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    4 minutes ago, PurpleHorseman said:

    When has it ever done that? Letting a very good RT walk and arguably the best guard in the NFL is building their offense and helping Joe Flacco? How? Paying a run stuffing One dimensional NT  that leaves the game on throwing downs in a throwing league, is building the offense?

    i keep hearing this bs that Williams is an elite NT. How many teams use or even want a one dimensional NT? Even 3-4 teams like to front multi talented lineman across the board that are all stout and contribute to the rush. As opposed to a one dimensional NT and 2 ends. But prefer 3 stout penetrators if it can. So Williams is a top3 NT out of about 8 across NFL? Maybe the ravens will eventually join the rest of the league in the 21st century

    You're not addressing the point that the league year started literally less than 24 hours ago. The Ravens still have a lot of time to make moves, draft players, and build the team. We've got 6 months before the first game, let's see what happens.

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    1 hour ago, Edgar said:

    Wagner is viewed as a top flight tackle. Osemele a top flight guard,  etc.

    Curious investment to me. We can replace guys on the offensive line with rookies and unproven players apparently but break the bank on Williams ?

    Could make the argument that Williams has been more consistent and durable in his time here. It's reasonable to say he, and his position/performance, have more impact on the overall defense than Osemele or Wagner did on the offense.

    I'm just spit-balling, I was very sad to see KO go.

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    16 hours ago, 52520Andrew said:

    Suspended #Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith reportedly in crash involving police car. via @VivianHo http://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/Aldon-Smith-reportedly-in-crash-involving-police-10990423.php …

    The video of him is so sad. Just watched it wondering what he had done with all of the opportunities and talent granted to him...

    Aldon, real talk: if you have any capital left, move into your own space in a new neighborhood, delete/block 95% of your phone contacts (especially the ones that make you get swarmed by media outside of a police station and get the 'bad stories' circulated), workout intensely until your NFL banishment is completed. He'll be 28 in September, it is slipping through his hands.

    That is, if he's really serious about playing in the NFL and/or turning his life around. He's probably not.

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    The Redskins are intentionally spreading lies and trying to humiliate him, the same way they got Jim Zorn to resign instead of firing him - to save money on the remaining contract with him.

    Now that they've fired their GM, either they did it 'with cause' for his supposed drinking or just want to make it seem like they had no other choice.

    In reality, Dan Synder is the worst owner in sports and has a terrible Front Office - led by Bruce Allen - to do his bidding. And... maybe it means more Ravens converts! I think Dick Cass is laughing his butt off.

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    Just now, usmccharles said:

    Actually, reading more into this, Its not that bad of a move by the Browns

    No, it's not, but it's more of a move for the future than for the 2017 season. It's a good deal if they assume he stinks and can cut him next year. Then you have to make a good selection.

    They raided the Falcons and Eagles for picks in recent years. Those haven't proven to work out.

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    2 minutes ago, Cawtious said:

    Looks like Zuttah is staying put for now.  Think they would have cut him by now.

    I think you're right, it's been quiet on his front. To be devil's advocate:

    No rush unless they were going after a guy and needed the cash. They cut Wright and Lewis to make room for their RFA signings. Dumervil went for the last wave of FA signings.

    Mangold is on the FA market - who knows if the Ravens are interested - but he is probably taking his time to weigh options.

    Maybe they see how the draft shakes out? Though I'm not sure if they've done something like that before.

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    Just now, Ravens4Real said:

    Yeah, I'm just going to end the argument at comparing Tony Jefferson to Ed Reed.

    Its a matter of opinions anyways.

    Didn't compare so let's not jump down the hyperbole hole. Just showing that a 40 time isn't a flawless metric.

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    1 minute ago, Ravens4Real said:

     4.75 forty is all that I need to show that he is a pretty slow safety comparatively in the NFL to other S's. I never brought up about his game film. I'm sure the Ravens FO know that and know he is better suited as a in the box S. 

    Ed Reed ran a 4.57, that's below average too.

    Not saying Jefferson is a speedster by any regards but I was digging for actual instances that it was a problem in his career. His 40 time just shows us that he won't be the closing leg of the office relay team.

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    Just now, trevorsteadman said:

    I would agree.. Weddle isn't slow. Plus he makes up for some speed with is instincts and ball IQ. Weddle was the steal of the offseason last season and I bet he has another at least 2 productive years being a top 10 safety if not better.

    Sure, I'd give him most of the credit, and Frazier a lot of the rest, for the secondary turnaround. They were still decent despite inconsistent (bad) play from Wright and Powers. They got totally exposed when Jimmy went down, though.

    In honesty, this move is about a few things:

    1. The Ravens targeting their guy, a top defensive FA, and (knock on wood) getting him

    2. Beating out a better offer because of organization culture and recruiting by Weddle

    3. Upgrading the secondary with youth and production

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    2 minutes ago, Ravens4Real said:

    Teams can not label S an SS or FS but at the end of the day, one of these guys have to be able to cover center field. Jefferson is pretty slow for a S. That's why Arizona used him almost strictly as a SS. 

    Weddle is going to have to take over Webbs role of the more coverage S. Will it work out? We won't know until the product is on the field.

    What makes you think he is that slow? His 4 year old 40 time?

    Do you have any game clips where it is an issue?

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    Just now, usmccharles said:

    Exactly.  I know Webb held his own, but Jefferson Is younger and has more talent, without the injuries (as far as I know).  With our recent years of safety play as you stated, I just cant see how people don't like this signing.

    He sprained his MCL last year, making a tackle on ST in one of the final weeks. But, otherwise, never missed a game.

    Jefferson is a really good signing, in my opinion

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    6 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

    I can't be on board with paying a run studding NT any more than like 6m a year. I don't care if he's the highest character most likeable man ever born, I can't be ok with it on this team, too many pressing needs and future cap implications to do that

    There's value to this point, for sure.

    But also consider that it's unusual to see Williams fighting off less than two blockers on any given play. As Grim said, he keep blockers off of LBs. Even on passing plays, he will attract blockers.

    They do sub him out in passing situations, though...

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    1 minute ago, usmccharles said:

    Damn, first thing I heard.  I love his charisma.  I just hope its not around the 10 mill mark...but with inflation going on, we may have to keep up with the numbers

    Probably. The inflation in these contracts and the cap rising constantly makes it difficult but Brandon Williams has done everything right. We should want to reward him and keep him for his prime years. He just turned 28 and big NTs seem to hit their peaks from 28-32 if you look at guys like Vince Wilfork, Casey Hampton, Sam Adams, Kelly Gregg and others he would compare to.

    Damon Harrison just signed a deal last season for a little over $9M/year. That's probably the starting point. He's another guy that compares to Brandon and he had a huge impact on the Giants and is coming into his prime.

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