Ravens Cut Trevor Pryce, Sign Ken Hamlin

[I AM LEGEND]

Meh

TP's great play days were far behind him..but he still gave our line stability

Only way this doesn't suck is if this means its time for Kruger

[757RavensFan]

Posted on Twitter, "Perhaps it was a tipoff when Ravens replaced Cory Redding on Sunday with Brandon McKinney and not Trevor Pryce". Good point.

[Perfekt]

I know that Cody doesnt play his position but im hoping that Cody can learn it an get PT. Kruger should be able to play well tho.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='757RavensFan' timestamp='1285770381' post='491297']
Posted on Twitter, "Perhaps it was a tipoff when Ravens replaced Cory Redding on Sunday with Brandon McKinney and not Trevor Pryce". Good point.
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Pryce had already been injured at that point...

Whose Twitter account did you get that from?

[blitzin.raven]

Unless I am missing something, this is the kind of move the Ravens needed to make to get Kruger regular playing time. TP was done two years ago and has barely registered an impact play. All TP was good for this year was blocking an OL. Sunday we are going to see Kruger and Cody activated with significant playing time. Isn't that what we wanted in the first place?

I agree that bringing back Hamlin makes no sense especially since he is going to get cut again once Reed is activated.

[PuRock]

[quote name='blitzin.raven' timestamp='1285770649' post='491302']
Unless I am missing something, this is the kind of move the Ravens needed to make to get Kruger regular playing time. [b]TP was done two years ago and has barely registered an impact play.[/b] All TP was good for this year was blocking an OL. Sunday we are going to see Kruger and Cody activated with significant playing time. Isn't that what we wanted in the first place?

I agree that bringing back Hamlin makes no sense especially since he is going to get cut again once Reed is activated.
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You do realize he led our team in sacks last year w/ 6.5? He actually had a very nice 2009 campaign considering he was playing opposite of a struggling Suggs.

But Nevertheless he looks off his game starting this year, 3 games in.

[757RavensFan]

[quote name='darklight1216' timestamp='1285770615' post='491301']
Pryce had already been injured at that point...

Whose Twitter account did you get that from?
[/quote]

Jamison Hensley

[darklight1216]

Isn't there some rule about releasing injured players?

[H8R]

I think Hamlin was brought back becasue we really only have 3 safties in the mix and Ruki has been playing nickel. I wonder who theyre going to cut when BA and Reed comeback?

[H8R]

[quote name='darklight1216' timestamp='1285771046' post='491310']
Isn't there some rule about releasing injured players?
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i think they just give him an injury settlement

[H8R]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1285770881' post='491305']
You do realize he led our team in sacks last year w/ 6.5? He actually had a very nice 2009 campaign considering he was playing opposite of a struggling Suggs.

But Nevertheless he looks off his game starting this year, 3 games in.
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TP did a horrible job of sealing the edge last week.

[beasy2487]

I like this move. Can anyone pull stats on which teams Pryce got those 6.5 sacks against last year? We played some weak OLines and just because 6.5 led the team doesn't mean it was spectacular. I mean, doesn't Clay Matthews have 6 sacks already this season? We need to get better at the DE position and with each game this year TP is and was only going to slip farther from his pro bowl form. Better to fold him now then try to ride it out and wait for him to get blown up later in the season. The argument that he led our team last year is also moot because at his age and size his body is degrading in dog years--not everyone takes care of their body like Ray does, which is one of the main reasons he still performs at a high level--and furthermore our pass rush last year was pathetic.

The coaches have seen something in the tape that they don't like and feel that Kruger's upside finally outweighs Pryce's experience, plain and simple.

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='757RavensFan' timestamp='1285770923' post='491306']
Jamison Hensley
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In his blog for the sun he states that the ravens could resign pryce next week that they may feel hamlin is more suited for this weeks matchup
That is if no ome else grabs him

[PuRock]

[quote name='darklight1216' timestamp='1285771046' post='491310']
Isn't there some rule about releasing injured players?
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I know if he was on IR (or expected to go onto the IR) he would be required to get an injury settlement. But if he's not going onto the IR then he could be released. That's my understanding.

