Lamar Jackson Franchised, Sports World and Media cry Racism

[Mr. Friscus]

Lamar Jackson demanded a historic contract, he and the Ravens couldn't reach the right number. So, the Ravens franchised him, allowing other teams to make offers, and if they want to match it they can. It's the rules. Jackson was MVP in 2019, bust since has a passer rating of 89, below the league average. Last year he was the second-least accurate passer in the NFL. He's missed 10 games in the past 2 seasons.

Yet, Sports pundits are crying RACISM because the Ravens didn't sign Jackson to a ludicrous contract that he demanded, and franchised him so he "only" makes 32 million next year.

Let's look at which sports pundits are angry about this:
1. Former wide receiver Dez Bryant says not paying black athletes is a trend in the NFL. (no examples given)
2. Former backup quarterback Robert Griffin III suggested in a tweet the Jackson situation “smells” suspicious.
3. ESPN's Ryan Clark, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Canty have covered Jackson without objectivity, vilifying Baltimore for not making him the highest-paid player in league history, and constantly citing racism.
4. Marcus Spears plain said that Jackson is “a black QB,” and thus treated unfairly.

Just for a reality check, here are the top 4 earning QB's in NFL History:
1. Patrick Mahomes
2. Dak Prescott
3. Deshaun Watson
4. Russell Wilson

All black, not that I care.. but the leftist, woke, racist sports media sure does.. and it busts their claims and narrative.

So to summarize:
- Jackson has been below average the past 2 years and often injured, so it's not shocking a team doesn't want to pay him.
- Black QB's aren't discriminated against, they are the highest paid
- It's not racist to not sign a black QB to a mammoth contract.

 

[toobfreak]

Lamar Jackson demanded a historic contract

The guy has been sub par and injured the past two seasons. I wouldn't give him jack. The guy is pounded to pieces and needs to prove he is still worth playing at all. I would have put a clause in his contract that for every person claiming racism, he loses a million dollars.

Want to know another overpaid player? Steelers TJ Watt. Once touted as the best defensive player in the NFL, he got a HUGE contract, the highest paid, and to the day has been injured ever since, not even playing half the time and when he is up to it, doesn't play near what the Steelers expected out of him.

 

[leftwinger]

Lamar Jackson demanded a historic contract, he and the Ravens couldn't reach the right number. So, the Ravens franchised him, allowing other teams to make offers, and if they want to match it they can. It's the rules. Jackson was MVP in 2019, bust since has a passer rating of 89, below the league average. Last year he was the second-least accurate passer in the NFL. He's missed 10 games in the past 2 seasons.

Yet, Sports pundits are crying RACISM because the Ravens didn't sign Jackson to a ludicrous contract that he demanded, and franchised him so he "only" makes 32 million next year.

Let's look at which sports pundits are angry about this:
1. Former wide receiver Dez Bryant says not paying black athletes is a trend in the NFL. (no examples given)
2. Former backup quarterback Robert Griffin III suggested in a tweet the Jackson situation “smells” suspicious.
3. ESPN's Ryan Clark, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Canty have covered Jackson without objectivity, vilifying Baltimore for not making him the highest-paid player in league history, and constantly citing racism.
4. Marcus Spears plain said that Jackson is “a black QB,” and thus treated unfairly.

Just for a reality check, here are the top 4 earning QB's in NFL History:
1. Patrick Mahomes
2. Dak Prescott
3. Deshaun Watson
4. Russell Wilson

All black, not that I care.. but the leftist, woke, racist sports media sure does.. and it busts their claims and narrative.

So to summarize:
- Jackson has been below average the past 2 years and often injured, so it's not shocking a team doesn't want to pay him.
- Black QB's aren't discriminated against, they are the highest paid
- It's not racist to not sign a black QB to a mammoth contract.

i beleive two QB on your list are only 1/2 Black, Like Obama. When does the White 1/2 become relevant? At reparations time?

 

[leftwinger]

Is it a major Character flaw to quit on you teamates? Not showing up down the stretch? Including a playoff game?

because Cleve was stupid to guarantee over $200 million is Balt racist for not willing to also do similar? Do we have team owners or paoerwork custodians pre-ordained to follow along?

 

[22lcidw]

Jackson seems to get injured. Jalen Hurts has had two injuries in two years. I knew the racial component would yield its ugly head after quarterbacks had more men of color involved. The comparison game as it were.

 

[leftwinger]

To be frank….25% are locked up, 25% on probation or parole. That leaves all young male Blacks ~3% of US population available to play football. They are over-represented at all positions in NFL.

