Anyone else kind of excited?

[Warren2621]

Yea, it sucks to lose pretty much the whole team, but Ozzie clearly isnt an idiot and has never jumped into something without a plan. While I dont think he reloads with players BETTER than Kruger, Boldin, and Ellerbe, I am super curious to see who the new faces will be and what moves will be made in the draft.

Also, does someone know how much cap space there is after today?

Realistic Wishlist:

James Harrison
Danny Amendola
MLB?
MLB?


The team is getting a serious makeover and I expect this to be another off season of subtle, yet useful and effective moves.

How you guys feeling about the near future?

[Alexir]

I'm excited to see our new team. I don't want Harrison; I think he is a dirty, unintelligent buffoon. Interested to see future moves.

We need to land a LT especially with the Browns front 7. Desmond Bryant was a hell of a signing

[redlobster]

Harrison does not fit a huge need right now. The needs really are ILB, S, LT,DL, and WR

[adam713]

I'm very excited. This is the future of our franchise that the FO is setting us up for!

Younger, stronger, faster.

[Warren2621]

[quote name='redlobster' timestamp='1363139278' post='1391436']
Harrison does not fit a huge need right now. The needs really are ILB, S, LT,DL, and WR
[/quote]

I agree entirely that those are more important needs, but I also dont think Upshaw is going to be a top notch pass rusher just yet. The Kruger/Upshaw combo was a nice compliment to Suggs, and right now, there is no combo. Its Upshaw and Suggs and nobody. Harrison should come cheap and replace the Kruger 3rd down role. Him and Suggs off the edge could be deadly, despite him being a steeler, the guy can play

[runamuk]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1363139149' post='1391426']
I'm excited to see our new team. I don't want Harrison; I think he is a dirty, unintelligent buffoon. Interested to see future moves.

We need to land a LT especially with the Browns front 7. Desmond Bryant was a hell of a signing
[/quote]i think the browns did get better with the sigings i have seen but i agree with harrison i can't imagine harrison in purple

[runamuk]

I would be excited if we had a good lt to solidfy the oline. and we get ed reed back . right now not even close

[Ragin'Raven]

I'm excited about a lot of people, just not Harrison. He doesn't seem like he fits the mold of the "Raven Way" at all. He's arrogant, dirty, off field drama, and seems like he'd be a cancer in the locker room. Hope the Ravens see that too.

[EricH]

disappointed...

[Bltravens]

Whats interesting with Harrison is that his agent stated he's talked to Ozzie about Harrison and apparently the talks were positive, to the agent of course.

[Ragin'Raven]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1363140255' post='1391516']
Whats interesting with Harrison is that his agent stated he's talked to Ozzie about Harrison and apparently the talks were positive, to the agent of course.
[/quote]

I have a feeling if Harrison came to the Ravens, he'd have to have a super short leash. Any controversy, and he should be gone, fined, something. I can't imagine with the 'faith/Raven way' make-up of this team, Harrison would fit in.

[BloodRaven]

I'm not worried about Kruger or Ellerbe, both had their limitations as players, Boldin too but his clutch jumpball catches are going to be very hard to replace.

I'd like to see which LB's we bring in (if any) I'm hoping for Erin Henderson.

[runamuk]

[quote name='Ragin'Raven' timestamp='1363140403' post='1391529']
I have a feeling if Harrison came to the Ravens, he'd have to have a super short leash. Any controversy, and he should be gone, fined, something. I can't imagine with the 'faith/Raven way' make-up of this team, Harrison would fit in.
[/quote]i agree with this and i doubt you could find a gag big enough to keep his mouth shut

[elliot]

[quote name='runamuk' timestamp='1363139679' post='1391473']
I would be excited if we had a good lt to solidfy the oline. and we get ed reed back . right now not even close
[/quote] My thoughts exactly. A stud left tackle and Ed Reed.

[reediddy]

I think this whole process, from the outside looking in, is quite hilarious.

When you think about it, we are having discussions about drastically overpaid athletes getting paid even more.

[Warren2621]

[quote name='runamuk' timestamp='1363140647' post='1391550']
i agree with this and i doubt you could find a gag big enough to keep his mouth shut
[/quote]

Its not like his attitude ever prevented his team from winning in the playoffs though

[Warren2621]

[quote name='reediddy' timestamp='1363140891' post='1391567']
I think this whole process, from the outside looking in, is quite hilarious.

When you think about it, we are having discussions about drastically overpaid athletes getting paid even more.
[/quote]

I just love the chaos of it all. I like watching how players perform in a new look. Im actually excited to see Kruger in Cleveland and see if they become a competitive 8-8 team

[elliot]

[quote name='reediddy' timestamp='1363140891' post='1391567']
I think this whole process, from the outside looking in, is quite hilarious.

