Rolando McClain is retiring

[Gordo52]

Ray comeback we need you

[berad]

Where's the "waste"?

 

Never saw the field as a Raven (didn't even show up to the workouts), FO didn't spend a dime, he was on the squad for a month...

 

The only thing "wasted" was time talking about him. Goodbye, Rolando.

[Alexir]

Look everyone, it's Mahatma Gandhi!

I would say who I think your acting like but I don't want to get banned :)

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Act however you want about it

[Alexir]

Sorry but I don't see the point in defending a guy with the kind of rap sheet he has. People may be a bit harsh on their end but some of it is warranted given the opportunity he had with the Ravens. I hope he gets back on track with his life but it's better this happened now rather than later into the season.

His rap sheet is not that bad. Sean Taylor, Donte Stallworth, Terrell Suggs, Ray Lewis, Pacman Jones and Brandon Marshall have been arrested for worst crap.

I'm defending his decision to retire. We don't know all the facts and he did it in a professional way by letting Ozzie know..

Some fans on these boards remind me of Philly fans sometimes lol

[rmw10]

Such a weird situation.  He retires to get his life on track (assumption).  Yet, with his retirement, he'll likely stay in Decatur, and we all know the issue there.  Hopefully he's smart enough to get out of Decatur.

[gabefergy]

Where's the "waste"?

Never saw the field as a Raven (didn't even show up to the workouts), FO didn't spend a dime, he was on the squad for a month...

The only thing "wasted" was time talking about him. Goodbye, Rolando.

This 1000x over. I suppose Rolando wasted his talent, but that doesn't affect the Ravens in any way. Personally, I never expected anything out of McClain. I doubted he would make the 53 so this really isn't a surprise.

[jaege]

Because people are judgmental , ignorant and immature. Just ignore their BS.

 

 

Isn't your statement above judgemental and immature? Hmm.

[GrimCoconut]

Where's the "waste"?

Never saw the field as a Raven (didn't even show up to the workouts), FO didn't spend a dime, he was on the squad for a month...

The only thing "wasted" was time talking about him. Goodbye, Rolando.

Exactly. It's not like we lost anything here. No draft pick. No money. Nothing.

In fact this only helps us. j read an article on RSR.com the other day. It talked about how this signing opens future doors for other guys looking for a second chance.

The only negative here is bad press and the press isn't even that bad towards us. We get bad press all the time. Nothing new.

[Speed Kills]

Heard he wasn't trying to participate in OTA's when he could be breaking the law with his homeboy Titus Young LOL. Good riddance and glad this happened now before he wasted our time and money. Worst part was I really thought this guy could have come in and turned his career around. Instead he made a joke out of us signing him and even though he didn't see a dime, it made us look like fools since all he managed to do was add another arrest to his rap sheet while a part of this organization when we could have signed an ILB who could have actually helped us. Sorry I am not sorry for judging this loser.

[Alexir]

Isn't your statement above judgemental and immature? Hmm.

Sure.

[jaege]

Exactly. It's not like we lost anything here. No draft pick. No money. Nothing.

In fact this only helps us. j read an article on RSR.com the other day. It talked about how this signing opens future doors for other guys looking for a second chance.

The only negative here is bad press and the press isn't even that bad towards us. We get bad press all the time. Nothing new.

 

 

Gotta agree with the 'nut. We lost nothing, He even provided we, the fans, with something to banter about during the offseason. A tiny win for us. I have no hard feelings toward the guy, and am sorry to see a potential talent wasted, but his decision doesnt effect me either way. I was one of those that had reservations about his being on the team, so I am not upset that he is gone.

 

 

I will admit I am perplexed by his decision though. Wow.

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

Where's the "waste"?

 

Never saw the field as a Raven (didn't even show up to the workouts), FO didn't spend a dime, he was on the squad for a month...

 

The only thing "wasted" was time talking about him. Goodbye, Rolando.

 

People probably mean on the talent side of things. He has a ton of it. It's sad he couldn't put it together. It's good that the Ravens lose nothing in this (other than arguably depth). 

 

But I want to know the real reason. A 23 year-old doesn't just retire from the NFL especially signing with a team a month prior and being enthusiastic about doing it. Something must be seriously wrong. 

[Ravenseconbeast]

Im hoping our FO takes their time on who we bring in for our ILB. We got plenty of time to bring a stopgap vet in.

We'll be fine. Ozzie always gets it done.

