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Lamar Jackson ‘A Master’ At Blocking Out Distractions Amid Contract Talks, QB Coach Says

While the Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of uncertainty at the quarterback position right now, it is fair to say that at least one or two other teams in the division have dealt with just as much chatter about their own quarterback rooms this offseason, if not more. That includes the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has taken a hands-off approach, apparently, to contract negotiations.

The fifth-year player is the top quarterback due for an extension this offseason, and yet the Ravens have seemingly been much more eager to come to the table than he has. Even general manager Eric DeCosta has more or less lamented this fact publicly, almost using comments in the media as a message to Jackson, and to the public, making it clear that they’re ready to talk.