Lamar Jackson to Remain a Raven: Raiders’ QB Search Continues

The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to move on from Derek Carr as he will not be returning for the next season, leaving a void at QB1. This has sparked a great conflict among Raider Nation; who does the fanbase want as the team’s next signal caller? The Raiders fanbase is divided on who they want as the next quarterback, with some fans preferring Tom Brady, others preferring Aaron Rodgers, and some preferring a rookie quarterback. Another popular option among fans is Lamar Jackson; as per the New York Post, the Raiders have the fourth-best odds of acquiring him if he were to leave the Baltimore Ravens.

Lamar Jackson’s Availability

It is unlikely that Lamar Jackson will be leaving Baltimore this summer, as the odds of him being available are slim. Despite this, the Ravens’ head coach, John Harbaugh, has confirmed that Lamar Jackson will remain the team’s quarterback for years to come. On Thursday, when asked if he still thought Jackson was the center of the team for “years to come,” Harbaugh replied, “100% — 200%, there’s no question about it, Lamar Jackson is our quarterback.”

Head Coach and General Manager’s Opinion

Some fans may point out that while the head coach wants Lamar Jackson to stay, he is not in charge of contract negotiations. However, the team’s general manager, Eric DeCosta, shares the same sentiment as the head coach. Both the head coach and general manager agree that Lamar Jackson is the team’s quarterback. When asked about the possibility of exploring a trade if a long-term deal cannot be reached, DeCosta stated that it’s not something they’re willing to discuss at this point. Instead, their focus is on reaching a long-term deal with Lamar Jackson, and they are confident that they will be able to do so.

Why is the process taking so long? 

As noted by DeCosta, the time frame for each negotiation process can vary. Some, like Mark Andrews, may take only a few days to reach an agreement, while others, like Ronnie Stanley, may take much longer, up to a year and a half. The negotiations for Lamar Jackson’s contract are taking a similar amount of time as Ronnie Stanley’s. Even though the Ravens are fully committed to keeping Lamar Jackson as their quarterback, the process is taking longer than expected.

In conclusion, Lamar Jackson’s time in Baltimore may not end this summer, as the Ravens are all-in on Lamar, and they are working to secure a long-term deal with the former MVP. The Raiders will have to look elsewhere for a new quarterback, as Lamar’s ship has already sailed on becoming a Raider.

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