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Why Ravens Let Linderbaum Walk: The $81 Million "Masterclass" | Big Bad Morning Show

The Baltimore Ravens officially have a massive hole at center. Tyler Linderbaum is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders on a record-shattering 3-yr/$81M deal that makes him the highest-paid center in NFL history by a staggering $9 million per year. It FEELS like the Ravens lost Linderbaum, but as Ken McKusick points out, this was actually a masterclass from Eric DeCosta on how to maximize value. EDC knew he was never going to be able to match the market value for Linderbaum but he inflated the price to make sure he got the most out of a future compensatory pick. 00:00 - Introduction of Ken McKusick from FilmstudyBaltimore.com 00:20 - Analysis of Tyler Linderbaum’s market-resetting contract and his performance as a pass blocker. 01:00 - Breakdown of Eric DeCosta's strategy to drive up Linderbaum's market value for a better compensatory pick. 03:00 - Discussion on the Maxx Crosby trade: The cost in draft capital vs. the talent he brings. 04:30 - Potential draft strategies the Ravens explored before trading for Crosby. 05:30 - The risks of parting with early-round draft picks for established veterans. 06:22 - Deep dive into Linderbaum's contract stats and cap impact compared to typical Super Bowl-winning centers. 07:30 - Evaluating other free agency losses: Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar, and Dre'Mont Jones. 09:13 - Surprising decision regarding Keaton Mitchell's tender and his future health. 10:00 - The impact of losing punter Jordan Stout and his value as a holder for Tyler Loop. 11:25 - Reflection on the legendary 2022 Ravens draft class and its total contract value. 12:24 - Caller questions: Fan frustration over losing starters despite strong drafts. 14:15 - The status of Lamar Jackson’s potential extension and its impact on the Crosby trade. 💬 Join the Conversation: Did EDC make the right call? Tell us in the comments! #Ravens #TylerLinderbaum #EricDeCosta #NFLFreeAgency #BaltimoreRavens #1057TheFan #MaxxCrosby #NFLTrades #RavensFlock