Lamar Jackson doesn't try to recruit players in free agency

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Ravens' Lamar Jackson shares why he doesn't try to recruit players in free agency

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/17/22

The new NFL league year has begun, which has resulted in plenty of roster movement in free agency and players being cut. Some players and teams are trying to woo free agents in an effort to convince them to join their team. That’s not something Lamar Jackson is cut out for.

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon shared on Twitter this week how difficult it is to recruit players.

This recruiting stuff is hard work

— Matthew Judon (@man_dammn) March 14, 2022

Jackson not only agreed, but he shared how he’s had an even worse experience. He says that every time he gets involved, the player ends up going to a rival within the division.

Every time I done reached out they end up going to a divisional opponent soooo I let the front office handle their job https://t.co/0bOrip9ikN

— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) March 14, 2022

The experience has led Jackson to give up on recruiting and instead just let the front office take care of it. That’s probably the best move.

Jackson might recruit a player when such an effort is needed. But the reality is, in most cases, what matters most to a free agent is which team will pay them the most. There’s not much Jackson can do about that since he doesn’t control Baltimore’s finances.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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