Despite winning two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, former defensive back Asante Samuel doesn’t want a star quarterback to consider joining the franchise.
Samuel took to Twitter on Thursday, saying: «Lamar Jackson my brother trust me you don’t want to play for [Patriots coach Bill] Belichick».
Samuel, who went to the Pro Bowl four times during his career, seems to believe that Jackson could be subject to a negative environment if he lands in New England.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the Jaguars game on November 27, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Earlier this week, Jackson revealed that he requested a trade from the Ravens just days before the team attached the non-exclusive franchise tag to him.
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The Ravens selected Jackson in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He is one of the most talented athletes in the league, having rushed for 4,437 yards during his five-year career.
He was the unanimous 2019 NFL MVP and has the second-best winning percentage among active quarterbacks, just one spot behind Patrick Mahomes.
New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel celebrates after breaking up a New York Giants pass during Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
Rather than hire an agent, Jackson has decided to represent himself while seeking a trade.
Several teams have said they have no intention of going after Jackson. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has explained why his team isn’t interested in a trade for Jackson.
Meanwhile, former Patriots owner Robert Kraft has revealed that rapper Meek Mill sent him a text message urging him to sign Jackson.
Samuel has been a vocal critic of Belichick. He previously credited Tom Brady for New England’s six Super Bowl victories.
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick prepares for a game against the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Norma Hall/Getty Images)
The Patriots have failed to win a playoff game since Brady’s departure. The team went 8-9 last season and failed to qualify for the postseason.
In a February interview with Betway Insider, Samuel said Belichick was responsible for creating a bad environment in New England.
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«It wasn’t a good experience. People think we won, and that was great, but when we lost, the players would get depressed and down,» he said. «I vividly remember one day. We won the game, but he cursed everyone out after the game. Everyone was walking around with their heads down and I was like, ‘What the hell is wrong with you? Put your head up. Don’t let this man bring you down. We just won.'»