Ravens releasing Jeremy Zuttah

**xiao_ke** · 03-15-2017, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by GOTA

I agree. It's just weird that no replacement was signed or announced as being signed first. I'm buying the Urshel thing based on how poorly he played last year

Could be the draft, but that is risky if Ravens draft a dud. I'm betting on a veteran getting signed, Zuttah's cap hit was only $2.2M next season. No reason to cut him now with no other viable center on the roster.

**Jsmoove** · 03-15-2017, 11:30 AM

I was hoping this move signaled them building up the interior of the Oline but to just roll with Urshel who played poorly last season? I guess man..I mean I don't know

**HbgPARavenfan** · 03-15-2017, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Jsmoove

I was hoping this move signaled them building up the interior of the Oline but to just roll with Urshel who played poorly last season? I guess man..I mean I don't know

Who needs a pocket to step up in? especially if your like 6'6 or whatever.... I've heard all great QB deal can overcome not having a pocket to throw from.

**WrongBaldy** · 03-15-2017, 11:33 AM

Offensive Tackles

Ryan Clady (30)
Sebastian Vollmer (32)
Austin Pasztor (26)
King Dunlap (31)
Will Beatty (32)
Breno Giacomini (31)
Matt McCants (27)
Bradley Sowell (27)
Mike Adams (27)
Tony Hills (32)
Jake Long (31)

Interior Offensive Linemen

Nick Mangold (33)
Jeremy Zuttah (30)
John Sullivan (31)
Tim Lelito (27)
Brandon Fusco (28)
Joe Hawley (28)
Jahri Evans (33)
Mike Harris (28)
Andrew Gardner (30)
Chris Chester (34)
Hugh Thornton (25)
Jermon Bushrod (32)
Tim Barnes (28)
Ryan Wendell (31)
Oday Aboushi (25)
Cody Wallace (32)
Byron Bell (28)

**Justlovemybirds** · 03-15-2017, 11:34 AM

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At this point, the Ravens aren't in on Mangold. Looks like it will be Urschel at center or they'll find one elsewhere.

Jeff Zrebiec‏ @jeffzrebiecsun
Ravens tried to trade Zuttah, but couldn't find a deal. Thus, today's decision to release him
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Internal options to replace Zuttah are John Urschel. Top free agent center left on market is former New York Jet Nick Mangold.

Jeff Zrebiec‏ @jeffzrebiecsun
Ravens create a little over $2 mill of cap space by releasing Zuttah. Seems more of a performance decision than financial one

I'm not upset that they aren't considering Mangold as I couldn't really understand why he was an option in the first place when he hasn't been the same guy he was.

**Jsmoove** · 03-15-2017, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by HbgPARavenfan

Who needs a pocket to step up in? especially if your like 6'6 or whatever.... I've heard all great QB deal can overcome not having a pocket to throw from.

lol I mean I am glad that garbage ass Zuttah is gone but I mean they must have something else plan than Urshel, I mean I feel like that's taking a step back from Zuttah?

**Ghost** · 03-15-2017, 11:37 AM

I'm not going to get too discouraged right now with the state of our OL, but I do think having Roman coaching up our OL will be a huge plus for this team. Maybe he can get the best out of Urschel/Jensen/Nembot/Wesley.

**GOTA** · 03-15-2017, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by xiao_ke

Could be the draft, but that is risky if Ravens draft a dud. I'm betting on a veteran getting signed, Zuttah's cap hit was only $2.2M next season. No reason to cut him now with no other viable center on the roster.

There are some guys out there who won't be expensive, John Sullivan from the Redskins, Joe Hawley from the Bucs and Joe Berger from the Vikings. It's actually a lot easier to find a free agent Center than it is to find a free agent RT

I almost forgot to add Cody Wallace of the Steelers. At the very least Wallace would be good as the backup C/G. When he had to play he looked very solid. He'd definitely be on my list

**BcRaven** · 03-15-2017, 11:43 AM

PFT today :

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...jeremy-zuttah/

... Bc

**Webb21** · 03-15-2017, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by bt12483

I can't wait to see urschel snap the ball over the head of our 6' 6" QB

**Jsmoove** · 03-15-2017, 11:45 AM

(I'm not going to get discouraged here it's still early in all this process) but let me get this straight so the defense got 27mil guaranteed 2 down DLineman investment to anchor the middle of their unit and the offense get a 175th pick of the 2014 draft who played poorly last season, to anchor the middle of an already decimated Oline?..(it's still early they could sign a center somewhere else)

**Spider Webb** · 03-15-2017, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Justlovemybirds

I'm not upset that they aren't considering Mangold as I couldn't really understand why he was an option in the first place when he hasn't been the same guy he was.

Right. Like Mangold is trash. Lets find a young center in the draft.

King Dunlap for RT would be money