The Vault: A Podcast Covering the Baltimore Ravens

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213. MRV: Inside This LAST-MINUTE Steve Bisciotti Decision About Lamar Jackson Mar 17, 2023

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We had predicted on this show several times that the Ravens would use the exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson. We now know we were wrong, but turns out, Baltimore changed its mind last-second.

That’s according to what team owner Steve Bisiotti told Russell Street Report’s Tony Lomardi. We’ll dive into that decision and MUCH more about the negotiating process between Lamar and the Ravens. You won’t want to miss this.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Is it insulting to refer to Lamar as an NFLPA pawn?
How could cap-strapped Ravens pull off big-time WR signing?
Two roster moves from Thursday's first full day of free agency

And more...

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212. MRV: MAJOR Acquisition Seemingly SLIPS Through Ravens’ Fingers Mar 16, 2023

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It is officially a free agency frenzy across the NFL now that the new league year has commenced, and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey did his part to stir up some buzz on Wednesday.

He sure did…after reports surfaced regarding Eagles cornerback Darius Slay’s uncertain future in Philadelphia, he and Marlo went back n forth on Twitter leaving things open to interpretation.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Lamar Jackson's market runs through...Indianapolis?
Explaining Baltimore's decision to low restricted tender on Tyler Huntley
Ravens' 2023 backfield is now set after Wednesday signing

And more...

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211. MRV: The TRUTH About Lamar Jackson, Adam Schefter Contract Dispute Mar 15, 2023

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A day after ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on the contract specifics of what the Ravens offered Lamar Jackson last year, No. 8 took to Twitter and appeared to dispute the figures.

But digging into the details, it looks like both Lamar and Schefter could be telling the truth. We’ll make sense of all the back-and-forth ahead.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

How Baltimore is preparing to match potential offer sheet
The WR market finally loosened up Tuesday
Why Aaron Rodgers has the Jets in a stranglehold
Ravens add depth to secondary with CB signing

And more...

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210. MRV: NEW Lamar Jackson Contract Report DESTROYS Narrative Aimed At Ravens Mar 14, 2023

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Finally, we’ve got more actual details about the Ravens’ offer to Lamar Jackson that were eye-opening and help us to more accurately assess what’s going on.

And these new figures poke a hole in a negative narrative that’s been hurled at Baltimore’s front office for several months.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

ESPN's Adam Schefter's breakdown re: contract figures
Reviewing day one of Baltimore's unofficial start to free agency
Assessing overall market trends, including one at WR

And more...

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209. MRV: NFL Insider CLARIFIES Reports Regarding Teams’ Interest In Lamar Jackson Mar 13, 2023

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No reporter on the national scene has been more plugged in than Josina Anderson has been when it comes to all things Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

Which is one of the many reasons we were thrilled to welcome her on the Vault over the weekend for a wide-ranging, exclusive interview ahead of the NFL’s new league year and annual free agency frenzy.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Envisioning Ravens future if LJ8 were to play on franchise tag
Baltimore's strategy behind recent contract restructures
Josina dishes on Odell Beckham Jr.

And more...

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208. EXCLUSIVE: Josina Anderson DISHES On Lamar Jackson Mar 12, 2023

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No NFL reporter on the national scene has been as plugged in as Josina Anderson has been when it comes to all things Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby welcome Josina in for a wide-ranging conversation that covered the following:

Important clarification re: lack of (reported) league-wide interest in Lamar Jackson
Would LJ8 play 2023 on the franchise tag?
Is Odell Beckham Jr. to Baltimore in the cards?

And more...

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207. Weekend Wrap: Our BEST OF From This Week On The Vault Mar 11, 2023

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On this BEST OF edition of The Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into the following from the week that was:

Breaking down Lamar Jackson's non-exclusive franchise tag
Comparing/contrasting Ray Lewis, LJ8 free agency processes
Spelling out Chuck Clark's trade, what Baltimore saw in return

And more...

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206. MRV: MYSTERIOUS Update Suggests Lamar Jackson Will Return To Ravens Mar 10, 2023

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The NFL sent a memo to all 32 clubs, reminding them about rules surrounding free agency as the new league year approaches next week.

And that memo brought to light a little-known rule that, when combined with others, could have major ramifications on whether Lamar Jackson plays in Baltimore this upcoming season.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Significance + return of Chuck Clark trade
Za'Darius Smith, Marquise Brown make headlines
Baltimore's compensatory selection status

And more...

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205. MRV: National Reporter RIPS INTO Lamar Jackson Collusion Accusations Mar 09, 2023

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Ever since teams began bowing out of the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes almost immediately after the Ravens placed their non-exclusive franchise tag on No. 8, accusations of ownership collusion have been spreading like wildfire.

But ESPN’s Adam Schefter took a hard stance against those accusations on Wednesday and presented compelling counterpoints which we’ll break down just ahead.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more:

Former NFL player agent Joel Corry doubles on Schefty's sentiments
Comparing/contrasting Ray Lewis, Lamar Jackson contract negotiations
John Harbaugh finalizes 2023 coaching staff with two more hires

And more...

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204. MRV: New Accusations Surface After Ravens Tag Lamar Jackson Mar 08, 2023

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The Baltimore Ravens officially put the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson Tuesday, essentially inviting teams to negotiate with him. But instead, within hours of the news breaking, multiple reports surfaced about five QB-needy teams that aren't planning to pursue him at all.

And because of that, accusations about collusion among NFL owners immediately started to pile up. We’ll dig into those accusations and discuss whether it can be proven.

On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that and more: