Much Ado About Nothing, or a Plan In the Works?
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:33 PM EDT
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Late yesterday afternoon the Baltimore Ravens released Derrick Mason, Todd Heap, Willis McGahee, and Kelly Gregg. A move that could clear roughly 18.6 million dollars in cap-room. And while it has been made evident that the Ravens are interested in bringing back at least 3 of those names for a lesser contract, it still begs the question; What is Ozzie up to?
(More after the "Jump"...)
With one of the strongest free agent classes in recent years, all this clearing of cap space has Ravens fans dreaming big. And as we all know, Ozzie doesn't make big moves like this without something bigger in the plans. All signs are pointing to one conclusion; the Ravens are primed to re-sign some of their upcoming free agents, and then have some extra money to spend in the free agent market. Of course this is all speculation until an official move is made, but it never hurt to be an optimist. And here's some food for thought, a recent tweet by Matt Williams stating: "BALT seems poised to add big time starter, but who? Nnamdi, Joseph, R Edwards, Santonio, S Rice?" was retweeted by the official Ravens twitter. Could this be a confirmation to what all of us Ravens fans are hoping to be a fruitful free-agency period, or nothing at all? Feel free to discuss.
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This is the best WR free agent class in league history it seems. I will be very surprised if Ozzie doesn’t take advantage of that.
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
by Mr MaLoR on Jul 26, 2011 1:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I would love to see Sidney Rice or Santonio Holmes in a Ravens uniform. But im completely against Brick-hand edwards
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"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Give me Rice, Holmes or Asomugha. Holmes has screwed us over many times and I would like to not be on the receiving end of it anymore.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
That’s exactly why I’m a fan of bringing him in. haha It would be cool if we could get Nnamdi and a big name WR. But I doubt we have THAT much cap room
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"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
This.
Rice, Holmes, or Asomugha. I’m definitely leaning a bit towards Nnamdi though.
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by StuckInUtah on Jul 26, 2011 1:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I would love that move
But I’m starting to doubt we will get him
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Oz will throw a decent offer his way
But if Nnamdi chooses to go for an even bigger payday in Tampa or Houston, then so be it. Fox, Wilson, Webb, and Jimmy would still make an impressive CB tandem.
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by StuckInUtah on Jul 26, 2011 1:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Quite true. But I want to see us hit big on at least one Free Agent
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking about it and don’t know how much sense Nnamdi makes in Tampa. They play a lot of zone in their tampa 2, so why would you shell out that type of money for a shutdown CB like Asomugha?
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Not everyone has a GM that knows what they are doing like Ozzie
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
of course not, they do have a lot to spend I believe it’s around 55 mill? They could go after a lot of guys with that space.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Am I the only one
campaigning for Ray Edwards?
Nnamdi Asomugha (sp?) only plays one side of the field. I forget where but I read this but he has less than 5 plays at the LCB spot. I think if you can pressure QBs into bad decisions you’ll be better off.
I like Turtles!
Not his biggest fan I would much rather see a bg name WR or Nnamdi
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Edwards will cost too much and he would only be a situational pass rusher. He’s one of the guys that’s more strictly a 4-3 end.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
If edwards will cost too much wouldnt nnamdi or holmes probably cost too much to?
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
no because they aren’t situational players. Edwards would only be a situational player and not an every down player. We could afford him, but not much value there.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Nnamdi
only plays 1 side of the field because of the scheme Oakland runs. He would be on the #1 guy over here.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Him with Reed, Smith, and Foxworth on the field. we would shut down every passing game
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That is why I want him
It completely negates a team’s passing game. With Cody and Ngata on the ground, it allows us to shut down a team’s rushing game as well. Adding Aso would arguably put us around our 2000 defense…. a historic defense that led us to the SuperBowl and a ring. Team that up with an offense that is maturing and growing on a week to week basis and you have a team that can score 30 points a game and keep you to 0.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly! He knows something that other players don’t. Its a mix of raw skill, but its also his intangibles and that is something I’m sure if we mixed with Jimmy Smith, we could have Aso 2.0 in a few years.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Im honestly not excited or feeling the idea of the ravens getting a big name player.
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
Big type players make big type plays. Remember Sanders and Sharpe in 2000?
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I know that but for some reason i'm just not feeling it but I guess we will see
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
That we will my friend. One can only hope for the best
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Sanders?
Do you mean Rod Woodson?
Deon Sanders didn’t join the Ravens until 2004
I like Turtles!
Yeah Woodson, my bad
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ozzie is going to plug every hole on this team...
