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A little more levity https://youtu.be/rgLNwh96PYs?is=1POYikFG1QzeHLHr

The Baltimore Ravens lost Tyler Linderbaum to the largest center contract in NFL history. The club was never able to replace the Pro Bowler with a clear starter in free agency and didn't draft a pivot. Entering offseason workouts, who would hike Lamar Jackson the ball was one of the most intriguing plotlines. It remains a mystery as Baltimore concluded its pre-training camp work with a two-day mandatory minicamp. Danny Pinter and Jovaughn Gwyn split the first-team reps over the two days, with Pinter going first on Tuesday and Gwyn the Wednesday reps. Corey Bullock, who backed up Linderbaum last year, has been dealing with an injury but will be part of the competition in July's training camp. What's that old John Madden saying? When you have three centers, you have none? "Those guys are competing well. They're doing a pretty good job to me," Jackson said Wednesday, via the team's official website. "I'm liking our choices, for sure." On the one hand, what is Jackson supposed to say? Trash his teammates or complain about how his bosses failed? On the other, perhaps at this stage of the offseason, when there isn't full-contact hitting as there will be in training camp, they do look good. Frankly, we won't know until the real action heats up. The center battle will be a main focus as we head to Ravens training camp and the preseason. "I would say it's a pretty balanced competition right now," Minter said. "I think Danny and Jovaughn both have done a great job. … With that position especially -- because we haven't had pads on yet, and they're new -- that will definitely sort itself out a little more as we get pads on." It will be imperative that Minter and new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle sort out the pivot spot as quickly as possible so whoever wins the starting gig can mesh with the rest of the unit and get comfortable with Jackson. If the middle of the line fails, it could crumble the entire operation Doyle is trying to install -- one that Jackson is excited to unveil this season. "I feel like there's going to be a lot of explosiveness this year," Jackson said. "The way Declan calls plays and his creativity with his mind -- how detailed he is -- it's mind-blowing." It won't be mind-blowing if the center spot repeatedly whiffs and a defender is in Jackson's face off the snap. https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-on-ravens-center-battle-i-m-liking-our-choices-for-sure

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Worst part is, Lamar is do for an extension.........granted, Mahomes has win a few super bowls Oh, while Mahomes's cap hit is relatively easy this coming season, it Thanks to a massive 2026 salary conversion and restructure, his immediate cap hit for 2026 is $34.65 million, while his 2027 cap hit will exceed $85 million. 2027 Cap Number: Projected to jump to $85.25+ million as a result of the front-loaded bonus proration.Extension Value: The new years add $504.75 million in total value to the contract, with an average annual value (AAV) exceeding $64 million beginning in 2027.

Good night Irene! $500 mil!?! The Chiefs are adding two years to Patrick Mahomes' contract in a reworked contract that ties him to Kansas City through 2033 at a value of $504.75 million, sources told ESPN, a value that makes it the first NFL deal valued at over half a billion dollars. Equity Sports CEO Chris Cabott and Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and his staff put the finishing touches on the landmark agreement Wednesday. The new money on the deal is worth $239.05 million, with the total value now at $504.75 million from 2026 through 2033, with the first four years being guaranteed at signing. All $504.75 million becomes guaranteed through contract mechanisms https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49021927/sources-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-make-500m-reworked-deal

Well, it took time to learn Harbs was not truthful, I will give Minter the same

Day 2 https://youtu.be/EnVBbJGdJTw?si=DH0cPmyBrf2Nk2dO

Typical coach speak, showing he has the player's backs

Like the evil energizer bunny, he keeps going "And another thing. You want to know why they really mad, though?" Aiyuk, 28, said. "They mad 'cause they stupid. They dumb. They mad that they paid me $50 million in eight months and then voided my guarantees for 2027. And I'm about to be on a new team in 2027. They mad at themselves for real. They acting like they mad at me, but they stupid ass mad at themselves." https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-aiyuk-insults-49ers-again-they-mad-cause-they-stupid-for-paying-50-million

Minter on progress thus far https://youtu.be/8LQ6raC2eBU?si=dvaKYk_HJRRRUv-0

Minter was coy; several players dealing with illness and injury, but all are in the building.

A little fun never hurt anyone https://youtu.be/UkelOrVScSk?si=gD-xgQsT1_I10R4q

Today https://youtu.be/sgxHo7Bb2sc?si=1GtnKFKR1FZYawAY

Remember this? https://youtu.be/CNrzTDdmJJI?si=_l3kOK5K6NG-__W6