 

[Couchpotato]

Lamar Jackson demanded a historic contract, he and the Ravens couldn't reach the right number. So, the Ravens franchised him, allowing other teams to make offers, and if they want to match it they can. It's the rules. Jackson was MVP in 2019, bust since has a passer rating of 89, below the league average. Last year he was the second-least accurate passer in the NFL. He's missed 10 games in the past 2 seasons.

Yet, Sports pundits are crying RACISM because the Ravens didn't sign Jackson to a ludicrous contract that he demanded, and franchised him so he "only" makes 32 million next year.

I havent personally heard anyone say that the reason Jackson isnt getting a long term deal is because he's black. I have heard

Injury
wanting a fully guaranteed contract

Let's look at which sports pundits are angry about this:
1. Former wide receiver Dez Bryant says not paying black athletes is a trend in the NFL. (no examples given)

Is Dez Bryant in the media?

2. Former backup quarterback Robert Griffin III suggested in a tweet the Jackson situation “smells” suspicious.

I may be wrong but I think the "suspicious" part is the number of teams who came out 10 secs after the tag was announced that they werent interested in Jackson. The owners dont want fully guaranteed contracts, that makes sense. Some people are saying that the owners are using LJ to make that point.

3. ESPN's Ryan Clark, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Canty have covered Jackson without objectivity, vilifying Baltimore for not making him the highest-paid player in league history, and constantly citing racism.

I've watched quite a bit of this coverage and their point has been he's a franchise QB, and Baltimore isnt treating him as such. I havent heard them say it's because he's black.

4. Marcus Spears plain said that Jackson is “a black QB,” and thus treated unfairly.

I cant speak to that.

Just for a reality check, here are the top 4 earning QB's in NFL History:
1. Patrick Mahomes
2. Dak Prescott
3. Deshaun Watson
4. Russell Wilson

All black, not that I care.. but the leftist, woke, racist sports media sure does.. and it busts their claims and narrative.

So to summarize:
- Jackson has been below average the past 2 years and often injured, so it's not shocking a team doesn't want to pay him.
- Black QB's aren't discriminated against, they are the highest paid
- It's not racist to not sign a black QB to a mammoth contract.

What's Baltimore's win rate when Lamar is playing. What is it when he's not?

Hint: Jackson has the 4th best win rate in NFL history. Not so much when he isnt.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Hint: Jackson has the 4th best win rate in NFL history. Not so much when he isnt.

Again, he’s had a below average QB rating the last 2 years.. so, it’s not as if he’s lighting it up. That’s what teams pay for.. high octane QBs that aren’t injured.

 

[AMart]

Lamar Jackson demanded a historic contract, he and the Ravens couldn't reach the right number. So, the Ravens franchised him, allowing other teams to make offers, and if they want to match it they can. It's the rules. Jackson was MVP in 2019, bust since has a passer rating of 89, below the league average. Last year he was the second-least accurate passer in the NFL. He's missed 10 games in the past 2 seasons.

Yet, Sports pundits are crying RACISM because the Ravens didn't sign Jackson to a ludicrous contract that he demanded, and franchised him so he "only" makes 32 million next year.

Let's look at which sports pundits are angry about this:
1. Former wide receiver Dez Bryant says not paying black athletes is a trend in the NFL. (no examples given)
2. Former backup quarterback Robert Griffin III suggested in a tweet the Jackson situation “smells” suspicious.
3. ESPN's Ryan Clark, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Canty have covered Jackson without objectivity, vilifying Baltimore for not making him the highest-paid player in league history, and constantly citing racism.
4. Marcus Spears plain said that Jackson is “a black QB,” and thus treated unfairly.

Just for a reality check, here are the top 4 earning QB's in NFL History:
1. Patrick Mahomes
2. Dak Prescott
3. Deshaun Watson
4. Russell Wilson

All black, not that I care.. but the leftist, woke, racist sports media sure does.. and it busts their claims and narrative.

So to summarize:
- Jackson has been below average the past 2 years and often injured, so it's not shocking a team doesn't want to pay him.
- Black QB's aren't discriminated against, they are the highest paid
- It's not racist to not sign a black QB to a mammoth contract.

All of those pundits are race baiting assholes every single one of them. Earlier this year Griffin said that Jackson is the best player in the NFL and nobody will say that because he's a black QB. Jackson is not the best player in the NFL.