When you think about it, we are having discussions about drastically overpaid athletes getting paid even more.
[/quote] Yes, but it's not our money. lol

[reediddy]

[quote name='Warren2621' timestamp='1363141018' post='1391575']
I just love the chaos of it all. I like watching how players perform in a new look. Im actually excited to see Kruger in Cleveland and see if they become a competitive 8-8 team
[/quote]

I agree the dynamic of it and the repercussions are very very interesting. It's what makes it relevant that a team like the Eagles from a few years back underperforms like they did. It's what make it intriguing that a team like the Ravens contend year in and year out despite not being at the forefront of this veritable arms race.

That being said I hope Kruger flops in Cleveland. On paper though they are much improved

[reediddy]

[quote name='elliot' timestamp='1363141113' post='1391581']
Yes, but it's not our money. lol
[/quote]

If only the fanbase were entitled to a certain percentage..........

[Warren2621]

I cant hate on Kruger. Its not like he left the team high and dry. Everyone knew he was going to leave and although I wasnt big on him early in the year, he was much needed in the second half of the season and performed nicely in the playoffs.

But on the other hand, I picture him maxing out at 12 sacks

[runamuk]

[quote name='Warren2621' timestamp='1363141018' post='1391575']
I just love the chaos of it all. I like watching how players perform in a new look. Im actually excited to see Kruger in Cleveland and see if they become a competitive 8-8 team
[/quote]i would love to see the browns move up and push the steelers to the bottom of the division. they got allot better this fa period.

[runamuk]

[quote name='Warren2621' timestamp='1363140928' post='1391571']
Its not like his attitude ever prevented his team from winning in the playoffs though
[/quote]good point can't argue with that

[ravensdfan]

This is my go to thread right now. I was considering a vacation over in Off Topic for a bit given all the negativity swirling about, but then I found this great thread.

I'm very excited. I'm excited to see who we draft, if we make any FA moves, and especially to see what some of our young players will bring to the game. Omar Brown, Josh Bynes (sp?), Streeter, Doss. Can't wait.

[elliot]

[quote name='Warren2621' timestamp='1363141329' post='1391595']
I cant hate on Kruger. Its not like he left the team high and dry. Everyone knew he was going to leave and although I wasnt big on him early in the year, he was much needed in the second half of the season and performed nicely in the playoffs.

But on the other hand, I picture him maxing out at 12 sacks
[/quote]I can't hate on any of our guys who leave. They just helped win us a Superbowl and for everyone who goes, there will be someone to replace them. Maybe someone better. It's great to be a fan of the Superbowl winning team. I guess I am excited

[Bravens292]

thank god somebody made this. this canty signing in itself has me pumped since ngata can start blowing up the middle. i'm also excited for flaccos progression, maybe streeter getting some PT, and who we draft.

our offense even without Q is still a very good offense and we should be adding to it soon. with the dline set and hopefully reed coming back, we just need that mlb.

[Warren2621]

[quote name='elliot' timestamp='1363142264' post='1391660']
I can't hate on any of our guys who leave. They just helped win us a Superbowl and for everyone who goes, there will be someone to replace them. Maybe someone better. It's great to be a fan of the Superbowl winning team. I guess I am excited
[/quote]

that super bowl win is really what is saving this disastrous (disastrous thus far) off season. a franchise realistically cant expect to win more than 1 SB per decade, and we got ours. We dont have a HOF dynasty QB like Brady, those are very rare. but with the right group in place further down the road, Flacco could grab another in the near future (3-7 years from now).

I respect all the guys leaving, they were all part of what i think to be one of the better recent playoff runs along with those two Giants runs and that Packers run (they were 10-6 i believe).

Im prepared for multiple playoff appearances still, though. If Flacco can get to Rodgers, Brees, or Brady TD numbers, then the Ravens can really really really be a force despite the holes on the roster. Rodgers carries his team like no other.

[Warren2621]

[quote name='Bravens292' timestamp='1363142628' post='1391674']
thank god somebody made this. this canty signing in itself has me pumped since ngata can start blowing up the middle. i'm also excited for flaccos progression, maybe streeter getting some PT, and who we draft.

our offense even without Q is still a very good offense and we should be adding to it soon. with the dline set and hopefully reed coming back, we just need that mlb.
[/quote]

I was trying to make this point on facebook comments to other Raven fans that were so upset about Q leaving. They dont realize that its sooo hard to repeat. and since Boldin had one year left on his deal for around 6-7 mil, signing him back for just that one expensive year didnt make sense at his age. We either spend 7mil and come up short of the SB realistically or cut him and still come up short of the QB but with fat money saved. Boldin move was the right move unless it guaranteed us a repeat, which it certainly didnt.

I saw a lot of posts crying that Joe lost his savior WR blah blah blah. Yea, he loses him for one season. Big deal, we have a lot of revamping to do and a SB next year is highly highly unlikely with all the departures and new pieces.

[RavensAllTheWay]

The idea of creating cap space is exciting, but I can't deny we have some holes now, lol.

[wademan2636]

does anyone know how many compensatory selections we're looking at? (assuming cary williams and bryant mckinnie leave, and ed reed stays). and also, what rounds are the picks gonna be in?