According to a former NFL great Patrick Mahomes shoddy deal hurts Lamar Jackson of the Ravens

According to a former NFL great Patrick Mahomes shoddy deal hurts Lamar Jackson of the Ravens

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Despite having two years to reach an agreement Lamar Jackson has been available for a new contract since the conclusion of the 2020 season.

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The Ravens and their star quarterback have not been able to come to terms on a new deal.

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Richard Sherman a former NFL standout attributes that to other quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.

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The five-time Pro Bowler believes Mahomes should have sought out a fully guaranteed contract to create a "precedent" rather than accepting the "B.S." 10-year deal he ultimately chose.

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"When Kirk Cousins received his guaranteed contract I assumed that all quarterbacks moving forward would be like

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Hey Im not accepting it if its not guaranteed "According to Shermans podcast.

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"Then Mahomes took that BS agreement and gave it 10 years to look like half a [billion].

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but if you just receive half of that everyone will be pleased. It becomes a standard."

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Josh Allen obtained a six-year extension with the Bills in August 2021 13 months after Mahomes signed a new contract.

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Like his Chiefs counterpart Allen didnt pursue a deal with a complete guarantee. Deshaun Watson did receive a $230 million fully guaranteed contract.

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nonetheless that circumstance featured a squad that was in great need of making a move.

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Jackson Sherman meantime is dismayed that no club has yet agreed to pay his asking price.

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given that he was a former NFL MVP and four-time playoff champion for his squad.

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