So many of the the rumors that are connecting cornerback Jalen Ramsey to high-profile destinations like the Dallas Cowboys seem …
Well, made up.
Yes, we’re looking at you, ESPN.
But what about an exploration about whether the Baltimore Ravens could make a trade work with the Miami Dolphins?
And most importantly, what about a specific motivation for doing so?
The Ravens have a habit of having brought in an army of veterans with the hopes of getting themselves over the hump. From Calais Campbell to Odell Beckham Jr., Justin Houston to Derrick Henry, Baltimore has become a preferred landing spot for many talents who aren’t necessarily at the peak of their powers.
And in some cases – Henry being the best example – their “peak” is re-discovered.
That could happen here with Dolphins star Jalen Ramsey, as Miami is trying to trade-dump him.
There is the financial side here that is problematic. Ramsey is on a $72 million contract – yes, that’s the contract they just signed him to last year. … which has four years remaining, including $24 million for the 2025 campaign.
Would this be a systems fit? You bet, as Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver spent three seasons in Baltimore … so the scheme is surely comfortable to the player.
But here’s a driving force: Baltimore has a strong unit and offers the promise of competing for a Super Bowl … all despite a glaring problem. …
Last season’s 31st-ranked pass defense.
Would a trade for three-time All-Pro cornerback Ramsey fix the “31st” issue? If the answer is “yes,” let’s launch the exploration, please.