Adam Schefter Said We Are One Of The Teams Likely To Sign Nnamdi..

[Alexir]

[quote name='20ravens52' timestamp='1305149906' post='685239']
I just want us to resign Josh Wilson and i'll be happy with our secondary.
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Agreed. Wilson and Foxworth battling for number 2 would be sick!

[Guest ArmyRaven52]

In all honesty either way it goes in free agency we are going to get after the quarterback. If we sign Asomougha the our secondary is going to be the best in the nfl bar none. If you look at what having one shutdown CB can do for you lets say green bay in all honesty I like our front seven more than theirs. Lewis> hawk, Cody=Raji, Ngata> Jenkins, Barnett=JJ, and in my opinion sugg=matthews (he did it for one year suggs has done it for 5.). The only difference is they have a guy named chuck woodson in their secondary who can be put on an island with no safety help whatsoever and their other two corners can handle most other receivers one on one as well so with three and four wide covered with three or four guys then that leaves seven to stop the run and rush the QB. SImple formula right well it works, and it is bing used around the league with every body who has a shutdown corner. and as far as teams with two pass rushers that are very productive who has that in the league. The steelers, minnesota on the Dline, the giants, colts and a few others. There are only a few who have good pass rushers on both sides but 9 out of ten times their secondary sucks. Wem have as much talent in the front seven as anybody in the league, we just dont have the shutdown corner to allows us to blitz seven people and still not get burned on the back end. If we sign Aso the we could have ASO shutting down the number 1, smith shutting down the number 2, webb being able to cover any slot in the league, and maybe cary williams on 4 wides sets, with ed reed playing over top and landry at the line of scrimmage playing the thumper. then send the rest at the qb. Or we could go the other way and take a tambi hali ( If available) or kiwanuka, or jenkins, or lawson, or edwards. With an amped up pass rush then our corners only have to cover for four seconds, which smith wilson, fox, and webb are talented enough to do with ed reed lurking over top. Either direction you choose to go, the aso route your secondary and pass rush become more effective, you go the pass rusher route your pass rush becomes better and inherently so does your secondary. I am really not sure what the argument is here.

[-Truth-]

[quote name='ArmyRaven52' timestamp='1305151543' post='685253']
Cody=Raji.
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Cody does not equal Raji. It's not even close.

[Guest ArmyRaven52]

[quote name='-Truth-' timestamp='1305152926' post='685267']
Cody does not equal Raji. It's not even close.
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as of now no but the reason I say equal is because in two or three years I think he will be the run stuffer sam adams was and I dont think that raji is all that great at stuffing the run or taking up blocks, but he can rush the passer and we dont need cody to do that so as far as what we need them for which is stopping the run I'll take cody.

[flynismo]

[quote name='mgridda' timestamp='1305149824' post='685238']<br />We were only ranked 22nd in TOTAL YARDS (your criteria for pass defense, not pass defense itself) because we were in the top 3 in passing attempts (on defense). Teams tried to go in the air against us. <br /><br />and they failed. Miserably. Why?<br /><br />#2 in Yards Per Pass Attempt Allowed (6.4 YPA)<br />#5 in Opposing QB Rating (76.4 QB Rating for opposing QBs)<br />#9 in Passing Touchdowns Allowed (22)<br />#11 in Completion Percentage Allowed (58.6%)<br /><br /><br /><i>&lt;keep the flaming to a minimum&gt;</i><br />[/quote]


forget the stats. Look at what actually took place on the field.

[-Truth-]

[quote name='ArmyRaven52' timestamp='1305153565' post='685273']
as of now no but the reason I say equal is because in two or three years I think he will be the run stuffer sam adams was and I dont think that raji is all that great at stuffing the run or taking up blocks, but he can rush the passer and we dont need cody to do that so as far as what we need them for which is stopping the run I'll take cody.
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Yes, Cody may become a very capable run stuffer in the next few years, but I don't see him equaling Raji as an overall package. And why we not want pressure from our NT? We're coming off our worst showing as a Franchise in terms of our sack numbers. I'd like to have pressure from anywhere possible.

