Maxx Crosby has finally offered his in-depth thoughts on the failed trade between the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Before the start of the new league year, the Ravens agreed to send a pair of first-round picks to the Raiders in exchange for Crosby. However, they ultimately backed out of their agreement due to concerns about the Pro Bowl defensive end's health.
After canceling their trade for Crosby, the Ravens quickly signed Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal. Most NFL fans are convinced Baltimore's front office worked out this contract before backing out of its trade with Las Vegas.
While that theory hasn't been confirmed, Crosby revealed that he didn't meet Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta or head coach Jesse Minter during the first five hours of his visit to Baltimore. Once he actually sat down with DeCosta, he said the team's "energy was off."
Despite sharing this information on his podcast, Crosby said he's not interested in entertaining all of the conspiracy theories.
"Everyone's got their own theory, conspiracy theory, no one really will ever admit on either side what the real truth is or whatever," Crosby said. "Ultimately, it doesn't even matter. I am where I'm supposed to be. I know that. I'll just say that. . . . S**t happens for a reason. I know exactly who I am. I'm f*****g crushing my rehab. I'm doing what I'm doing. I wasn't supposed to be in Baltimore and that's it. You know what I mean? I'm meant to be a Raider. It's through my damn core. And that's it. I leave it as simple as that."
Ravens GM isn't happy about this situation.
DeCosta recently told reporters that he wanted to follow through with the trade for Crosby, but he couldn't go against the medical staff's advice.
"I've got a responsibility to the Ravens," DeCosta said. "I understand how people from afar would feel that way, but nobody's more upset about this than me. Gutted by it, actually, a big regret for me."
As you'd imagine, NFL fans aren't buying this claim from DeCosta. They firmly believe he conducted some shady business this offseason.
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