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Joe Flacco: Where should the Baltimore Ravens trade him to?

By Richard Bradshaw

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the sidelines during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the sidelines during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 09: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens try to throw a pass in the fourth quarter of a football game against the Washington Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 09: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens try to throw a pass in the fourth quarter of a football game against the Washington Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Washington Redskins:

No team in the NFL likes veteran quarterbacks the way the Washington Redskins do, and they need someone now more than ever. After a gut-wrenching leg injury to Alex Smith, whose career is completely in jeopardy because of said injury, Washington is facing a rebuild at the quarterback position. Unfortunately for them, this team isn’t far away from competing.

The Redskins have a fantastic defense and will have running back Derrius Guice returning from injury in 2019. Coupled with an above-average offensive line and a top-15 pick in the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft, Washington is in position to quickly turn their record around and compete in 2019. However, if they want to do that, they’ll need a quarterback.

If Washington wants to add Joe Flacco, they’ll need Smith to retire, as his contract would absolutely kill their cap space. If they can get him off the books, however, Flacco is good enough to get this team above the .500 mark and compete for the post-season.

Flacco would be well-protected behind Pro Bowlers like Trent Williams and Brandon Scherff, with a potentially amazing running back in Guice. While the receiving core is lackluster, Josh Doctson and Jordan Reed remain good options. The Redskins are also in prime position to add a top receiver like N’Keal Harry or D.K. Metcalf in the draft.

Overall, Washington is a very, if not the most, ideal landing spot for Joe Flacco. The team would be able to compliment him well to his strengths and would give him a chance to make one last post-season run before he is eventually placed into a permanent back-up role. Plus, the Redskins can roll with Flacco for 2019 and draft his replacement in 2020, negating the need to reach for a quarterback in 2019 and instead focus on competing.

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Joe Flacco is certainly not a franchise quarterback in the NFL anymore, but he’s more than capable of leading a team into the post-season. So long as his surrounding teammates and coaches are able to compliment him, Flacco could have one last shot at a deep playoff run. Because of everything Joe Flacco has meant to the Baltimore Ravens organization, he will get a large say in where he goes. Until then, thank you sincerely Joe for everything you’ve given this organization. You’ll forever be beloved in Charm City for what you gave to them.

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