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OTL: What Else is Up EDC’s Sleeve?

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Eric DeCosta Deal with it OTL

The NFL trade talks are now in full swing with the deadline for such moves just under a week away, and Baltimore got themselves involved on Tuesday with the acquisition of WR Diontae Johnson.

Giving up extremely little for the proven target (only moving back ~20 spots in the late rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft), paired with paying him the minimum for the rest of the season, it’s difficult to argue with this move. Johnson will be a contributor for the Ravens, and he’s an upgrade on Nelson Agholor as WR3.

For starters, Johnson is known for his separation ability, and if you’ll recall from his time in Pittsburgh, he always seemed open.

It never hurts adding guys like this to the squad, and I’m sure Todd Monken and Lamar Jackson are pumped to see how Johnson fits. Perhaps more importantly, when Johnson gets open, he makes plays:

We’ve seen drops hurt Baltimore many times in the past, so again, I’ll never complain about bringing in a target with one of the lower drop rates in the league. While he likely won’t supplant Zay Flowers as the #1 receiver in the room, he will be a reliable outlet for Jackson.

Bringing in Johnson, a proven third target that is undoubtedly an improvement on Nelson Agholor in terms of dynamism, also allows the Ravens to spread things out more:

This could open things up tremendously for the running game, as well as the tight ends over the middle. And if that’s not enough, there’s a chance Johnson could contribute in the return game, a facet that’s been uninspiring for the Ravens thus far:

Time will tell, but if EDC was able to get a proven receiver that becomes the team’s returner for just a slight drop in the Day 3 draft order, I’ll be happy with the move. At the same time, it feels like a more spontaneous trade given the asking price, not one that fills Baltimore’s biggest needs. With fans clamoring for pass rush and secondary help, Tony Lombardi makes a great point about how this trade could have come to be:

Again, time will tell, but it would make a ton of sense to see Jadveon Clowney return to Baltimore, where he felt rejuvenated and found success. To me, this seems like a perfect match.

One more note about the Johnson trade: the pick the Ravens gave up could easily come back to them in the following draft, thanks to the compensatory formula.

Moving along to other potential targets, if we wanted to get especially crazy, much of the Flock is clamoring for Maxx Crosby of Vegas.  Given the cap situation and Las Vegas’ rumored reluctance to part with him, I have doubts about Crosby making his way to Charm City, but that would be a dream.

Similarly, Budda Baker from Arizona would be a dream at Safety. With poor play from multiple guys at the position, it’s become an unexpected need for the Ravens. Baker is a versatile player that the Ravens could move around, but the asking price will likely make this unrealistic:

Other names include Jevon Holland from Miami and Tyrann Mathieu from New Orleans, but one way or another, I expect Baltimore to make a move on the defensive side before Tuesday’s deadline.

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Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2024/10/30/out-to-lunch/otl-what-else-is-up-edcs-sleeve/


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