He isn’t clearing space to sign one or two expensive guys… he’s doing it to fix the entire team when Dallas, Pitt and the rest of them start cutting people
Im sure he will make at least one big move though. I can feel it. My Ozzie-radar is going off
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel it too. I just don’t see us cutting ties with guys like Mason and Heap just to add some average guys.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
That’s what I love about having a GM like Ozzie. You always know when he’s up to something
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
I hadn’t thought about it that way. Funny thing is Cowboys fans and Steelers fans are all so certain that 4-5 guys on each team are going ok with reworking their contracts. Its like saying “hey, your a great player and we don’t want to lose you, so hope you don’t mind a paycut”.
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by StuckInUtah on Jul 26, 2011 1:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah thats what I’m saying. La Canfora said the cowboys would restructure 3-4 players such as Romo, Ware, and Austin, to make room. Like they are just going to accept it
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Players will accept it as long as they get more something in return
and that something is more guaranteed money more quickly… it’s difficult for teams to accomplish in a short period of time but not impossible
Go check out Pitt, Dallas, NYG, and Oakland rosters and see if you can find a player you want. WE don’t need the best players out there… we need good, young players with upside
Nnamdi is only 30
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Nnamdi is a luxury buddy
a luxury we don’t need… and 30 is kinda old in the NFL
we’ll see though…would be interesting to see if he could turn Jimmy Smith into a complete package on and off..
If we had him our defense would be lock-down all year
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
All of the players we want
are luxuries. We could move on to next season right as we are now and be fine. Our pass rush is going to improve with players getting healthy and and our younger guys maturing. Our passing game is going to get better with Torrey and Doss added and Joe getting used to Boldin. Our rushing game is going to improve with a more solid blocking FB paving the way and our line coming back healthy.
We don’t really need anyone at this point. So if given the opportunity, grabbing a 1 in a million player like Aso, even if only for a few years, is something we should jump on. Getting someone like Sidney Rice isnt really a necessity and he will arguably cost us more in the short and long term, especially with injury concerns.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
We don't need anyone? Have you seen our roster today?
We need a lot!
We got rid of a lot of depth, but that is about it. We need to resign Yanda on our line and 1 corner in order to stay safe. Other than that, we have everyone we really need.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
1) We don’t need WR! Bolding, Torrey and Doss make up our starters.
2) QB is looking like we will bring back Bulger for less
3) We need to resign 1 corner out of Carr and Wilson. Other than that, we have like 4-5 other corners
4) We signed Mkie I believe and I expect us to get him back in there.
5) We just signed a RFA RB and it looks like we will sign another today. Add that with Rice, Parmale and Allen and we have plenty of depth there
We do need OL help, or at least to resign our guys. But other than that, we have what we need to make a good team. The argument is that we can improve our CB group the most by adding in Aso. If we can resign Mason then we don’t need any additional WRs.
You mentioned that Nnamdi is a luxury and my point is that Sidney Rice, Ray Edwards, Santonio Holmes, etc are all luxuries as well. Nnamdi will absolutely make an impact on our team both on and off the field, where those other players may or may not and they will definitely cost a ton given how much talent they add. The best bang for the buck out of the top guys is Aso for just how talented he is and how much he could improve a defense.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank G-d you're not GM
you would rely on rookies at two-thirds of the skill positions so you could afford one high-priced CB who can only cover one WR at a time… recipe for disaster
McKie is gone… not sure why you expect him back
You say we need OL help… that’s true!
but hey… you could be exactly right and I could be wrong… let’s see
I’m not saying we are going with rookies. I’m just playing devils advocate to your argument that signing Aso is silly because we have a ton of holes to fill. We have all the starters that we need right now, and depth with rookies.
I expect us to sign a new FB, stick with our current RBs, resign Carr, and Yanda as well as bring back Mason, Bulger and Heap for a 1 year contract. Sign Ngata long term and then make a move on Aso by offering him around $10-$12 mil a year to see where we are at.
If Aso shoots us down, I could see us making a move on a lesser CB like Ike or even Cromartie. But I think our main FA goal is to sign Aso this offseason and secure our defense completely.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So you're not actually saying what you're saying
Knowing that makes it much easier to follow your logic… why didn’t you say so sooner!
haha, smart ass. I’m just arguing against your point. I don’t think we will just go ahead with our current roster, but we don’t have to fill a ton of spots either, especially with expensive players.
We could reasonably sign Aso to a good sized deal and take care of the players we need to resign and be completely fine in terms of cap space and our roster. In order to free up space, we have given up and will give up more of our depth at positions like CB, safety, TE, DT, and WR. We could add some of that depth back, but we don’t really need starters at those positions either, so it won’t cost us a fortune to do so.
