Casey Rabach Fails Physical

[JHarris]

KenWeinman1057 Ken Weinman
Sources close to vinny and kenny show tell us C casey rabach to decide between ravens and bengals in next 24hrs

anyone heard anything about this ? does he have anything left ?

[theFRANCHISE]

I remember he did alright with the Ravens during his early stint here, and he's done well with the Redskins, but I doubt he's able to go full-tilt for a full season. O-linemen have more general abuse done to their bodies than most positions, largely because they face contact on every single play.

I'd take him for depth but I wouldn't expect him to be outstanding.

[AwakenTheDemon]

This is the first I've heard of this and don't see it anywhere else. It would be such a smart move, back up an aging veteran with an aging veteran.

[scrock]

[quote name='JHarris' timestamp='1312246396' post='731342']
KenWeinman1057 Ken Weinman
Sources close to vinny and kenny show tell us C casey rabach to decide between ravens and bengals in next 24hrs

anyone heard anything about this ? does he have anything left ?
[/quote]

that would be a nice addition, someone who can back up Birk if needed

[Cody_Pancakes]

Who?

[ooo sugahhh 52]

[quote name='Cody_Pancakes' timestamp='1312248541' post='731385']
Who?
[/quote]
i believe, and i could be wrong about this, it was steven seagal's character in "under siege"

[SecretAgentMan]

New Center uh. I agree for depth. We need younger center though.

[Cody_Pancakes]

[quote name='ooo sugahhh 52' timestamp='1312248683' post='731389']
i believe, and i could be wrong about this, it was steven seagal's character in "under siege"
[/quote]

No, that was "Casey Ryback". In this case it should be Casey Whyback!

[ooo sugahhh 52]

[quote name='Cody_Pancakes' timestamp='1312248848' post='731393']
No, that was "Casey Ryback". In this case it should be Casey Whyback!
[/quote]
yeah that was it, close though, well if he's half as awesome as ryback then im on board

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='Mr. Irrelevant' timestamp='1312248687' post='731390']
New Center uh. I agree for depth. We need younger center though.
[/quote]

We just added two young centers as undrafted Free Agents.

Ryan Bartholomew was actually working with the first team in Birk's absences today.

However, if we could bring a guy like Rabach in, it'd be a smart move imo.

Rabach has both guard and Center experience, so he could definitely come in handy with both Grubbs and Birk overcoming injury.

It would also be a cool story for him to come back and win a Super Bowl with the team he started with.

Having Rabach, or some other vet allows you to put Bartholomew and those other guys on the PS and groom them for next year.

[ravensfan160]

[quote name='JHarris' timestamp='1312246396' post='731342']
KenWeinman1057 Ken Weinman
Sources close to vinny and kenny show tell us C casey rabach to decide between ravens and bengals in next 24hrs

anyone heard anything about this ? does he have anything left ?
[/quote]
He's narrowed it down to Baltimore and Cincinnati and he can't decide. Seriously. I mean seriously. Between a former team that gave you a start in this league and the BENGALS. The Bengals better be offering to way overpay or I don't see how this isn't a no brainer.

[jimmysmith3]

Why wouldn't we look at a veteran tackle instead?

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='jimmysmith3' timestamp='1312254226' post='731471']
Why wouldn't we look at a veteran tackle instead?
[/quote]

who says we aren't?

Ozzie doesn't sell wolf tickets to the media about who the Ravens are interested in.

The Jets made a lot of noise during FA and did nothing but re-sign their own players and replace one of their top WRs with a 35 year old guy who was in prison for the last 2 years.

Ozzie isn't gonna allow the Ravens name to be linked to every Free Agent, and he also isn't gonna inform everyone who we are looking at.

Whenever we find out about it, usually a deal is already in the works.

[BloodRaven]

Yay, more players with no upside.

[PeRK82]

[quote name='JHarris' timestamp='1312246396' post='731342']
KenWeinman1057 Ken Weinman
Sources close to vinny and kenny show tell us C casey rabach to decide between ravens and bengals in next 24hrs

anyone heard anything about this ? does he have anything left ?
[/quote]

That would be so freaking awesome.

[PeRK82]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1312246627' post='731347']
I remember he did alright with the Ravens during his early stint here, and he's done well with the Redskins, but I doubt he's able to go full-tilt for a full season. O-linemen have more general abuse done to their bodies than most positions, largely because they face contact on every single play.