[mgridda]

[quote name='Free Agent' timestamp='1305112895' post='684996']
I'm not gonna lie, I would love to add Nnamdi. But that would mean spending some serious money on just corners. Nnamdi would take a big contract, Chris Carr and/or Josh Wilson would need a sizable contract, and Jimmy Smith would need a solid rookie contract as well. Those numbers scare me away.
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I think the idea is if we sign Nnamdi Asomugha that at least Chris Carr and Fabian Washington will go elsewhere. Also, it's more than likely that Josh Wilson will go elsewhere too (but I'd like to keep him, too: no one would pass against Aso, Smith, Webb, Fox and Brown). That would make us very good against Spread Offense Formation Set (the formation not the style) teams like Rams (McDaniels is spread style), New Orleans (Payton/Brees are spread style too), New England (WCO style, but spread form) and Indianapolis (Coryell style, but spread or run n' shoot form).

So, if we sign Nnamdi then we'd be releasing:

2011 RFA Fabian Washington: 1 yr(s) / $1,809,000
2011 UFA Chris Carr: 2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
2011 UFA Josh Wilson: 4 yr(s) / $3,084,000


I highly doubt that Chris Carr will be satisfied with another 2 yr/5 mil contract when Fox has a 4 yr/27 mil $ contract. I highly doubt that Josh Wilson will be satisfied with another 4 yr/3 mil contract when Fox has a 4 yr/27 mil $ contract.

[mgridda]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1305154312' post='685279']
forget the stats. Look at what actually took place on the field.
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I did. I haven't missed a Ravens game since 1998.

And you know what? We had a pretty damn good coverage last year except for the Broncos game and that was against the top passing attack at the time. Honestly, I don't know what team you were watching. We had to avoid press coverage to do it - and that hindered our pass rush - but our corners did a good job covering receivers.

The only guy who did a bad job was probably Dawan Landry over the top. He also missed some tackles and missed some assignments on red zone plays.

[wayne]

Bills game also^^^^^^

[flynismo]

[quote name='mgridda' timestamp='1305156162' post='685298']<br />I did. I haven't missed a Ravens game since 1998.<br /><br />And you know what? We had a pretty damn good coverage last year except for the Broncos game and that was against the top passing attack at the time. Honestly, I don't know what team you were watching. We had to avoid press coverage to do it - and that hindered our pass rush - but our corners did a good job covering receivers.<br /><br />The only guy who did a bad job was probably Dawan Landry over the top. He also missed some tackles and missed some assignments on red zone plays.<br />[/quote]

Except the Broncos game? Did you forget about Fitzpatrick humiliating us for 382 yards and I think 4td? Or Schaub dropping
393 yards on us? How about Matt Ryan dissecting us en route to 318 yards? Carson Palmer putting up 305 yards? I mean I can go on if you'd like, such as reminding you that there were only TWO games the entire year that we held an offense to under 200 passing yards, and one of those games was against Colt McCoy, which shouldnt even count.

Did you feel confident our pass d was going to come through and win those games for us? Or are you going to stand by your theory of YPA?

Because truth is, there's a reason why teams wouldn't stop throwing at us all year. They knew they could.

[Kevin Mullins]

Attempting to sign Nnamdi would doom the Ravens. Yep. He is a very good corner, but I actually think he is slightly overhyped. Futhermore, the contract the he will command will ENSURE that we are incapable of resigning Ngata, who is DEFINITELY the best overall Defensive lineman in the league. Furthermore, this could put us at risk of not signing Flacco or Rice in the following years.

We would have far too much money tied up into one position. Jimmy Smith was a first rounder, Dominique has an absurd contract, and Nmandi would command stupid money.

Just saying

[-Truth-]

[quote name='Kevin Mullins' timestamp='1305157810' post='685311']
Attempting to sign Nnamdi would doom the Ravens. Yep. He is a very good corner, but I actually think he is slightly overhyped. Futhermore, the contract the he will command will ENSURE that we are incapable of resigning Ngata, who is DEFINITELY the best overall Defensive lineman in the league. Furthermore, this could put us at risk of not signing Flacco or Rice in the following years.

We would have far too much money tied up into one position. Jimmy Smith was a first rounder, Dominique has an absurd contract, and Nmandi would command stupid money.

Just saying
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You bring up a good point about Ngata, but Nnamdi being overhyped? That's a bold statement. He's given up 44 completions...over the past 4 years. While allowing only 37% of targets to be completed. Pretty remarkable.

