The Free Agency Thread

**AirFlacco** · 12-29-2013, 06:03 PM

Found this on another board and thought it was worthy for here. Personally, I just don't think the FO likes Nicks or Britt having passed over them for Oher who is soon to depart. They never liked them and never will. There's some other ones that might help. Anyone like these names or add some to the list.

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At wideout in free agency, Jeremy Maclin, Hakeem Nicks and Kenny Britt, Maclin is coming off of an ACL tear, are any of these wideouts a better option than Jacoby Jones, or could they be had for a contract that would not preclude Jones from being retained?

A name that has been floating around at free safety is Jairus Byrd. Will the Ravens make a run at the free safety? Byrd would likely be asking for a high end contract.

At corner Brent Grimes has been playing very well for the Fins, and could help bolster our cornerback corps.

We could always use a defensive tackle at a good value in the rotation. Arthur Jones and Terrence Cody are both free agents. Cody could be retained at a modest contract, or could another free agent be had to shore up the defensive line, such as Miami's Paul Soliai?

Does anyone have any other players in mind that might be good additions to our roster?

**JoeCool5** · 12-29-2013, 07:40 PM

We have to sign a WR or two. It is IMPERATIVE to get Joe some weapons. I can see this being a very offensive-based offseason.

**PerpetuallyBored74** · 12-29-2013, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by JoeCool5

We have to sign a WR or two. It is IMPERATIVE to get Joe some weapons. I can see this being a very offensive-based offseason.

Won't matter much if our coaches don't scheme to get the most out of their talent.

Way our offense is designed, we need a Brandon Marshall/Alshon Jeffrey or Roddy White/Julio Jones tandem.

**JoeCool5** · 12-29-2013, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by PerpetuallyBored74

Won't matter much if our coaches don't scheme to get the most out of their talent.

Way our offense is designed, we need a Brandon Marshall/Alshon Jeffrey or Roddy White/Julio Jones tandem.

Great point. The thing is, there is talent here with Torrey, Rice and a real find in Marlon. But we need more ingenuity to get the most out of them. We have the most boring offense that I can remember watching.

**Bhcforlife** · 12-29-2013, 09:00 PM

Britt, Nicks, and Maclin are all damaged goods. I'd stay away from them all.

I'd rather look at someone like James Jones. It's a roll of the dice though since he could end up being a product of playing with Rodgers, similar to Jennings.

Isn't Riley Cooper a FA? He's a big receiver (6'3'') who has performed well this year. Probably not a #1 though.

**stoneyball** · 04-08-2014, 11:10 AM

The Ravens do things very abnormal and this season is no different. FA frenzy doesn't really start gaining any real steam until the draft is over. the cuts and releases of good players and "sometimes" the diamond in the rough. Chris Johnson is a viable candidate. We"OZZIE" always have something in the works. wouldn't be surprised to see then draft that cat from Towson, Terrence West and start him right away.

**eddiepoe** · 12-29-2013, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by JoeCool5

We have the most boring offense that I can remember watching.

Close . . . . but you have a mercifully short memory if you have forgotten some of the matt cavanaugh/billick iterations . . . . . . they were worse (if you can imagine such a horror)

**JoeCool5** · 12-29-2013, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by eddiepoe

Close . . . . but you have a mercifully short memory if you have forgotten some of the matt cavanaugh/billick iterations . . . . . . they were worse (if you can imagine such a horror)

True, but we now have a franchise QB. The offense should not be this bad. I should have clarified my original statement.

**Sarcasticfury** · 12-29-2013, 11:23 PM

The Ravens aren't going to sign a WR like Tate,Edelman,Maclin,Decker, or Nicks if they sign a WR in the offseason it'll be someone who is cheap and lesser known. If the Ravens take a FS it'll be late in the draft.

**RavensNest** · 12-30-2013, 01:45 AM

I would love Julian Edelman in the slot for us. How much will he sign for?

**arnie_uk** · 12-30-2013, 10:05 AM

I'd consider cutting Suggs for an Alex Mack or Jarius Byrd tbh

**wickedsolo** · 12-30-2013, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by arnie_uk

I'd consider cutting Suggs for an Alex Mack or Jarius Byrd tbh

Jairus Byrd paired with Matt Elam would be disgusting.

However, I have a feeling that Byrd wants to go play for his former college coach: Chip Kelly.