Ravens GM Eric Decosta On Re-signing Lamar Jackson, Roster Revamp & Draft Strategy
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День томуBaltimore Ravens GM Eric Decosta joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. In this episode, Eric Decosta opens up about his long journey becoming the Baltimore Ravens General Manager. Eric reveals the pivotal moment that landed him his first break in the sports industry, how patience has served him throughout his 28 years with the Ravens, and how he's quickly made a name for himself as one of the top executives in the NFL. Eric also discusses how he approached contract negotiations with Lamar Jackson, how he ultimately resigned the MVP-caliber QB, his plans to revamp the Ravens' roster, his draft strategy, and more.
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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Catching
01:52 - Most Pivotal Moment
04:51 - Early Career
07:30 - Evaluating High Performers
09:17 - Inspiration to Become a GM
11:27 - Staying in Baltimore
15:10 - Climbing the Corporate Ladder
19:51 - Managing the Salary Cap
22:30 - Building for the Future vs. Winning Now
27:41 - Analytics vs. Intuition
32:14 - Draft Day Strategy
38:39 - High Performers
39:47 - Resigning Lamar Jackson
43:21 - Evaluating Players
46:05 - Navigating Relationships as a GM
48:28 - Other GM’s
50:37 - Cutting Players
53:40 - Managing Family Life
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@dbennett2o14 Місяць тому
This was awesome.... he dropped gems that’ll last forever
@piercechatman1773 25 днів тому
It’s very rare that we see a current GM interview for an hour. This interview was excellent thank you for sharing.
@andrewfung9340 22 дні тому
Especially during draft season right now
@anthonysale4915 Місяць тому
Kenny Young was the ice cream thrower btw.
@EyeofhorusTaurus Місяць тому
😂😂😂
@eadeskeith3 Місяць тому
🤦🏽♂️😂😂😂
@jeremiahw1369 Місяць тому
For a second, I thought he was talking about Orlando, but he all but said Kenny is an idiot. Hilarious
@aBilly95 Місяць тому
That's tough 😅
@neilkaplan1433 Місяць тому
swinging gate
@user-dx1qd7tx1k Місяць тому
Thank you for your honesty and knowledge and for holding yourself accountable
@TheChosenJuan. Місяць тому
I respect his loyalty, humbleness, & Insights. Super Interesting interview.
@joanneshearer5407 Місяць тому
Great interview and EDC is such an asset to our Ravens!
@J27M 22 дні тому
Thank you for this great interview and thank you to EDC. This only made Me respect him and like him even more. I hope him and Lamar have learnt from their negotiations that ish sounded tough.
@Twat_Swat22 29 днів тому
Crazy how much you can hear Ozzie in his message on how to operate the team s/o to Mr. chef aka EDC dude is a growing into a LEGEND of his own hopefully he can get some rings along the way to solidify his legacy
@marquisebryant5474 Місяць тому
No matter how the team makes me feel at times, there is no doubt the Ravens are made up of class individuals from the top down!
@amaysharma9846 29 днів тому
‘How the team makes me feel at times’, brother I know the times you’re talking about and your pain is my pain 😂
@dustinlaratonda778 29 днів тому
As An ArmChair GM N Cowboys Draft Expert this was GREAT INTERVIEW!!! Well Done Men! 🫡 on to 2024 Draft!!! 👍🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@jeremiahw1369 Місяць тому
Great interview. Very insightful.
@collinmasterson4583 29 днів тому
Awesome interview
@postverifiedlifestyle 24 дні тому
One of the best in the business.
@Ocase4 28 днів тому
Love this! 😈
@SkolWill1432 27 днів тому
This is some great stuff. I'm an inspiring GM and also feel I'm a scout guy, and the financial side kind of worries me too. I'd like to see you talk to other GM's/scouts about how they made it also. Good stuff though!
@twiz_42 Місяць тому
EDC is the best GM in any sport.
@alusinekoroma7090 29 днів тому
I would love if the Ravens double dip in the first round. Currently doing a mock draft where I pickup Nate Wiggins and AD Mitchel at 30-31. That would be Magical!
@jazmirsmith2697 Місяць тому
can’t lie don’t always agree with edc but he definitely that guy no doubt
@sebastianiturrino6582 29 днів тому
I honestly don't know why, he's basically hasn't missed since 2022 season. That off season, last season and this off-season he almost hasn't missed.
@7Hester 24 дні тому
We really need to get rid of the Salary Cap. It doesn’t help small teams retain players they’ve developed, it just makes it equally difficult for every team. GMs can’t pay players what their worth and stay competitive.
