Ravens News: Coming & Goings
by Bruce Raffel on Aug 4, 2011 11:01 AM EDT
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PrintOver the past 24 hours, there has been a flurry of activity concerning current and former members of the Baltimore Ravens. Signings, both with the Ravens and with other teams from former players, make the news around the NFL.
When it was reported that Ravens center Matt Birk needed minor surgery that should keep him out for at least a few weeks was announced, the team quickly responded and signed recently released Washington Redskins and former Ravens center Casey Rabach. Unfortunately, it was announced Tuesday that Rabach had failed his Ravens physical and the team will not be signing him after all.
Where that leaves the Ravens, with only two undrafted free agent rookie centers on the roster (Ryan Bartholomew, Tim Barnes) is unclear. Will the team stick with these guys with the belief that by the time the end of pre-season rolls around, Birk will be healthy and ready for the regular season?
Former Chicago Bears All-Pro center Olin Kreutz remains available according to Pro Football Talk, so we will have to wait to see how the team plans on addressing this change of events.
Former Ravens fullback LeRon McClain signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a story in the National Football Post quoting a report by ESPN.
Also announced last evening on WBAL Channel 11 Sports by Gerry Sandusky, was that the New York Jets were courting former Ravens and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Derrick Mason, who could sign with them as soon as today.
With former Ravens safety Dawan Landry signing a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, it was assumed that either Tom Zbikowski or Haruki Nakamura would assume the strong safety position next to All-Pro Ed Reed. However, according to Pro Football Talk, the team just announced the signing of veteran safety Bernard Pollard, a five-year veteran and former starter with both the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans.
These changes and news are fresh today but by the time you read this, it may not only be old news but perhaps even incorrect the ways things are happening in the NFL right now, so stay tuned.
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How good is pollard i havent heard much about him
by zmmckay on Aug 4, 2011 11:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
He’s a big hitter. Pretty much like Landry
by Georgia Raven on Aug 4, 2011 11:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He sounds a lot like Landry to me as well. Big hitter who gets a ton of tackles, but isn’t the best in coverage.
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
Question is, are we bringing him as a starter or backup? Because say Zibby does start, outside of Ruki we really don’t have anymore depth behind him and an often unhealthy Reed.
"I hate your sig…" -Mr MaLoR
by StuckInUtah on Aug 4, 2011 11:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think back up. I personally would rather give Zbi the start, but he has had some illness and Ed has been banged up for years, so it’s a smart move to bring in a S with starting experience.
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
Pollard had 112 tackles last season, he sounds like a starter to me. He also is a decent pass rusher, just ask Tom Brady.
This sounds like a guy Pagano asked for specifically.
"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 Aug 4, 2011 12:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m really hoping one of these undrafted centers show some ability because it would be nice to not have to use a draft pick on a C next year. I also don’t think Kreutz will come here unless we plan on cutting Birk. I just don’t see him coming here to be a back up.
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
i will fxcking cry
if mason goes to the jets. that would be so horrible.
can we please re-sign him now?
Agreed
I’d much rather see him return to Tennessee if he doesn’t come back here.
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by StuckInUtah on Aug 4, 2011 11:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
really though
how can we not bring him back, talked him out of retirement last year, were so close to getting there. i think his importance is under valued, and its a damn shame.
I think it’s just because we need something different and they want to get the young guys more looks. Boldin and Mase have a similar style where they are good underneath and we need more guys who can stretch the field.
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
At this point I personally would rather have Floyd if we do get him. I do love Mase though and there was no doubt he was a great player and great leader for us. It is sad to see him go though.
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
I love Mason, and he’s definitely the best receiver in Ravens history, but its time to get younger on offense.
"I hate your sig…" -Mr MaLoR
by StuckInUtah on Aug 4, 2011 11:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
we're plenty young though
and he does not play like his age, he’s still consistent
we’ll see what happens, but like i said the jets? if he goes there, that may be one of the few teams he could end up on where i would not cheer for him, other wise, i hope he kicks ass next year.
We are young there, but no experience which is what I think they want. Our offense also has lacked consistency stretching the field and I think they are trying to get more players in here that can do that.
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
any chance Mason comes back?
flacco will miss him and heap! 2 class acts!
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There’s a chance, but there are reports that we are targeting Malcom Floyd and the Jets are looking at Mason. I only see him coming back if the Floyd thing falls through and the Jets don’t already sign him. Right now it sounds like we are working on Ngata’s deal which should free up more cap space and that money would probably be used for Floyd I’m guessing.
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
For the first time in my life I’m starting to question the Ozzie. We cut these players to make cap room… But who did we make cap room for? Def not Pollard and a back up center. We got rid of all our leadership on offense and still haven’t addressed our pass rush on defense. I really hope that we are not leaning on these young receivers that haven’t panned out and two rookies to haul in everything that’s not thrown to Boldin.
