{"id":785182,"date":"2026-03-01T21:18:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T21:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/785182\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T21:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T21:18:19","slug":"colin-cowherd-slams-lamar-jackson-and-his-mom-with-a-brutal-kawhi-leonard-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/785182\/","title":{"rendered":"Colin Cowherd slams Lamar Jackson and his mom with a brutal Kawhi Leonard comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colin Cowherd has delivered a sharp critique of Lamar Jackson, comparing the Baltimore Ravens quarterback to Kawhi Leonard.<\/p>\n

The long-time broadcaster questioned both the financial impact of Jackson\u2019s contract and the broader dynamics around his representation.<\/p>\n

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While acknowledging his admiration for Jackson\u2019s talent, Cowherd suggested the situation is shifting. His comments were direct.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Wally Skalij\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Colin Cowherd compares Lamar Jackson to Kawhi Leonard<\/p>\n

Speaking in a clip shared by The Herd<\/a>, Colin Cowherd said: \u201cI\u2019ve always been a huge Ravens fan and a big Lamar supporter. The Ravens are done being a Super Bowl bubble team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no possible way with what they\u2019re gonna pay. \u2026 The Ravens are out of the Super Bowl discussion with this new contract.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cowherd added: \u201cI\u2019ve always been a big fan of Lamar Jackson. But between him mom acting as his agent, his refusal to do offseason camps, the mystery injuries, and, let\u2019s be honest, the need to be the highest paid quarterback, \u2026 it\u2019s starting to feel like a little Kawhi Leonard. Mercurial, mystery, family too involved maybe.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cowherd framed the criticism around availability, contract structure, and representation. By invoking Leonard, he pointed to concerns about transparency and team-building flexibility.<\/p>\n

Colin Cowherd questions Ravens roster flexibility under Lamar Jackson deal<\/p>\n

Colin Cowherd further stated: \u201cHis current cap hit is $74 million. Let me give you an idea of what that pays in Seattle.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat would pay for Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devon Witherspoon, Nick Emmanwori, Grey Zabel, and Demarcus Lawrence. And you\u2019d still have enough money to buy every player a lifetime Starbucks card.\u201d<\/p>\n

The figure highlights the scale of Jackson\u2019s financial impact on Baltimore\u2019s books. A $74 million cap hit significantly limits roster flexibility, particularly when trying to build depth around a franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n

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Cowherd\u2019s argument rests on the belief that the Ravens cannot remain in the Super Bowl conversation while allocating such a large percentage of resources to one player.<\/p>\n

Whether that assessment proves accurate will depend on how Baltimore manages the surrounding roster. For now, the debate around Jackson\u2019s contract has intensified.<\/p>\n

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