Your argument seems to have been that we need to fill holes with starters that will command a ton of money which isnt remotely true. We just need warm bodies more than anything else.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
OK
so forget trying to argue with me, just stick to calling me a name. I guess when someone disproves your point that we have holes everywhere, your only retort is to come back like a 3rd grader.
In that spirit…. your a doody head!
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
You didn't disprove anything
you plugged rookies into all the holes
Torrey Smith is your new #2
Tandon Doss is your new #3
You have undrafted rookies backing up Ray Rice and a nonexistent player at FB
I forgot who is going to play RT and RG… hopefully someone we at least have under contract
doody head… get real… torrey smith is going to need A LOT of reps to get accustomed to the speed and schemes in the pros
i could go on and on but you will come back with something that you said but didn’t actually mean..
see my points now?
No, what I have said multiple times is that I was playing devils advocate to your point that we have a lot of holes at positions and we’ll spend all of our money on it. Oddly enough, I am doing this by using your own argument of filling these positions with younger guys in most cases.
Do I expect or want us to move forward with Torrey and Doss as #2 and #3? Nope.
Do I expect or want us to not attempt to resign Yanda, Chester, Heap or Mason? Nope
As I have mentioned a few times, I expect us to resign the players we just cut (aside from Willis) for a lot less per year. From there, I think there is no market for Bulger and we’ll resign him for a lot less per year. We will end up keeping Yanda by putting a lot of money into him and letting Chester walk. However, we have some young guys that are ready to play on the line and are versatile, especially if we can get Gaither back.
I personally think that we won’t sign a FA RB, and we will stick with a RB by committee system. We will let the young guys duke it out for the #2 spot behind rice and cut whoever is #4 and back.
I expect us to try and keep Carr or Wilson, but not both. I also believe that after we sign a FB like Mckie or Vickers, sign Ngata to a long term deal, we will restructure a deal with Foxworth so we have enough room to make 1 big free agent splash.
Now since we have starters in every position and enough depth to go around, I expect us to make a move for Aso. Even though he is 30, he would be a great mentor to Jimmy Smith and would be our #1 guy for the next 4 years.
Its not that I believe we would man the field tomorrow with our current roster, and I might have worded that incorrectly initially, but given what we all know is going to happen in bringing back our own guys, we don’t have as many holes as you think.
You see my points now and why I said what I said initially?
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree with almost everything
I’m not sure the market for bulger is zero.. but we shall see.
This is probably the most unpredictable FA period any of us have seen…
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 26, 2011 6:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
jack, we're just going back and forth with BS...
Ms Tevens plugs in undrafted rookies wherever we need players and I talk about bringing back Neion Deion
Yeah and Evan doesn’t really pay attention to what is said and how it is said. I usually give him a pass though because he is probably in summer school doing his homework.
Its a give and take really
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I appreciate the pass
(how did you know im in summer school, creeper)
I’m txting him as I follow you home in the white ford E350 van. Your mom is hot.
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 26, 2011 7:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Haha
Ask him if he wants any candy! They always fall for that.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
mckie is under contract for 2011
I don’t think he’s a good player at all but the team is obviously higher on him than we are and I could see him making the roster
by dimik on Jul 26, 2011 4:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ive heard from a friend in chicago that he is pretty solid
ive also heard that he isn’t solid enough… who knows
I’ve heard a lot of good things on McKie, but he just isnt a runner at all. He solely blocks, but he is better at it than McClain is.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I know he’s a good run blocker but he can’t run very well himself. Not sure how he is vs the blitz
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 26, 2011 6:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We don’t need WR! Bolding, Torrey and Doss make up our starters
I understand Boldin but to go all out to say torrey and doss shows alot of confidents in wideouts that haven’t shown anything in training camp yet or preseason. I dont feel comfortable right now for the ravens to go head in week 1 game against the steelers with two rookie starters but if it happens then so be it
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
Again, I’m not saying its going to happen or that I want it to happen. Resigning Mason is looking likely and that would round us out, but we don’t absolutely have to either. We have the players we need to make a team right now. To claim that we have a bunch of holes to fill is a little false. We only really need to fill the O-line because we have no one there if Chester and Yanda leave.