Obviously I’m not the one that gets paid to do this but I felt like, with all the turmoil during the off season, its in our best interest to keep our core vets the same. Now we have to wait for these young bucks to catch on (if they ever catch on).
by Georgia Raven on Aug 4, 2011 12:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
We were above the cap so we had to make room. We re-signed Yanda which was the most important, signed the best FB in football, re-signed Carr, and our rumored to be going after Floyd. We are making enough moves and we will be fine. There wasn’t much in the pass rushing market to go after.
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
Floyd would be nice depending on how long it takes him to learn the playbook and grow chemistry with Flacco. How many times last year did Boldin and Flacco look out of sync? Its very hard to just come in a make an impact at wr. With this short off season, continuity on a football team is more important than how “good” your players are. When the lockout ended I felt our biggest advantage was the fact that our team was full of vets that already knew the ins and outs of our playbook.
I do feel like the signing of Leach and Yanda ensured that the running game will be back this year with a vengeance.
by Georgia Raven on Aug 4, 2011 12:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
floyd cut his chops in a cameron offense
I wouldn’t worry a ton about him picking up the playbook.
That’s good to know. Mason is gone and I hear we made an offer to Floyd.
by Georgia Raven on Aug 4, 2011 1:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah I heard we did too. I heard it was earlier in the week so I’m wondering if they have to wait on Ngata’s deal first or if he’s still considering other teams?
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
Hopefully we’re just waiting on Ngata’s deal to free up more cap space. I’ve felt that if we couldn’t land Floyd, the Mason would be our best fallback option. But now with him pretty much as good as gone (damn you Rex) I really don’t see a whole lot of other options out there. Floyd would definitely be the best fit. We have our possession receiver in Boldin, our burner in Smith, now we need a big guy who can go up and get the ball.
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by StuckInUtah on Aug 4, 2011 1:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn't question him
It is part of the business…Ozzie has proven himself to be a top but under the radar GM. It will all workout for you guys.
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by nycsteelerfan on Aug 4, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard Mason is now a Jet, so he won’t be coming back.
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
Ugg I really didn't mind the jets until Ryan went there
since taking over I have really soured on them but players seem to love Ryan.
I hope he has fun having the league’s most overrated QB throwing the ball to him. God I’m starting to hate Rex.
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by StuckInUtah on Aug 4, 2011 1:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We had 3 old WR last year and we saw how a lack of speed killed our offense. Now Sanchez gets a taste of that with Burress and Mason, both who are underneath guys. While he is completing 8 yard comebacks to Mason, Holmes and a 12 yard lob to Burress sometimes, Joe will be taking Torrey deep for 65 yard TD’s, Floyd on 20 yard TD passes to the back of the endzone and Boldin running free across the middle.
We get younger, bigger, faster……the Jets got older and slower. Not how it works in the NFL babe.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
I love the positivity Malor but its not a gurantee that Flyod will be a Raven i think you going off the media hype and it was clearly stated the Flyod has been talking to five teams(ravens being one of them).
For all we know Floyd may end up a viking and Mason becomes a Jet then we stuck with younger bigger, faster inexperience guys going into week one against the steelers but I guess we stil be alright.
If Floyd does sign with us I dont expect a big change right away because its going to take time for Joe Flacco to connect with his new weapons and believe it or not Chemistry doesnt happen right away. We saw last year how much the lack of chemisty Joe Flacco had with Boldin now how do you expect that chemistry to be with Dickson, Pitta, Floydd(if he comes here) Torrey Smith, Tandon Doss, and David Reed ; these guys are still fairly new to Joe Flacco and this shorten training camp may not be enough for these guys to jell
Im not trying be negative or just going off emotion becuase Heap and Mason are gone but I’m being realistic and thats all
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
he not a jet he just went there for a physical but he has not signed with them yet
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
He wouldn’t be taking a physical unless they had already reached an initial agreement. He’s as good as gone, let him go Jazz. Just remember the time you two shared together….
"I hate your sig…" -Mr MaLoR
by StuckInUtah on Aug 4, 2011 1:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lol im willing to accept Mason becoming a jet but I was just saying that because I notice Matt Roth who went to the patriots for a physical (yes he passed it) but at the end of it they didnt sign him.
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
They also are trying to trade or planning on releasing Cotchery, so I’m guessing it is to make space for Mason.
