Individuals throughout the soccer world are speaking in regards to the new bag Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars simply secured on Thursday.
The 24-year-old quarterback, who was the No. 1 decide within the 2021 draft, agreed to a contract extension that can pay him $275 million over 5 years and can preserve him below contract by 2030, which looks as if a really very long time from now.
There are those that really feel he doesn’t deserve this humongous extension that can make him the highest-paid participant within the NFL by way of annual wage together with Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals, whom most agree is a a lot better QB than him.
Actually, on FS1’s “Speak,” Emmanuel Acho took it a step additional by saying Lawrence solely obtained such a big extension as a result of he was an incredible participant at Clemson.
If no one else will say it, I’ll: Trevor Lawrence is getting paid due to what he did at Clemson. He’s nonetheless getting paid off promise, not manufacturing. pic.twitter.com/2g41gVEWF3
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) June 14, 2024
In three years at Clemson, Lawrence threw for over 3,000 yards every season, and for his profession, he notched 90 landing passes towards simply 17 interceptions whereas including 18 touchdowns on the bottom.
As a freshman, he led his group to a win within the School Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship recreation over the College of Alabama, who had Jalen Hurts and a freshman named Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback.
Lawrence received the Offensive MVP award for that recreation with 347 passing yards and three landing passes.
After a livid finish to the 2021 season that earned him a Professional Bowl spot, his numbers dipped a bit final season, and for him to show he’s value each penny of his extension, he should considerably elevate his manufacturing.
Finally, he may also must take the Jaguars very deep within the playoffs and provides them an actual shot at successful a Tremendous Bowl championship.
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