[Free Agent]

[quote name='mgridda' timestamp='1305156040' post='685297']
I think the idea is if we sign Nnamdi Asomugha that at least Chris Carr and Fabian Washington will go elsewhere. Also, it's more than likely that Josh Wilson will go elsewhere too (but I'd like to keep him, too: no one would pass against Aso, Smith, Webb, Fox and Brown). That would make us very good against Spread Offense Formation Set (the formation not the style) teams like Rams (McDaniels is spread style), New Orleans (Payton/Brees are spread style too), New England (WCO style, but spread form) and Indianapolis (Coryell style, but spread or run n' shoot form).

So, if we sign Nnamdi then we'd be releasing:

2011 RFA Fabian Washington: 1 yr(s) / $1,809,000
2011 UFA Chris Carr: 2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
2011 UFA Josh Wilson: 4 yr(s) / $3,084,000


[b]I highly doubt that Chris Carr will be satisfied with another 2 yr/5 mil contract when Fox has a 4 yr/27 mil $ contract. I highly doubt that Josh Wilson will be satisfied with another 4 yr/3 mil contract when Fox has a 4 yr/27 mil $ contract.[/b][/quote]

Even if we don't go after Nnamdi, I would rather cut/trade Foxworth. With the money he is making, we could cut him and bring back Wilson AND Carr, who are both better than Foxworth anyway.

[jimmysmith3]

Do most people believe that Josh Wilson was significantly better than Chris Carr last year? I live out of market so I wasn't able to follow the Ravens as closely as I liked.

[Guest ArmyRaven52]

[quote name='jimmysmith3' timestamp='1305328197' post='686115']
Do most people believe that Josh Wilson was significantly better than Chris Carr last year? I live out of market so I wasn't able to follow the Ravens as closely as I liked.
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The best way to describe Chris Carr last year was consistent. He was not a huge playmaker (wilson was) but he consistently covered his man and did a good job, so I think solid would be a good description he was not somebody QB's were scared to target but he did not let up huge plays in past years. Wilson came up with a lot of big plays and his speed allowed him to stick with the smaller quicker receivers and did not give up a lot of big plays.

[Ronthekeys]

The only way we would sign Aso is if we release foxworth. Theres no way we keep Foxworth and his contract and sign Aso. That's way to much money in one position. If we do keep him then why did we draft jimmy smith? Maybe we drafted smith to replace Foxworth.. which makes him expandable. There is still a lot of teams that need CB help. Some team would sign Foxworth for sure if we let him go. Maybe Ozzie decides to use him as trade bait. Who knows.. one thing for sure is if we somehow were to sign Aso we would have the best secondary in the league hands down. Aso, Smith and Reed.. DAMN that would be serious. Like everyone else say.. its ok to dream right? Lol..

[jimmysmith3]

[quote name='ArmyRaven52' timestamp='1305328731' post='686117']
The best way to describe Chris Carr last year was consistent. He was not a huge playmaker (wilson was) but he consistently covered his man and did a good job, so I think solid would be a good description he was not somebody QB's were scared to target but he did not let up huge plays in past years. Wilson came up with a lot of big plays and his speed allowed him to stick with the smaller quicker receivers and did not give up a lot of big plays.
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Oh alright, so are you implying that Wilson was relatively inconsistent in comparison to Carr then?

[Ravenseconbeast]

I dont see us parting ways with foxworth till this 2011 season, and i know he'll be a reliability....sigh.. Goinng to miss josh wilson. The guy PLAYED his heart out, and all we give back is showing him the door, and keeping 7m foxworth.

[mgridda]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1305156972' post='685305']
Except the Broncos game? Did you forget about Fitzpatrick humiliating us for 382 yards and I think 4td? Or Schaub dropping
393 yards on us? How about Matt Ryan dissecting us en route to 318 yards? Carson Palmer putting up 305 yards?

Did you feel confident our pass d was going to come through and win those games for us? Or are you going to stand by your theory of YPA?

Because truth is, there's a reason why teams wouldn't stop throwing at us all year. They knew they could.
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1) Actually I don't think you can go on. I'm pretty sure that's about it. And again, we're #2 in YPA. That's averaged to make all things equal. Do you understand how opportunities work? Imagine if I gave you a basketball and said that you have 5 shots to make as many 3 pts as you can. If you make more than Kyle Boller, then you'll win $5,000. Then, I get Kyle Boller and I tell kyle that if he makes more 3 pt shots than you he'll win $5,000. I tell Kyle that he has 10 shots to make as many 3 pts as he can.

Is that contest fair or an accurate competition to display your 3 pt shooting ability if all we look at is who makes the most 3 pointers?

