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Patriots Reveal Whether Or Not They Will Pursue Lamar Jackson

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The New England Patriots are the latest team to announce they will not pursue Lamar Jackson. Since Jackson tweeted his displeasure with the Ravens, many teams have been asked about the former MVP joining their roster. No team has publicly stated their pursuit of Jackson, and if you ask the Ravens, they’re not interested in listening. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh hopes Jackson will be his quarterback this Fall. However, Jackson seems to be looking for greener pastures.

On paper, the Patriots seem like an obvious choice for a landing spot for Jackson. With Mac Jones not meeting expectations and Billy Zappe being unproven, Jackson would instantly be the starter in New England. Even rapper Meek Mill reached out to Patriots owner Robert Kraft to discuss Jackson in New England. However, the price for Jackson may be too steep for a team who isn’t ready to cut ties with their QB, said Jeff Howe of The Athletic.

Lamar Jackson Wants Out Of Baltimore

In a string of Tweets on Monday, Jackson publically announced the worst secret in sports. The Ravens QB admitted that he requested a trade on March 2nd. Furthermore, Jackson stated the Ravens have shown no interest in his request. Jackson is of the belief that the franchise doesn’t value him as a player. A trade for Jackson would potentially be a heavy return for the Ravens. The only problem is no one seems to be taking the bait. Which is strange for a former MVP of the league.

Jackson had injury issues even as recently as last season. The former Pro Bowl QB has only played 12 games in each of his last two seasons. The fear of injury could be turning teams off to the idea of adding such an expensive piece. However, the risk could be worth the reward if Jackson returns to his 2019 form. Will a team make the jump for Lamar? Will Lamar ever be the guy from 2019 again? So many questions are left to be answered. Please give us your thoughts in the comment section below. Be sure to check out other pieces from the team here at HNHH.

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Lamar Jackson Responds To Questions About His Character

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Lamar Jackson is currently the biggest story in the entire NFL. Overall, this isn’t exactly for the right reasons. There has been a lot of chatter when it comes to his situation with the Baltimore Ravens. Although he is a former MVP, the team does not want to pay him what you would imagine is a fair salary. Moreover, Jackson recently came out and announced that he had requested a trade earlier in the month. This is a whirlwind time for himself and the Ravens which is likely to end in a not-so-productive manner.

Additionally, there are now some people out there who are trying to say that Jackson has a bad attitude. His character is being questioned, and it’s not exactly fair. Just like any other player, he is trying to get the best deal possible. Based on his play, it is clear that he deserves it. However, the Ravens are messing about in a way that is making it difficult for Jackson to trust them again. While taking to Twitter yesterday, Jackson defended himself from some of the chatter. Simply put, his goal has always been to win a Super Bowl.

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“I don’t remember me sitting out on my guys week 1 vs jets To week 12 vs Broncos,” Jackson wrote. “How come all of a sudden I sit out because of money in which I could’ve got hurt at anytime within that time frame. When we know the Super Bowl been on my mind since April 2018. Let’s get real. I rather have a 100% PCL than go out there and play horrible forcing myself to put my guys in a bad situation now that’s selfish to me.”

Jackson is certainly correct here. That said, his injury history has proven to be detrimental to his contract hopes. However, he is still much better than the $32 million per year price tag that has been thrust upon him. Hopefully, this situation gets resolved sooner rather than later. Let us know what you think is going to happen, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports world.

Meek Mill Is Trying To Get Lamar Jackson On The Patriots

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Meek Mill and Robert Kraft have been good friends for quite some time now. Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots, and he has shown a great interest in prison and justice reform. Overall, he was a big part of Meek Mill gaining his freedom a few years ago. Subsequently, the two have worked on various prison reform projects together. That said, it should come as no surprise that Meek would act as a mediator of sorts whenever there is a player expressing interest in the Patriots.

