Raiders head coach has sign 31 years old QB that worth 83.5m and….
Lamar Jackson’s progress with the Baltimore Ravens past season was highlighted by another MVP campaign, but the dual-threat quarterback still requires assistance. If the Las Vegas Raiders sign former NFL running champion Josh Jacobs in free agency, he can receive assistance.
Dallas Robinson of the Pro Football Network reports that Jacobs, who finished first in the league in running in 2022, would be a “long-term option” for a Ravens backfield that may be severely injured this offseason. As rookie sensation Keaton Mitchell recovers from an ACL tear, he mentioned that “Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, Melvin Gordon, and Dalvin Cook are expected to reach the open market in March.”
That is a lot of fast talent that might be used in another capacity the following season. Jackson’s mobility should keep the Ravens strong on the ground, but even in the event that 2023 is a bad year for him, Jacobs would still be a valuable player.
Robinson described the process “Lamar stops scrambling as often as he ages, and the Ravens could benefit from his pass-catching prowess if they can match Baltimore’s offensive line, which is superior to the one Jacobs played behind for the Las Vegas Raiders last season.”
Eric DeCosta, general manager of the Ravens, would need to get creative with the salary cap in order to get Jacobs. Giving Jackson a legitimate RB1 and removing Baltimore’s reliance on a rushing committee would be worth it.
