A Decade Later, Lamar Jackson’s Contract Situation Reminiscent of Joe Flacco’s Gamble

In the summer of 2012, the Baltimore Ravens were attempting to sign their franchise quarterback, Joe Flacco, to a long-term extension. The Ravens were fresh off a 12-4 season and narrowly lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. After an offseason of negotiations, Flacco left a reported $16 million-a-year deal on the table and bet on himself.

We all know how that ended.

A decade later, a similar situation is afoot in Baltimore, though there are different wrinkles added.