Joe Flacco had an excellent beginning to his contract season, completing 21 of his 29 pass attempts for 299 yards.

“We've always stood up here, and we've always, all our coaches, the organization, we know what we've got in this guy,” said John Harbaugh, agreeing with a reporter's question that Flacco could be “scary good” this season.

“Of course he is [elite]. He is a winner. He is one of the toughest quarterbacks I have ever been around. He's the best quarterback I've ever been around.”

Harbaugh was asked if Flacco has already elevated his asking price.

“Pay him whatever he wants,” Harbaugh said to the laughter of the press conference room. “Pay the man.”