Quick Hits: Ravens sign Willie Anderson
by Rexx
on Sep 4, 2008 7:37 PM EDT
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It was just reported on ProFootballTalk.com that the Baltimore Ravens just signed recently released Cincinnati Bengal veteran offensive tackle Willie Anderson. Anderson was rumored to be in Baltimore for a physical and this confirms the rumors and supposedly seals the deal. ESPN's John Clayton is reporting the terms of the deal as $10.5 million over three years, which is probably the main reason he signed here rather than with a more likely playoff contender. Not a bad payday for a 13 year veteran.
This is a huge signing for the Ravens. Even though it appears both offensive tackles may be healthy and ready for Sunday, Anderson's presence should give the coaches and rookie Joe Flacco a bit more confidence. I'm not exactly positive but I thought Anderson was a right tackle and should he stay there with the Ravens, that would most likely move Adam Terry over to the left tackle position and putting the youngster Jared Gaither on the sidelines as a pretty decent insurance policy.
All in all, an impressive pickup for a team just not satisfied to play the youngsters and see how the season stacks up. The Ravens still believe they can compete in this division and I have seen crazier things happen, as their defense, if healthy, should keep them in most games this year.
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Great signing by the Ravens.
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by MrNFL on
Sep 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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Great move by the ravens.This proves that the ravens think they can win now. Why would we sign a 13 year vet if we werent trying to win this year. We are trying to protect Flacco so we go out and sign the best free agent tackle out there. Also, I dont think adam terry is going to be playing L.T. That spot belongs to gathier and if he can become half of what J.O. was, this maybe a playoff team.
FEAR THE NEVERMORE DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Benji5203 on
Sep 5, 2008 2:29 AM EDT
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Adam Terry
I’m rleatively sure that based on his age and experience, that no matter what side of the offensive line that Willie Anderson lines up on, Adam Terry, not Jared Gaither, will line up on the other. Terry is much more experienced and has played better than Gaither. Gaither is only 22 years old and due to his size and JO’s injury last season, was thrust into a starting position well before he was ready for it. He’s a huge beast and one day will anchor the left side of the line. However, Terry is a natural left tackle and right now is more ready to play than Gaither, and is also a bit more healthy than him. Therefore, I see it that way, and it sure is nice to have someone like Gaither on the bench. Now our o-line has a nice mix of veterans and youth, as well as depth.
Rexx
by Rexx on
Sep 5, 2008 8:57 AM EDT
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Gaither is goood though
I think Gaither will probably hold down the left side and Willie the right. If Adam Terry was their LT, they would have played him at LT and Gaither at RT. They didn’t, so we know that Gaither has the spot on the left side.
by math_geek on
Sep 5, 2008 11:03 AM EDT
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Not really
Gaither has only played the left side. Terry played on the right side when JO was around, but is a natural LT, so he can now play both. If Willie Anderson is a LT, then he plays there and Terry’s on the right. However, for some reason, I believe Anderson is a RT and because of experience and health issues, Terry would more than likely slide over to the left side. I guess we’ll see, huh?
Rexx
by Rexx on
Sep 5, 2008 11:20 AM EDT
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in a while
Willie won’t be ready on Sunday methinks.
by math_geek on
Sep 5, 2008 11:29 AM EDT
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hate to do this, but no rex!
rex you know i respect your opinoin, and you do a good job with the blog, but i have to disagree with you on this one. Gaither is good, and i think in the one game he played he proved he can start. He is, and was taken for this Job, He looks great, and i think the ravens think too highly of him to bench him. Terry on the other hand is okay at best he has been soft on the right, and Willie anderson is a pro bowl RT. Rexx i hate to do this, but your wrong, Gaither is way better on the Left than Terry is. Terry is just soft. i watched some tape of the atlanta game, and Gaither looks like a pro bowler, lol he was a beast against one of the best, (if healty) D-lineman in the leauge, i think he learnt a lot from J.O and technique wise he looks a lot better than last year. on the other hand Terry might be more experienced, but experience doesn’t matter as much in O-line play as it does in lets say a CB, just ask Joe thomas. Gaither is way more atheletic, is stronger, and faster than Terry. I like terry, he is a good guy, and he will start on the right for years to come. (he will be our starter for maybe the next 6 years) willie anderson is not gonna play 4 more years.at this point i think Terry is starting, i would be okay with that, as a matter of fact i actually want him to start, but if he messes up or gives up a sack or two he is out, and Anderson is in. and maybe the same goes for Gaither.
by RAVEN'SD#1 on
Sep 5, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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You make good points...
…but I guess we’ll see come Sunday. It maight all be for naught, if Anderson is just not ready to start and we go with Gaither on the left side and Terry on the right. If Anderson ends up coming in, will it be because Terry is just not cutting it, or Gaither? Gaither will have the tougher assignment as most teams’ better pass rushers come from the QB’s blind (left) side. Terry is a free agent after this year and the Ravens would hate to sit him and see him go elsewhere to star, while Gaither is still under contract. Let’s watch with interest these two guys on Sunday and see what the Ravens do and if you end up being right, call me on it and I’ll give you your props. Fair?
Rexx
by Rexx on
Sep 6, 2008 9:53 AM EDT
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ya no doubt!!!
i agree we just have to wait and see, all the speculations are useless, you never know, both terry, and gaither could come in and play lights out, not give up a sack, and open up running lanes. then we wont even need Anderson lol.
by RAVEN'SD#1 on
Sep 6, 2008 1:51 PM EDT
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