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
Cotchery has been solid with them through the years so thats surprising.
by Raven_all_day on Aug 4, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I really was hoping we could get Osi…but looks like that’s deal. And I’m sure contingent on a healthy hip.
by Dfense4champs2052 on Aug 4, 2011 1:31 PM EDT reply actions
Honestly the Jets have done what we should’ve done. They now have a deep threat, a sure catch guy, and a red zone monster.
by Georgia Raven on Aug 4, 2011 1:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sounds like that’s what we plan on with Floyd. Boldin is a possesion, Floyd is a big body and a deep threat, then Torrey and throw in Dickson are both deep threats as well.
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
And we don’t? Boldin is a sure catch guy, Torrey is a deep threat, and if we get Floyd (which it sounds very likely is happening) , there is your red zone monster. Stop worrying so freaking much, Ozzie has it under control as always.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
Is it just me or did Le’Ron go to the exact same situation for a far worse team (no disrespect to KC)?
by Dfense4champs2052 on Aug 4, 2011 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
I was thinking the same thing. I think it was a matter of we didn’t want him back. Leach is a far better FB than Leron and Leach actually claims to be a FB and embraces his job.
by Georgia Raven on Aug 4, 2011 1:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe he thinks he can take over Thomas Jones's spot
Which isn’t a bad idea, given how old Jones is. Better to be a tandem back than a goal-line vulture, I suppose.
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by wtbudlight on Aug 30, 2010 5:54 PM PDT
I think we are fine at the pass rush postion this yr.
Suggs
JJ
Ngata
Kindle
Kruger
McPhee
Arthur
All of these guys can get to the QB. Suggs himself has said Mcphee is a mean, Kruger looks great this year. I am not worried about the rush anymore.
Yeah I think we are going to be fine fixing that problem in-house.
"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 Aug 4, 2011 1:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Which is exactly what I have been saying since the draft ended. This was arguably the best pass rushing draft in the last 5 or 10 years lets say. To have that as maybe our biggest weakness going into this season and Ozzie barely even touching that area in the draft, that tells me that he is comfortable with what we have now and didn’t think there was an upgrade in the FA market.
I remember reading one thing a while back that said signing FA pass rushers is one of the riskiest things to do in this league because almost everytime their sack numbers go down and/or the numbers don’t meet what the contract is asking for.
I’ll take my chances with a determined Kindle, a year older Kruger, a ripped up Art Jones and an All-SEC DE in McPhee.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
Agreed. Many of us thought the pass rush was our greatest weakness heading into the draft and if Ozzie hasn’t addressed it very much this off-season then I’m guessing they are pretty high on these young guys. All the FA pass rushers either don’t fit the scheme, cost too much money, or aren’t that much better than what we have. I’m liking what I’m hearing in camp and think we will be fine to go along with an even stronger secondary.
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
Yeah I’m not worried as much either. I’m hearing good things about some of these guys along with Pagano being much more aggressive. We have a stronger secondary and will be able to handle it better this year.
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
Between Kruger, Kindle, Jones and McPhee, it is almost a sure thing that one of those guys will blossum this year into a very good pass rusher. The way Ozzie sees talent, I find it hard to believe that all 4 of those guys who do basically the same thing in a sense are not going to be big time contributors here, especially with the likes of Cody, Ngata, Suggs and others taking up a ton of double teams. That is 6 players for 3 guys right there.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
Adding on to that… Cody’s height and size in the middle will cause QBs a lot more problems than Gregg’s 6’ stocky frame.
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Say we miss out on the Floyd deal, with Mason being a Jet, do we go after Braylon next or play with what we have?
by Georgia Raven on Aug 4, 2011 2:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
We will sign someone, but if Mason is definitely going to the Jets, I don’t see Ozzie letting Floyd slip away. He is basically our last good option at this point with Mason gone.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
But if
Mason signs with the Jets, does that give Floyd’s agent some (perceived) leverage with the Ravens?
I would think so. If it is true that Ozzie made an offer well over the $3 million a year limit that SD was willing to pay, I would say that Ozzie is pretty determined to snatch up Floyd. He fits into exactly what we are looking for in this offense and is very familiar with Cam’s offense already. Seems like a perfect fit and my gut feeling is that Ozzie knows this.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
Yeah but that dont take away the fact that floyd may decide to go to another team.
If it was about the money and him being comfortable knowing he coming to a system he is familar with then he would had been a raven by now. Floyd can go to the vikings where he will most likely get a chance to be a number one wideout or go to the cardinals were they could potentially give him more money than the Ravens. If Floyd mind set is being a number one wideout which he had a taste of when vincent jackson was out but also want more money then its very possible he might not become a raven
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
If it was about the money and him being comfortable knowing he coming to a system he is familar with then he would had been a raven by now.
Or it could be that we have no freaking cap room right now to make that move and he is just waiting for us to free up the space so we can get him in here. We made him an offer on Monday, it is now Thursday and I haven’t heard ONE other source say that those other teams “interested” have put a number on paper yet for him.
