So Tucker stuff aside.... is it feasible to Tag Stanley or would we have to give him something long term? I feel like our offseason truly begins with whether he re-signs or leaves.
Can't imagine that's an option. I wouldn't say its impossible, but the tag number is going to be ~$25M for Olineman. He's not a $25M AAV player, let alone a $25M on a one year cap hit player. Honestly if we did franchise tag him, I'd be super content to play out a one year deal if I were him, which would hamstring us significantly. Wouldn't be able to tell barely anything in FA after that.
I would be shocked if that's on the table for the Ravens.
I would imagine that prior to FA starting (in about a month), they'll need to do a couple things:
1. Figure out what they're doing with Andrews. All options on the table, but I don't think him staying at his current cap # is an option for now.
2. Target some kind of extension with Marlon. Maybe even for just 1-2 years. Another high cap hit they'll 100% look to reduce, and a restructure doesn't do a lot of good with only two years left on the deal (unless they add more void years).
3. It's not entirely critical yet, but I imagine they'll start feeling extension conversations with Lamar. It 100% has to happen in the next 12-13 months.
I think the first two are critical to get done before FA hits. Then it becomes pretty much all about Stanley. I think we'll have a very good idea of what's going to happen with him by March 12th.