The general assumption at this point is that any first-round quarterback who has established himself as the franchise guy without off-the-field issues is going to get a long-term contract extension by the time he is heading into his fourth season. While there was pre-established precedent for this, the recent deals for Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen kind of solidified that model.
Yet Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens sort of bucked that trend—something he’s not unfamiliar with doing. He has already rewritten the rulebook regarding how successful a runner a quarterback can be while still excelling.