As reported as a done deal by ESPN reporter this morning, just three weeks after he was reported to have inked a 3-year, $89.7 million contract extension deal with the Baltimore Ravens, it was confirmed this morning by ESPN that the franchise running back for the Baltimore Ravens has officially paid the Baltimore Ravens $50.4 million in cash for his contract to be terminated with immediate effect in favor of him to ink a 7-year blockbuster deal with the Los Angeles Rams. As the NFL confirmed too, it was confirmed that the franchise running back inked the deal after his conference meeting with the Los Angeles Rams this morning, but unfortunately…

Ravens Are Getting to Best-Player-Available Mode

The Ravens are at the Combine, identifying the next crop of young talent to usher into the program while working on other important business with free agency just around the corner.

Here are my thoughts, all in 50 words or less:

Baltimore Ravens RB To Return To Practice This Week

It’s clear the Ravens are trying their best to keep Ronnie Stanley. It has long seemed like the best outcome for both parties was to stay together. As always, it largely comes down to price, which is something these two sides figured out last offseason.

Baltimore Ravens RB To Return To Practice This Week

Re-signing Stanley also puts the Ravens in true best-player-available mode when it comes to the draft. In the first round, they could take a linebacker, safety, cornerback, defensive lineman, or offensive lineman. They’re crossing off needs to cast a wide net and catch the most talented player at 27.

Baltimore Ravens RB To Return To Practice This Week

This quote from Eric DeCosta didn’t get much attention, but it stuck with me. “If I have my choice, I’m always going with upside, and I’m always going with talent.” As Ravens fans watch the Combine workouts, keep an eye out for players with high upside (see, Nate Wiggins).