I'd take him for depth but I wouldn't expect him to be outstanding.
[/quote]


cant be any worse than Birk, isnt he younger too. He did do ok here last time he was here, he only has more exper. now.

[PeRK82]

[quote name='ravensfan160' timestamp='1312253537' post='731462']
He's narrowed it down to Baltimore and Cincinnati and he can't decide. Seriously. I mean seriously. Between a former team that gave you a start in this league and the BENGALS. The Bengals better be offering to way overpay or I don't see how this isn't a no brainer.
[/quote]

Exactly it has to be the Bengals paying him more money, because why would anyone want to go to a team that is in that much disarray. It should be a no brainer honestly.

You cant even say that team is in the rebuilding process, they are done to me for atleast 2 yrs. Only teams we have to worry about is the Stealers and maybe the Browns if they keep progressing like they have been. Their Defense has been great for a the last few seasons.

[ellicottraven]

This can't be true right? What useful purpose could he serve at his age? Well he was good when he was with us but that was several years ago. I just cannot imagine the abuse his body must have endured over the years.... but I guess the FO knows what they are doing...

[Bullrush]

The Eagles are not gonna like this move.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='ellicottraven' timestamp='1312265675' post='731591']
This can't be true right? What useful purpose could he serve at his age? Well he was good when he was with us but that was several years ago. I just cannot imagine the abuse his body must have endured over the years.... but I guess the FO knows what they are doing...
[/quote]

A backup and nothing more. Even though I think it was one of the best moves made, the Ravens lost their top backup on the oline when we allowed Chester to sign with Washington.

Rabach has experience at both guard and center. It's not about him coming on board and taking us over the top, every FA signing isn't meant to do that.

Right now, Cousins is the only guy I can see backing up at Guard who has NFL experience. Our top option at Center, although promising, is a rookie who went undrafted.

So bringing in Rabach to help provide some quality depth to the interior of the line, won't be a sexy move, but it'll be an efficient one.

[reediddy]

Looks like another ex-Raven who cashed in after having success here in Baltimore but found that the grass is usually NOT greener on the side

[PuRock]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1312246627' post='731347']
I remember he did alright with the Ravens during his early stint here, and he's done well with the Redskins, but I doubt he's able to go full-tilt for a full season. O-linemen have more general abuse done to their bodies than most positions, largely because they face contact on every single play.

I'd take him for depth but I wouldn't expect him to be outstanding.
[/quote]

That's exactly why we would bring him is for backup at the C position. He wouldn't be a starter by any means.

We have no one that can really be a back-up C for us. A bunch of undrafted rookies but they need time. Which is a little bit of a concern. Before we had Chris Chester who could slide over if needed. So IMO Rabach would be an excellent pickup for us in terms of depth.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1312246627' post='731347']
I remember he did alright with the Ravens during his early stint here, and he's done well with the Redskins, but I doubt he's able to go full-tilt for a full season. O-linemen have more general abuse done to their bodies than most positions, largely because they face contact on every single play.

I'd take him for depth but I wouldn't expect him to be outstanding.
[/quote]

I dunno, they were talking like he could start for Birk who may not be able to go with a knee injury...

Still waiting for a back-up RB, WR, and OT!!

[flynismo]

Is this a serious thread? We let him go when he was begin to decline as an average player. If he was starting to decline and mediocre when we released him, what do you think he is now?Hint: nothing you want to see on the field under any circumstances. We have standards lol. May not seem that way after employing Chester for so long, but we dont intentionally pay guys to suck.


*edit*



apparentally we dont have standards, and do in fact intentionally pay guys to suck

[flynismo]

Let's give Mulitalo a call while we're at it.

[Tonymontana45]

ClaytonESPN John Clayton
The Ravens are looking at veteran C Casey Rabach because of Matt Birk's knee issues.

Posted by J.Clayton 12 mins ago on twitter...

[Alexir]

Birk is down right now and the UDFAs are getting owned.

[Ravens Beast]

Top that Eagles!

[flynismo]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1312299282' post='731811']<br />Birk is down right now and the UDFAs are getting owned.<br />[/quote]


forgot about them. We signed Barnes didn't we? Not that I think he'd be an answer right now if we did..just want to know if I have any reason for hope for the future.

[baltravens]

There is a good reason why we let go of this guy several years ago. If he can be a bargain backup here, that is fine.