Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco and the Ravens were close to finalizing a long-term contract extension the first week of August before talks were tabled, according to league sources.
But they were not just tabled; they essentially were shelved. There have been zero contract discussions in the six or so weeks since the two sides nearly finalized their deal, according to sources.
Neither side is concerned. Part of Flacco's greatest leverage is his indifference about procuring a long-term deal; he is far more focused on playing to the level he did during Baltimore's season-opening win over Cincinnati.
As for Baltimore, it knows it can use the franchise tender on its quarterback after this season for about $15 million and then do it again after the 2013 season for another $18 or so million, keeping him locked in as a Raven.
But if the two sides were to resume contract discussions now, they would have to start over, according to sources. It would be interesting to see when talks will resume or at what level.
Last offseason, Flacco's agent Joe Linta said he believed his client was one of the five best quarterbacks in the league. Against the Bengals, he looked it.
Ivan Maisel 16 Sep, 2012
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Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8386991/source-joe-flacco-baltimore-ravens-no-longer-talking-deal
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