The Baltimore Ravens made one of the boldest moves of the NFL offseason by trading two first-round picks for star pass rusher Max Crosby. In this episode of Straight Facts, Homie, Trey Wingo breaks down why Baltimore was willing to pay such a steep price and what the deal means for the AFC North. Crosby has been one of the most productive edge rushers in the NFL, and the Ravens clearly believe he can elevate a defense that already features strong playmakers. But this trade also reflects a bigger strategic shift. Baltimore, traditionally a franchise that builds through the draft, is now making a win-now bet around Lamar Jackson. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders appear to be starting a full rebuild, choosing to move their best player in exchange for draft capital that could reshape the roster. Trey Wingo also explains how the Dallas Cowboys helped trigger the bidding war, why they ultimately refused to match Baltimore’s two-first-round price, and what this move says about Jerry Jones’ roster strategy. The Cowboys have struggled to manage contracts and roster timing in recent seasons, and this situation reflects another example of that pattern. And there’s one more ripple effect that fans might not be talking about enough. With Max Crosby joining a division that already includes pass rushers like T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett, one quarterback could feel the consequences more than anyone else: Joe Burrow. Trey dives into why the Bengals quarterback could face one of the toughest pass-rush gauntlets in football. This is the kind of high-IQ football conversation you get on Straight Facts, Homie with Trey Wingo. No hot takes. No nonsense. Just the context and analysis that explain what these NFL moves actually mean for the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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