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Skip Bayless Advocates for Diego Pavia as Ravens' QB Solution
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Skip Bayless Advocates for Diego Pavia as Ravens' QB Solution

Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia may not currently hold an NFL position, but that hasn’t deterred sports commentator Skip Bayless from advocating for his return to the field. As the Baltimore Ravens prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football, Bayless boldly asserted that the Ravens would have a better chance of winning with Pavia under center, despite the team having released him earlier this year.

Bayless's comments come at a critical time for the Ravens, who are grappling with significant injuries to their quarterback roster. After Baltimore signed Pavia as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft, his stint with the team was short-lived, ending when he was waived on July 23. The Ravens opted to move forward with other quarterbacks, a decision that now raises eyebrows given the current circumstances.

With both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley placed on injured reserve due to injuries…

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