3 Teams that makes more sense for Lamar Jackson than the Atlanta Falcons
By Nick Halden
![Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) and linebacker Josh Allen (41) try to run down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during early fourth quarter action. Offsetting penalties negated the play. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Baltimore Ravens at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Sunday, November 27, 2022. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]Jki 112722 Bs Jaguars Vs Ravens 44](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape%2Fcover%2Fsport%2Fhttps-3A-2F-2Fbloggingdirty-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fimagn-images-2F2017-2F07-2F19517834-850x560-27f11dd2dad13c43f5a96433a1d1b4c23a45a7f9de9ea8b4592fbf0cb6362896.jpg "Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) and linebacker Josh Allen (41) try to run down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during early fourth quarter action. Offsetting penalties negated the play. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Baltimore Ravens at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Sunday, November 27, 2022. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]Jki 112722 Bs Jaguars Vs Ravens 44")
2. Las Vegas Raiders
If the Ravens are willing to trade Lamar in the AFC what better fit is there than the Raiders? The team just jettisoned franchise quarterback Derek Carr and badly needs to find an upgrade to keep the front office and coaching staff from having their seats grow increasingly warm. Add in arguably the best receiver in football from Lamar’s perspective and the 7th overall pick in the draft and the fit is attractive for both sides.
The Raiders would have to adjust their offensive strategy but in a division with Sean Payton and Russell Wilson, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, and Justin Herbert something drastic must change.
Trading away their top pick and whatever assets it takes to land Lamar would make far more sense for the Raiders than Aaron Rodgers and give the team a chance to overcome a bad defense. Jackson in Vegas would alter the landscape of the division and the NFL as a whole.
For a franchise of half a decade of regrettable decisions, it is a chance to finally make a splashy move that pushes the team into serious contention.