Replacing Guy

**GOTA** · 03-15-2017, 07:25 PM

One of my favorite players in the NFL has just been released. The Redskins cut Ricky-Jean Francois. Francois is someone I've seen since he first started in college. He's never been a great player but he has a great player work ethic. When LSU won the National Championship it was Francois who was named MVP and not the flashier players.

This guy hustles! Every down he goes to the whistle and has no problem doing the dirty work that we need a 3-4 DE to do. He'll eat blockers and force the running back to the edge. Just like Guy, Francois won't make any highlight reels but he can serve an essential role and teach guys like Carl Davis and hopefully Timmy Jernigan a little something about what it takes to play the D-line. I doubt he'll cost much and if the price is right we could fill a hole that no one is talking about and does need to be filled.

**AmishlandRavenFan** · 03-15-2017, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

One of my favorite players in the NFL has just been released. The Redskins cut Ricky-Jean Francois. Francois is someone I've seen since he first started in college. He's never been a great player but he has a great player work ethic. When LSU won the National Championship it was Francois who was named MVP and not the flashier players.

This guy hustles! Every down he goes to the whistle and has no problem doing the dirty work that we need a 3-4 DE to do. He'll eat blockers and force the running back to the edge. Just like Guy, Francois won't make any highlight reels but he can serve an essential role and teach guys like Carl Davis and hopefully Timmy Jernigan a little something about what it takes to play the D-line. I doubt he'll cost much and if the price is right we could fill a hole that no one is talking about and does need to be filled.

Posts like these are one of the many reasons why I love this board. Thx Gota...About to YouTube your man now.

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**BcRaven** · 03-15-2017, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by AmishlandRavenFan

Posts like these are one of the many reasons why I love this board. Thx Gota...About to YouTube your man now.

LOL Amish, GOTA is one of the best/smartest top posters on this board. When he talks, I...

Hmmm, don't have as much hair as I used to, but my hearing is still good... Bc

**Jsmoove** · 03-15-2017, 08:20 PM

He definitely fit the mold of the type of player we would target in FA. He wouldn't cost a ton of money, he would be an immediate contributor to the defense, he brings veteran presence with great work ethics. It would fit their nice under the radar signing.

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**Ortizer** · 03-15-2017, 08:24 PM

Is he better than Urban?

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**HoustonRaven** · 03-15-2017, 09:02 PM

He's got the attitude and motor that Harbs likes. I think he was widely misused in DC.

I'd be all for it assuming it's a team friendly deal.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 03-15-2017, 09:03 PM

Time for Carl Davis to put up or shut up

**GOTA** · 03-15-2017, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by BcRaven

LOL Amish, GOTA is one of the best/smartest top posters on this board. When he talks, I...

Hmmm, don't have as much hair as I used to, but my hearing is still good... Bc

Thanks for the kind words.

What I love about sports is that you can be a fan of certain players who never be the best or even really good but they still do a lot that is truly inspiring and a lot of fun to watch.

**BcRaven** · 03-15-2017, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Thanks for the kind words.

What I love about sports is that you can be a fan of certain players who never be the best or even really good but they still do a lot that is truly inspiring and a lot of fun to watch.

You're welcome, and deserve them!

Lawrence Guy fits your description. One of those 'under the radar' players who really gives meaning to the word "depth." Sorry he left the Ravens, but am happy for him to get paid well.
... Bc

**Ravenswintitle** · 03-15-2017, 09:56 PM

Loved guy he is a blue collar lunch pail dude. Would be great to find another

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 03-15-2017, 09:56 PM

All for it. Was pissed we couldn't keep him around when he was on our PS

**esmd** · 03-16-2017, 08:59 AM

Weren't we supposedly interested in him as a FA a year or two ago?

I have mixed feelings. We've drafted guys like Carl Davis, Willie Henry, Karl Urban, and Bronson Kaufusi relatively high, and those guys need snaps. RJF could probably help, but it might be too crowded of a rotation.