2) The Bills game with Fitzpatrick happened on Fabian Washington's coverage. That's not a reflection of the defense as a whole. That's Fabe. Poor Fabian has lost everything because of that game. It ain't easy being a corner.

3) Schaub "dropped" 393 on us because HE THREW 62 TIMES. I was physically at that game, and let me remind you that our QB didn't win it: our CB did. Listen, if you haven't played football you can't possibly understand why YPA makes more sense. And calling it a "theory" as if that demeans it is just ridiculous. A theory is a scientific explanation or reasonable explanation of how things work. It's not a "YPA theory." Be sure to know the words you use next time before you employ them in your writing, okay?

4) Matt Ryan really did dissect us for 318 yards and did it legitimately, but that has more to do with the physicality and dominance of Roddy White. Roddy White worked everyone who was put on him successfully. The guy is an animal.

5) Yea, Carson also threw for 167 yards the first contest. It seems like in the 2nd contest that the Ravens were trying to bait Carson, as he threw 45 balls, but only scored 1 td. He also got picked off twice.


[quote]I mean I can go on if you'd like, such as reminding you that there were only TWO games the entire year that we held an offense to under 200 passing yards, and one of those games was against Colt McCoy, which shouldnt even count.[/quote]

Really? Only TWO? Because:

1) We held the Jets to 60 passing yards in week 1.
2) We held the Bengals to 159 passing yards in week 2.
3) We held the Browns to 131 passing yards in week 3.
4) We held the Steelers to 126 passing yards in week 4.
5) We held the Panthers to 150 passing yards in week 11.
6) We held the Buccaneers to 162 passing yards in week 12.
7) We held the Browns to 178 passing yards in week 16.


7 =/= 2.

Playoffs:
8) We held the Chiefs to 53 passing yards in the Wild Card.
9) We held the Steelers to 192 passing yards in the Divisional Championship.


hon mention: held Dolphins to 216 passing yards in week 9.

[SuRihtanil]

Funny, but the ravens owner will have the cap room and money to sign Nnamdi now. However, will he come off his greens? Nnamdi will want 12+ million a year I bet.

[Rav'n Maniac]

Until there is a new CBA in place, it's difficult to truly speculate on anything. Even so, once a new CBA takes effect, we may still be able to go after FAs we may have interest in.

As per NFLLabor.com (2010 Final 8 Rule)

Quote:"[b]AFC Divisional Playoff Baltimore Ravens[/b] — 1 unrestricted free agent for $5,807,475 or more in Year One of contract + the same number of Ravens unrestricted free agents who sign with other clubs + any unrestricted free agent for less than $3,861,823 in Year One of contract with limitations on per season increases."

Based on this info, the Ravens are eligible to go after Nnamdi should they choose.

My opinion, I would love to have Aso here, if there is any way to make it happen "within reason". What that would do for our D is downright scary for the rest of our opponents. What would be even scarier would be if we could right the offense and become effective consistently for four quarters.

As far as the debate between Wilson and Carr, I would have to go with Wilson. If everyone could remember, last preseason many had Carr's head on the chopping block due to his inconsistency. It's not too surprising that he played better in a contract year. Not saying he couldn't continue, I just feel Wilson has more upside for the money.

[Bmoresun]

If you are taking this report with an seriousness at all you don't understand the financial situation the Ravens are and will be currently facing.

When the new CBA is finally in place we will need to sign several players
Including but not limited to Haloti Ngata, Josh Wilson, Marshall Yanda, Jared Gaither, Laron McClain, Chris Carr....etc

Now of these Haloti Ngata will command top dollar for a DT to give you an idea that would be in the range of nine million a year alone.

The following year 2012 we have to resign
Derrick Mason (if not retired), Ray Rice, Todd Heap, Ben Grubbs, Jarrett Johnson, RAY LEWIS, Lardarius Webb

In 2013 - Joe FLacco will want top dollar

Fact of the matter is that we don't have the money to sign a cornerback who will demand a salary similar to Darrelle Revis, unless we got rid of Ray Lewis, or Ray Rice, or Joe Flacco

[Bltravens]

[quote name='Bmoresun' timestamp='1305506351' post='686767']
If you are taking this report with an seriousness at all you don't understand the financial situation the Ravens are and will be currently facing.

When the new CBA is finally in place we will need to sign several players
Including but not limited to Haloti Ngata, Josh Wilson, Marshall Yanda, Jared Gaither, Laron McClain, Chris Carr....etc

Now of these Haloti Ngata will command top dollar for a DT to give you an idea that would be in the range of nine million a year alone.

