Rumor Mill: Raiders Eying Up Lamar Jackson Trade?

[Stout]

I mean, I'm sure these rumors are a big nothingburger, but...Let's play what if. What if they DO trade for Lamar, and do so without giving up the #1 overall? How could they do that? Why, trade down to another team with good draft capital, say a team sitting at #3. Then the Raiders can give up their top pick while also gaining more draft capital. Then the Cards would have to figure out what to do at #1 LOL

A silly exercise, but hey, I'm freaking bored already,

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Crazy rumors out there like that.

Saw a fake report today about Mark Cuban paying Fernando Mendoza $39 million (estimated rookie salary) to stay in school at Indiana and run it back for a repeat national title.

 

[outcent13]

I mean, I'm sure these rumors are a big nothingburger, but...Let's play what if. What if they DO trade for Lamar, and do so without giving up the #1 overall? How could they do that? Why, trade down to another team with good draft capital, say a team sitting at #3. Then the Raiders can give up their top pick while also gaining more draft capital. Then the Cards would have to figure out what to do at #1 LOL

A silly exercise, but hey, I'm freaking bored already,

If we only had that kind of luck lol

 

[BullheadCardFan]

If we only had that kind of luck lol

The Cardinals franchise:

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Born under a bad sign
I've been down since I began to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck
I wouldn't have no luck at all

 

[MadCardDisease]

I mean, I'm sure these rumors are a big nothingburger, but...Let's play what if. What if they DO trade for Lamar, and do so without giving up the #1 overall? How could they do that? Why, trade down to another team with good draft capital, say a team sitting at #3. Then the Raiders can give up their top pick while also gaining more draft capital. Then the Cards would have to figure out what to do at #1 LOL

A silly exercise, but hey, I'm freaking bored already,

The Raiders who don't even have a HC yet are eyeing trading for Lamar? I would think they would hire a HC before making a major decision like that!! This is all just internet BS.

 

[outcent13]

The Cardinals franchise:

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Born under a bad sign
I've been down since I began to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck
I wouldn't have no luck at all

Sad part is, I grew up a Rams fan until I was about 15. We moved to AZ and felt obligated to root for the home teams. At the time the rams were no better so I don’t feel to bad but daggum

 

[Stout]

The Raiders who don't even have a HC yet are eyeing trading for Lamar? I would think they would hire a HC before making a major decision like that!! This is all just internet BS.

Actually, it sounds very Raiders lol

 

[Zalixar]

This is gunna be a long off season. It will end up being very boring and by the book. Maybe a couple small flashes.

 

[TRW]

It's highly unlikely that the Ravens would trade Lamar. I suppose they may consider it if his contract extension demands become too crazy, i.e.-fully guaranteed type stuff. But, IMO, it's more likely they get the extension done and everybody is *** ba yah afterward.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

let's get lamar

 

[imaCafan]

Sad part is, I grew up a Rams fan until I was about 15. We moved to AZ and felt obligated to root for the home teams. At the time the rams were no better so I don’t feel to bad but daggum

When I was a teenager I loved the Rams and Roman Gabriel was my hero. Lost interest in football by the time I was 18 though.

 

[TRW]

When I was a teenager I loved the Rams and Roman Gabriel was my hear. Lost interest in football by the time I was 18 though.

One of my favorites back in the day. Seeing that big giraffe-like lope down the field was always entertaining.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

When I was a teenager I loved the Rams and Roman Gabriel was my hero. Lost interest in football by the time I was 18 though.

Turned to women instead, eh?

Then later in life back to football because unlike the women the Cardinals would always screw you, right?

 

[Denny Green Fan]

The Raiders who don't even have a HC yet are eyeing trading for Lamar? I would think they would hire a HC before making a major decision like that!! This is all just internet BS.

Why would they want a crippled busted up Lamar over a young franchise quarterback? For a lot less money! This is just trying to get jets and cards fans hope we have a shot at mendoza

 

[gmabel830]

let's get lamar

Mahomes is washed with a bum knee.. let's just get him instead.

 

[oaken1]

The Raiders who don't even have a HC yet are eyeing trading for Lamar? I would think they would hire a HC before making a major decision like that!! This is all just internet BS.

Whole i am sure you are right...

Baby bowl cut is a serious Tom Brady fan boy.
Tom Brady is in fact quite enamored with Lamar Jackson.

So with recent rumors that things are not so cozy between Lamar and the Ravens...I'm not surprised the Raiders jumped to the top quick.

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Except..... Baltimore just chose Lamar over Harbaugh didn't they??

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Except..... Baltimore just chose Lamar over Harbaugh didn't they??

Indeed. The only way this makes sense is if they want to start over and go with Mendoza instead. I don't see it happening though for the reason you stated.

 

[slanidrac16]

I am so sick of these Cardinals linked to Cardinals rumored to, Cardinsls eyeing crap. Just something to write about.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I am so sick of these Cardinals linked to Cardinals rumored to, Cardinsls eyeing crap. Just something to write about.

Cards aren't linked to a rumor with Lamar...

 

[slanidrac16]

Cards aren't linked to a rumor with Lamar...

Dumb facebooks post has everyone linked to everyone.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Dumb facebooks post has everyone linked to everyone.

FB is whack

 

[Fitz4Ever]

Its possibly Baltimore wants to move on from both Harbaugh and Jackson. Harbaugh seemed to waste very talented rosters and not be able to get over the hump...Jackson is getting older, has not won the big games, and if you believe the rumors is becoming a pretty major issue. Jackson apparently doesnt study, shows up late, sleeps through meetings, and flexes his "im the star player" muscle a lot to excuse his unprofessional attitude.

Good teams know when to move on from a coach that has grown stale...and they know when to sell high on a player who is declining.

If they could get Mendoza, plus a 27 1st rounder, plus additional picks from the Raiders...who could very easily still be picking top 5 next year even with Lamar Jackson...then yes of course you consider it.

The Ravens went 8-9 last year with Lamar. Do you really think they would be a whole lot worse next year with Mendoza?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

The Ravens went 8-9 last year with Lamar. Do you really think they would be a whole lot worse next year with Mendoza?

Lamar missed what, 4-5 games in that 8-9 run? It's not like he was healthy all 17 games. They were a much better team with him, than without.

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

Actually, it sounds very Raiders lol

"Just Win Baby" lol

 

[daves]

I mean, I'm sure these rumors are a big nothingburger, but...Let's play what if. What if they DO trade for Lamar, and do so without giving up the #1 overall? How could they do that? Why, trade down to another team with good draft capital, say a team sitting at #3. Then the Raiders can give up their top pick while also gaining more draft capital. Then the Cards would have to figure out what to do at #1 LOL

Ummm... If the Ravens were willing to take the #3 pick for Jackson and miss out on the chance to draft a QB this year... Why would they be dealing with the Raiders?? They could come directly to the Cardinals.