Updated: Bryant McKinnie Restructures Contract

[Blackbirds Rule]

[quote name='Ravensfan23' timestamp='1346776827' post='1138888']
I actually dont see this as a bad move, bad timing yes, but definitely not bad. Imo KO more then held his own at RT and i've been saying Oher is a much better Lt then most give him credit for.

Also the no huddle uptempo style really suits Oher well at LT. Our new starting Oline has basically been our starting unit all training camp
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My first reaction was like nooo I like our line. The more I thought about it the no huddle offense takes away the pass rush. Oher is more than capable as a LT and Osmele will have a learning curve but he'll grow into the starting RT very quickly. If we can use this money for McKinnie for a proven pass rusher to go alongside Suggs when he comes back this is a very risky but great decision. Ramon Harewood looked good at tackle and Jack Cornell probably comes back onto the roster.

[BloodRaven]

[quote name='ravens88' timestamp='1346777997' post='1138940']
I like Osemele dont get me wrong i just dont think he is ready at Tackle from watching the rams game he gave up 3 pressures and a sack to long in one series. i watched long beat him multiple times. this is all IMO he is promising but not at tackle right now maybe later in the season but i hope im wrong.
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Every rookie lineman was getting owned across the pre-season.

[bauer77]

Just got home from classes to see this. Wasn't checking twitter like I normally do throughout the day, so i'm really surprised with this. Wow.

[KillaBirdTJ]

[quote name='DoctorBondurs' timestamp='1346776989' post='1138896']
Someone on this site linked stats months ago, [b]Oher gave up less sacks/pressure in 2010 than mckinnie did in 2011, and Oher is atleast 3 times better in run blocking,[/b] I really like this move tbh, KO needed to be on the field, one of our best lineman already.
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Is there a link to confirm this?

[killaflacco]

KO mustve really impressed the team while running with the starters in the preseason for them to be this comfortable with him.

[msufan]

Well in Ozzie we trust.

[757RavensFan]

If he stays or goes, this is bush league that reports are being released before final word. The disadvantage of Twitter.

[PolishRifle]

Absent from training camp, because of "issues", constant contract talks in inopportune moments, returned to training camp out of shape, had to play a while with second stringers and this concerning why? Give K.O. a chance, he is young and hungry as in hungry for success and not hungry for Donuts.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='757RavensFan' timestamp='1346778756' post='1138969']
If he stays or goes, this is bush league that reports are being released before final word. The disadvantage of Twitter.
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The "reports" all stem from the player...

[KillaBirdTJ]

[quote name='Blackbirds Rule' timestamp='1346778380' post='1138960']
My first reaction was like nooo I like our line. The more I thought about it the no huddle offense takes away the pass rush. Oher is more than capable as a LT and Osmele will have a learning curve but he'll grow into the starting RT very quickly.[b] If we can use this money for McKinnie for a proven pass rusher[/b] to go alongside Suggs when he comes back this is a very risky but great decision. Ramon Harewood looked good at tackle and Jack Cornell probably comes back onto the roster.
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IF we pulled off a trade for a stud DE or OLB that can rush the passer and set the edge...

[ravensfan160]

Does anyone else think that the Ravens wanted to cut his salary because he was only going to be a backup? Maybe they decided their best OL had Oher at LT and Osemele at RT and they refused to pay a backup starter money.

[757RavensFan]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1346778818' post='1138972']
The "reports" all stem from the player...
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But retweeted by the organization. Unless it's official "The Ravens Official Twitter" page shouldn't retweet it.

[BMORElegacy]

[quote name='ravensfan160' timestamp='1346778930' post='1138974']
Does anyone else think that the Ravens wanted to cut his salary because he was only going to be a backup? Maybe they decided their best OL had Oher at LT and Osemele at RT and they refused to pay a backup starter money.
[/quote]McKinnie was the starter. He might not be a popular player but he's our best option.

[jus'_crAzy]

[quote name='757RavensFan' timestamp='1346779271' post='1138977']
But retweeted by the organization. Unless it's official "The Ravens Official Twitter" page shouldn't retweet it.
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You know Garrett Downing and Ryan Mink do the Ravens tweets, right? They were in the dark as much as we were.

[Purple Nurple]

How much $ do we save by cutting him?

[1/28/01]

On record as saying this will get worked out in some fashion and McKinnie will be a Raven for the 2012 season.

[raybaby]

[quote name='ravensfan160' timestamp='1346778930' post='1138974']
Does anyone else think that the Ravens wanted to cut his salary because he was only going to be a backup? Maybe they decided their best OL had Oher at LT and Osemele at RT and they refused to pay a backup starter money.
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Probably but they still need Bryant for depth. If Williams goes down that at least allows us to still be comfortable with Osemele playing guard, Oher back at RT, and Bryant at LT. If we don't have him who comes in? You can't risk counting on aging players who just got off an injury to last a whole season.

[Alexir]

Cut him and re sign Gorrer! Or bring up Cornell

[BMOREHAWAII]

They're bringing JO back.... Bold move front office, bold move.

[PolishRifle]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1346779354' post='1138980']
How much $ do we save by cutting him?
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$3.2 million base salary

[PuRock]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1346779401' post='1138982']
On record as saying this will get worked out in some fashion and McKinnie will be a Raven for the 2012 season.
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My gut feeling says the same thing.

[hawkprey]

We are overpaying McKinnie and the FO knows it. Looks like they're trying to clear room for some signing or a new Flacco deal. my guess is the latter.

Since McKinnie saw a lot of time on the 2nd team this preseason, I'm guessing they're comfortable with Williams. I'm not. I know KO has impressed them. We still haven't seen anything out of Jah Reid either (sidelined because of injury, then tried to come back too soon and sidelined again). And Oher has been great so far at LT.

I don't think they trust McKinnie's conditioning to hold up in a mostly no-huddle offense, and they might be right

[ravensdfan]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1346779908' post='1138998']
My gut feeling says the same thing.
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My gut says this as well though, not sure I actually WANT him to remain at this point.

[757RavensFan]

[url="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora"][b]Jason La Canfora[/b] ‏[s]@[/s][b]JasonLaCanfora[/b] [/url]
[i]Ravens have not released LT Bryant McKinnie yet, but told him they intend to do so after unable to agree on a reduced salary... [/i]

[i]They could have a change of heart before today's waiver deadline or work out a late deal, but that's highly unlikely now. Oher goes to LT [/i]

10 Min ago. Jason is usually spot on with his info. It is, what it is!

[BmoreRav]

They want him to take a 50% pay cut according to Aaron Wilson.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='PolishRifle' timestamp='1346779876' post='1138996']


$3.2 million base salary
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Gracias. Nice chunk of change.

[Florida Ravens Fan]

Dont worry guys there bringing back Oniel Cousins! Well be set!

[PolishRifle]

[quote name='BmoreRav' timestamp='1346779993' post='1139003']
They want him to take a 50% pay cut according to Aaron Wilson.
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They should. KO impressed this off-season, they have leverage.

[Purple Nurple]

Lol. I'll go on record saying he's done here. 50/50 shot.

[bauer77]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1346779994' post='1139004']
Gracias. Nice chunk of change.
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Actually, Aaron Wilson just reported it would only be 2.2 million. Still a nice chunk though