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Oh - then I guess it was the cap hit, which makes sense to me.  Dude's a 1 trick pony, and IMO not as good as Torrey.

One trick pony yes, but better than Torrey by a mile, at least before last year.

Is Matt Elam a bust? Hmm.. let's see. He can't tackle, he can't cover, he's confused about his assignments and he often overshoots or undershoots his point man. So, does that constitute a bust? Unless he miraculously turns into Ed Reed in his prime this year, I would safely say "YES"!

urgh..awful

 

you guys clearly don't watch him…he's worse then darien stewart

 

hes crap

It is okay to be a contrarian, but to be that just for the heck of it, come on man/woman!

With Darian Stewart gone, Scott Chandler choosing NE and Wilfork potentially going to Houston, I am somewhat nervous with our inactivity. Not that our front office doesn't have a plan, but I would have like the above 3 to be Ravens.

You're thinking of Kenny, Goldson was released by Tampa a few days ago so they could pick up Chris Conte, not exactly a shining endorsement.

You're right! I was wrong about the team, but the rest of what I said about Goldson is right.

Looking at the free agent receivers available, something tells me Reggie Wayne, Hakeem Nicks or Shorts may land with us for this upcoming season.

 

I also can see a 1 year deal with Dashon Goldson as well. With Brooks starting the season on PUP, having Goldson would give us freedom to let Brooks heal longer and be more fresh by the playoffs.

The problem with Godlson is two fold imo. One, the Saints are actually trying to trade him (which won't happen). Two, he's become a huge liability in coverage I hear and playing very poorly.

As for the WRs, I don't think we make a move for one right now. We wait till the draft or maybe sign a Crabtree for a bargain one year prove it type deal. As for Reggie Wayne, he is only a possibility during TC if the receivers aren't panning out. His case is going to be similar to that of Champ Bailey last year.

I'm sorry if this was already posted, but it's amazing. You should read this if you didn't:

 

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story/0ap3000000478599/article/what-i-wanted-most-in-free-agency-and-why-i-stayed-a-raven

 

Love this guy. So glad we have him back!

Wow! So inspiring. He is a man's man in every sense of the word. A thoroughly good soul and one of very few that one comes across.

For those that were interested in Terrance Knighton, he just signed a one year deal with Washington for 4M.

Does Ozzie know Cecil Shorts is still available? He'd be a nice pickup at WR for us. Also if the Vikings were to trade Patterson, would love him as a return specialist who could produce just as well as Jacoby and probably cheaper since he is on his rookie contract still.

Ozzie knows everything there is to know about every single free agent out there man! If he doesn't one of his staff members will make sure to remind him of every available free agent. I am guessing they have a big board up with free agents available, if they are released or otherwise, which teams are interested in them, and if they are gone! There's got to be something like that going on. Otherwise it is impossible to keep up.

Dwayne Bowe has been cut I just read on bleacher report. Hopefully, if we can land him and Scott Chandler at a fair price, we'll be set for the draft.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2392482-dwayne-bowe-released-by-chiefs-latest-details-comments-and-reaction

Can someone with a few minutes to spare please post the 2015 vet minimums?

Here you go.

http://www.spotrac.com/blog/nfl-minimum-salaries-for-2015-and-the-veteran-cap-benefit-rule/

They weren't

Yeah I later confirmed he was signed in 2013.

Red Bryant of the Jags released per Rotoworld. 6'4" 320lbs and a very above average run stopper. Sign me up!

He would be a good signing. If the Ravens are interested, I bet you Eugene Monroe and Daryl Smith will both be on the phone with Red right now. I'm not sure they were there when he signed with Jacsonville though.

I am glad for Tyrod Taylore. The dude was mega talented and super athletic. I think if provided a chance he could do at least as well as Colin Kaepernik or at least that's his ceiling. Not a bad move for Buffalo or Tyrod. Here in Baltimore, given Joe's durability and iron man status (touch wood), he would stand no chance at starting.

I still don't understand how we can afford him.

I am confused myself, but maybe he is cheaper than we think or at least the Ravens brass hopes so.

With Scott Chandler being released from Buffalo, I bet the Ravens at least consider him for a cheap TE

He would be a great addition and would be cheaper than Owen Daniels' contract with Denver too. Much better red zone target for Flacco at 6' 7"

Now that Andre Johnson and Eddie Royal are both signed, do we just wait for the draft for a WR? Or is Bowe still a possibility? Also, Redding who would've been a great addition is now with Arizona.

How about DeSean Goldson? I mean he was very out of place in Lovie's defense, maybe he'd be a good fit for us? 

He's lately been a liability and is no longer the ball hawk that he was a few years ago.

Is it true that we have interest and a visit set up for Brandon Browner?

Am I the only one who thinks Browner is overrated?

Add me to your list.

What's everyone's take on Kenny Britt?

He's likely sticking with the Rams I hear.

Well, he signed so there he goes. It definitely sucks.

I think we need to reach out to Wilfork before he goes too. He would really be a great stop gap for Ngata. He is not an every down player right now, but the Ravens are magical in their D-line rotation to keep everybody fresh anyway.

Browner would look good opposite of Jimmy

I think he'll just look imposing.

Wilfork and Redding top my list. I wouldn't write off Redding just because of a visit.

When impact free agents that can come cheap go for a visit, they're more likely signed before they get out of their building. Not always, but most times.

I really would like to bring back Redding. I'm hopeful he comes here. He would be the best replacement for Ngata. 

 

I can't see Culliver. First of all, he had that very controversial statement years ago and on top of it, he's probably getting a nice deal. 

I like Redding too. But, I think he is headed to Arizona for a sit down. How about Wilfork? Would he be a short term run stuffer answer for losing Ngata?

I doubt he's leaving Indy without a deal.  I imagine it's similar to us not letting Steve Smith out the door until he signed that contract.

And to make matters worse, I just read that we aren't on his list of preferred teams anyway. Go figure.