The following year 2012 we have to resign
Derrick Mason (if not retired), Ray Rice, Todd Heap, Ben Grubbs, Jarrett Johnson, RAY LEWIS, Lardarius Webb

In 2013 - Joe FLacco will want top dollar

Fact of the matter is that we don't have the money to sign a cornerback who will demand a salary similar to Darrelle Revis, unless we got rid of Ray Lewis, or Ray Rice, or Joe Flacco
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I dont think we'll sign Asomugha either, but Ray's contract was a 3 year hard deal with like 4 years of team options on him I think. Either way I know Lewis is a Raven for the next 7 years unless he retires. We won't resign Mason after this contract, thats why we drafted Torrey/Doss/Reed. The Ravens are only going to sign one of Carr/Wilson, and Ive read some reports that speculate they may not sign either. I dont see them signing Gaither back unless Gaither is ready to play RT. If McClain is resigned it will be as the #2 HB so I dont see it being overly expensive. 2012 is going to be our toughest year financially and decision wise with guys like JJ and Heap, Rice is going to be damn expensive and I imagine Flacco commanding a pretty decent salary himself.

[Bmoresun]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1305506782' post='686773']
I dont think we'll sign Asomugha either, but Ray's contract was a 3 year hard deal with like 4 years of team options on him I think. Either way I know Lewis is a Raven for the next 7 years unless he retires. We won't resign Mason after this contract, thats why we drafted Torrey/Doss/Reed. The Ravens are only going to sign one of Carr/Wilson, and Ive read some reports that speculate they may not sign either. I dont see them signing Gaither back unless Gaither is ready to play RT. If McClain is resigned it will be as the #2 HB so I dont see it being overly expensive. 2012 is going to be our toughest year financially and decision wise with guys like JJ and Heap, Rice is going to be damn expensive and I imagine Flacco commanding a pretty decent salary himself.
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Even if we didn't resign either Wilson or Carr who's combined Salaries last season were under 4 million, and we didn't resign Gaither (as i don't think we will) who made under 4 million as well, and cut Mcgahee who is due to make a little over 6 million, AND didn't resign Laron who made 2.5 million last season, we still wouldn't have enough money to sign Nnamdi without completely ruining our financial situation; this is assumed under the cap limit of the expiring CBA. Nnamdi will ask in the 12-15 million a season range, we just drafted two corners in the draft, and we don't have the money to sign Nnamdi unless you want to utterly deplete our team of depth, and well rounded talent. We have far to many big name players to sign in the upcoming offseasons

[behindenemylines]

I actually disagree with anyone who says it isn't possible. The perfect CB situation playing out, in my opinion, would be this:

1. Sign Aso at around 10-12 million
2. Trade Foxworth to a needy team for a pick or a de/olb that has a cheaper contract.
3. Re-sign Wilson

That'd give us:

1. Aso
2. Smith
3. Wilson
4. Webb
5. Brown
6. Carey Williams
7. Undrafted rookie free agents.

Even then, we dont have to resign wilson(much as I love that guy) if we want to put that money into Aso. I have a lot of faith in Webb in the nickel. The problem with signing wilson, carr and keeping foxworth is 90% of the time only 2-3 guys are out there.

It means we'd have to get rid of some folks like McGahee, but that is already going to happen. Between cutting mcgahee and trading foxy we'd get enough back to afford signing Aso. Pick up a couple of bruiser RBs in the rookie free agent pool (cough legarette blount, arian foster cough)

It would send a message about just how serious we are. It'd give us a 6 year window when our starting corners were being paid no more than 15million combined, which is very reasonable considering, for example, that the jets were paying that last year.

The more I run the numbers on it, the more realistic it is. This would solidify our defense for years, which would be great to know given the fact that the offense is similarly solidified now.

[flynismo]

I have no doubt we could fit Aso in our budget. McGahee alone would free up half Aso's salary.I'd trade Foxy for a 4th rounder, freeing up the rest of the $krillah we'd need for Aso.Basically we would be trading Foxy for Aso and a 4th (since McGahee looks like he is gone regardless).

