The Baltimore Ravens have had a busy off-season with starting QB Lamar Jackson essentially seeking a trade. The Ravens have been seeking a plan B. One of those plans being a former number-one overall pick. NBC Sports has reported that Baker Mayfield was offered a contract by Baltimore. Obviously, Mayfield turned down the contract, as the sixth-year QB is now in Tampa Bay. However, knowing the Ravens offered could mean the team is worried about Jackson returning.
Mayfield spent the 2022 season in two different cities. The former Cleveland Brown opened the season in Carolina. Then, after Matthew Stafford's injury, the Rams made a deal to bring Mayfield to Los Angeles. Mayfield has yet to live up to being a number one overall pick. The former Oklahoma Sooner hasn't thrown for 20 touchdowns in one season of his career. Indeed, he wouldn't be the answer the Ravens are looking for if Jackson were to exit. However, he was still a steady option at the time.
Baker Mayfield Turns Down Ravens
If you were to put yourself in Baker Mayfield's shoes, you can see why he made the decision he did. In Tampa, Mayfield has a great shot at becoming the starting QB. In Baltimore, the starting job would be in limbo. Especially if Lamar were to return to the team. Mayfield still believes he can be a number one option, as he should. No one should be playing in the league if they don't believe they should be playing. However, it has to feel good if you're a Cleveland fan. Nobody would want to see an old QB in their division.
It seems as if the Ravens are keeping their options open with a QB. Mayfield turned down the opportunity, but who is left? The Ravens current backup is Tyler Huntley. The team was impressed with his play in Jackson's absence last season. However, it will be extremely difficult to fill the void of losing Jackson. What should the Ravens do at QB? Please drop a comment below and give us your best GM idea. For more news on the NFL and the Baltimore Ravens, stay locked in with us at HNHH.