Yesterday, it was revealed that Lamar Jackson was looking for a trade out of Baltimore. Although he has been great for that team, they are refusing to give him the deal he wants. Consequently, Jackson feels slighted and would like to play for a team that respects him. According to TMZ, this apparently led to a conversation between Meek Mill and Jackson. Within that conversation, Jackson made it very clear that he wants to play for Bill Belichick and the Patriots.

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New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft (L) and rapper Meek Mill attend the Fanatics Super Bowl Party at Ballroom at Bayou Place on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Fanatics)

During the NFL Annual League Meeting, Robert Kraft revealed that he had a conversation with Meek about Jackson’s interest. Just a few days ago, the rapper texted Kraft and told him that Jackson is available. However, Kraft has no plans to pursue the quarterback just yet. At the end of the day, it will all depend on what Bill Belichick has to say. He is the defacto general manager, and the vast majority of decisions go through him.

No matter what, the Lamar Jackson situation will be fascinating to watch. There are a few teams that could use an upgrade right about now. However, the Ravens seem very reluctant to trade their franchise quarterback, and rightfully so. With this situation developing, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates. Additionally, let us know where you think Lamar Jackson should play, in the comments down below.

Robert Kraft Got A Text From Meek Mill That Lamar Jackson Wants To Join The Patriots

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Lamar Jackson would like the rest of the NFL to know he is very much available after announcing publicly on Monday that he issued a trade request to the Ravens back in early March, five days before the team placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him.

John Harbaugh insisted at the league meetings the team was still preparing for Lamar to be a Raven and that he “felt good” about where negotiations were, but Jackson appears to be a bit more frustrated with his standing in Baltimore right now. There are a number of teams with rumored interest in Jackson, headlined by the Colts — whose team plane just so happened to be in Baltimore recently, as Twitter sleuths discovered. Colts GM Chris Ballard didn’t shy away from how intriguing it is to have Jackson on the market, and armed with the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s Draft, the Colts are probably the team best equipped to make a run at him.

Jackson, meanwhile, apparently has some interest in a longtime AFC power in the New England Patriots, with that information being relayed to owner Robert Kraft by the strangest of brokers: Meek Mill.

Mill is fairly close with Kraft (and former Sixers owner Michael Rubin), regularly attending events with the Patriots owner, so it’s not quite as bizarre as it initially seems, but it’s still a pretty funny game of telephone being played between an NFL owner, a hip-hop artist, and a star quarterback. The best part is Kraft doesn’t even pretend like he wouldn’t be interested, instead passing the responsibility on making that decision to Bill Belichick.

That’s just savvy ownership work, as even the slightest hint of a Jackson rumor will excite the Pats fanbase — and he also knows better than to alienate Mac Jones completely by insisting he fully believes in Jones as their guy. All of this is just the beginning of what ought to be a wild Draft season, with Aaron Rodgers still in the wind as well with the Jets trying desperately to land him from Green Bay, and Jackson now putting the heat on Baltimore by announcing his intentions of playing elsewhere next year.

SOURCE SPORTS: Lamar Jackson Reveals He Requested a Trade on March 2

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Lamar Jackson is speaking for himself. Hitting Twitter, Jackson revealed that he requested a trade on March 2. Jackson also noted his love for the Ravens fans, and he made “a business decision that was best for my family and I.”

You can see his full statements below.

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Lamar Jackson Reveals He Has Requested A Trade

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Overall, it has been very clear that the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson are at odds. He believes he is worth over $40 million per year, while the Ravens seemingly disagree. Moreover, there is even a dispute over how much guaranteed money Jackson deserves. Subsequently, Jackson has been placed under the non-exclusive franchise tag, which has capped his value with the Ravens at $32 million. Shockingly, no other team has offered Jackson any money, and many are wondering if collusion is at play.

Additionally, Lamar Jackson has been quite vocal about the situation on social media. Fans are concerned about his future with the team, and other fanbases are feeling hopeful that their team can swoop in and get Lamar. Now, however, a new bombshell has been revealed. Just moments ago, Jackson took to Twitter with a lengthy message for his fans. Within this message, he revealed that he has asked the Ravens for a trade.

