Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens are hesitant to lock up Lamar Jackson to a long-term deal. If the two sides cannot reach an agreement, these five teams should step in.

Due to some surprising success of their own, the Giants find themselves out of range for a top quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft. Jackson has won an MVP and downright carried the Ravens, at times, during his rookie deal; it is time for him to reap the benefits. The Mike LaFleur system, which mirrors much of the same philosophy as the Kyle Shanahan scheme, is a hand-in-glove fit for Lamar Jackson. want to expedite the process by adding a quarterback with NFL experience? The next reason is that Atlanta has shown a willingness to throw a monster bag at the quarterback position. Goff is under contract for a reasonable price through 2024 and carries a low dead cap figure in each of the final two seasons of his deal. [Geno Smith is proving to be a more than serviceable leader](https://fansided.com/2022/11/29/geno-smith-proves-russell-wilson-problem-seahawks/) for the Seahawks. The Lions have won six of their last seven, with the only loss being a three-point L to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving. Lamar Jackson’s demeanor and energy are a natural fit in the Seattle culture. The team was supposed to witness a steep step back in 2022 following the Russell Wilson trade with Denver. If Baltimore and Jackson cannot agree to terms, and the fifth-year quarterback refuses to play on it, that is when trade talks will start to gain steam. The most likely option is the Ravens using the franchise tag on their franchise quarterback.