It began as a wish, became a hopeful sort of meme, evolved into a remote but intriguing rumor to salivate over, and is now something fans and insiders alike seem to be entertaining as a legitimate possibility. I’m referring, of course, to the many whispers and furious dot-connecting regarding Lamar Jackson and the Atlanta Falcons.
With Jackson posting a cryptic message to Instagram yesterday, the Ravens getting bounced from the playoffs without an injured Jackson on the field, and the general sense that the relationship between team and player is strained, every fanbase without a settled quarterback situation is dreaming big right now about getting Jackson in a trade.