CapoRocky

I would be fine going into the season with a healthy Osemele at RT, Yanda at RG, De La Puente at C, (pick one) Gino/AQ/Wagner at LG, and Monroe at LT.

I'm not so sure...

By late first rounder in a weak draft you are thinking someone like say...Clayton? Travis Taylor?

I say make every effort to get Evans. It might mean moving up a few spots. Because otherwize in the 2nd you are looking at guys like Jordan Matthews, Davante Adams, Allen Robinson, Donte Moncrief

I would take Lee in the first round, too.

Before I sleep I just want to say that by tomorrow night we will have signed Smith.

I am really thinking that we not only get Smith for the slot and 3rd/4th down and short passing downs, but we still end up picking up a wide receiver in the draft in one of the first 2 rounds.  The center position would be best solidified with a veteran but we may still find a decent center in the later rounds to come in and complete for Gino.  As for Mack, the only way we get him is that we (to quote my Sicilian ancestors) would need to "make him an offer he can't refuse."  That would give us stability on the OL with Monroe and Mack both inked for the next few years.  Unfortunately, this would just about eliminate the possibility of upgrading other areas of need through free agency (e.g. RT, FS, TE).  If that was the case, then we may just try to get Ebron in the first round.  Don't forget that we will still need to sign our draft picks, too.

I know a lot of Ravens fans dislike Michael Oher, but he has been a solid player for us at RT. He has had some great games. In 2011, Pro Football Focus ranked his performance against the Cardinals the best of any tackle the whole year. I wouldn't rule out him coming back, especially as the market quiets.

I don't think Oher has had any offers yet, so anything is possible.  The best thing about having him back is that he already knows the playbook and can adjust to any new blocking scheme.  No, he hasn't been all that bad, but he was a disappointment considering that we wanted him to be the amazing first round pick that we thought he was and that's all part of our mindset when we say that we'd rather have someone better in there.

You get the feeling our FO thinks we had the skilled players to make the playoffs and compete last year if only the line could buy Joe some time. That's not to say they won't pounce if a WR or TE or one-cut RB is available that fits Kubiak, but how good can this line be if healthy?

Munroe-Osemele-Mack-Yanda-future Raven

Let's just hope Ose holds up after his injury last year.  I'd slide him over to RT and go with Gino at guard.  Another option would be to have Ryan Jensen at C and Rick Wagner at RT.  It all depends on whether or not we get a veteran center.  I really don't think we will get Mack, but it would be awesome if we did.

I was not one of the people who wanted to see Jones leave. I was all for keeping him for his ability to break a game open with a kickoff return. We need to hope that he stays healthy all season. It still leaves the door open to draft a WR but now it's not such a pressing issue that we need to have one in the first round. With T. Smith and Brown, we don't need to push JJ to spend as much time on the field this year. I would still like us to get a slot receiver or even a tight end.

I think that the CB position could use an upgrade. We are most probably looking at the list of remaining safeties for a veteran to sure up the position along side of Elam.  I really have no idea in which direction the Ravens will go with the guys remaining on the board.  I do know that we will go with the best player at the right price.  It will be an exciting week as we fill in the gaps in our defense.

Eugene Monroe is the splash that I was waiting for. Get in the pool the water is fine!

Great job protecting the blind side, Ravens. This will pay off. We got him at a great price and this will help free us up to go in another direction in the draft, too.

Eric Decker will cost too much but would make a great slot receiver with Pitta on the other side of the line.  I am all for drafting a big guy like Evans or Ebron, too.  Lee, Cooks, and others have the speed that we could use as the 2nd WR.  Too bad Ozzie will probably go OL in the first round.

I said 5 years, 55 M, but hope that the bonus and other incentives might make it closer to 50 M.  Still, we are not going to waste 2 picks and not make a major attempt to resign him.  One thing is for certain, Monroe is not going to come cheap.

I would give Monroe in the neighborhood of $55 M for 5 years because of his age, durability, and the simple fact that he's one of the best LTs available.

I think it's unlikely he'd be willing to negotiate an extension. He's leaning more on retirement than Suggs was and he most likely wants to collect as much money as possible before he hangs em up.

Ngata has all the leverage with that huge dead money in cap space looming if he is cut.  No one would touch him in a trade, too.  I'll be fine with him if he stays healthy and plugs the holes as he has done in the past.

Not when considering keeping a top tier LT. Pitta can walk all day.

The loss of Pitta would be softened if we can draft a guy like Evans or Ebron.

5 minutes till press

Make it happen.

Thought it should have a new thread of its own...for a day

 

 

Next man up: Eugene & Pitta!

That is the same thing I thought when I first heard the news about Suggs.  One of them will surely get the franchise tag.

Very interesting that it is through 2018, but that sure does keep him a Raven for life. I thought for sure Ozzie would have lowered the cap number more to something like 5 or 6 to really save money. Happy either way, waiting for the press conference to begin.

The other alternative was to have him test the market.  I just couldn't bear to see him wearing number 55 on the Patriots, Steelers, or Bengals.

I'd trade Ngata before I would trade or cut Suggs. We could get more for him and would free up more cap space.

I'd keep Ngata but we seriously need to get that cap figure down even if we need to renegotiate with him too.

Honestly, I didn't know who Monroe was before the Ravens got him.  I'm ready to get a few more wide bodies in there after watching all those hurries and sacks on Jojo last year.

With a capable O line, I agree.

We need a veteran center who can read defenses on the fly!  Hooyah, Ravens!

i've seen enough of Doss. He's not Anquan he will never be Anquan.

We must keep Q. He is the receiver I've been waiting for ever since we got Flacco. Anquan and Torrey best tandem we've ever had. Wish Derrick Maosn was a little younger and still with us. Anquan, Torrey, Mason and Jacoby would be a solid secondary.

Can't hold on to the ball. I'm just not ready to put Doss in the slot yet. I'd much rather give Rainey another chance.

I don't want to see this offseason turn into 2001 all over again!

I'm pretty sure the Ravens don't like to negotiate through the media. Also, I'm sure that most teams wouldn't mind picking up Boldin in free agency. It's not like he's asking for a huge contract that we can't afford. Restructuring him is the answer. More up front money and lower the cap. Anything else will be an insult to a man who has quietly given us all that he can in our drive to the Super Bowl. I will not be happy if they release Boldin.

Nothing like dressing your cats up in Ravens uniforms.