Ravens can't trade Joe Flacco no one wants him because he is a risk after his seasons since the superbowl no one knows who they're truly getting which puts GM's at odds with him including our own. The Ravens fans are dumbfounded as well going into the 2017 season of what we are going to see at QB. Dead cap can be traded in the NFL now days but someone still has to flip the bill and I just don't see any team out there stupid enough to accept such a burdening contract. I don't expect big things or wonderment from Joe Flacco in 2017, I expect 2016 Joe Flacco too also be 2017 Joe Flacco.
Look he got paid, he has kids, he has nice home, nice wife, loving family, strong supporting cast at home. In 2017 unless contract changes 24.5 will be dropped into his bank account along with commercials or whatever else he does on the side. I think Joe Flacco like most men would at his point in life feel... well, they have nothing left to prove to anyone including themselves. You know you're never going to be the best nor were you ever the best but they have achieved more than anyone ever thought they would in life (football) now its time to relax and reap the many favors of success. I don't think Joe Flacco cares anymore, and if he got cut tomorrow he would still have enough money to last him his entire life.
I am just realist fan and I don't get heart broken as often when we lose been watching this team so long I understand ups and downs. I also understand this team is surely in rebuild mode... I don't expect a successful season next year just a 8-8 maybe 7-9 maybe 9-7 kind of year AS we are right now. If this team can be lucky enough and have cap space enough to land a few good players in free agency and have a nice draft I may be more hopeful. But to end on the main point, Joe Flacco appreciation? I think his payday is more than enough appreciation, more than enough being key. If he comes out next year and falls flat again, then I will probably be ready for a new QB on the roster.
At the end of the day, any haters must face the facts rather you love or hate Joe Flacco his contract state he will be apart of the Ravens for quite awhile longer, rain or shine.