@tonjabowman7208 28 днів тому
EDC said we do things like the eagles. No, we don't. Do you see the moves they,ve made the last two seasons. They will bring in talent to really get to the superbowl. You tried to give your 2 time MVP , Michael Gallup. You could have at least gone for Tyler Boyde . Your draft picks develop when its the contract is up , then they go and make other teams great .
@flowknows4530 27 днів тому
Tonya why do you always hate on the FO. They've earned the leagues respect this year with the movement of coaches and depth players. And even after an insightful interview like this, you take fault with an Eagles comment 😂😂 just say you don't like them from now on. We get it
@tonjabowman7208 27 днів тому
@flowknows4530 IM not gonna say i don't like them. What did i say that made you say that . I gave my opinion. But i feel like we could fill a couple of spots in before the draft . Depending on so many rookies when we were so close to the superbowl seems risky to me. We are not aggressive like the eagles as far as team building. I don't want us to go out and get that many players , but a couple more vets , would allow us to get best player available, which gives you a better chance at getting elite playmakers like kyle Hamilton. What did i say that was wrong. You can be the go along, get along, gang if you choose too. I am gonna express my opinion , and I like the FO .
@nathanwells9136 25 днів тому
Spots could be filled already but are post June 1st signings 🤞
@CambriaPelletier6090 26 днів тому
Thank you! This was absolutely fascinating!! For all who watched the entire video- Guess who the ice cream eater was - - - - - ANSWER: Kenny Young! EDC traded Kenny Young for Marcus Peters. And MP was still a great player. I'm not sure what happened when he got to the Raiders.
@zanehubbard Місяць тому
Best in the business
@TeaT1M3 Місяць тому
I need to know who the player was with the ice cream cone🤣🤣😭
@Beaumont99 Місяць тому
Kenny Young
@antoniowilliams9440 Місяць тому
Right. The trade for Marcus 'MP Juiceman' Peters.@@Beaumont99
@imranshahid4567 Місяць тому
Tell him to sign Isaiah Simmons 😊
@mindme9662 Місяць тому
Trenton Simpson better
@user-cq5pt3mu9x Місяць тому
Yeah he a better PQ IMO... his teams didn't know how use him I swear thy didn't I was confused look at his game 😢
@tdogx9545 Місяць тому
Simmons is a Saftey but can be moved to LB. Simpson is a LB year 2 and still on a rookie deal
@user-cq5pt3mu9x Місяць тому
@@tdogx9545 he's another Kyle Hamilton he don't have a position plus he can play everywhere fr
@tdogx9545 Місяць тому
@user-cq5pt3mu9x true, but there is currently a need at MLB. Simpson can fill it. His speed allows him to play Saftey as well. So similar concept difference is money. It could be spent at a position of need.
@rasmus5341 Місяць тому
So judging by this episode, Cleveland Browns' signing of Watson & Jeudy must be terrible? What a surprise
@adamwhittington8547 Місяць тому
Watch EDC cook in the draft
@thinkfastzYT 27 днів тому
BENS DAD I LOFVE u
@wastingperfectfoodburen5652 29 днів тому
Biscotti how is your GM allowed to publicly make that statement about a former player without any penalty????
@EyeofhorusTaurus 28 днів тому
What was bad about it he never liked the draft pick said he had empathy for him and it went away immediately after he threw a ice cream cone in the trash and made a mess what’s the problem
@jarednetcliff7985 Місяць тому
Penn State 👀👀👀👀= Chop Robinson
@wilfredogonzales7394 Місяць тому
Bro I was literally thinking that 😂😂😂 EDC always cooking under the scene
@jarednetcliff7985 Місяць тому
And we just lost Clowny under the radar sneaky move @wilfredogonzales7394
@alusinekoroma7090 29 днів тому
Chop is a really disruptive player. But I don’t like his lack of nuance and production. I think Trice, Eliss, and possibly Kamara are better players.
@alusinekoroma7090 29 днів тому
I would actually prefer the other Robinson from Missouri
@leonmartinez5752 22 дні тому
One of my biggest things about the playoffs was why in the hell did they let Taylor Swift be on every catch of Kelsey every time he caught the ball they were showing her clapping and every time she continued doing her witch chanting and the Ravens when they caught the ball or did something nothing was ever shown that chick was showing more times than the coach of the Ravens or of any of the Chiefs players what makes you wonder what the hell's going on anymore in sports
@leonmartinez5752 22 дні тому
Well pick up Emmanuel ogbah is a must because losing clowney was a big blow but you still need somebody that can get to the quarterback because you guys didn't touch mahomes in the championship and you guys have to figure that out or maybe it's just because it's rigged before the season starts.
