Things Aren't Looking Thatttt Bad

[BaltimoreBean]

People keep saying we should bring in a fullback IF McClain doesn't return. If he does return it will be in McGahee's role and we'll still need a fullback. He has made it perfectly clear that he wants to be a running back (dropped weight and stated so). I don't want him playing a position he doesn't want to play. Would love to have him back up Ray but he may want too much $$$. We need a new proven guy and I hope it's Leach or Vickers.

[XxSizzleXx]

If we can get either Leach of Vickers it will go from not bad to good.

[MagicianCamille]

Our WR corps is pretty bad without Mason. We essentially only have Boldin as a threat. Our TEs aren't bad but, having Heap there would be a LOT better. IMO if we don't get them back then our offense takes a step backward. They can double-coverage Boldin, then what?

[PeRK82]

[quote name='20ReedsAll' timestamp='1312050595' post='727224']
So a lot of people were pretty upset at the Raven's lack of interest in free agency, especially me. And once again, as the dust is settling, things really aren't looking that bad. We're doing everything that we need to be doing to be successful for not only this year, but for years ahead.

So with Chris Carr coming back, in essence, we swap out Fabian Washington and Josh Wilson for Jimmy Smith and Dominique Foxworth; not to bad huh? I'd take that any time. Kelly Gregg was a hometown favorite, but Terrance Cody seems more than poised to take over at NT, probably even an upgrade with his size and youth. Dawan Landry leaving really leaves me upset, but we've shown time and time again that we can insert anyone next to Ed Reed and still find great success, so its probably time for Zbi to make a name for himself. Now add the extra pass rush we get from Kindle, and we sound set!

Offensively, clearly, we are moving towards youth. I still foresee us adding some sort of veteran wideout to help Joe Flacco out, as well as to mentor the young WRs in Reed, Smith, and Doss. Ray Rice should be Ray Rice, and that offensive line looks promising. Joe Flacco should be even better, and add in the criticism he's more likely than not hungry to prove the naysayers wrong.

The Ravens aren't looking bad at all, and if you ask me, we may even be that "sleeper" team poised for a Superbowl (finally). What do you guys think? Who do you think starts? Heres what I think:

QB: Joe Flacco
RB: Ray Rice
FB: free agent addition, Vontae Leach?
WR: Anquan Boldin, (possibly free agent veteran), Torrey Smith over James Hardy
TE: Ed Dickson
OT: Oher, Reid
OG: Grubbs, Yanda
C: Birk

DE: Cory Redding (possibly some free agent addition/trade)
NT: Terrance Cody
DT: Haloti Ngata
ILB: Ray Lewis, Jameel Mcclain
OLB: Jarret Johnson, Terrell Suggs (Kindle as a pass rush specialist)
CB: Foxworth, Carr, Webb, Smith
FS: Ed Reed
SS: Tommy Z

Seems like a strong line up to me
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Sorry id rather have Josh Wilson back, especially after what he was signed for. I know we could have afford him at that rate.

[Blex64]

[quote name='PeRK82' timestamp='1312069020' post='727757']
Sorry id rather have Josh Wilson back, especially after what he was signed for. I know we could have afford him at that rate.
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Just because we can afford it doesn't mean its a good use of the money. Perhaps Ozzie felt it was more then he was worth.