PFT Live with Mike Florio Ravens GM speaks on Maxx Crosby fallout (3/12 Hour 1)
Mar 12, 2026
A front-office reaction to a collapsed trade and who took the PR blame. A breakdown of how timing, leaks, and medicals can torpedo major deals. Debate over roster strategy after a near-miss pairing of two pass rushers. A look at contract restructuring and the ripple effects on a star quarterback’s future.
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Trades Aren't Done Until The Physical Is Passed
- The Crosby fallout shows trades remain tentative until a physical is passed, and premature public celebration raises expectations that can backfire.
- Max Crosby's 13-minute video and early leaks forced a narrative before Ravens completed necessary medical checks.
Two Different Failures Caused The Debacle
- The hosts split responsibility: Raiders faltered strategically by allowing a slow timeline; Ravens failed in PR by not anticipating optics.
- Mike Florio called it a strategic failure for Raiders and a PR failure for Ravens.
Timing Created Incentives To Back Out
- Timing matters: doing a physical on Tuesday after a Friday deal created a window where market moves (free agency) changed incentives.
- Waiting past the start of free agency forced teams into reactive roster/cap choices.