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Attyla wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:48 am The physical is really hard to fake. It is not like they would have him running or such given how recent the surgery was. It likely was more scans and such.

raidersince63 wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:05 am Something just crossed my mind and before anyone loses their cabbage, it's just a random thought/possibility.

What if, Maxx decided himself that Baltimore is not where he cared to go, and purposely dogged it at the physical?

Sold My Soul wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:03 am Although the Raiders have the right to restructure Crosby’s 2026 compensation to reduce the cap hit for 2026, the money will be paid from a predetermined cash budget. Whatever they had allocated for Monday’s spending spree will have another $30 million added to it.

That’s a problem for the Raiders. It’s one of the reasons why last night’s tweet oozed with animosity for the Ravens. We’re told that, as of last night, the Raiders were working hard to figure out what to do next. If they will indeed be keeping Crosby, they’ll need to shake Mark Davis’s couch cushions for another $30 million that they didn’t expect to spend this year.

16 to 88 wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 9:34 am Welcome to the club. Who can blame you??? Pretty much the entire forum is right there with you along my Raider friends, we are all in the same boat. Only a complete and total cold fish wouldn’t be aggravated at what transpired.

My phone is ringing off the hook. Handful of guys I know who are fans of other teams are shaking their heads at the ravens. NFL public as a whole as well. They totally goofed us up and I wouldn’t be surprised if it was premeditated.

Even if it wasn’t and they got cold feet that is bad as well. Neither way is good. They’d be pissed if the shoe was on the other foot. But it’s OK for them to mess up other teams. Third time around now for them.

chucker wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 8:57 am

Sold My Soul wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:03 am Although the Raiders have the right to restructure Crosby’s 2026 compensation to reduce the cap hit for 2026, the money will be paid from a predetermined cash budget. Whatever they had allocated for Monday’s spending spree will have another $30 million added to it.

That’s a problem for the Raiders. It’s one of the reasons why last night’s tweet oozed with animosity for the Ravens. We’re told that, as of last night, the Raiders were working hard to figure out what to do next. If they will indeed be keeping Crosby, they’ll need to shake Mark Davis’s couch cushions for another $30 million that they didn’t expect to spend this year.

WNYRAIDER wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:24 am from Crosby's doctor...

“Maxx Crosby is doing very well in the early part of his rehab and recovery from surgery to treat a significant meniscus tear and the related stress injury to the bone and cartilage in his knee. He is certainly on track in his planned program … he feels very well and is already much improved compared to before surgery.

“We truly respect the work of the Ravens staff with Maxx regarding the contract physical exam. We also understand the challenge the staff faces when tasked to provide a future risk assessment based on an evaluation early in the recovery process. This is especially challenging when dealing with an elite player like Maxx considering the level of commitment necessary for a team to obtain him. The timing of this assessment is unfortunate because the apparent risk will lessen as his recovery progresses and his return to performance over the next few months becomes clear.

“At this point, Maxx is doing an excellent job attacking his rehab and his knee is responding very well. We look forward to Maxx returning to his elite level of performance this season as planned and for several more to come.”

raiders93 wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:23 am I could see it being premeditated not to screw us over but to insure they had one of the top edges going to Baltimore either way. Locking up the trade rights to Maxx effectively allowed them to slow play Hendrickson as it became apparent he didn’t have a great market. If Hendrickson got a big deal day 1… I’m sure Maxx passes his physical

raidersince63 wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:27 am Guys, again, it was only just a sudden thought that popped into my head...but seriously though, none of us really knows everything about what went on with Maxx and Baltimore.

Sold My Soul wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:13 am Agreed. They will still have about 36M of cap space available.

RI RAIDER wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 7:04 am I am not arguing that Max is better long term because of his age. I think the Ravens are better served getting the consolation prize (not a huge difference between the 2) for the same money while keeping their picks. Their picks are worth a ton and I was surprised they were willing to make that move in the first place.