Come on, you know the contract you're talking about and the one I'm talking about are barely different capwise. Is $42M vs $47M APY that different? I'm willing to guarantee it, which takes on back end risk. It's not any more expensive against the cap by doing that though. Just no escape plan.
The Ravens made an offer... Jackson said no.
Jackson decided against negotiating during the season.
Jackson then went and had a '22 season that shouldn't have compelled the Ravens to offer more.
A deal wasn't found, and then Jackson gained the ability to go and see how other teams valued him.
And to-date, the other teams are saying that giving up the picks + the contract he wants is too much.
You are comfortable with the Ravens increasing their offer, to get something done.
I understand that pov, because you believe the Ravens have to him / an elite QB to be a SB contender.
But for those of us who feel there are other ways to build a team, it doesn't sound like a great idea to give Jackson more than you previously offered.. when his '22 play didn't warrant it, and now you aren't seeing other teams running after him.
I think Jackson was willing to do a deal here. Don't think he had intentions of leaving.
But you've now got to a point where he mentally wants to move on.
When that line has been met, I think it's in the best interest of all parties to have change.
Really hope a few teams make clear they want him.