The Ravens welching on trade for Maxx Crosby will forever haunt them

While Las Vegas Raiders fans are rejoicing Maxx Crosby ended up back home with their team, the Baltimore Ravens might end up regretting their highly-scrutinized decision.

The debacle surrounding Crosby, the Raiders, and the Ravens will one day make for an interesting documentary. While it certainly received a lot of coverage this offseason, the fact is, we don’t know what the long-term ramifications will be for all parties involved.

For Crosby, Raiders fans and the organization itself are praying that his knee is back to being close to 100 percent. Age, degenerative issues, plus wear and tear have taken their toll. You would think that the game plan surrounding his usage will evolve this season. The Raiders also missed out on having extra first round selections that surely would’ve helped the team stockpile some serious talent.

Still, none of those players would’ve given you the same impact that a healthy Crosby can.

For the Ravens, it’s a little more complex.