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[BSLChrisStoner]

@jeffzrebiec

Ravens trade WR Marquise Brown and their second third-round pick (100 overall) to the Arizona Cardinals for the Cardinals' first-round pick (No. 23 overall).

[Mike in STL]

Can't wait to hear the story here. Feel like with what WRs were getting paid, his 5th year option would be a great value. Wonder if there was a red flag here. He was misused this season. If Roman can't figure out how to maximize him, I guess this is one way to keep Roman from screwing this up. 

 

I'll certainly be glad to stop hearing about Lamar lobbying for Hollywood's jerk off cousin to come to town.

[Biggsy]

I'm still shocked. Must have been a lot going on behind the scenes for EDC to move Brown. Ballsy move that takes our big play WR away, and possibly alienates our franchise QB.

[BSLChrisStoner]

2021: 91 receptions, 1,008 yards, 6 TD's

 

His yards per catch dropped tremendously after October.

 

Maybe they were concerned about the cost to extend. 

 

Maybe they wanted to replace with a Rookie WR costing less.

But even if you weren't fully happy with Brown, he did seem to improve each year... and going into tonight, you had a very strong set of weapons, and currently you've stepped back.

Even if you get a WR with the 23rd overall pick, you are losing the experience. 

Still.. longer-term beyond '22, I think it was probably the right move.

[Mike in STL]

Also the 3rd round pick, #100, was the comp pick for David Culley...who isn't employed anymore.

[SouthRider]

Great. So not only do the Ravens not address a need in round one, they add receiver to the needs list. I am dumbfounded.

[bmore_ken]

Ughhhhh. DeCosta is on my S list. How many years have we missed on WR in the draft? 

[TwentyThirtyFive]

I mean Brown is good but Im not giving him a big 2nd contract. Also says they not only like Bateman but Duvernay who looked good in his snaps last year. Can still bring in a vet.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Yeah, I don't think Brown is worth the extension he'll get. Maybe he puts up bigger numbers in Arizona's offense, but for the Ravens, he wasn't worth keeping beyond 2022, so may as well get what should be an impact player in exchange.

[Bmore Irish]

They got great value for Brown, who I'm sure everyone would be shocked if he became a problem come contract time. Not like WR contracts are getting absurd or anything. Wild card is Lamar. Send him a message though.

[Mike in STL]

Great. So not only do the Ravens not address a need in round one, they add receiver to the needs list. I am dumbfounded.

Hamilton is versatile and with his size can match up against tight ends. I think he slots in at nickel for now where they have no one on the depth chart. 

 

I don't think they made WR a need. Bateman should be the focal point in that room. Duvernay, Proche, and Wallace are good. They get Andrews #1 WR production anyway.

[BSLChrisStoner]

@JosinaAnderson

Team source on the thinking behind trading #Ravens WR Marquise Brown: "That was something he wanted in the end." #NewBeginnings for Brown. Lands in a good situation too in Arizona.

[Mackus]

Great value. As long as they do something to address the position for some more depth before the season it's a great trade. Still fine even if they don't, IMO.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Great value. As long as they do something to address the position for some more depth before the season it's a great trade. Still fine even if they don't, IMO.

Think the really like Duvernay. I expect a vet in the mold of Watkins. Maybe want to give Proche and Wallace legit reps too

[BSLChrisStoner]

And of course the RBs are back this year, and the production improves there as well. 

[Biggsy]

I could see that.








@JosinaAnderson







Team source on the thinking behind trading #Ravens WR Marquise Brown: "That was something he wanted in the end." #NewBeginnings for Brown. Lands in a good situation too in Arizona.

[Mike in STL]

@JosinaAnderson

Team source on the thinking behind trading #Ravens WR Marquise Brown: "That was something he wanted in the end." #NewBeginnings for Brown. Lands in a good situation too in Arizona.

He doesn't want to be here, don't want him here. At least he's NFC. No hard feelings. 

[BSLChrisStoner]

He doesn't want to be here, don't want him here. At least he's NFC. No hard feelings. 

Yeah, anytime someone wants to moveon, they should.  Best for everyone.

[makoman]

Seemed weird that he was never at any of the workouts with Lamar. Makes sense to hear he didn’t want to be here.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Great value. As long as they do something to address the position for some more depth before the season it's a great trade. Still fine even if they don't, IMO.

Agree completely with this.

 

I think it shows the kind of team they want to be. They've got Andrews, Bateman and the RB's back healthy. They're going to be a little more risk averse on offense IMO.