Baltimore Beat Down · Mar 9, 2023
Ravens News 3/9: Sparse Interest and more
Tag Value: $32,400,000 (quarterback non-exclusive tender)
2022 Player WAR/Rank: 1.41 (19th)
At other positions, the barrier of two first-round picks is enough of a deterrent to prevent a team from offering a contract, but odds are a handful of teams would be more than willing to depart with two firsts for Jackson.
Over the past five seasons, Jackson’s 2.9% turnover-worthy play rate is the 12th lowest of 51 qualifying quarterbacks despite his 9.5-yard average depth of target being the fifth highest. He’s one of the best runners in the NFL regardless of position, and a one-man offense that would be quite hard to replace.
