Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi discuss the pros and cons for players and owners of an archaic rule implemented and still enforced by the NFL owners -- "The Funding Rule". Plus an update on Lamar Jackson and what we can expect moving forward. Is a 3-year, $153M fully guaranteed contract the way to go for LJ?

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How will things play out with Lamar Jackson? What is the cap impact of a long-term deal v. the non-exclusive franchise tag? Can the Ravens still sign a FA WR or trade for one? What happens if Lamar sits out the season? Could he?

These pressing questions and much more asked and answered.

01:00: Ravens current cap situation 02:36: Details on Justice Hill’s cap friendly deal 05:50: Recent cap savings transactions 08:31: Pros and cons of voidable options 13:24: How to create an additional $26M+ in cap space 16:17: Why the non-exclusive makes sense 21:55: Is Lamar caught in the crosshairs of collusion? 25:37: The deal currently on the table for Lamar 29:10: EDC, Lamar and the influence of the NFLPA 34:18: The value of an agent 38:28: Cap savings inherent in a long-term deal 40:10: A strategy to get that elusive No. 1 WR 44:50: Implications of the Franchise Tag 46:25: Could Lamar sit out the season? 48:48: Might Lamar sit out and if so what are the ramifications?

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Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi from Russell Street Report do a deep dive into the Ravens current cap situation.

Here are the topics discussed along with time stamps:

0:00:00 Intro 0:00:45 The Domino Effect of Lamar Jackson 0:01:30 The Concept of Cash over Cap 0:04:00 Lamar’s Impact on Cash over Cap 0:08:20 BREAKING: The Salary Cap is Real! 0:13:00 Ravens Organizational Philosophy 0:14:45 Mahomes Deal for Lamar? 0:16:07 Does Spending Cash Equate to Winning? 0:19:40 The Pandemic Left Cap Scars 0:20:32 Saints: Big Spenders, Big Trouble & Voidable Years 0:28:37 How COVID Proved Costly to Lamar’s Rookie Deal 0:32:45 The Influence of DeMaurice Smith on Lamar 0:37:00 A Larry Bird Exemption for the NFL? 0:38:30 If Lamar Accepted the Ravens Offer 0:43:10 Bridging The Gap With Lamar 0:44:45 NFLPA Encourages Collusion 0:46:00 Non-exclusive v. Exclusive Tag 0:47:00 Why Wait to Apply the Franchise Tag 0:51:05 How Dak Prescott & The Cowboys Could Help The Ravens 0:53:14 Ravens Current Cap Situation 0:56:15 Potential Cap Casualties & Calais Campbell’s Status 1:01:25 Extension Candidates to Create Cap Space 1:06:00 How to Get Lamar’s Deal Done 1:09:20 Which Side Will Blink First? 1:13:00 Will Hurts, Burrow and/or Herbert Get a 100% GTD Deal? 1:15:10 Can Insurance Bridge the Gap?

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Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi from Russell Street Report take a dive into the complex contract situation that divides the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson, along with its variety of salary cap implications. Who could be cut to make away for Lamar, while improving the wide receiver room? The answers might surprise you!

Topics discussed:

1. Lamar Jackson
2. Baltimore Ravens
3. Salary Cap and Contracts 2023

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Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland from Russell Street Report discuss the new Roquan Smith contract with the Baltimore Ravens, its impact on the team's salary cap and how the signing affects the way they might deal with Lamar Jackson.

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Brian McFarland and Tony Lombardi discuss the settlements reached between the Ravens and two former players, Derek Wolfe and Earl Thomas. What is the cap impact of each?

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Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland from Russell Street Report discuss several Ravens-related topics including:

• The Marquise Brown Trade

• A rarely but cleverly used tool employed by the Ravens

• The signing of RB Mike Davis

• Jarvis Landry to Baltimore rumors and potential costs

• A potential Chuck Clark trade

• Ravens current "effective" cap space

• Overall thoughts on the Ravens 2022 Draft Class

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Jeff Zrebiec from The Athletic joins Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland from Russell Street Report. Among the topics discussed:

• Lamar Jackson's potential new contract
• The REAL Ravens Cap Situation
• How the Ravens can significant cap space
• The Best Restructure and Extension Candidates
• The Consensus on Marquise Brown's 5th Year Option
• What free agents will stay, which will go

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