Lamar Jackson was recruiting OBJ to Baltimore

One of the reasons Odell Beckham Jr. ended up with the Baltimore Ravens was the quarterback who isn't really the quarterback. Do you follow?

Lamar Jackson was the ringleader when it came to getting Beckham on the roster, despite not being currently under contract.

From NFL Now: The Odell Beckham Jr signing with the #Ravens not only locked in a top WR... it also revealed that Lamar Jackson was actively recruiting him. He plans to be throwing passes to Beckham. pic.twitter.com/CFz7vZLTtG

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 10, 2023

Jackson is still searching for a new contract (he recently tweeted that he requested a trade and followed up with the opinion that the Ravens did not value him), so I find it hard to believe that this one move (for one year, nonetheless) will make him swallow his pride and sign either the tag or for less money than he asked for.

I talk more about this in Monday's Patreon episode.

more Qb news:

• Alabama quarterback prospect Bryce Young will visit the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday. The Panthers currently own the first pick in this year's NFL Draft. Young previously had dinner with Panthers' brass following his Pro Day last month.
  

• Kentucky QB Will Levis will meet with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday. The Titans pick at No. 11 and have been doing their due diligence on QB prospects.
  

• Hendon Hooker's previously reported visit with the Detroit Lions will happen on Tuesday. The Tennessee QB is coming off a torn ACL and should be ready for training camp in July.
  

• Florida QB Anthony Richardson has been visiting with the Panthers through Monday, and will move on to meet with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  

• Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been working hard this offseason, incorporating jiu-jitsu into his routine. Tagovailoa said he has gained muscle so far this spring. "Offseason training's been good. Been working on strength in many areas and been chipping away at things that I felt like I needed to work on to get to where I feel I can get to in the later parts of the season."