Reporter’s question expected after mention of Lamar Jackson’s name, GM doesn’t rule out drafting a QB

The Baltimore Ravens brass spoke to media members on Wednesday to answer questions in regards to the upcoming NFL Draft.

However, the group didn’t appear excited by fielding questions associated to quarterback Lamar Jackson’s unresolved contract situation.

Ravens basic supervisor Eric DeCosta and director of participant personnel Joe Hortiz had been keen to tackle some questions in regards to the quarterback place, because it pertains to the group of prospects. “I do not need to insult anyone within the draft, however I might say there’s most likely greater than 4 guys that may be vital quarterbacks on this league on this draft class,” DeCosta mentioned.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) appears to move within the first half of an NFL soccer recreation in opposition to the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Baltimore.  (AP Photograph/Patrick Semansky)

Ravens representatives possible went into the media session anticipating reporters would convey up Jackson’s ongoing scenario.

Whether or not the workforce does or doesn’t anticipate the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback to be on their roster in 2023 actually will influence their draft technique.

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“With respect to this being in regards to the draft and all the pieces,” began WJZ’s Alex Glaze. “With the Lamar stuff that’s happening — .” A Ravens employees member then tried to chop the query.

When the reporter readjusted the query by saying, “If you find yourself quarterbacks-” the workforce worker jumped again in. 

 “Let’s simply transfer off the…” the Ravens worker mentioned. “When you have a query in regards to the quarterbacks, ask a query in regards to the quarterbacks within the draft” and “We’re not gonna reply any extra questions on that.”

Normal Supervisor Eric DeCosta of the Baltimore Ravens speaks to the media in the course of the NFL Mix at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  (Justin Casterline/Getty Pictures)

A short while later Glaze was capable of full his query and mentioned. “Are you quarterbacks otherwise due to the scenario that’s happening?”

DeCosta proceeded to say that the workforce is quarterbacks and didn’t rule out the potential for drafting a younger sign caller later than this month.

“I requested [Eric DeCosta] if the ravens are quarterbacks otherwise given the Lamar Jackson scenario. legit query. undecided what the difficulty was,” Glaze mentioned in a since-deleted tweet.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles for yardage in opposition to Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer recreation, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photograph/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jackson’s absence actually creates a ripple impact that impacts all the workforce.

The fallout from his contract dispute forces the Ravens to rigorously think about how they draft this 12 months. It additionally impacts the workforce’s flexibility because it pertains to signing free brokers and retaining its gamers.

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DeCosta mentioned the workforce’s draft board does characteristic quarterbacks as a result of it’s constructed by the very best general expertise.

“Relies on the board, actually does,” DeCosta mentioned. “I must say sure as a result of now we have quarterbacks in our prime 31. So simply primarily based on that alone — basic math — I must say sure,” DeCosta famous.