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. No matter how far I go or where my career takes me, I’ll continue to be close to my fans of Baltimore Flock nation and the entire State of Maryland. You’ll See me again
Originally Posted by Rain Man:
Is becoming more of a passer really in his best interest, though? He's really good at one thing, the best in the league at it. You almost need to find an NFC team that has no receivers and see if you can run the guy to a super bowl anomaly.
If you can squeeze a Vick with the Eagles result from him you've got a contender if his legs aren't shot. [Reply]
He asked for the trade almost a month ago, and no traction so far that we've been aware of. Nobody is willing the pay the two 1sts to get him away with an offer sheet, and nobody is willing to go higher than that for a trade. Lamar backed himself into a corner on this one and will likely have to take less money as the Ravens have him locked down. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Detoxing:
I can't imagine the Ravens would ask for less on a formal trade.
Quite frankly, i'd expect them to ask for more than just two first rounders.
That wouldn't make any sense - why would a team ever give more? If Jackson isn't willing to play on the tag, his stand-alone rights have very little value. So why wouldn't you just offer him what you'd offer him and give up the 2 firsts?
No, they're not asking for more than that because there's just no way to leverage it that way.
I'd bet they're asking for less because at this point they WANT to move on from him. And if nobody will give up the 2 firsts, they might be able to get 1. Or a couple seconds or whatever.
Jackson is a distressed asset at this point and they'd be looking to get him moved for less than the tag requirements. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Gravedigger:
He asked for the trade almost a month ago, and no traction so far that we've been aware of. Nobody is willing the pay the two 1sts to get him away with an offer sheet, and nobody is willing to go higher than that for a trade. Lamar backed himself into a corner on this one and will likely have to take less money as the Ravens have him locked down.
He could hold out and fuck them capwise. Sure...he loses a year of eligibility and the $32 million but it's not like he gives a shit right now. Or it doesn't seem like he does. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Gravedigger:
He asked for the trade almost a month ago, and no traction so far that we've been aware of. Nobody is willing the pay the two 1sts to get him away with an offer sheet, and nobody is willing to go higher than that for a trade. Lamar backed himself into a corner on this one and will likely have to take less money as the Ravens have him locked down.
Wouldn't technically be a hold-out as I don't believe he's actually signed his tender. It would be similar to the OBJ thing from last year where he just delays signing the tender. And the Ravens could likewise yank the thing but I don't think they'd do it.
I wonder if the trade request is more to send a signal to Baltimore that he would be willing to sign the tender in a sign/trade scenario. Because technically the Ravens really couldn't trade him if he hasn't signed the franchise tender. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Wouldn't technically be a hold-out as I don't believe he's actually signed his tender. It would be similar to the OBJ thing from last year where he just delays signing the tender. And the Ravens could likewise yank the thing but I don't think they'd do it.
I wonder if the trade request is more to send a signal to Baltimore that he would be willing to sign the tender in a sign/trade scenario. Because technically the Ravens really couldn't trade him if he hasn't signed the franchise tender.
Technically yeah that would be correct. Makes it tougher on the Ravens since they can't fine him. [Reply]