Unc & Ocho STUNNED the Ravens BACKED OUT on Maxx Crosby over FAILED physical! | Nightcap

The Baltimore Ravens withdrew from a trade for Maxx Crosby, which would have sent two first-round picks to the Raiders, after their medical staff identified significant concerns during his physical. Specifically, a meniscus injury and signs of knee degeneration were cited as the primary reasons. Ravens GM Eric DeCosta expressed regret, but the team's doctors, including specialist Dr. Daniel Cooper, advised against the acquisition due to the long-term risk.

The Raiders broke the news that the trade had been rescinded. Raiders alleged in a statement that the Ravens had backed out of the agreement reached four days earlier. It was then reported that medical concerns arose during Cosby's physical and were a catalyst for the dissolution of the deal. Ravens GM Eric Dosta said today, 'Nobody is more upset than him. Gutted by it actually big regret for me.' (0:16) 'Crosby's medical outlook prevented the possibility from materializing.' (1:05) 'What doctors can see is that what you to the naked untrained eye can't see is degeneration.' (5:16) 'Dallas Cowboy head team trainer Daniel Cooper was instrumental in the Ravens backing out of the trade. Cooper, who's a knee specialist... reviewed Crosby's recent knee surgery, MRI, and deemed it too risky.' (26:20)

The hosts, Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco, strongly disagree on the Ravens' decision. Sharpe supports the Ravens, arguing that the high cost (two first-round picks and a $100M+ contract with guaranteed money) combined with a degenerative knee makes it a financially prudent, long-term decision. He compares it to saving millions on a 'similar house.' Ochocinco, however, believes that a player of Crosby's caliber, who produced 10+ sacks while injured, is worth the gamble, especially for a team needing defensive help. He advocates for 'going all in' for such a disruptive talent.

Ocho: 'I've never seen anything like that. Especially a player like Matt Crosby that's an impact player that makes your your team exponentially better right away.' (2:37) Sharpe: 'What if I told you I could get you a similar house um for about $6 to7 million cheaper... I probably save you about $28 million.' (9:06) Ocho: 'I'm putting all my cars on the table... I'm trusting my doctors to an extent because I want Max Crosby here.' (10:20) Sharpe: 'I'm not taking a gamble with two first round picks.' (10:43) Ocho: 'As a team, as an organization that continues to miss in the first round... I'm gambling. This is this what this is what it's all about.' (11:57)

The failed physical has likely diminished Maxx Crosby's trade value. While the Raiders initially sought two first-round picks, the hosts speculate that he might now be traded for a second and third-round pick, or similar lower compensation. This situation could lead to Crosby being acquired by a division rival like the Bengals, potentially motivating him with a 'chip on his shoulder' to prove the Ravens wrong. Crosby himself tweeted, 'Everything happens for a reason. Believe nothing you hear and half of what you see. I'm a raider. I'm back. Run that ish.'

Sharpe: 'Crosby still could get traded, but he ain't they not getting no first round on it.' (19:08) 'Maybe a second and a fifth. Second, second, second and a third.' (19:41) Ocho: 'I would love for it to happen... the Bengals could do? The bank could take they can go get Mac Crosby.' (14:06) Crosby's tweet: 'Everything happens for a reason. Believe nothing you hear and half of what you see. I'm a raider. I'm back. Run that ish.' (29:37)