The Baltimore Ravens spent well over a year, perhaps the better part of two years, engaging in negotiations with their franchise quarterback, Lamar Jackson. While his peers were signing long-term extensions, he was continuing to hold out, even willing to play out his fifth-year option—which undoubtedly cost him money he’ll never get back.
Still, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had praise for Jackson’s negotiating skills, having done so on his own behalf. A lot of fans of other teams will probably laugh at such comments, believing that he actually screwed himself on his deal and that DeCosta is saying that to make the team look better.