If Floyd mind set is being a number one wideout which he had a taste of when vincent jackson was out but also want more money then its very possible he might not become a raven
A guy who averages about 35-40 catcehs a year is not going to appeal to any of the 32 teams as a #1 WR. So don’t worry about that. No team is going to give this guy 5-6 million a year, I can almost guarantee it.
You need to start thinking like Ozzie and look at the broad range of options rather than pouting about Mason not being here and saying “well I won’t believe it till it happens.” This entire league is built around speculation.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
We made him an offer on Monday, it is now Thursday and I haven’t heard ONE other source say that those other teams "interested" have put a number on paper yet for him.
I heard this as well. You would think if he didn’t want to be here that by now something would have leaked out that he didn’t want to be here or another team is pursuing him even harder or something. It really had me thinking if we have something in place and are just waiting for the ngata deal to get done so we have cap room. Hopefully that’s what is happening.
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
It really had me thinking if we have something in place and are just waiting for the ngata deal to get done so we have cap room. Hopefully that’s what is happening.
That’s what I am thinking. A 6’5" 29 year old WR with a 18 ypc average is still on the market for only around $3 million a year? Maybe I am being too optimistic, but to me it sounds like he wants to be here and is just waiting for cap space to be freed up, which could very well happen today with it being the deadline to get under that $120 million limit.
"'If there isn't a bone sticking out of my leg, I'm playing" - Marshall Yanda
I can’t remember the other 4 teams that are supposedly interested, but I do remember we were the only real SB contender in that group. He’s going into the last couple years of his prime, he’s probably realizes his best shot to win is with us.
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and also we’re the team that would give him the best opportunity to put up the best numbers and get the best final contract…
"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."
We made him an offer on Monday, it is now Thursday and I haven’t heard ONE other source say that those other teams "interested" have put a number on paper yet for him.
Malor you should know every souces we find about sports dont tell everything . It was said only the jets and dallas were in the run for Nnamdi nobody knew the eagle made a offer for him and every body was surpised that he went to the eagles. Just because we have not heard any other team putting up money for Floyd does not mean it has not been done.
You need to start thinking like Ozzie and look at the broad range of options rather than pouting about Mason not being here and saying "well I won’t believe it till it happens." This entire league is built around speculation
First I would like to say I am no way near pouting over Mason and I will never think like ozzie I think like Jazz but it might be similar to the way he thinks lol. if you know this entire league is built off speculation then obviously you should agree with me that its not gurantee that Floyd is coming to the Ravens because so far its a speculation not fact.
I dont get hype over something that has not happened because doing so can be foolish especially when you get disappointed in the long wrong
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
I brought this question up earlier and nobody answered it… What do we do if we don’t get Floyd, Braylon or play with the wrs we have?
by Georgia Raven on Aug 4, 2011 5:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I dont think nobody wants to answer that because they want to stay postive and think constantly trust in ozzie to fix everything.
I honestly dont feel like im in a position to question Ozzie but he is really in a big gamble right now because If Flyod goes to a another team and Mason signs with the jets then I cant see how any one can say our offense is in good shape unless somebody really steps up and Imean somebody other than Boldin
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 and keep their trust in ozzie to fix every thing
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
Le'ron
Reports have him signing with KC?! He thinks that he will get more carries behind Charles, Jones and McCluster than behind Ray?!
What sense does that make?
Yeah
I said that earlier….he’s in the same (actually worse) situation with a worse team.
by Dfense4champs2052 on Aug 4, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed...its all but over for us and Mason
Cotchery told ESPN as soon as Mason passes the physical he’s released. Done deal. Get Floyd Wiz!!!!
by Dfense4champs2052 on Aug 4, 2011 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
Mason is going to hate waiting for the ball with Sanchez’s weak ass arm throwing the ball.
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Our Starting Defense
Ngata (DT), Cody (NT), Arthur Jones (DE), Johnson (OLB),Burgess (ILB), J.McClain (ILB), Suggs (OLB). Lewis sat out
per Jamison Hensley on Twitter.
Go Arthur Jones getting in there as a DE. He apparently worked his ass off this offseason and lost a lot of weight. Looks like he may have gotten quicker as well if they have him on 1st team.
good to hear. I have heard he looks a lot quicker and he may be our future DE with his work ethic. Even though he didn’t contribute last year I know the organization was really high on him.
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
he’s been training with his brother soeither he gets quicker or gets destroyed.
by midnight dreary on Aug 4, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that is a really good point. Its that quickness that can get him off the line faster and the strength to really get in there and make some moves. I’d like to know where Kindle is at. I know people have been impressed with his desire to get in the thick of it, but I havent really heard about how good he looks or not.
by Mstevens_Design on Aug 5, 2011 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I havent heard much about Cory Reddings at all its like he not even on the team
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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