed that New England would be a prime landing spot for Jackson. While most fans were daydreaming of a Belichick-Jackson combination, one former Patriot had other thoughts. Asante Samuel took to Twitter to tell Jackson to rethink any idea of landing in New England. As the years roll by, Belichick ball seems more and more like a less-than-fun time.

New England has been the end-all, be-all of the NFL. For the last 25 years, in order to win a Super Bowl, your team probably had to beat the Patriots. Now the Patriots are looking for a new identity. Long gone are the days of Tom Brady’s game-winning drives. It’s time for the future to become the present. Which is why so many thought Jackson was the perfect answer. However, if it were up to Asante Samuel, Jackson would stay far away.

Asante Samuel Fires Shots At Bill Belichick

Samuel spent five of his eleven seasons in New England under Bill Belichick. In that time, the Patriots won two Super Bowls. So it’s not like Samuel didn’t see success under the leadership of Belichick. Football fans have seen disciples of the Belichick coaching tree accept heading coaching gigs and attempt to instill Belichick’s values. None of those coaches have yet to succeed. Horror stories of Patriots practices began circling the news waves after Brady took his talents to South Beach. Maybe the time for Belichick ball has officially ended.

Samuel has his reasoning as to why he would make a Tweet like this. As it stands currently, New England has expressed no desire of adding the former league MVP to the roster. As Jackson is still trying to sort out his situation in Baltimore, New England is set with Mac Jones. What would you do if you were New England? Would Lamar Jackson entertain the idea of playing for Bill? Can the two create magic on the field? Please sound off in the comment section below to let us know how you feel. As always, stay locked in here at HNHH for all the latest NFL and sports news.

Skip Bayless Hits Lamar Jackson With Some Advice

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Skip Bayless is the latest sports media personality to attempt to reach Lamar Jackson. The Baltimore Ravens QB has voiced his displeasure with the team through Twitter, and that may not be the best bet. Jackson seeks greener pastures, although it has proven to be a difficult task. The only thing the media and fans know about the situation is whatever Lamar has been tweeting. The Ravens have been tight-lipped, other than saying the plan is to keep Jackson. The co-host of Undisputed decided to give Lamar some advice.

Bayless believes that the disgruntled QB should stay away from Twitter. A strange concept for someone like Bayless to admit. Bayless is known for his vocal takes and for staying in the middle of many social media scrums. However, Skip may not be that far off base when discussing Jackson. Jackson doesn’t have an agent to help him through contract discussions. So, tweeting all of his feelings on the situation may be a bad step toward working with the Ravens on a future contract.

Skip Bayless Looking Out For Lamar Jackson

When Shannon and Skip are in agreement, then maybe Lamar should listen. Twitter can be a cesspool of drama. Sharing your business as Lamar has on social media will only create more damage. Lamar wears his heart on his sleeve, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, it’s better to keep those conversations private when discussing business of this magnitude. Jackson isn’t afraid to go toe-to-toe with the franchise. Ravens fans should buckle up for a bumpy ride.

Skip Bayless is actually giving sound advice to the former MVP. It is entirely understandable for Jackson to feel hurt by the situation. However, one thing Jackson can’t forget is this is a business. The moment a player is no longer of any worth to a franchise, that said player would be on the next plane out of town. It’s the sad, harsh reality of professional sports. Do you think Skip’s advice to Lamar should be taken? Is Lamar better off doing things his own way? Please sound off in the comments, and let us know what you think. Stick around HNHH for all the latest news inside the NFL.

Report: The Patriots Won’t Pursue Lamar Jackson Despite Meek Mill’s Best Efforts

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You can take the New England Patriots off the list of potential suitors for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Earlier in the week, Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed that Meek Mill told him that Jackson wants to play for the team. Kraft said a decision would ultimately be made by Bill Belichick, and according to a report by Jeff Howe of The Athletic, it appears the team will eschew the chance to pursue Jackson and roll into the 2023 season with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.

According to Howe, “the price on Jackson in salary and draft compensation being too much of a non-starter.” Jackson received the non-exclusive franchise tag from the Ravens earlier this offseason, meaning he could agree to a deal with another team and, if Baltimore does not match it, go to them for the price of two first-round NFL Draft picks. But as Howe noted, the Patriots are in a position where meeting Jackson’s widely-reported high asking price for a new deal in a market set by Deshaun Watson’s contract with the Cleveland Browns is not appealing, no matter how they would go about acquiring him.

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The Ravens placed the $32.4 million franchise tag on Jackson, so the team still has its share of leverage in the matter. If the Patriots signed Jackson to an offer sheet, they would ship their next two first-round draft picks to Baltimore if the Ravens didn’t match the terms. Plus, for Jackson to agree to an offer sheet, the Patriots would almost certainly need to give him a contract worth far more money than they ever extended to Tom Brady.

So what about a trade? In theory, the Patriots could test Jackson’s true desire to link up, attempt to convince him to accept a far more affordable deal and offer the Ravens a trade package — say, three first-round picks — to get the Ravens onboard with such a move.

Jackson announced earlier this week that he requested a trade from the Ravens as the beginning of the month, one that has failed to materialize.