Pretty much every other spot is full up and a few other spots could use an additional person or so if we wanted.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
A "hole" exists where there's no proven starter...
we have plenty of holes… not trying to be smart but I think you’re making a mistake with this back and forth
I think skev is right. Two rookies in a shortened training camp is a hole if I’ve ever seen one. Either we get a vet or we bring Mason back
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 26, 2011 6:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sign Rice? haha That’s what I would prefer
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
IMO
Too injury prone for AFCN, but maybe that’s just me
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 26, 2011 7:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
a bum hip on a WR is a bad sign for longevity. Especially since you know he is going to get around $10 mil a year from someone.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont know if he is exactly injury PRONE. I think he’s kjust caught a bad couple of breaks.
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah its impossible to know that this early but I wouldn’t chance it
"Airborne, do not look at the ground. I promise you, it will be there. Unless the tectonic plates shift, and a chasm opens up on the drop zone, in which case we will surely let you know."
by jackmca on Jul 27, 2011 7:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m almost positive we will bring back Mason.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
He's only 30
and he really hasn’t seen a lot of action. He has to cover a WR, but it isn’t like he sees the ball but 5 times a year so his body should have no wear and tear on it.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok this makes zero sense
I’m starting to think you’re Nnamdi
cough cough
No……? I mean, I just think “he” wants to come here if we were to offer him say…. $12 mil a year over 3-4 years????
:)
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Youth can only get you so far until they develop completely
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Cowboys to release Roy Willams
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
I expected that. Way too much money for such little production. If Dez can get his head straight he should be a beast.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
They are going to be a major competitor in Free Agency
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like they're cutting Barber too
I wouldn’t mind seeing him backing up Rice.
"I hate your sig…" -Mr MaLoR
by StuckInUtah on Jul 26, 2011 2:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He would cost way too much, there’s no way we are getting any big names if we sign him
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"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s used up in my opinion. I think we’ll stick with our current slate of RBs and let it ride out this season.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Listening to ESPN
and Andrew Brandt, they seem to think it’ll cost about 12 million a year to sign Nnamdi.
They came up with that number by comparing to other high priced Corners that signed contracts saying Charles Woodson got about 10 million.
Interesting note, Nnamdi’s last contract was 15 million a year. Think he’ll get it again?
I like Turtles!
Hopefully
He is sick of losing with the raiders and wants to win right now. He doesn’t have a huge window open and he already got a huge contract. Maye he is willing to join a contender for cheaper. Also I would LOVE Sidney rice. Him plus Bolton and Torrey would be ridiculous.
I'd like to hear about our URFA first...
esp Yanda, Zib, Jameel, Wilson, and Carr… No one has mentioned Le’Ron in days…
I was done with Le’Ron after I heard he was trying to lose some weight. We need a FB focused on blocking and not getting carries. If he signs for cheap then lets bring him back, but if not I think we let him walk
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
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what ever the ravens do I hope they do not sign Sidney Rice the guy is injury prone
and he only had one good season which was in 2009
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
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I dont think he has been in the league too long though. But I don’t see it happening. The Vikings want to get him back and a lot of other teams are looking at him. We would need to sign him if we didnt draft Torrey, but Rice is the same style of WR, and I don’t think signing someone like that when we just drafted that type of player is likely.
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Rice is more of a high pointer than a burner. A slightly poor mans version of Larry Fitzgerald. Torrey seems a lot more like a Greg Jennings type.
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Sidney Rice had Tavaris Jackson throwing him the ball before Brett Favre. Need I say more?
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i was just about to say that. its not sidney’s fault he had a crappy qb in minesota befor favre.if they do go after a big name i hope its rice.not namdi,12-15 mil for a corner is too much.i still think theyre the most overpaid position in the league
by purple_reign2011 on Jul 26, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I would love to see Rice as a Raven. He is a big guy, he makes athletic plays, and would be an awesome #3 option while Torrey Smith develops
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
do you mean number 3 options
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
typo number 2 option
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes
yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz
Yeah my bad. My laptop screws up alot
Editor at Baltimore Beatdown - SB Nation Baltimore Ravens Blog
"The prevent-offense i.e Cam Cameron's game-plan: Long bomb on first down, 4 yard pass on 2nd down, draw play on third down. Unpredictable? Yes. Effective? No." - Jackmca
by Zachary Beard on Jul 26, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Torrey and Rice on the outside with Boldin, Doss, or Reed working the slot… wow! They all would compliment each other really well.
The writer formerly known as This White Man Can Jump; Powah Stached; Bear Killer; Da Dude; The Other Bambino; TJ Dropped The Season; Harbaugh Is My Co-Pilot; Billick's Alter Ego; Mr. Poopy Pants.
We just landed Yanda top a long term deal
by Mstevens_Design on Jul 26, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
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