Hours After Justin Madubuike’s $98M Extension, Lamar Jackson Demands the Money He’s Owed in a Hilarious Fashion – EssentiallySports
his Instagram story with the message “Send Watcha Owe me Likkle 1” while tagging Madubuike.His lighthearted take on NFL negotiations brought some humor to an otherwise serious subject.
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Madubuike’s four-year deal, with an impressive $75.5 million in guarantees and $53.5 million at signing, sets a new standard for defensive tackles in terms of both total and signing guarantees.With an average annual value of $24.5 million, he’s second only to Aaron Donald in the league.By locking in their sacks leader and gaining significant cap space just before the onset of free agency, the Ravens strategically position themselves to address other key needs in their lineup.Such as securing a No.1 running back and bolstering their offensive line and pass rush.
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However, this situation seems like a repeat of lat season for the Ravens.Will they be able to secure another deal just like the one with Lamar?
Parallels in franchise tag strategy: Ravens’ negotiations with Madubuike and Jackson The Baltimore Ravens’ decision to franchise tag defensive tackle Justin Madubuike draws parallels to their strategy with Lamar Jackson last year, raising questions about the potential for a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline.
If negotiations fail to yield an agreement by then, Madubuike will play under the one-year franchise tag terms, which would cost the Ravens $22.1 million against the salary cap.This situation mirrors the Ravens’ stance with Jackson in 2023 when they utilized the franchise tag before eventually securing a lucrative five-year extension.
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Analysts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer expect a similar outcome for Madubuike.They think the team will let the open market shape a possible deal, just as they did with Jackson.“ It’s a similar situation where you just need an example of what somebody in the same ilk can fetch, ” Mancano stated on “The Banner Ravens Podcast.” The comparison also relates to assessing potential market values.
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Top defensive linemen like Chris Jones and Christian Wilkins may soon be free agents.Their deals could provide useful benchmarks for Madubuike’s negotiations.
While Jones may be a top option, Shaffer suggests Wilkins offers a more applicable comparison in terms of background and expected market value.
What are your thoughts on this? Who should the Ravens focus on now that they have Madubuike on their roster?
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