Baltimore Ravens: Joe Flacco could still get franchise tag next season

Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco has been playing in the final year of his rookie contract. However, don’t expect him to hit the free agent market in March, especially with his recent play under center during the playoffs. Flacco wants a long-term deal from the Ravens, and reports suggest that he might want Drew Brees type money, $20 million annually. The Ravens dropped the ball on this negotiation and Flacco is now the one with the upper hand. Baltimore refused to extend Flacco’s contract at the start of the season and despite an up and down regular season, Flacco has been electric in the playoffs. He has eight touchdowns and no interceptions, defeating Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady while taking the Ravens to the Super Bowl. On Tuesday, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome told reporters that Flacco will be a Raven in 2013. “He’ll be playing for us next year,” Newsome told reporters. He went on to say that the two sides have a pretty good idea of where they sit in the cur...