Lamar Jackson’s failure to engage Ravens points to awkward outcome, for everyone

Last year, the Ravens were reticent when it came to discussing the failure of quarterback Lamar Jackson to engage the team in contract negotiations. (As of Week One last year, it was suggested that he’s too “immersed” in football to negotiate. Which was all the more reason to hire someone else to negotiate the deal. [more]

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With two days to go, no franchise tags yet

Last year, 10 of the NFL’s 32 teams applied the franchise tag to block players from becoming free agents. And, yes, before we go any farther, let’s pause to review what the franchise tag really is. Despite the implication that the player is a “franchise player” and that there’s some sort of honor that flows [more]

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Jake Bailey’s proven performance escalator makes him NFL’s highest-paid punter

Patriots punter Jake Bailey is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the proven performance escalators that were included in the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. A fifth-round draft pick in 2019, Bailey would ordinarily make $965,000 this year, the fourth and final year of his rookie contract. But the CBA’s proven performance escalator provides significant pay [more]

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J.C. Jackson wants Jalen Ramsey money

As Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson rockets toward free agency, he’s making his financial expectations known. Via Mike Giardi of NFL Media, Jackson wants Jalen Ramsey money. Ramsey previously signed a five-year, $100 million deal with the Rams. The deal included a $25 million signing bonus, and $43.7 million guaranteed at signing. Ramsey currently has the [more]

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Pete Carroll says Seahawks have been arrogant on defense, can’t be arrogant anymore

For years, Pete Carroll coached Seattle’s Legion of Boom, and the Seahawks were among the NFL’s elite defenses. But Carroll recognizes that Seattle is no longer near the top of the NFL on defense, and it’s time to make changes. Carroll said the Seahawks have to re-think their approach and be willing to make changes, [more]

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Sean McVay wants Odell Beckham Jr. back in L.A.

Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. tore an ACL during the Super Bowl, throwing a major wrench into his effort to land a new contract for 2022. That’s a major advantage for the Rams, if they want to keep him. By all appearances, they do. Appearing recently with Adam Schien of SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio, coach [more]

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Empty seats at Heinz Field make pursuit of Aaron Rodgers a no-brainer

Many were surprised (some pleasantly, some not) to see the Steelers as a viable potential destination for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It doesn’t fit with the team’s overall approach to team-building, especially not at quarterback. But the team’s latest search for a new quarterback following the retirement of a Hall of Famer comes at a quietly [more]

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