NFL fans bash Lamar Jackson after Ravens QB claims he wants to throw 6000 yards next season - “That's the money talkin”

The Baltimore Ravens recently confirmed the contract extension for quarterback Lamar Jackson. The 26-year-old spoke to the media about the long, enduring process that led him and the Ravens to finally agreeing to terms of the deal.

During the press conference, the quarterback spoke about the offensive weapons that the team has acquired, which includes Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Jackson said that with the revamped offense, he has the chance to throw 6,000 yards this upcoming season.

“I want to throw for like 6,000 yards with the weapons we have,” Jackson said.

NFL fans were taken aback by what the quarterback said, with some saying that Lamar Jackson has a better opportunity to run for 6,000 yards than throw that amount.

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What are the details of Lamar Jackson's contract?

After a long negotiation process, Lamar Jackson agreed to a five-year contract extension last week. The contract is worth $260 million and will run through the 2027 NFL season.

There is a no-trade clause, which means that if the Ravens wanted to move on from the quarterback he would need to waive the clause and approve a destination. There is also a no-tag clause in the contract which means that after five seasons he will be a free agent with no restrictions. He will earn $80 million in the first year of the contract, with a $72.5 million signing bonus.

After three seasons, the contract will include $156 million of guaranteed money.

Since he doesn't have an agent, he announced that he will take the 3% that agents typically get paid and give it to his mom, which is an estimated $7.8 million.

Not only is this deal lucrative for the Ravens quarterback, it is also beneficial for the team. This new contract extension also opens up about $14 million in salary cap space for the Ravens.