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3 Reasons the Atlanta Falcons won’t trade for Lamar Jackson

By Nick Halden

Dec 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) looks to the sideline during a stoppage in play in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

3. The cost of the potential blockbuster

Judging from past quarterback trades and the value of Jackson in the NFC it is fair to assume to even begin a negotiation you need to have three future first-round picks on the table. This is likely just a starting point with impact players or additional day-two picks included in a hypothetical deal.

Even if the unlikely happens and Lamar is on the trade market that is a huge price to pay even for a top-ten quarterback. Three first-rounders that could be used to land a quarterback if Ridder isn’t the answer plus additional picks Atlanta will need to stock their roster around Jackson.

You are putting pressure on the Atlanta front office to hit consistently on late-round picks and find bargains in free agency. You’ve put yourself back in the exact situation you were in with Matt Ryan three years ago albeit with a far more talented roster but a team that will be overpaying a quarterback and unable to completely build the roster.

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