 

[Ralph Norton]

All of those pundits are race baiting assholes every single one of them. Earlier this year Griffin said that Jackson is the best player in the NFL and nobody will say that because he's a black QB. Jackson is not the best player in the NFL.

Correct. Not only is he not the best player, he is a running quarterback who "age" faster than pocket QB's
(and Griffin should know that better than anyone).

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Correct. Not only is he not the best player, he is a running quarterback who "age" faster than pocket QB's
(and Griffin should know that better than anyone).

They’re just saying what they know will be supported and praised by their woke overlords. I doubt griffin actually thinks that, but he knows his network sees race first, supports racist BLM/CRT principles, and seeks to lift black athletes as modern martyrs who are slashed by evil racist white people… even though black players make up the majority of the NFL.

 

[Winco]

Tiring of rich overpaid athletes whining about money.

Most starting caliber players will make more in a year or two than most here will make in a lifetime.

I remember when Kirby Puckett got $3Million a year.
Now top BB players are making $50Million a year.
Yes, they deserve the high pay, but please quit complaining about NOT making more.

 

[Ralph Norton]

I remember when Kirby Puckett got $3Million a year.

I remember when the Boz got $11 million for 10 years and we thought THAT was crazy.

 

[AMart]

Correct. Not only is he not the best player, he is a running quarterback who "age" faster than pocket QB's
(and Griffin should know that better than anyone).

And defenses adjust to those types of QBs. And RG3 is well aware of that.

 

[22lcidw]

Tiring of rich overpaid athletes whining about money.

Most starting caliber players will make more in a year or two than most here will make in a lifetime.

I remember when Kirby Puckett got $3Million a year.
Now top BB players are making $50Million a year.
Yes, they deserve the high pay, but please quit complaining about NOT making more.

Pro sports need an economic reality check. To see wages and benefits reduced to ten per cent of what it is now would be beneficial to fans in all ways. Stadiums then would get common renovations or new builds with ticket prices much reduced and parking not costing an arm and leg.

 

[Couchpotato]

Again, he’s had a below average QB rating the last 2 years.. so, it’s not as if he’s lighting it up. That’s what teams pay for.. high octane QBs that aren’t injured.

He wins. 70% of the games he starts (Ravens win 38% when he's not playing). Better than everyone not named Mahomes, Brady and I think Montana. That’s what teams pay for. The Ravens have had no one on offense other than Jackson since he’s been there. He is their entire offense. Look at the receiving corps he’s had. It’s hot garbage. He’s lead the team in rushing as well as being the QB every year he’s been there. Is he a conventional pocket passer qb? No, he isn’t but they haven’t put the personnel around him to allow him to be a pocket passer either. Who’s been his best WR? Hollywood Brown? And they traded him away. After that it’s been a washed up Sammy Watkins, and any number of no name receivers. And to be clear, Taysom Hill has made more money as a QB than Lamar Jackson so far in his career.. Taysom FUCKING Hill (He's only played 1 more season than Jackson). He's not even a starter, so it's not like the Ravens haven't had the money to go out and get a legitimate #1 WR. Something Jackson has never had. Look at what teams like the Eagles did. Hurts is the same type of player Jackson is though maybe not as good of a runner. They went out and got AJ Brown to go along with Devonta Smith. Philly has essentially 2 #1's. It's what you do when you have a QB on a rookie contract and don't have to spend money on that position. You spend it putting talent around him. The Ravens didn't, and why? Because Jackson was good enough to essentially do it on his own.

Hurts Brown/Smith
Burrow Chase/Higgins
Herbert Allen
Allen Diggs
Tua Hill/Waddle
Cousins Jefferson
Brady Evans/Godwin
Smith Metcalf/Lockett


Notice anything about those QB's? They are all in the top 10 in passing and they all have a top flight (and sometimes 2) WRs on their roster. Few QB's are top of the league in passing with shit WR's. Unless you're name is Mahomes it basically isnt happening. Why would you expect Jackson to be different? Jackson's best WR? Demarcus Robinson. 6 years in the league, never had more than 460 yds. 4 of those years he had Mahomes as his QB.

 

[Couchpotato]

Pro sports need an economic reality check. To see wages and benefits reduced to ten per cent of what it is now would be beneficial to fans in all ways. Stadiums then would get common renovations or new builds with ticket prices much reduced and parking not costing an arm and leg.

The NFL doesnt make it's money selling tickets and concessions. They make it through TV deals. No one is going to put their body through what these guys do for as long as they do for 10% of what they are making now. The average NFL salary is 2.7 million dollars and the average career is 3 years. Who's going to risk crippling themselves up for life over 800k?

