Less than 24 hours after being traded to the Baltimore Ravens, Maxx Crosby gave an emotional goodbye to the Las Vegas Raiders and their fans on his podcast, “The Rush.”
“I put everything into trying to win as a Raider…. It’s been a damn journey,” Crosby said before recalling his memories of being drafted in 2019 and receiving a call from then-head coach Jon Gruden. “It felt perfect.”
“Ever since I’ve been here, I’ve had one goal and one mission, and that’s to become the best version of myself and help bring a championship back to the Raider organization,” he continued. “I feel like I left everything I had on the table for this team. I’ve given my heart and soul, and I feel like… I let you all down, man.”
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Crosby played seven seasons for the Raiders, averaging 10 sacks per year. But in only one of those seasons did the Raiders have a winning record and make the playoffs. During the 2021-22 campaign, Las Vegas finished 10-7 and lost in the wild-card round to the Cincinnati Bengals.
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“It was the most fun year I’ve ever had playing football,” Crosby said. “It was an absolute journey, to say the least.”
Crosby went on to thank team owner Mark Davis for giving him an opportunity, allowing him to grow as a player and for standing by him when he checked into rehab for alcoholism after his rookie season. He also singled out Mike Mayock, the general manager who drafted him.
The five-time Pro Bowler also emphasized how much he loves Raiders fans and said the circumstances that led to him being traded were “a whirlwind.”
“You guys have supported me through it all; the ups, the downs,” he said. “The passion. I understand people have their opinions and people are gonna be upset. You guys have every right to be upset. I totally understand that because you guys have passion for the game and you love this team and organization, and want to have a winner, just like myself.”
Crosby said he had “no ill will” toward the Raiders, but fans and media might notice that he didn’t thank minority owner Tom Brady until the very end, referring to him as “Brady” with the ownership group.
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Nor did Crosby mention Brady’s longtime associate Alex Guerrero, currently employed as the team’s “wellness coordinator.” Crosby and other Raiders players were reportedly “frustrated” with Guerrero and his role in the organization, according to The Athletic’s Mike SIlver.
Yet after singling out Raiders strength and conditioning coach Rick Slate, trainer Rick Grant for their work together, Crosby said he was “so excited” to join the Ravens and help them try to win a Super Bowl.
“It’s time for the next chapter,” he said.
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