Trevor Lawrence is currently the highest-paid player in the NFL after the Jacksonville Jaguars offered him a staggering $275 million deal. Despite this lucrative contract, Lawrence recently claimed that he took less money to ensure the team could maintain a strong roster. And fans were not having it.
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In his address after the news, Trevor Lawrence talked about taking a cut despite the large sum. He highlighted the importance of being surrounded by a good team, rather than sacrificing it for money.
“Wasn’t worth sacrificing having a good team just so I can make some money,” said Trevor Lawrence.
NEWS: #Jaguars Trevor Lawrence
says he TOOK LESS MONEY so the team could be better.“Wasn’t worth sacrificing having a good team just so I can make some money.”
Lawrence just signed a 275 MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT pic.twitter.com/g3UhOq4TjF
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) June 21, 2024
However, fans were quick to call out the young quarterback for his statement, suggesting it was disingenuous of him given the massive deal that the Jacksonville Jaguars already offered him. The reactions on social media were mostly of disbelief, as many pointed out the irony of his claim.
Some fans compared Lawrence’s statement to taking almost all the cookies and claiming to leave some for others. Others highlighted the contradiction of being the highest-paid quarterback while claiming to have taken less money.
Tied for the highest paid per year at $55M
Lawrence: “I took less money.
— SportsBruiserz (@SportsBruiserz) June 21, 2024
Bros overpaid as hell talking bout taking less money
— QueenSZN(Freddy) (@SteelCityQueen6) June 21, 2024
But he’s the highest paid QB holy over paid
— ObamaNotCare (@obamanotcare) June 21, 2024
That’s like taking 9 out of 10 cookies and saying i saved “the rest” for everyone
— ᴅᴏxx ⚡️ (@new_era72) June 21, 2024
Do they not teach economics in high school anymore? This deal is peanuts when mahomes, dak, lamar and cj’s deal is up.
— Chopin (@OCDC223) June 21, 2024
Overall, fan reactions reflected a mix of skepticism and humor, as they found it hard to reconcile Trevor Lawrence’s words with reality. One fan did point out that once all the bigwigs sign their contract, Lawrence’s deal will pale in comparison, degraded to “peanuts.”
However, Lawrence’s deal has sparked a massive debate in the NFL sphere about the general overpayment of QBs in the league. So it is a little ironic that he would present it as a modest contract, so the team could pay better weapons.
For now, what matters is that the young talent is keen on taking bigger strides in the upcoming season. As he addressed the media after the big news, Trevor shared his goals for 2024.
Trevor Lawrence’s Super Bowl Goals
Trevor Lawrence’s $275 million extension has sparked debates about his unproven status as a franchise player. However, he is clear about his ambitions for the team. In his address, Lawrence communicated that he wanted to bring a championship for his team.
“I want to bring a championship to Jacksonville, that’s my goal and I know we can accomplish that,” Lawrence declared.
“I want to bring a championship to Jacksonville, that’s my goal and I know we can accomplish that.”
– Trevor Lawrence pic.twitter.com/RALprgZba2
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) June 20, 2024
Expressing gratitude for the stability the extension provides his family, Lawrence remains optimistic about the Jaguars’ future. Despite facing challenges, he sees massive improvements in coaching and team support, which according to him can help him achieve the big goal.
It has been two years for the Jacksonville Jaguars since they won a division title. As a part of the AFC South, the Jaguars have two division titles- one in 2017 and the other in 2022. They faced their last AFC Championship in 2017, a third in their history, which they lost each time.
Therefore, Trevor Lawrence’s words hold significance for the team that patiently awaits its days of glory. Arguably, the team is leaving no stone unturned as they aren’t afraid to empty their pockets to keep talents like Lawrence in the house.
Looking ahead, Lawrence, with his high-paying job should be able to justify his contract through on-field success. While doubts persist about the value of his contract, Lawrence’s commitment to Jacksonville and his ambitions appear to be intriguing at this point.