Salary Cap Update

**B-more Ravor** · 08-07-2012, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

Wasn't he the starting center for the Rams towards the end of last season though?

True, but I think it's an example of "one man's trash is another man's treasure". The Rams had so many injuries on the OL last year that they even had Mark LeVoir, a total washout here at Guard and OT, starting at LT.

Mattison is currently listed as a back-up for the Rams now.

**leachisabeast** · 08-07-2012, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by B-more Ravor

True, but I think it's an example of "one man's trash is another man's treasure". The Rams had so many injuries on the OL last year that they even had Mark LeVoir, a total washout here at Guard and OT, starting at LT.

Mattison is currently listed as a back-up for the Rams now.

Yeah not that he was good or anything for them, I heard he was pretty terrible.

**The Excellector** · 08-07-2012, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by B-more Ravor

Greg Mattison did!

B-More Ravor, you are cold blooded.

**ballhawk** · 08-07-2012, 10:01 PM

I agree that ellerbe is making a little more money than he is probably worth. But looking at the roster, there isnt a whole lot of experience at the linebacker position this year and i think i would rather hold onto a guy that had been in the system for the last few years. You never know, he could be a sleeper to put in a decent season for us.

**wickedsolo** · 08-07-2012, 11:20 PM

I still think David Reed is going to be waived or given an injury settlement. Not that he is expensive, but he isnt a very accomplished receiver and jacoby or asa will be the kick/punt returner moving forward.

**Mike B** · 08-07-2012, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by ballhawk

I agree that ellerbe is making a little more money than he is probably worth. But looking at the roster, there isnt a whole lot of experience at the linebacker position this year and i think i would rather hold onto a guy that had been in the system for the last few years. You never know, he could be a sleeper to put in a decent season for us.

I think you sum it up perfectly. Ellerbee seems to the target for many this year but he does provide depth with some exp. Not sure how a UDFA can be a disappointed. Also the Ravens are a team that makes pretty good decisions and they felt like his play deserved the second round tender.

**perryw9202** · 08-08-2012, 08:48 AM

Another place the Ravens could decide to cut payroll is at kicker. Cundiff's number is $2.8m for 2012 of which $600,000 is bonus. Appears they'd pick up $1.6m ($2.2m - Tucker's salary of $540,000) this year and have $600,000 against the cap both this year and next in dead money.

Not sure it's worth it... but it's a thought.

**wickedsolo** · 08-08-2012, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by perryw9202

Another place the Ravens could decide to cut payroll is at kicker. Cundiff's number is $2.8m for 2012 of which $600,000 is bonus. Appears they'd pick up $1.6m ($2.2m - Tucker's salary of $540,000) this year and have $600,000 against the cap both this year and next in dead money.

Not sure it's worth it... but it's a thought.

To have a kicker who can hit a 32 yarder to potentially send the team to the Super Bowl is definitely worth it IMO.

**HoustonRaven** · 08-08-2012, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

I still think David Reed is going to be waived or given an injury settlement. Not that he is expensive, but he isnt a very accomplished receiver and jacoby or asa will be the kick/punt returner moving forward.

Makes sense, although you've now ignited the Reed supporters.

**wickedsolo** · 08-08-2012, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Makes sense, although you've now ignited the Reed supporters.

My bad. I didn't know that there really were any.

**HoustonRaven** · 08-08-2012, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

My bad. I didn't know that there really were any.

Yup. Both of them will be really fired up now.

**trailhiker85** · 08-08-2012, 09:37 AM

Admittedly, I was a David Reed supporter for a long time, but the combination of injuries, lack of playing time, and yes, his ST miscues from last season have had the effect of changing my mind. I don't know how the coaches feel about him at this point, but I get the feeling they may be close to cutting bait here.