According to one report Rolando McClain is heading to Baltimore

**RavensRule21215** · 04-10-2013, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

Sure. Even if he's a total flop what did they risk? 700k is peanuts. The long snapper prob makes more than that.

Edit - I was close but Morgan Cox is making 630k this season. Lol

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What's the risk? The risk is this turd is taking up a roster spot, he's got bust written all over him, and while the money is peanuts in the overall scheme of things, building a team is more than just putting a bunch of players in a bunch of spots. The Eagles proved that. Building a team is about team chemistry. And unless you're Bill Belichick who can handle players like Aqib Talib, you run the risk of upsetting the apple cart with bona fide losers like McClain.

**bmore finest** · 04-10-2013, 09:58 PM

Good signing however you spin it. He will work hard in the purple or he will be looking for a job come sept. I'll take it. For 700k, I surely will take it. I guess I'm the Lone Ranger thinking and hoping #50 starts.

**leachisabeast** · 04-10-2013, 09:58 PM

Another thing to note here is that I get why people maybe don't like the move because of who he is off the field, but all I care about is his performance on the field, and quite frankly, he isn't nearly as bad as some of you seem to think he's been. Since entering the league he's been playing a scheme that simply does not suit him, and he's still been a productive run stuffer with coverage issues. I may be going out on a limb here, but IMO he is our best current ILB on the roster now that he's been signed, he's better than Jameel and will be earning a lot less than him, he's certainly better than BA who we just cut and will even be earning less than him.

**RavenScallywag** · 04-10-2013, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by steelerhater

BA is too busy with his martyrdom to be worried about playing football.

Alright, the guy isn't a Raven anymore, are the potshots still necessary?

**RavenScallywag** · 04-10-2013, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by RavensRule21215

What's the risk? The risk is this turd is taking up a roster spot, he's got bust written all over him, and while the money is peanuts in the overall scheme of things, building a team is more than just putting a bunch of players in a bunch of spots. The Eagles proved that. Building a team is about team chemistry. And unless you're Bill Belichick who can handle players like Aqib Talib, you run the risk of upsetting the apple cart with bona fide losers like McClain.

Yeah, BB is one of the best at turning players...but John Harbaugh isn't far behind, and I think we need to recognize that. We may not have Ray to get guys in line anymore, but between our Front Office and Coaching staff, we have a very professional, straight and narrow group that has a good record of keeping guys on track.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 04-10-2013, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

Another thing to note here is that I get why people maybe don't like the move because of who he is off the field, but all I care about is his performance on the field, and quite frankly, he isn't nearly as bad as some of you seem to think he's been. Since entering the league he's been playing a scheme that simply does not suit him, and he's still been a productive run stuffer with coverage issues. I may be going out on a limb here, but IMO he is our best current ILB on the roster now that he's been signed, he's better than Jameel and will be earning a lot less than him, he's certainly better than BA who we just cut and will even be earning less than him.

I don't agree with that at all but ok.

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**Paintballguy** · 04-10-2013, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by RavensRule21215

What's the risk? The risk is this turd is taking up a roster spot, he's got bust written all over him, and while the money is peanuts in the overall scheme of things, building a team is more than just putting a bunch of players in a bunch of spots. The Eagles proved that. Building a team is about team chemistry. And unless you're Bill Belichick who can handle players like Aqib Talib, you run the risk of upsetting the apple cart with bona fide losers like McClain.

Harbaugh won't take his shit. Harbaugh will have him on a short leash. Look what happened to pollard.

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**Ravenswintitle** · 04-10-2013, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

Harbaugh won't take his shit. Harbaugh will have him on a short leash. Look what happened to pollard.

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I tend to agree. If he isn't working out, they'll cut him and move on. But for him it's a chance at payday next year so hopefully he gets that.

**RavensRule21215** · 04-10-2013, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

Harbaugh won't take his shit. Harbaugh will have him on a short leash. Look what happened to pollard.

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No doubt. But is it really necessary to go through that and risk messing with the team chemistry? It also runs totally contrary to Harbaugh's statement's of wanting only high character guys. BB doesn't say that, so it's consistent when he brings in guys with baggage. It's inconsistent to talk about high character guys on the one hand, then bring in this dirt bag. But as I said...we'll talk again in November. For now it's all good.

**RavensRule21215** · 04-10-2013, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by RavenScallywag

Yeah, BB is one of the best at turning players...but John Harbaugh isn't far behind, and I think we need to recognize that. We may not have Ray to get guys in line anymore, but between our Front Office and Coaching staff, we have a very professional, straight and narrow group that has a good record of keeping guys on track.

We'll see. This is a very strange move, IMO. It is NOT risk free, just because they're not paying a lot of money to the guy.

**redmike34** · 04-10-2013, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by RavensRule21215

What's the risk? The risk is this turd is taking up a roster spot, he's got bust written all over him, and while the money is peanuts in the overall scheme of things, building a team is more than just putting a bunch of players in a bunch of spots. The Eagles proved that. Building a team is about team chemistry. And unless you're Bill Belichick who can handle players like Aqib Talib, you run the risk of upsetting the apple cart with bona fide losers like McClain.

Well, if you want to talk about chemistry... there's two other guys already on the Ravens defense that McClain won a national title with at Alabama. I'd say there's quite possibly a bit of chemistry already...

In any event, what's the worst case scenario? He takes up a roster spot and starts on- or off-field shenanigans? Cut him--you're out $700K. Next man up. OTOH, what's the best case scenario? He fulfills the promise of his draft position for $700K for a year?

That's a no-brainer to me. YMMV.

**RavensRule21215** · 04-10-2013, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by redmike34

Well, if you want to talk about chemistry... there's two other guys already on the Ravens defense that McClain won a national title with at Alabama. I'd say there's quite possibly a bit of chemistry already...

In any event, what's the worst case scenario? He takes up a roster spot and starts on- or off-field shenanigans? Cut him--you're out $700K. Next man up. OTOH, what's the best case scenario? He fulfills the promise of his draft position for $700K for a year?

That's a no-brainer to me. YMMV.

Short of a miracle, he's never going to fulfill his potential. But we'll see. I'm willing to keep an open mind; I'm just not sold on the idea right now.