JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jalen Ramsey crouched in the back of an armored truck, peered through a small window and waited for his introduction.
The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback then flung open both doors, revealing dozens of phony money bags and a huge smile.
Ramsey put on quite a show as the Jacksonville Jaguars reported for training camp Wednesday. The performance likely will serve as the start of a yearlong push for a new contract.
Its time to get this money, money, the driver said into a megaphone as Ramsey exited the vehicle.
Ramsey is entering the final year of his $23.3 million rookie contract. The Jaguars exercised the fifth-year option in the deal, meaning hes tied to the club for $13.7 million in 2020.
Ramsey is one of the top cornerbacks, if not the best, in the league. He has nine interceptions and 44 pass breakups in three seasons while typically shadowing each opponents No. 1 receiver.
The Jaguars want the former Florida State star to be a long-term piece of their defense. But theyre unwilling to give him an extension with two years remaining and already told him so.
The driver dressed in all black and sporting an armored vest pulled up near the front gate and delivered a loud and glowing intro for teammates, fans and media.
Yall know what time it is? the driver said. This mans coverage is so good hes fixing to have his own cellphone service. The mans so good theyre fixing to give him his own jail called Jalen Towers because these receivers are on 24-hour lockdown.
