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**AntiMoon** · 02-09-2012, 12:17 PM

People shouldn't worry about Free agency until March because half the guys you want won't hit the market. Then a bunch of guys you didn't think were FA's will get cut.

**wickedsolo** · 02-09-2012, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by AntiMoon

People shouldn't worry about Free agency until March because half the guys you want won't hit the market. Then a bunch of guys you didn't think were FA's will get cut.

Another excellent and well thought out post.

Thanks!

**GOTA** · 02-09-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by JAB1985

I think its going to be hard to keep both of those guys around. Jones makes a good 2nd option until Whites contract is up. I feel he was drafted as an eventual replacement more so than a compliment.

White will earn about $5 million base salary each of the next 3 years. That's not bad for a WR with his production. Both his contract and Jones' end at the same time. At that time I agree that White will probably be gone but that does give them the next 3 seasons together.

**JAB1985** · 02-09-2012, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

White will earn about $5 million base salary each of the next 3 years. That's not bad for a WR with his production. Both his contract and Jones' end at the same time. At that time I agree that White will probably be gone but that does give them the next 3 seasons together.

I guess I thought Whites deal was shorter. Im not sure it matters in their situation who is considered the #1, its like a 1a 1b type scenario where both are true number 1s and need accounted for. If anything I think Jones with some seasoning, might offer more than white can. If we had that situation here I dont think there would be many Flacco Haters.

**The Excellector** · 02-09-2012, 01:00 PM

The Ravens need a WR that will put Boldin in the slot, where he may very well be best suited.

**GOTA** · 02-09-2012, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by JAB1985

I guess I thought Whites deal was shorter. Im not sure it matters in their situation who is considered the #1, its like a 1a 1b type scenario where both are true number 1s and need accounted for. If anything I think Jones with some seasoning, might offer more than white can. If we had that situation here I dont think there would be many Flacco Haters.

I guess we could trade the draft for Justin Blackmon and cross our fingers he's the real deal :)

**JAB1985** · 02-09-2012, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

I guess we could trade the draft for Justin Blackmon and cross our fingers he's the real deal :)

haha. not a chance. Nobody should ever do that, but Id settle for one TRUE #1 Wr.

**JAB1985** · 02-09-2012, 02:31 PM

http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/201...ents-unveiled/

Offensive Linemen

2. Carl Nicks, G, Saints
18. Chris Myers, C, Texans
28. Jared Gaither, T, Chargers
29. Scott Wells, C, Packers
37. Ben Grubbs, G, Ravens
54. Evan Mathis, G, Eagles
58. Demetrius Bell, T, Bills
67. Dan Koppen, C, Patriots
68. Nick Hardwick, C, Chargers
73. Mike Brisiel, G, Texans
84. Jeremy Zuttah, G, Buccaneers
95. Kareem McKenzie, T, Giants

Receivers

6. Vincent Jackson, WR, Chargers
7. Marques Colston, WR, Saints
9. Wes Welker, WR, Patriots.
14. Dwayne Bowe, WR, Chiefs
23. Laurent Robinson, WR, Cowboys
24. Stevie Johnson, WR, Bills
25. DeSean Jackson, WR, Eagles
32. Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts
34. Brandon Lloyd, WR, Rams
49. Mario Manningham, WR, Giants
71. Pierre Garcon, WR, Colts
74. Jerome Simpson, WR, Bengals
77. Robert Meachem, WR, Saints

DEs/OLBs

5. Mario Williams, DE, Texans
10. Cliff Avril, DE, Lions
15. Jeremy Mincey, DE, Jaguars
21. Calais Campbell, DE, Cardinals
27. Robert Mathis, DE, Colts
46. Jarret Johnson, OLB, Ravens
56. Leroy Hill, OLB, Seahawks
59. Ahmad Brooks, OLB, 49ers
66. John Abraham, DE, Falcons
76. Manny Lawson, OLB, Bengals
88. Anthony Spencer, OLB, Cowboys
90. Mark Anderson, DE, Patriots
93. Rocky McIntosh, OLB, Redskins

Saw this listed on Ravens.com, just one guys ranking but, its interesting.

Americanmade2012 · 02-09-2012, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

You might wanna watch some Giant's games this year.

He made the biggest catch they needed him to, but he dropped SEVERAL others.

1. I do not get giants games lol 2. name a reciever who does not drop a crucial pass once in a while i.e. Evans was considered a pair of great hands when we traded for him but he had one of the biggest drops of the year even though it was knocked out of his arms it still is considered a drop. Even Marvin Harrison, Hines Ward, Terrell Owens and more drop passes but does not mean they are not a fit in the offense you know.

Best bet is to see who is available come march then discuss

**Ravenalytics** · 02-09-2012, 03:56 PM

Usually we sign a bunch of modestly priced, solid, blue collar free agents. But man I would sure love to see Mario Williams or VJax over here. I think either of those guys could put us over the hump.

More realistically, I think Stephen Tulloch would be a solid pick up. And maybe another RB to compliment Ray.

**BigRob** · 02-09-2012, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Irish Raven

And so the Steeler purge begins

It'll be a long month in Pittsburgh for Kevin Colbert and the FO for sure

Just me playing Madden in my head but I see McFadden in Buffalo. No backup for this, just seems a good solution for player and team

They have already restructured Woodley and Timmons along with these cuts. They have already cleared about 13 to 15 million in cap room.

Omar Khan is a cap genius. Don't count on the Steelers being in purgatory. A lot of their cuts weren't going to be starters this year regardless.

**pslholder96** · 02-09-2012, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenalytics

Usually we sign a bunch of modestly priced, solid, blue collar free agents. But man I would sure love to see Mario Williams or VJax over here. I think either of those guys could put us over the hump.

More realistically, I think Stephen Tulloch would be a solid pick up. And maybe another RB to compliment Ray.

Guys who can catch the ball in crunch time will get us over the hump