Lamar Jackson Thanks His Fans

“I want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show towards me,” Jackson said. “All of you are amazing and I appreciate y’all so much. I want you all to know not to believe everything you read about me. Let me personally answer your questions in regards to my future plans. As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in meeting my value, any and everyone that’s has met me or been around me know I love the game of football and my dream is to help a team win the super bowl. You all are great but I had to make a business decision that was best for my family and I.”

He subsequently went on to say that he loves the fans in Baltimore and will always have a place in his heart for them. However, based on his words, it also seems evident that the Ravens do not want to make a trade. They believe they have the upper hand, and it has put Jackson in a position where he has to make public statements such as this one. Needless to say, this whole situation has become a mess. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates on this developing story.

Lamar Jackson Gaining Interest From New Team

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Lamar Jackson is easily one of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL. However, he is being subjected to a truly bizarre situation with the Baltimore Ravens. Simply put, they do not want to pay him his market worth. Instead, they have made the claim that he wants fully-guaranteed money. Moreover, they have hit him with the non-exclusive franchise tag, which sets his worth at $32 million. This is truly insulting when you realize that Daniel Jones is currently making $40 million.

Overall, it is a bad situation that has many wondering what the Ravens are thinking. Furthermore, it has been made even weirder as there isn’t a single team who has hit Jackson with an offer sheet. Teams seem too timid to do so, and it has led to various accusations of collusion. It is a pretty bad look for the league, and it is an especially unfortunate situation for Jackson, who is likely feeling underappreciated right now. However, there could be one team out there bold enough to make an offer. That team just so happens to be the Indianapolis Colts.

Lamar Jackson Elsewhere?

The Colts are desperate at this point for a sustainable quarterback situation. Jackson would be able to provide that, and it seems like owner Jim Irsay is ready to pay a premium. According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Colts are absolutely considering their options. “If the 26-year-old former MVP leaves Baltimore, there are reasons to believe the Colts would be a good fit,” Holder wrote. “Owner Jim Irsay is intent on solving a quarterback problem that’s defined Indianapolis for the past five years, and he’s proved willing to pay top dollar.”

Overall, this is bad news for the Ravens. They should just pay him what he’s worth, however, they have ultimately fractured their relationship with the team’s superstar. Even if they did offer him a fair contract, there is no guarantee that he would even want to accept it at this point. Be sure to let us know what you think of the situation, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and details from around the football world.

Skip Bayless Urges Teams To Sign Lamar Jackson

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Skip Bayless is someone who is definitely known as being a huge hater. Overall, he likes to hate those who are great at what they do. For instance, he has had a long history when it comes to critiquing LeBron James. Although LeBron has never actually addressed Skip, the Undisputed host continues to give his hot takes. Ultimately, Skip’s attitude has earned him quite a number of fans, and double the number of detractors. At this point, however, it should be obvious that Bayless’ job is to be a troll.

Despite his reputation as a hater, there are certainly some athletes that he absolutely loves. One of them is none other than Lamar Jackson. The Ravens quarterback was recently hit with the non-exclusive franchise tag, and there isn’t a single team that is offering a contract. It feels like there is some sort of collusion going on, although it is extremely hard to prove that. Either way, Bayless is dumbfounded by what is going on. In fact, Bayless urged teams throughout the NFL to offer sheet Jackson. In his mind, if anyone can turn a franchise around, it is Lamar.

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“Every team that needed a QB or still needs one is a fool for not jumping on an available Lamar,” Bayless said. “He’s a gamer, he’s a leader and would take over the face of a franchise.” The issue with Jackson is certainly not his talent, the real issue lies in his injury history. He has yet to complete a full 17-game season, with playoffs to boot. His style of play lends itself to an increased risk of injury, and it has put him in a precarious spot. However, he is still a phenomenal player and a lot of teams need an upgrade at the quarterback position.

