Former Ravens legendary safety Ed Reed opened up about the situation. Reed warned Jackson to be smart, advising that it’s all about business at the end of the day. Here’s what he said:
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Reed urged Jackson to be smart with negotiations, using his own experience as an example:
Lamar Jackson has proved his worth in the first three weeks of the NFL season
Lamar Jackson is gambling on himself by playing out this season and turning down the lucrative deal the Ravens offered him. But it seems like the results might literally pay off. Jackson reportedly turned down an offer from the Ravens north of $290 million with around $150 million guaranteed.
Looking at the first three weeks of the season, Jackson deserves a lucrative contract. He has completed 63.6 percent of passes, thrown for 749 yards, 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions. He’s also added 243 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
He’s made a great start to a prove-it year and if he continues in this form not only will he get a huge deal, but the Ravens will be a real threat. Baltimore currently stand at 2-1 and have a true test ahead of them in Week 4. They face the Buffalo Bills, who are the early favorites for the Super Bowl.
It will be interesting to see how Lamar Jackson and the Ravens perform against their vaunted opposition.
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