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03-05-2013, 03:51 PM #133
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Re: Ravens Free Agent Possible Add / Drops
Both years the Ravens won the SB, they had a masher at FB. Sam Gash in 2000 and Leach this year. I don't know if it is just a coincidence, but I think Leach is a big part of the identity of the Ravens as a physical football team. I think he has value, but not at his current price. I don't know how much of a pay cut it would take to fit him under the cap, or what he would command on the open market at this point, but I think the Ravens should try to keep him.
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03-05-2013, 04:16 PM #134
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It's harder for me to say what he is better at, at this stage in his career, than it would be for me to say that keeping him at NG could preserve his career, if they find a quality NT. If you put him back at NT, he's going to have to deal with that double team, no matter what, even if they find a suitable replacement at NG. That's the nature of the NT spot and how the Ravens want it played.
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I would go over $1 million, but IMHO, trying to get the best FB in the business isn't necessary.
The indentity of this team is changing and changed over the course of last year.
It changed for good when we basically committed to making this Joe Flacco's team.Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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I'm surprised the Ravens haven't cut anyone yet. The Ravens could essentially release nobody sign all the RFA tenders, and re-sign one of the five key FAs we have, but would totally be out of first wave FA. But I'm not sure thats the best way forward, and I highly doubt the Ravens wont enter FA without shedding some cap room to get at least some low tier guys. They will probably come later.
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03-05-2013, 09:42 PM #137Regular 1st Stringer
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We can't forget that Ngata has been injured. I'm not worried about guys like him and Suggs.
As for Leach, he's the best FB in football and is still in his prime. I see him extended but not cut.
I could also see us make an investment in Jake Long and a couple of low priced guys. Ozzie likes to sign guys and then position us to just draft BPA.
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03-05-2013, 09:49 PM #138Pro Bowl Poster
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There is no way we can afford Jake Long. It isn't happening.
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Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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03-06-2013, 03:22 PM #140
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We could dream about getting Elvis Dumervil, right?
Per PFT, Broncos have asked Dumervil to take a pay cut. If he refuses, they would likely cut him and may go after Freeney.
Dumervil would likely be too expensive, but man oh man...that'd be a sweet signing..
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03-06-2013, 03:28 PM #141Hall Of Fame Poster
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Dumerville will probably be looking for 8-10M a year if he gets released.
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03-06-2013, 04:37 PM #144
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