QB Joe Flacco
This is a make or break season for Joe Flacco as he heads into a contract year. If he can prove himself to be more than just a game manager who is blessed with a strong supporting cast, the Ravens will have no problem franchise tagging him, even though the franchise tag value in 2012 was a whopping 16.1 million. If he can’t do that, they might see that amount as way too expensive for Flacco, even if it means risking losing him as a free agent. The two sides are currently trying to work on a contract before the season, which seems more likely than Flacco having a career year in his 5th year in the league and earning a contract worth over 16 million yearly.
Likelihood: Somewhat likely
S Ed Reed
Ed Reed won’t be subject to the normal franchise tag value (6.2 million in 2012) because he’ll make 7.2 million this season so the franchise tag value will be 8.64 million for him in 2013. That’s a lot for a 34 year old, but the Ravens might not want him to escape and if they can’t get him signed to a team friendly long term deal, they might tag him and just go year to year with him since he’s such a valuable part of their defense.
Likelihood: Somewhat unlikely
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