BALTIMORE — Wally Williams knows the feelings Lamar Jackson might be experiencing.
In the Ravens’ 28-year history, seven players have received the franchise tag. Williams, who spent 10 years in the NFL, including three in Baltimore from 1996 to 1998 before retiring after the 2002 season, was the first.
“The part that every player ends up having a problem with is, no matter who it is, with the negotiation process and trying to find a number that’s good for you for that long-term contract,” the former offensive lineman said from his home in Florida. “It’s great to have a home; you just wanna know it’s there for more than a year. I was no different. I wanted to call Baltimore home. I was not intending to leave there.”