[gabefergy]

[quote name='behindenemylines' timestamp='1306010582' post='689287']
I actually disagree with anyone who says it isn't possible. The perfect CB situation playing out, in my opinion, would be this:

1. Sign Aso at around 10-12 million
2. Trade Foxworth to a needy team for a pick or a de/olb that has a cheaper contract.
3. Re-sign Wilson

That'd give us:

1. Aso
2. Smith
3. Wilson
4. Webb
5. Brown
6. Carey Williams
7. Undrafted rookie free agents.

Even then, we dont have to resign wilson(much as I love that guy) if we want to put that money into Aso. I have a lot of faith in Webb in the nickel. The problem with signing wilson, carr and keeping foxworth is 90% of the time only 2-3 guys are out there.

It means we'd have to get rid of some folks like McGahee, but that is already going to happen. Between cutting mcgahee and trading foxy we'd get enough back to afford signing Aso. Pick up a couple of bruiser RBs in the rookie free agent pool (cough legarette blount, arian foster cough)

It would send a message about just how serious we are. It'd give us a 6 year window when our starting corners were being paid no more than 15million combined, which is very reasonable considering, for example, that the jets were paying that last year.

The more I run the numbers on it, the more realistic it is. This would solidify our defense for years, which would be great to know given the fact that the offense is similarly solidified now.
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There is no way we can sign Wilson and Aso, even if we cut Foxworth. Wilson showed last year what he is capable of and he deserves to get be paid as a starting CB. It would make more sense to bring back Carr if we were able to sign Aso.

All that aside, I still find it extremely unlikely we can afford to give Aso a long term contract.

[behindenemylines]

[quote name='gabefergy' timestamp='1306013720' post='689301']
There is no way we can sign Wilson and Aso, even if we cut Foxworth. Wilson showed last year what he is capable of and he deserves to get be paid as a starting CB. It would make more sense to bring back Carr if we were able to sign Aso.

All that aside, I still find it extremely unlikely we can afford to give Aso a long term contract.
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Like I said, much as I like Wilson, I would be very comfortable with webb/brown/williams as our backups if our starting two are Asomugha/Smith. And after running the numbers, I am confident we can afford him, it is just a matter of planning out where we spend our money for the next couple of years, and planning it well.

Plan:
[center]2012:
Gotta Pay- Ray Rice, Ben Grubbs, Lardarius Webb
On the Fence- Cory Redding, Jarrett Johnson, Jason Phillips, Brendan Ayanbadejo
Leaving- Foxworth(if not traded), Derek Mason, Todd Heap, Matt Birk, Kelly Gregg

2013:
Gotta Pay- The Flacc, Dickson, Pitta
On the Fence- Ramon Harewood, Art Jones, Kruger,
Likely Leaving- Ed Reed(Medical reasons, he may very well stay), Ray Lewis(Said he wont play past 37)
[/center]

More than enough $ is leaving town to afford the people we need to sign..... we can afford Aso. Also, don't discount the fact that we have two years worth of draft picks in there.

For reference, Wilson was my favorite player to watch in our secondary other than Ed Reed last year- but I wouldnt bat an eye choosing between him and Nnamdi. I'm not a huge fan of Foxy and really don't think much of carr in general. Having Aso on one side of the field and Jimmy smith *with ed reed backing him* on the other side would make our defense no less than terrifying for any passer, and would free up the middle of our defense to spend its time crushing quarterbacks.

I think, all in all, its a well-considered, smart move. Everyone mentions Baltimore as a dark horse in the Aso sweepstakes, but what is interesting is it is the only one consistently mentioned that will be a [b]consistent[/b] contender. The eagles have an aging, injury prone quarterback who has finished only one full season worth of games(2006) and they have huge issues on defense. The cowboys are a mess. We would be the most stable place for a guy like Asomugha to land. I actually think looking back at the Ravens FO moves of the past few years that they were planning on take a stab at Aso for awhile. Look how many CB contracts we have expiring this year and next? Either year, we'd have the space to do it.

I'm a huge advocate of this move.

[Milton145]

I'd keep Heap for as long as we can. No doubt, while healthy he is one of the top TEs in the league.

[behindenemylines]

[quote name='Milton145' timestamp='1306018510' post='689309']
I'd keep Heap for as long as we can. No doubt, while healthy he is one of the top TEs in the league.
[/quote]

Just pointing it out, but he'll be 32 next year, and he's extremely brittle. If he's willing to take less money due to his injury prone nature i'm all about it, but then you have to ditch either pitta or dickson. One way or another, it costs about the same.

I dont disagree by the way that he's top notch when he is healthy. Its just a matter of how often that is.