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while it smells a lot like a collusion, this doesn't need to be coordinated by a central entity. the ravens may have made clear through private channels during the league meetings that they would match any offer, and it wouldn't be in anyone's interests to escalate.
it would take a rogue owner to sign lamar. MIA is on a short leash after the tampering, and ATL is as league oriented as it can be -- no wonder these two teams pulled out. WAS's Snyder would likely do it, but that doesn't seem on the cards anymore. i can see the raiders or patriots making an attempt. there can be no trade with the ravens for more than 2 first round picks.
i don't think there's any issue with the compensation -- watson costed 3 first round picks, russ 2 firsts and 2 seconds, khalil mack and laremy tunsil 2 firsts.
i agree that lamar would have benefited enormously from having an agent. in addition to the deal, an agent would drive the media, leak info, probe other team's interest etc.
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