At the time of writing this, it seems like the Ravens and Jackson are at a stalemate. Jackson will have to start the season with them, and at this point, the relationship is definitely a bit fractured. However, this is a great opportunity for him. If he plays the entire season and even wins some playoff games, then maybe they will finally give him that massive contract.

Lamar Jackson Calls Cap On Adam Schefter’s Latest Report

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Lamar Jackson is currently going through an unfortunate situation with the Baltimore Ravens. Overall, he is one of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL. However, he has been with the injury bug over the last two years. As a result, he and the Ravens have been embroiled in a contract dispute. Reports suggest he wants fully-guaranteed money, although the Ravens do not want to give it to him. This is ultimately why they hit him with the non-exclusive franchise tag.

Shockingly, there isn’t a single team that has attempted to sign him thus far. Many are accusing the league of things like collusion. Although, reporters like Adam Schefter see it differently. In fact, during a recent report, Schefter claimed that Jackson was offered $133 million at signing. Moreover, he could have gotten up to $200 million guaranteed based on certain incentives. These are some massive figures, and one would have to wonder why Jackson would turn that down. Especially when you take into consideration that non-exclusive tag only pays him $32 million this year.

Lamar Jackson Responds

Well, as it turns out, Jackson has, in fact, subsequently responded to Schefter and his reporting. Firstly, Jackson posted a gif of a man wearing many hats. Clearly, he is calling out Schefty for some serious cap. Secondly, he wrote “122/3 years full guaranteed, but I need a agent?” Lastly, he simply wrote “People throw sh*t at the wall and hope it stick.” Based on all of these tweets, it seems clear that Jackson does not appreciate this reporting. Although, it should be noted that the truth is muddled right now. It seems like Schefter is getting his information from the Ravens, who have an interest in controlling the narrative. As for Lamar, he has that exact same interest.

This is going to be a very interesting situation to follow over the next year. It seems pretty clear at this point that Jackson will not see an offer sheet this offseason. Instead, he will have to go back to the Ravens who clearly have tested his patience. Hopefully, he gets the contract that he is deserved. Let us know whose side you are on, in the comments down below.

Stephen A. Smith Claims Lamar Jackson Situation Exposes NFL Collusion

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Stephen A. Smith has always been a big fan of Lamar Jackson. Overall, there isn’t much to dislike about Jackson. He is a quarterback who can pass the ball well, and he runs better than any other QB we have ever seen. However, he has struggled with injuries, and that is exactly why the Ravens will not offer him a huge contract. Over these past couple of years, the Ravens and Jackson have been in a stalemate as it pertains to contract talks. Consequently, the Ravens hit him with the non-exclusive franchise tag yesterday.

This is a very unique situation as any team can sign Jackson to an offer sheet. Subsequently, the Ravens have to either match the offer and keep Lamar or let him walk for two first-round picks. Shockingly, there isn’t a single team looking to make an offer. Instead, numerous teams without a quarterback have come out and said that they will not pursue the former MVP. This has many screaming “collusion,” and today on First Take, Stephen A. spoke about those allegations.

Stephen A. Talks Collusion

While speaking to Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Stephen A. made the point that the non-exclusive franchise tag is a clause “built on collusion.” Meaning, it is a great way for teams to teach players a lesson in asking for more money than they are worth. The owners effectively win because they get to keep their best players for low prices. Moreover, the other owners benefit because now, the price for quarterbacks has dropped significantly. For example, if Jackson doesn’t get an offer sheet, he will make $32 million next year, instead of the $40 million that guys like Daniel Jones are getting. It feels like the owners are breaking the rules, although the rules are quite literally drawn up this way.

For Jackson, this is going to be a difficult few weeks. If he remains in Baltimore on this one-year bridge deal, then he will likely have to negotiate a weaker contract for himself. It is the harsh reality of the NFL, and it sucks that Jackson had to be the one to experience this. As for the Ravens, they feel very good about their decision. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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