ExtremeRavens Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago We asked readers what the Ravens should do with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Columnist Mike Preston recently wrote that Jackson and the Ravens are at a crossroads, and that something needs to change for the star quarterback and his team to reach a Super Bowl together. Here are the results from our online poll: Trade him for draft picks/players — 48.6% (1,703 votes) Negotiate a new contract with a lower cap hit — 43.8% (1,535 votes) Make him the NFL’s highest-paid QB — 7.6% (264 votes) Here’s what some fans have said about the Ravens’ quarterback (answers have been edited for clarity and grammar): You re-sign him … end of story. — Mark G. Lamar Jackson is a two-time MVP, and a once-in-a-generation talent. Trading him shouldn’t even be in any sane conversation. That being said, he definitely should either allow for a restructuring of his contract or even take a pay cut so the team can build a solid offensive line to protect him and increase our odds of winning a Super Bowl. The bottom line is that the Ravens must figure out a way to further build the team around the best QB in the NFL. — Chris McGloin Jackson doesn’t seem to be capable of finishing a season. He’s not the same hot-shot QB as when he started. We need a player to go the distance, playoffs included. — Robin Lamar is on the downside. Whatever it is, age, injuries or punishment he has taken, he is not the same. Even when healthy, his playoff performance is poor. Take a page from the Patriots’ book — trade a player before his performance completely deteriorates. He would be hard to replace but it is inevitable. Plus his cap hit would harm the rest of the team. I just feel it is time. The Ravens will never get to the Super Bowl with him. Trade him while his value is high. Let another team deal with his agent (mother), contract, moodiness and injuries. — Robert I contend, as many others, that Lamar has done his job and done it exceedingly well. How many times have his passes been dropped or fumbled away after catches in crucial situations, or coaching decisions destroyed the tempo of the game, to name a few? Yes, Lamar makes the big bucks and is now eight years after league entry and starting to break down, but those can’t necessarily be the points that call for a trade or lower his salary. What has the front office done to give him more protection, to get an elite pass rusher to give the defense more rest? What has been done to correct poor coaching decisions that ultimately rest on the shoulders of the head coach? NOTHING. So, I think a total objective evaluation of the team is in order before making any hurried decision about Lamar’s future. I can’t imagine how many years the organization would be set back trying to break in a draftee quarterback. Those who have been around long enough to remember the struggles before Flacco can bear witness. — Bill He will always have the reputation of not being able to win the big game and that will stay with him the rest of his career and is justified. The time has come to cut bait with him and get as much as you can, this whole organization needs a complete makeover including the head coach. — Bob lancione I think Jackson is very much affected by cold weather and as he ages the cold bothers him more, He has been the most entertaining QB I’ve ever seen, but as a Florida resident his reaction to cold is observable to me. And as he ages it becomes more problematic. — Terence Bosley It’s been a rough season all around. Injuries early. No pass rush. Turnovers on offense. Unfortunate calls going against them. Perplexing coaching decisions. And the regression of Lamar. But I think he can bounce back and be one of the best ever again. He needs a reset both physically and through coaching changes. Restructure his contract and start over with new leadership. — Mark H. Lamar’s legacy as one of the greats to ever play the game has already been cemented but let’s hope the cement doesn’t cure entirely prior to hoisting that elusive Lombardi Trophy in Baltimore. — Michael Pierce A healthy Lamar and productive running backs both require a top-shelf offensive line. We’ve had something less than that. With protection, Lamar turned into the most efficient, least error-prone QB in the NFL. — Tim N. The question should be what should the Ravens do with John Harbaugh? — Fred Sanford Trade him to the Jets for two first-round picks and a case of Nathan’s hot dogs. — Chris Lamar Jackson will never get to the Super Bowl wearing a Ravens jersey. The Ravens have made a fundamental organizational miscalculation by placing an individual in a leadership role that does not have the attributes of a leader. That scenario always leads to a breakdown in commitment, discipline and dedication. — Charles The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll. To see results from previous sports polls, go to baltimoresun.com/sportspoll View the full article Quote
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