Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome Always Gets His Man!
by Rexx on Mar 15, 2009 10:56 AM EDT
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Baltimore Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome (I always almost type "Ozzie Smith!") is known league-wide as a shrewd talent evaluator, not just in the NFL Draft, but in free agency as well. He always seems to know the difference between two similar players and how they'll fit on this team. A minor yet classic example of this was just exercised by the recent agreement in principle on a contract with former Tennessee Titans CB and kick returner Chris Carr.
The Ravens had brought in former Denver Broncos CB Karl Paymah, for an interview and workout last week and were rumored to be adding him as their nickel or dime back. Shortly thereafter it was announced that the Ravens were granting Samari Rolle's request to be released, expected tomorrow (Monday). However, in the past 24 hours or so, the Ravens announced their agreement on a two year contract with Carr, who is obviously the better of the two and will fit in perfectly with the hard hitting Ravens in the physical AFC North. Carr is used to the tough, physical play in the AFC South with the Titans, one of the top three physical teams in the conference, along with the Ravens and Steelers. Paymah was a reserve with the Broncos, who were constantly outmuscled in the run and even the passing game. After the Ravens signed Carr, the Minnesota Vikings signed the Ravens reject Paymah. Once again, Ozzie picked the Vikings pockets, getting Carr before they did, after grabbing former Vikings enter Matt Birk earlier in free agency.
You got to have the utmost confidence in Ozzie as we get into the "bargain" stages of free agency leading up to the draft next month. Even after the draft, teams will fill out their rosters with low cost veterans and don't be surprised if Ozzie makes another great move or two as this year's team begins to take shape.
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is a genius but i still think we should keep rolle hell be a nice nickel or dime back
if he goes anywhere else there not going to start him anyway and plus we need some veteran leadership in the corner position who has been with the ravens for a while
by Bm0re blackout on Mar 15, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Samari Rolle doesn’t want to be here. We don’t necessarily have to release him, but there’s no reason to keep an expensive, aging, and unhappy player that we don’t plan on starting. The decision is effectively out of our hands. People need to let go of the “keep Rolle” sentiment, because he won’t take a second pay cut for the second year in a row, and he will be too discontented to be an effective leader. What we need to do is dump Rolle and use that cap space to sign somebody that we’ll use and will want to be here.
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by Ampallang on Mar 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whose BPA...
I love the moves that OZ has made recently and it just goes to show you that he also abides by the motto, “next man up”, a Ravens slogan courtesy of Ray Lewis.
by purpleonblack86 on Mar 16, 2009 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carr was a great grab
not only is he a perfect db replacement, he is awesome in getting good yardage in kick returns. he was 12th overall in the nfl on kick returns. thats awesome seeing how yamon figurs was like 35th or somethin. but ya overall, great decision by ozzie
by Ravens4Life on Mar 16, 2009 2:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And we signed him to a two year contract
Just in case he does turn out to be a Jimmy Leonard type of guy. Go Ozzie! Now go get Torry Holt!
FEAR THE NEVERMORE DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Benji5203 on Mar 16, 2009 7:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
jim leonard was someone i really wish we coulda kept. but ya better holt than harrison
by Ravens4Life on Mar 16, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Praying for Holt
I have had my fingers crossed for a week hoping that we get Torry Holt so that in the draft we can take the BPA or maybe trade down and pick up a pick or 2. I like Barden a lot and I think we could get him in the 2nd round maybe even 3rd depending on if the right people drop.
by DaChozen1ne on Mar 23, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holt would be nice
But like we have been talking about around here since that scenario came up is that Holt is not the EXACT answer we are looking for at WR. Sure, he would be a great addition to our team and I am all for picking him up. But, this team now has the QB it has been searching for the last 13 years, and we need to give him a WR that he can build up a relationship with for the next 9-12 years.
I would love to have Barden, but getting a guy like Nicks or Heyward-Bey would fit us perfectly.
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by Mr MaLoR on Mar 23, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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