Thoughts On Ben Grubbs?

by D. Reese on Jan 2, 2012 3:34 PM EST

Greetings Baltimore Beat Down, as we head into the offseason I've got some research to do on free agents and such and a big name that's come up a lot is Ben Grubbs. This year, we were all looking forward to an improved offensive line in Tennessee with the hiring of two Hall of Fame linemen to the coaching staff, but if anything it only got worse. This is where Grubbs comes in. I get the feeling that Baltimore won't let him walk, any thoughts on that? How's that going to work with the Ravens also having to restructure Rice and Flacco's deals? I also feel like his reputation as a really good run blocker is well deserved and that's priority number one right now down in Tennessee, but just as a bonus, how's his pass blocking? Couldn't hurt to have a solid guard protecting Jake Locker for a few years.

Thanks in advance folks, feel free to ask anything you may want to know about the Titans and any of their potential free agents.

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First of all: Piss off he's ours.

Though to be nice, he’s a pro-bowl level LG who is as good as he seems. Solid in all aspects.

We’ll use our franchise tag on one of Grubbs/Rice/Flacco (probably Grubbs or Rice) and sign the other 2 outright. Maybe Grubbs walks but I doubt it really. He’s also had injury problems that made him miss a number of games this seasons which may affect his contract numbers. We don’t have a replacement on the roster and Ozzie is a good GM and won’t let Grubbs walk without someone at his level to replace him.

by Roa on Jan 2, 2012 6:54 PM EST reply actions

Rice is going to get the Franchise Tag

Joe and Ben will get signed. The loser in this cap issue may be OLB Jarret Johnson. Also CB Chris Carr will probably go as well. If we win a Super Bowl, there is a chance both Matt Birk and Ray Lewis may retire, which is even more cap space.

Word is Titans will grab the best guard in the draft.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Jan 2, 2012 7:47 PM EST reply actions

Chris Carr can go…tag Rice and sign Joe and Johnson.

by Swampduck on Jan 3, 2012 7:49 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah Carr has not been good.

We give up Carr and Foxworth over the off-season. Maybe sign another CB for cover and stick with Webb-Jimmy-Cary and Gorrer/Chykie as project/depth players.

by Roa on Jan 3, 2012 8:21 PM EST up reply actions

definitely keep Gorrer and Chykie (unless we get another good CB, in which case Chykie is expendable).

I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR

by jackmca on Jan 3, 2012 8:36 PM EST up reply actions

I doubt the ravens let Carr go unless its a trade. Carr is a solid cornerback but has been plagued by injuries this season i think its a little unfair

to even consider that he should be gone since he hasn’t had much playing time this season.

by jazz20 on Jan 4, 2012 2:54 AM EST up reply actions

Like I Have Stated

Before, I think Carr may hang ’em up after this season, especially if he gets a ring. He has publicly stated before that his current contract with the Ravens will be his last as an NFL player, and then coming back from the nagging injures, further injury risk, etc, may not be worth it for him, especially if he can go out a champion.

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by vlad755 on Jan 4, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions

he's only 28 very rarely players retired that young

by jazz20 on Jan 4, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions

He WIll

Start next season at age 29. He has seven NFL seasons under his belt. There have been many a player where that was about all their body could handle. Football is a violent, violent endeavor. Some bodies can weather it better than others. Remember, the average NFL career is only about three years.

Not saying he won’t come back, just wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t.

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by vlad755 on Jan 4, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions

$3.75M cap number in 2012

With all the other UFA priorities, Carr could get cut if they need the space to sign Flacco/Rice/Grubbs/Gurode. I would personally put JJ and Redding in line before Carr on the priority list, not because I dislike Carr, but because I think we have more (and cheaper) depth at his position.

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by Fandemonium on Jan 4, 2012 8:24 PM EST up reply actions

Yea, we can’t lose Grubbs.

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by El.Dude on Jan 3, 2012 9:31 AM EST up reply actions

Keep Grubbs and Johnson so he can groom Kindle. Im not a 100% on Kruger cuz his run defense sucks and Kindle cant even stay activated.

by Raven_all_day on Jan 3, 2012 1:12 PM EST reply actions

Don't forget

We need to sign a Center too. Cory Redding is also a UFA.

It’s going to be tough to sign Flacco/Rice/Grubbs/JJ/Gurode(Birk)/Redding.

"the croaking raven doth bellow for revenge."
Hamlet, William Shakespeare

by Fandemonium on Jan 3, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions

i’m guessing we give Gurode a 2-yr.

I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR

by jackmca on Jan 3, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions

Thoughts on Grubbs...

He does bad things to bad people.

I love it knowing that there are a handful of Ravens fans in this area who despise the fact that Joe will be our QB for the next 10 years. --Mr. MaLoR

by jackmca on Jan 3, 2012 8:16 PM EST reply actions