Andre Smith re-signed for one more year.

**Shas** · 02-06-2020, 07:07 PM

Thinking they may cut James Hurst after the draft if they are able to draft a couple decent guard prospects.

**BcRaven** · 02-06-2020, 07:36 PM

Ravens Re-Sign Veteran Tackle Andre Smith to One-Year Deal :

https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news...-one-year-deal

"Baltimore also has veteran James Hurst as a backup tackle behind Ronnie Stanley and Orlando Brown Jr. Smith could also get a look at guard."

I think releasing Hurst would save about $2.75 million off the Cap. I'm not advocating his release, only the possibility... Bc

**QtR Nevermore** · 02-06-2020, 07:39 PM

Surprising move. I was hoping we'd pick up a back up tackle in the draft. Smith isn't a very reassuring option. Do you think he'll be our only back up?

**Jam31** · 02-06-2020, 08:39 PM

Seems like Hurst could be ditched as a result. Color me concerned.

I don't want this guy anywhere near protecting Lamar as a tackle at least.

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**Ravenswintitle** · 02-06-2020, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Shas

Thinking they may cut James Hurst after the draft if they are able to draft a couple decent guard prospects.

I would see it as letting him compete with Hurst in camp

**GOTA** · 02-06-2020, 11:08 PM

He’s probably just a camp body. I wouldn’t read too much into this. He couldn’t beat out Hurst last year and at 34 he won’t this year either.

**Shas** · 02-07-2020, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by GOTA

He’s probably just a camp body. I wouldn’t read too much into this. He couldn’t beat out Hurst last year and at 34 he won’t this year either.

Well, to be fair, Smith was signed three days before the Titans game and was inactive. I wouldn't see that as Hurst beating him out.

Jon Ogden retired 'early' at 33. Yanda is 35 and we're hoping he comes back. So being 34 doesn't necessarily rule him out.

It really comes down to physical shape and performance.

I can't point to any reason for optimism, to be truthful, other than the fact they must believe he can still play.

**Shas** · 02-07-2020, 09:54 AM

That was my original guess, BHSU. Hurst only saw action in jumbo packages. If they use Smith that way, it could be an upgrade, assuming he can set in and survive a few games as as starter if called upon.

**BcRaven** · 02-07-2020, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Shas

Well, to be fair, Smith was signed three days before the Titans game and was inactive. I wouldn't see that as Hurst beating him out.

Jon Ogden retired 'early' at 33. Yanda is 35 and we're hoping he comes back. So being 34 doesn't necessarily rule him out.

It really comes down to physical shape and performance.

I can't point to any reason for optimism, to be truthful, other than the fact they must believe he can still play.

Shas, if he really wants his career to continue, he had better dedicate this off-season to coming into Ravens camp in the best physical shape he can be @ 33. If he does a "Pierce" on us, then he may as well retire... Bc

**Shas** · 02-07-2020, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by BcRaven

Shas, if he really wants his career to continue, he had better dedicate this off-season to coming into Ravens camp in the best physical shape he can be @ 33. If he does a "Pierce" on us, then he may as well retire... Bc

By "doing a Pierce" do you mean coming into camp out of shape for a few days and then playing well and earning a $70MM contract sometime in the next couple months?

**GOTA** · 02-07-2020, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Shas

Well, to be fair, Smith was signed three days before the Titans game and was inactive. I wouldn't see that as Hurst beating him out.

Jon Ogden retired 'early' at 33. Yanda is 35 and we're hoping he comes back. So being 34 doesn't necessarily rule him out.

It really comes down to physical shape and performance.

I can't point to any reason for optimism, to be truthful, other than the fact they must believe he can still play.

When has Andre Smith ever been in shape? That meme of his man boobs flopping around when he was trying to run I'm sure is still out there.

Just because a couple of Hall of Fame players were able to play at a high level in their mid-30's doesn't mean a guy who has never been in shape and played poorly in recent years can do the same thing.

**BcRaven** · 02-07-2020, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Shas

By "doing a Pierce" do you mean coming into camp out of shape for a few days and then playing well and earning a $70MM contract sometime in the next couple months?

LOL, do you mean he's not older than Pierce, and can get into Pro football playing shape "in a few days", then still can earn a $70MM contract? Yeah sure... A.S. will be playing for his professional life/career in 2020... Bc