The OT situation

[leachisabeast]

I like Monroe, but I can't see Jax letting him go, they have a shot at starting two great OTs, and its really rare in the NFL to have that. Basically Gabbert has absolutely ZERO excuses if he plays bad again this year (which I think he will anyway) when he has Blackmon, MJD, Lewis, and now two great tackles.

[leachisabeast]

If we don't sign a vet, we are going to be starting either Reid or Wagner at LG and possibly moving KO to LT. Believe it or not, I actually think Wagner would be pretty decent at guard, but its just KO at LT that I'm worried about. So in the end, I think the Ravens are going to do something, they've very very rarely gone into the season with that kind of inexperience on a key unit.

[RavenScallywag]

If we don't sign a vet, we are going to be starting either Reid or Wagner at LG and possibly moving KO to LT. Believe it or not, I actually think Wagner would be pretty decent at guard, but its just KO at LT that I'm worried about. So in the end, I think the Ravens are going to do something, they've very very rarely gone into the season with that kind of inexperience on a key unit.

I think if Ozzie and Harbaugh were unsure about KO at LT, they'd make their move now.

It seems like they are comfortable enough to go with KO for Training Camp, and make a Willie Anderson type move late if it's not working out.

[GOTA]

I think if Ozzie and Harbaugh were unsure about KO at LT, they'd make their move now.

It seems like they are comfortable enough to go with KO for Training Camp, and make a Willie Anderson type move late if it's not working out.

Over the next couple of weeks teams are going to start cutting vets. Then the mandatory mini-camp starts. That's the window where they will look to add a player or two. Other teams are doing the same thing. That's why the Redskins and Jets and others were re-structuring contracts right before the draft to open up space even though free agency is old and picked over. New players will be on the market soon.

[leachisabeast]

Over the next couple of weeks teams are going to start cutting vets. Then the mandatory mini-camp starts. That's the window where they will look to add a player or two. Other teams are doing the same thing. That's why the Redskins and Jets and others were re-structuring contracts right before the draft to open up space even though free agency is old and picked over. New players will be on the market soon.

What kind of players do you think will be available at WR and LT? I feel that they are our only holes at this point.

[wickedsolo]

Just throwing some names out, but Golden Tate, Nate Washington...


These are the current FA receivers:
Randy Moss
Early Doucet
Josh Cribbs (failed a physical in AZ)
Steve Breaston (Knee issues)
Austin Collie (major concussion issues)
Brandon Lloyd
Braylon Edwards
Laurent Robinson
Devin Aromashodu
Devery Henderson
Brandon Stokely
Deion Branch
Donte Stallworth
Ben Obamanu
Ramses Barden
Chaz Schillens
Brandon Banks
Ruvell Martin (STs Ace)
Sammie Stroughter
Seyi Ajirotutu

Not a real compelling list. If Josh Cribbs could pass a physical, he'd be intriguing. Ramses Barden and Chaz Schillens may be intriguing to take a flier on...Schillens looked like he was going to be pretty good in Oakland, but he kept getting hurt. Ramses Barden had that 1 incredible game last year for the Giants when he got a chance. But he never could get ahead on their depth chart.

I think the safest bet, regarding a FA receiver, is Brandon Stokely on a 1-year deal to come in and be the slot receiver. He knows the organization, he knows Ozzie, and he knows Jim Caldwell and Caldwell's offense. He'd be an asset in the film room for the receivers.

[leachisabeast]

Has Nate Washington been cut yet?

Ramses Barden could be an interesting option, the dude is like 6'6.

[JAB1985]

Ramses Barden = Tommy Streeter. I dont see the point in adding another project with the exact same skillset at this point, especially when the team has alluded to being very happy with his progression as a player.

If were going to add somebody, it would be a vet thats a sure bet of what were getting. you know what youre getting with stokely but hes also older and could fall off dramatically. not sure he fits that either. The list isnt very eye catching but im sure theres 1 or 2 that could be added and found a role for.

[wickedsolo]

Has Nate Washington been cut yet?

Ramses Barden could be an interesting option, the dude is like 6'6.

No, but considering they just drafted Justin Hunter and have Kendall Wright Jr and Kenny Britt, he may find himself on the chopping block.

[AirFlacco]

Sorry if this was posted but Ravens signed the Terps TE. Forget his name but he's pretty
fast.

[NC Raven]

It's going to be adjustments to the offensive system that makes up for the loss of Boldin, not the personnel.

[wickedsolo]

Sorry if this was posted but Ravens signed the Terps TE. Forget his name but he's pretty
fast.

Matt Furstenburg.

We're all pretty excited about him.