@_demitri 29 днів тому
*Re-signing
@wastingperfectfoodburen5652 29 днів тому
EDC made a very dumb statement about a former player where is the outrage?
@EyeofhorusTaurus 28 днів тому
Wasn’t dumb the person themselves was
@He_sees_all 29 днів тому
This guy sucks at a Gm he overpays players yet doesn’t fix the receiver problem that this team has year in and year out
@mindme9662 27 днів тому
the receivers were open in the chiefs game but Lamar couldn't hit them, next
@richgeez3187 27 днів тому
Who was open? Rashod *No Hands* Bateman
@mindme9662 26 днів тому
@@richgeez3187 Yes Bateman was open, last year stats show he got the most separation in the nfl, obj was open , on the drive where Zay fumbled and he caught that deep ball- it was underthrown - if he saw Zay earlier and led him it could've been walk in touchdown
@richgeez3187 26 днів тому
@@mindme9662 Rashod Bateman gets the most separation in the NFL 🤣🤣🤣 u gotta be kidding me
@richgeez3187 26 днів тому
Does last years stats show that he can't catch a cold in Alaska ?
@LeonGreen-uf2nc Місяць тому
I think you should SALE the team and get out of the football business.Cause he don't know how to paste too cheap.You can't be cheap in the football NBA football.He let a lot of people go on a dick inside
@cjstats1514 Місяць тому
Sail? Not only is he not the owner. So he can't sell it. He's one of the best GMs in the league. They also aren't cheap. They spend to the cap limit every year v
@LeonGreen-uf2nc Місяць тому
@@cjstats1514 Not not letting people go like that. Not letting people go like that. D*** going to the Super Bowl. It's not gonna be Lamar, Jackson fault, but they aint going to the Super Bowl. Gotta know what rookie they gonna bring in there. See when you're rookie. Rookie is a college player. A college player coming up to football to to the NFL look what zayflowers didrop the d*** football. They're rookies and they got some defensive players coming out of college. That's gonna get burned just like they was 2 years ago. They gotta start all over again and they don't make no sense to start all over again. If he was a if he was the best gym, they would have been won a Super Bowl so he aint the best. They're cheap. That's why I'm a Lamar Jackson fan.I was never a raven's fan always like Lamar. And I don't think they gonna have a strong offensive line to block for him again this year.Sorry to say that don't think so
@MrTROLLEO Місяць тому
Bro forgot to bring all his chromosomes today
@LeonGreen-uf2nc Місяць тому
@@MrTROLLEO I think you should sell the football team because he can't make the right decisions.He's too cheap so he gotta make sure he gives some money to donald trump cause he's a republican
@jdubb45 29 днів тому
Wait... is this Kenny Young?
@GunnarHolbrook Місяць тому
As a Ravens fan I believe we have the best GM not just in the game, but in all sports. I'd trust EDC with my savings
@sebastianiturrino6582 29 днів тому
He learned from the GOAT himself ❤ I have all the faith he won't always make flashy or bold moves, he almost always makes great moves and if not he adjusts better than anyone I feel
@TBGMarloMike4snhs Місяць тому
EDC has yet to make his most impressive move yet., Get rid of Harbaugh😤😤😤 Ravens ain't winning shit as long as he's on the sideline💯💯
@jonathanolson6718 28 днів тому
man I feel you but he’s such a great leader of men tho that’s very big. The family vibe he got for the whole organization is real, this man prays with his team every game but his X’s and O’s ain’t it… we gon get one tho just cause how his players love playing for him
@luisj8166 28 днів тому
😂. Harbaugh has a sb . Lamar has had top 5 teams almost yearly with nothing to show for it .
@postverifiedlifestyle 24 дні тому
@@luisj8166Wtf are you talking about? lamar is by far the least supported star qb in the league other than one year when he went to the afc championship and lost to the only guy better than him. 2x mvp 3x pro bowler and an afc championship is “nothing to show for it”? Then joe burrow, josh allen, and jalen hurts all have “nothing to show for their career” as well. You sound dumb as shit Nfl fans think super bowls are the only accolade and say a player has had an unsuccessful career if they don’t have one by 27 😂 such a casual
@postverifiedlifestyle 24 дні тому
@@luisj8166Also you obviously are unaware of this since you clearly don’t know much about football, but the head the ravens won the sb the players literally stopped listening to what harbaugh was saying 😂😂😂 Reported by players themselves You are an idiot Lol
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