The Ravens can’t be this dumb? They’re a smart organization right?

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

That doesn't mean they want talk to him to find out if that is set in stone. 

They'd still have to offer a contract that he would agree to.

You can say that maybe they'd offer him a lesser contract than what's been advertised, but if they did why wouldn't the Ravens just match it?

I don't really see this going anywhere.

Edited March 7, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[TheCasillas]

3 minutes ago, Krovvy said:

I wonder why Atlanta isn't interested? The city would riot if he was brought to town.

The cost. The falcons have a lot of holes on their roster and they might believe QB isn’t one of them. 

[Krovvy]

Just now, TheCasillas said:

The cost. The falcons have a lot of holes on their roster and they might believe QB isn’t one of them. 

Their roster is barren. Stacking it with overpriced free agents coming to town for a payday, and not to win, won't matter without a quarterback.

They'll have to learn the hard way.

[therealmjl]

3 minutes ago, Killah_Ray said:

It’ll cost 3 to move up for Stroud/Young. 

And it will also cost a fortune of guaranteed money to reach an agreement with Jackson. 

Risk it all with money or picks, not both.

[Jon Snow]

7 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

They'd still have to offer a contract that he would agree to.

You can say that maybe they'd offer him a lesser contract than what's been advertised, but if they did why wouldn't the Ravens just match it?

I don't really see this going anywhere.

Never said they would offer a contract.  I just think they will reach out to see what he's really looking for.  Tepper wants a franchise qb and one just became available.  They are ready to do whatever it takes to get one. I would not dismiss the possibility they consider see what his asking price at least. 

Edited March 7, 2023 by Jon Snow

[BullCityP]

18 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Not so sure of that.

If you were going to give up those kind of resources, why not just get a rookie?

Because THE ROOKIE MIGHT NOT BE GOOD!!

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, BullCityP said:

Because THE ROOKIE MIGHT NOT BE GOOD!!

And Watson might not stay healthy.

(he hasn't in three years)

[BullCityP]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

And Watson might not stay healthy.

(he hasn't in three years)

The rookie isn't immune to injuries either 

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, BullCityP said:

The rookie isn't immune to injuries either 

No, but he costs a lot less, his salary isn't guaranteed and he comes with a fifth year option.

Edited March 7, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[Raleigh PF]

52 minutes ago, Killah_Ray said:

It’ll cost 3 to move up for Stroud/Young. 

Nah, it will only cost two. This year would be a swap of 1st round picks and then the next two years added on.

[Killah_Ray]

17 minutes ago, Raleigh PF said:

Nah, it will only cost two. This year would be a swap of 1st round picks and then the next two years added on.

Either way it’s 3 firsts for one player or 2…

[Wes21]

5 hours ago, top dawg said:

It set a precedent of guaranteed salary in literal terms, but it did not necessarily set an expectation of a guaranteed salary if you get what I'm saying.

Also, remember that was four years ago, and even with all the hoopla, his cap hit for 2018 was 12.6% (and 2019, 15.1% and 2020 10.6%). 

So yeah it was kinda the same, but still very different. The NFL is afraid that an LJ contract will actually set a trend, particularly with several high-level QBs coming up, not to mention Mahomes' re-upping.

I think people don't like Kirk Cousins so they don't want to mention that he actually started it.

[Sgt Schultz]

1 hour ago, TheCasillas said:

The cost. The falcons have a lot of holes on their roster and they might believe QB isn’t one of them. 

I was reading something yesterday that said the Falcons have high hopes for Ridder.  It may be true or not (don't remember the source), but if there is any truth to it, they will continue to build the rest of the team and give him a chance for a year or two.

[ForJimmy]

5 minutes ago, Sgt Schultz said:

I was reading something yesterday that said the Falcons have high hopes for Ridder.  It may be true or not (don't remember the source), but if there is any truth to it, they will continue to build the rest of the team and give him a chance for a year or two.

He didn't look bad his last couple games.  Give him an OL and a decent defense and it will be interesting to see how he develops....