NFL owners might be colluding against Lamar Jackson, but not because he’s Black -- commentary

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NFL owners have shown throughout time that the only color that matters is green. If a black quarterback, coach or GM can win games, that’s all that matters. Lamar Jackson is not a victim of NFL racism.

No, owners are punishing him because the Cleveland Browns went rogue and gave Deshaun Watson $230 million, fully guaranteed.

There are plenty of football arguments to make for why Lamar Jackson isn’t worth that money. I’ve made them myself. Personally, I would not want to tie my franchise to Lamar Jackson long-term and commit a massive chunk of salary cap.

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His limitations as a passer and injury concerns are very real. However, you cannot convince me that 32 teams feel the same way. And, as we saw with Watson, it only takes ONE.

Robert Griffin III tweeted that the situation "don’t smell right." Ryan Clark said, sarcastically, "yea right there’s no collusion."

Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens gets off a pass while being pressured by defensive end Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Cleveland Browns in the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The natural assumption, based on the history of those two and their employer, is that they’re claiming racism against Jackson.

But I don’t think they are. And I think they both make a valid point.

So, too, by the way, did JJ Watt.

It’s hard to believe that six NFL teams — who Lamar Jackson would immediately make better — so quickly said they’re not interested. Even if they have to surrender two first round picks.

Part of that, though, could be because of NFL rules. Because