 

[leftwinger]

Jackson has the 4th best win rate in NFL history.

Could the BALT system has a lot to do with that?
He basically plays about 2/3 of the games per season.
1 playoff win. His QB stats are not great.
What if he had traded places with STAFFORD on DET?
What would his win percentage be for 5 seasons of that period?
It is a team game, as you are well aware.
BALT is always loaded on DEFENSE.

just not ready to give him Joe Montana status at this point.
As I insinuated, is it major character flaw to sit out end of season last year?

BALT almost beat CIN if #2 QB does not get ball swatted out of his hands reaching over the Goal line.

 

[Couchpotato]

Could the BALT system has a lot to do with that?
He basically plays about 2/3 of the games per season.
1 playoff win. His QB stats are not great.
What if he had traded places with STAFFORD on DET?
What would his win percentage be for 5 seasons of that period?
It is a team game, as you are well aware.
BALT is always loaded on DEFENSE.

just not ready to give him Joe Montana status at this point.
As I insinuated, is it major character flaw to sit out end of season last year?

BALT almost beat CIN if #2 QB does not get ball swatted out of his hands reaching over the Goal line.

Who are the playmakers on Offense that are scoring all these points for the Ravens? 2 years ago (the last full season Lamar played) they were 7th in scoring in the league.

As far as the injuries go, yeah he's been injured. This year I think he didnt come back because the Ravens werent committed to him. Why should he play and risk injury without some assurance from the team? Where is the upside for Jackson in that scenario? Part of his injury issues are the style he plays, but part of it is he has to do everything. They dont have a #1 WR who creates separation and is the guy who's always open. They don't have a workhorse RB who can carry that load either so it's all on Jackson. If Im wrong list the stud WR he's worked with. List the all pro RB. As I pointed out in the previous post the other top 10 QB's all have at least 1 and sometimes 2 #1 WR's. Even Mahomes. In his first 4 years he had Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce (now just Kelce). Kelce is going to end up as the best TE to ever play the game.

QB's making more than Lamar Jackson


Derek Carr has played 1 PO game Lost zero MVPs
Daniel Jones has played 1 PO game Lost zero MVPs
Desean Watson 1-2 in the PO's zero MVPs
Dak Prescott 1-2 in the PO's zero MVPs (his only win came against the 49rs this year. A team who was playing their RB at QB in the second half because the guy they signed off the practice squad to be the back up to the third stringer they were starting was injured during the game...)
Ryan Tannehill 2-3 No MVP's
Kirk Cousins 1-4. Zero MVP's

All those QB's are making more than Jackson. None of them as a better PO record that Jackson, and none of them are anywhere near as talented as he is. All of them play with better weapons around them. (Except maybe Jones).

 

[candycorn]

Lamar Jackson demanded a historic contract, he and the Ravens couldn't reach the right number. So, the Ravens franchised him, allowing other teams to make offers, and if they want to match it they can. It's the rules. Jackson was MVP in 2019, bust since has a passer rating of 89, below the league average. Last year he was the second-least accurate passer in the NFL. He's missed 10 games in the past 2 seasons.

Yet, Sports pundits are crying RACISM because the Ravens didn't sign Jackson to a ludicrous contract that he demanded, and franchised him so he "only" makes 32 million next year.

Let's look at which sports pundits are angry about this:
1. Former wide receiver Dez Bryant says not paying black athletes is a trend in the NFL. (no examples given)
2. Former backup quarterback Robert Griffin III suggested in a tweet the Jackson situation “smells” suspicious.
3. ESPN's Ryan Clark, Stephen A. Smith, and Chris Canty have covered Jackson without objectivity, vilifying Baltimore for not making him the highest-paid player in league history, and constantly citing racism.
4. Marcus Spears plain said that Jackson is “a black QB,” and thus treated unfairly.

Just for a reality check, here are the top 4 earning QB's in NFL History:
1. Patrick Mahomes
2. Dak Prescott
3. Deshaun Watson
4. Russell Wilson

All black, not that I care.. but the leftist, woke, racist sports media sure does.. and it busts their claims and narrative.

So to summarize:
- Jackson has been below average the past 2 years and often injured, so it's not shocking a team doesn't want to pay him.
- Black QB's aren't discriminated against, they are the highest paid
- It's not racist to not sign a black QB to a mammoth contract.

One guy saying it is the "sports world"?

Get a life.