Ricky Williams Retiring
by JoshuaStein on Feb 7, 2012 2:26 PM EST
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Too bad, he was a nice complement to Ray. I think we'll give Anthony Allen and Damien Berry a shot in camp, as well as a 2012 late-round draft pick--we seem to select a running back every draft under Harbs. I think a guy like Chris Polk out of Washington would be a great pick, but we may have to use a fairly early pick on him. I am not sure who could be there in the later rounds.
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2012 FA Running Backs
Crossed out those that are not possibilities (except Rice). Italicized as maybe. Bolded those that would be ideal.
Ray Rice (BAL)
Matt Forte (CHI)
Marshawn Lynch (SEA)
Peyton Hillis (CLE)
Mike Tolbert (SD)
Benjarvis Green-Ellis (NE)
Cedric Benson (CIN)
Michael Bush (OAK)
Ryan Grant (GB)
Arian Foster (HOU)
Chester Taylor (ARZ)
Jason Snelling (ATL)
Jerome Felton (CAR)
Tashard Choice (DAL)
Sammy Morris (DAL)
Spencer Larsen (DEN)
LenDale White (DEN)
Maurice Morris (DET)
Kevin Smith (DET)
Derrick Ward (HOU)
Jackie Battle (KC)
Thomas Jones (KC)
Le’Ron McClain (KC)
Steve Slaton (MIA)
Kevin Faulk (NE)
LaDainian Tomlinson (NYJ)
Rock Cartwright (OAK)
Ronnie Brown (PHI)
Owen Schmitt (PHI)
Mewelde Moore (PIT)
Jacob Hester (SD)
Justin Forsett (SEA)
Moran Norris (SF)
Jerious Norwood (STL)
Cadillac Williams (STL)
Earnest Graham (TB)
Ahmard Hall (TEN)
Tim Hightower (WAS)
LaRod Stephens-Howling (ARZ) – Restricted
Antone Smith (ATL) – Exclusive Rights
Kahlil Bell (CHI) – Restricted
Chris Pressley (CIN) – Restricted
Lance Ball (DEN) – Exclusive Rights
Brock Bolen (JAC) – Restricted
Lex Hilliard (MIA) – Restricted
Lorenzo Booker (MIN) – Restricted
Isaac Redman (PIT) – Exclusive Rights
Brit Miller (STL) – Restricted
LeGarrette Blount (TB) – Exclusive Rights
Kregg Lumpkin (TB) – Restricted
"Picture Me Rollin"
I’d like to grab one of the following:
Tolbert
Slaton
Hightower
M. Bush
I think M. Bush will want too much money, but he’d be my ideal choice. I like Hightower a lot too. I doubt very much we make a big splash though. I’m guessing they’ll take someone late it the draft, see how Allen is coming along and let the FA market let itself play out. If they feel like they need somone, they might make a move late into FA.
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by WestminsterRaven on Feb 7, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
Too similar to Rice IMO
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 9, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
Good list by the way, thank you for posting that!
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by WestminsterRaven on Feb 7, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t like his work-ethic. He just doesn’t get what the Ravens are trying to do. All he’s trying to do is get more snaps (ie more money) for himself. Nothing he does is for the team as a whole. It’s me, me, me with him. I don’t want that kind of attitude on my team.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 9, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
Thoughts on Tomlinson?
he would be an interesting pick up.
Yes!
I.d love to LT wearing a Ravens jersey, just like he used to in my younger Madden years. He only had 75 carries this past season, his offseason vacation started very early and he could just help out Ray so much. Granted LT isnt who he used to be, he was nasty in 2006 and up until pretty much 09 there wasnt a guy who had better all around number than him. But! like Frank said, the money part probably wouldnt work out. How old is LT by the way?
Scott Hines
dude….there is one, and only one LT….and for that one and only LT, the L does not stand for Ladainian.
As a fan of a team that has the closest thing to the real LT…you should respect the name LT
Call Ladanian LdT
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
No, LT just turned 52
Tomlinson is 32
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
by FrankWyt on Feb 8, 2012 5:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahaha rec’d
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 9, 2012 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
I think his age might be an issue. Ideally I think Ozzie is looking for a solid vet somewhere around 25-27 years old who he can sign to a 2-3 year deal for cheap.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 9, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
On the other hand though
Definitely want to see Allen get his touches
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 9, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure we can go the multi-year free agent route with all of our impending free agents coupled with the desire to sign Joe long term. My guess is they will draft someone late and let that guy compete with Allen and Berry in camp. If, however, they do get someone off the street, my guess is it will be a one year deal similar to the one Ricky signed.
McClain? Really?
No thanks, we don’t need his attitude.
Maybe he understands his place now…but I don’t see then bringing him back after how he behaved while he was here
by Evan Skev on Feb 8, 2012 6:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
its possible because the ravens will need a running back that could be very good in pass blocking which was one the reason why the ravens liked williams.
To have both Leach and McCalin would be cool because if Leach goes down we all know McCalin can step in as the back up fullback
Anthony Allen
I remember how psyched I was for him at the beginning of the year. I just have a good feeling about him. He’s a bruiser and would seemingly be the perfect compliment to Ray RIce. I sure hope he gets a fair shot at being the #2 RB this year.
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