And yet that non-mobile QB led one of the best offenses in the NFL last year. He led one of the best offenses with the Rams. Jackson having a much better year is debatable. One thing that isn't is that in Goff's best year he wasn't one and done in the playoffs. Anyways, here are their two best years:
One QB was ran out of town and his team paid a 1st round draft pick to make him go away. The other wants the most guaranteed money in history and cost two 1st round picks.
When you account for Jackson's rushing advantage, Goff still provides on average more TDs and more yards. He's been a more productive QB.
Since Jackson was drafted, Baltimore has spent two 1sts on WR (although they traded one of them), a 1st on a TE, 1st on an OL, 2nd on a RB, 3rd on a TE, and two more 3rd's on WRs. Are we to believe the Ravens are this bad at drafting?
One thing I can't get past is that the Ravens are one of the best runs teams in the NFL. They have been playoff contenders for two straight decades. They have won two Super Bowls during that time and yet they don't seem sold on Lamar Jackson. Are we to believe the Ravens are making a huge mistake or they know something we don't know? They know there is too much risk in giving him a ton of guaranteed money.
I want to add that I don't think Goff is better but I don't think Goff is worse. Obviously Jackson allows you to do things you can't do with Goff but I also think Goff is a more reliable pocket passer than Jackson. I'm not sure if Jackson will be able to transition to a pocket passer. His legs are going to go. It's just a matter of time. I don't think the Lions would be worse with Jackson but I'm not sure they would be better. What doesn't get mentioned is that if the Lions negotiate with Jackson, it's over with Goff. You can't offer a contract to Jackson, have Baltimore match, and then just go back to Goff like nothing happened.
Fun fact, the border at San Diego is the busiest in North America. Another fun fact, San Diego and El Paso are among the safest large cities in the US.
Matthew Stafford was up to 61% completion in his senior season and he struggled at times early in his career in accuracy and even in his Super Bowl season he still lead the league in interceptions. Richardson is at 53% completion. That's almost Tim Boyle bad.
For the record, I wouldn't be opposed to signing Jackson. The Lions would still keep the 6th pick and could trade Goff to recoup some of the draft capital, but you better be sure Balitmore isn't going to match or else you've burned your relationship with Goff.