Yep. It was the smartest move. I also believe Lamar is covering something up. I think his leg is still having some lingering issues.

What do you mean by his mommy

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His mom is his agent... in some capacity (or was). But it's probably more accurate to say his mom helps him with things an agent should do as far as securing endorsement deals and branding (where Lamar has left tens of millions on the table due to poor promoting)

This post was edited by Terps on Mar 8 2023 09:17pm

his mum does everything, while he sits on IR.

josh allen is next, just like luck, even mahomes barely made it.

rushing QBs are supposed to be the last resort!

like watching a b rated version of the last of us. the game has better acting story ploX!

This post was edited by Cbramgar on Mar 8 2023 09:24pm

Jackson's mother has been with him since the beginning of his football career, and she has been instrumental in his success. She has helped him negotiate several lucrative endorsement deals, including partnerships with companies such as Nike and Oakley.

While Jackson has been criticized for leaving money on the table in the past, his mother's involvement has helped him make significant strides in building his brand and securing valuable partnerships. Overall, Jackson and his mother's close relationship has been an important factor in his success both on and off the field

i think its been proven agents can yield better terms/money over someone who has limited experience in the space.

his mom being his "agent" while cute and heart warming will hurt him more.

This post was edited by BearGri11z on Mar 9 2023 09:26am

It is generally true that having an experienced agent can help an athlete negotiate better terms and contracts, as agents typically have specialized knowledge and expertise in the industry. However, it is also possible for someone with limited experience to successfully negotiate their own contracts if they are well-informed and prepared.

In the case of an athlete's mother serving as their agent, it may depend on her level of experience and knowledge in the sports industry. While it is heartwarming to have a family member supporting and advocating for their loved one, it may be more beneficial for the athlete to have a professional agent with established relationships and negotiating skills in the industry.

Ultimately, the decision on who to choose as an agent should be based on a careful evaluation of the individual's qualifications and track record, as well as their fit with the athlete's personal and professional goals.

It's bad.

Since he has no direct and real representation from an agency he literally can't control anything. Narrative, rumors, and being able to talk to teams is infinitely harder.

Team always find a way around the "tampering" BS because they have so many players in their contracts to say oh they were calling about X or Y and not Z.

This puts Lamar at a huge disadvantage. It's just so bad.

An agent would have had him talking indirectly with every interested team by now. They'd know what he wants and his agent would have a defined sense for what they're willing to give.

Teams don't need to actively collude here, they don't want to pay him a fully guaranteed contract, his style of play isn't great for his longevity, and he comes with a backlog of injuries at a position where you need 100% availability. You can't be missing 5 games a season. The $250 million would have to be paid up front in the form of escrow, which is hard for many owners to do. And there's likely significant reticence to put an offer in, piss off your starter (looking at Miami) only to have the Ravens turn around and match.

Tl:dr - Get an agent and accept $130-150m guaranteed and get them to chop a year off the end so you get another payday sooner, which is in his interests given his shorter career arc.

This post was edited by bogie160 on Mar 10 2023 12:32am