The Facts:
Following up on a
previous item. ... Lost in the talk about the commencement of talks on a new contract for quarterback Joe Flacco is the fact that, while Flacco remains under contract for one more year, Rice has an expired contract now. A league source tells PFT that the Ravens and Rice have made no progress, which seems to make Rice a sure-fire candidate for the franchise tag.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Rice told PFT last month that he'll be a Raven in 2012, which means that, if the Ravens use the franchise tag, he'll likely sign it quickly and focus on getting ready for his fifth NFL season. Whatever the case, Rice, who led the NFL with 2,068 yards from scrimmage, continues to be the foundation for the offense and as such will get a significant raise whether he plays for the projected $7.7 million franchise tag or an even bigger long-term contract. ... Stay tuned.
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