[Clutch Ravens]

Art Jones and Paul Kruger better be ready for Pittsburgh.

[baltravens]

[quote name='DieHardBMoreFan' timestamp='1285767519' post='491250']
yea, i have no idea.... unless they will resign him after this next week....
[/quote]
Trust in Ozzie. Best bet is yes, we re-sign him after the Squeelers game.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1285771761' post='491320']
I know if he was on IR (or expected to go onto the IR) he would be required to get an injury settlement. But if he's not going onto the IR then he could be released. That's my understanding.
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Thanks for clearing that up.

[quote name='baltravens' timestamp='1285773013' post='491346']
Trust in Ozzie. Best bet is yes, we re-sign him after the Squeelers game.
[/quote]
So: release him because he can't play and sign a guy who can and then pick TP up later?

[baltravens]

[quote name='H8R' timestamp='1285771118' post='491311']
I think Hamlin was brought back becasue we really only have 3 safties in the mix and Ruki has been playing nickel. I wonder who theyre going to cut when BA and Reed comeback?
[/quote]
When BA comes back it looks like Miller or Phillips is gone (to the practice squad).

[baltravens]

[quote name='darklight1216' timestamp='1285773254' post='491352']
Thanks for clearing that up.


So: release him because he can't play and sign a guy who can and then pick TP up later?
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Yes, picking up TP later, seems the case. TP is an excellent professional who even took a pay cut to stay with us.

[TheRavenouseD2008]

[quote name='Clutch Ravens' timestamp='1285771933' post='491324']
Art Jones and Paul Kruger better be ready for Pittsburgh.
[/quote]

case you dont remember last year paul seemed to end the steelers hopes of a comeback and he was in a down line position then dropped back and woops some one threw a pick

[TheRavenouseD2008]

just thinking if we activate kruger and cody something tells me matti is going for a 43 look this week

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='darklight1216' timestamp='1285768517' post='491274']
This is very unexpected. If they wanted to get rid of a defensive lineman, why not let go of Jones or Divens?
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Jones is a rookie and Divens is only 24.

[flynismo]

Not too surprised. Kelley gregg is next.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='baltravens' timestamp='1285773471' post='491357']
Yes, picking up TP later, seems the case. [b]TP is an excellent professional who even took a pay cut to stay with us.[/b]
[/quote]
I know; I thought that was so sweet.

He always gave insightful interviews too.

[T-Sizzle55]

[quote name='Admin 3' timestamp='1285767174' post='491245']
The Ravens have terminated defensive end Trevor Pryce's contract & signed safety Ken Hamlin back to the team. Visit http://www.BaltimoreRavens.com today for more details.
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What??? I love Pryce!! He's probably the most decorated player on the team. He's a 4 time Pro-Bowler and has 2 Super Bowl Rings!! We need his veteran leadership.

He already took a big pay cut just to stay on the team! Cory Redding is out with a concssion for who knows how long and now we cut Pryce for our 5th Safety who didn't outplay Zibby?? I don't get this....

[MJSMOOTH]

I don't understand but in Ozzie we trust right????

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1285774337' post='491372']
Not too surprised. [b]Kelley gregg is next.[/b]
[/quote]

I doubt it. We could definitely see Gregg released in the off-season but he's still a solid player.

[Ravens_fan]

I really like Pryce, he still gets held about every play he is in. I don't agree with this move at all.

[bmorefan444]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1285769952' post='491289']
This leaves me scratching my head as well. Pyrce proved yet effective last year.

Hamlin showed absolutely nothing in TC and Preseason . Leaves me to believe the front office has something up their sleeves that they aren't telling us about.
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I agree. I think we should all relax a little. Oz isn't done with this one yet. This will all make sense in a few days and we will say "Ohhh Oz, You did it again"

[Ed_Reed20]

According to [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/content/clubhouse_news.aspx?sport=nfl&majteam=bal"]Rotoworld[/url], Pryce could be re-signed next week but Redding has been a better option and McKinney was getting more snaps than Trevor too.