06-06-2015, 01:21 AM
(06-06-2015, 12:45 AM)Whatever Wrote: Problem is, Flacco is going to have to want to redo his deal, and he isn't going to do so unless the Ravens throw a lot more guaranteed money his way. It's not like Ozzie is going to cut him. He can play out his current deal then either force Ozzie to pay him a ridiculously high franchise tag number or negotiate another mega deal with the threat of hitting the open market. Make no mistake, Ozzie is completely at Flacco's mercy, and Flacco holds all the cards.
There's a very strong belief that an adjustment after three years was a foregone conclusion during initial contract agreements anyways.
Bottom line is that everyone saying the Ravens "have to" rework Flacco's deal this offseason is dead wrong. $28m would be a lot to carry next season, but the $14m increase from this year's number doesn't even cover all of the ridiculous $21m in dead money they're carrying this year, every dime of which will be off the books next season