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out of all of the teams listed, maybe the Steelers would be the only one I'd choose over the Ravens if I were him.

I've always felt there's more going on behind the scenes in Baltimore when it comes to him - injuries linger, things aren't communicated well, ambiguous reporting, etc

I just feel like dude is getting run down. He's injured all the time and probably losing his zest for the game because of that. Just a guess on my part.

Let's be honest though, nothing cures the psychological part like a change in venue.

Twitter on fire today.

I always said that eventually all that running and those hits resulting from it will take their toll. It's come to fruition.

That's the part of future Lamar I'm not so sure about. Yes, he's a good QB; but the magic of Lamar is the dual threat. Those days aren't over but he's on the back nine now. I'm not down with a blockbuster contract for that QB. I feel like that could derail (again) what seems like a pretty solid plan.

TBH though, I'm so beaten down from our constant bad luck in this category that I'm probably scared of every option lol.

But hey, let's say he hates the Ravens and wants revenge in the AFC North on a reasonable contract? Is there really a better option?

What I don't want is to be Sucker #3 in a bidding war for Lamar Jackson. No thanks.

I feel for the guy. And he may certainly be jaded ... and there is definitely some bad juju there at Baltimore with Lamar.

Lamar has 5 times the moves DW has ... and he has improved as a passer. I'd be more than happy to take a run at him. We sign Lamar - and the draft becomes 2 top OL in the first round. I'd think if the Browns show some improvement under Monken there won't be too many better places he could land.

KC, Watson, Fannin. That's a good core already. You can add to that with a high pick if it would make Lamar happy. We have 2 rookies on the OL playing well - we can add to that with 2 high picks. Judkins and Sampson are a good RB combo if not elite. I'd say that's attractive. You get 4 good years out of him I think - you play him a little like DW. Keep the running to a minimum, but maybe roll him out a good amount of time to add a dimension to the passing game.

** Edit ... if he or his agent say he doesn't want to be in CLE ... move on.

That isn't his going rate, it's the dead money owed from his contract ending... Similar to Watson's dead cap coming to fruition in 2027/2028 Post June 1st designation.

The cost of an NFL quarterback's fifth-year option ranges from roughly $22.5 million to over $50.3 million, depending on the player's performance, playtime, and Pro Bowl selections.

https://overthecap.com/fifth-year-option-projections

Maybe Deshaun can recommend his agent. He's done a good job for him!!!!

So if his contract is up, why would the $85 M count against a team that signs him? The question is serious. Unless I am interpreting your statement, it sounds like you are implying no matter what he signs for, that team takes an $85 cap hit? Or am I not understanding?

Sorry to be so dense , but cap rules can be a bit crazy sometimes.

He probably has spread his contract out with dead years, like DeShawn did for the Browns.

I am unsure how the cap works in regard to these dead cap years.

I assumed the dead cap for spreading it out counted against the team that issued the contract. When people suggested trading Watson, the block was we would owe his dead cap right away, at least that's what many people ( FB posters, other online media people etc) commented.

Actually his contract ends after the 2027 NFL season, making him a free agent in March 2028.

That changes what I was asking. Never mind.