Shannon Sharpe: Coach Benny, welcome to Club Shay Shay! Look, I gotta ask—y’all have been making moves with the cap. Restructuring Marcus Williams, Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey—it’s catching a lot of people’s attention. What’s going on in Baltimore? Are the Ravens gearing up to bring in a big-name player?
Coach Benny: Shannon, thanks for having me. You know as well as anyone, roster management is a critical part of building a winning team in this league. We’ve been working to put ourselves in the best possible position, not just for now, but for future seasons, too. Our goal is to make sure we have flexibility when we need it, especially with some big contracts on the books.
Shannon Sharpe: [Laughs] C’mon, Coach. Restructuring contracts like that isn’t just “regular business.” Ravens Nation wants to know—are y’all bringing someone in? I mean, we’re talking about some serious cap space that just opened up. You gotta give me a little something here!
Coach Benny: [Smiling] Shannon, I get it, but I’ve been in this game long enough to know not to show all our cards! We’re always evaluating options that can make us better, and those moves are about making sure we can stay competitive in a tight cap environment. It’s about setting ourselves up for success and creating the flexibility we need. Who knows what the future holds?
Shannon Sharpe: [Grinning] Alright, I see what you’re doing here, Coach. But when you restructure the contracts of guys like Marcus, Roquan, and Marlon—all big names and leaders on your team—it’s gonna get people talking. I’m just saying, Ravens fans are hoping this means there’s a splash coming.
Coach Benny: [Laughs] That’s part of the fun of being a fan, right? Look, all I can say is that we’re in a good position, and we’ll keep every option on the table. But those moves are also about commitment to our current core. Marcus, Roquan, and Marlon are essential to what we do. They’re not only top players, but they’re leaders, and we want them here for a long time.
Shannon Sharpe: I respect that, Coach. But I’ll tell you, if a certain free agent lands in Baltimore, you and I are going to have a follow-up conversation, alright?
Coach Benny: [Laughs] Deal, Shannon. You know where to find me!