[bravensfan52]

 

Ray comeback we need you

 

+35

[GrimCoconut]

People probably mean on the talent side of things. He has a ton of it. It's sad he couldn't put it together. It's good that the Ravens lose nothing in this (other than arguably depth).

But I want to know the real reason. A 23 year-old doesn't just retire from the NFL especially signing with a team a month prior and being enthusiastic about doing it. Something must be seriously wrong.

My guess is he took a look in the mirror and was perhaps humbled and finally matured enough to realize he needs to focus on his life and not football. Maybe Ozzie told him to do it. We still have his rights. It's not like we waived them yet.

[berad]

This 1000x over. I suppose Rolando wasted his talent, but that doesn't affect the Ravens in any way. Personally, I never expected anything out of McClain. I doubted he would make the 53 so this really isn't a surprise.

 
Same. When he got arrested the most recent time, I lost all interest in him.
 

Exactly. It's not like we lost anything here. No draft pick. No money. Nothing.

In fact this only helps us. j read an article on RSR.com the other day. It talked about how this signing opens future doors for other guys looking for a second chance.

The only negative here is bad press and the press isn't even that bad towards us. We get bad press all the time. Nothing new.

 
Don't know if I necessarily agree with that. Don't really think McClain's 'stay' here will sway any agents or players looking for 'rehab'.
 
Ravens gave him a no-guarantee contract and he showed no change in behavior
 

People probably mean on the talent side of things. He has a ton of it. It's sad he couldn't put it together. It's good that the Ravens lose nothing in this (other than arguably depth). 
 
But I want to know the real reason. A 23 year-old doesn't just retire from the NFL especially signing with a team a month prior and being enthusiastic about doing it. Something must be seriously wrong.

Eh, I could see that. People throw away opportunities all the time, Rolando began throwing his away in Oakland.

I can't really feel sorry for him - his issues are self-inflicted. If he's retired to change that, then good for him.

[GrimCoconut]

Im hoping our FO takes their time on who we bring in for our ILB. We got plenty of time to bring a stopgap vet in.

We'll be fine. Ozzie always gets it done.

I don't think you bring a veteran inside linebacker with a known history of being a problem off the field with the expectation of him being an impact player. His signing was one of hope. He was more of a "high reward and no risk" signing. If he panned out fanatic abet if not no sweat.

I think we like the guys we got especially Bynes and McClellan. Obviously Arthur Brown as well but he's a Draft pick.

[GrimCoconut]

Same. When he got arrested the most recent time, I lost all interest in him.


Don't know if I necessarily agree with that. Don't really think McClain's 'stay' here will sway any agents or players looking for 'rehab'.

Ravens gave him a no-guarantee contract and he showed no change in behavior


Eh, I could see that. People throw away opportunities all the time, Rolando began throwing his away in Oakland.

I can't really feel sorry for him - his issues are self-inflicted. If he's retired to change that, then good for him.

I disagree with you. I think it does. It's not our fault he didn't work out for us. We gave him a chance and that's all any guy looking to rebound can ask. Go ask a guy like Young (either) or Russell about trying to rebound and getting no chance.

[Ozzsome]

I wonder what the Raiders are doing to their rookies, they only have two first rounders still on their roster, who are Sebastian Janikowski and Darren McFadden and they have selected Jamarcus Russell and Rolando McClain, who may be the worst draft busts in recent history, both in the top 10

[wayne]

Urlacher still available, _anyone?

[GrimCoconut]

I wonder what the Raiders are doing to their rookies, they only have two first rounders still on their roster, who are Sebastian Janikowski and Darren McFadden and they have selected Jamarcus Russell and Rolando McClain, who may be the worst draft busts in recent , both in the top 10

Don't forget DHB. Really sad there.

[Tdot Raven]

People probably mean on the talent side of things. He has a ton of it. It's sad he couldn't put it together. It's good that the Ravens lose nothing in this (other than arguably depth). 

 

But I want to know the real reason. A 23 year-old doesn't just retire from the NFL especially signing with a team a month prior and being enthusiastic about doing it. Something must be seriously wrong. 

Agreed. To retire from the NFL that isn't injury related at that age is unfortunate, but like most of you here said, there are much more important things in life than playing football. 

[GrimCoconut]

Urlacher still available, _anyone?

Nah. No thanks. I'd rather roll with the guys we have.

[bMore Heathen]

This is strange. Maybe after the rookie camp, they really liked Brown and told him he didn't have a spot. But it's seems too early for that. Maybe he's just crazy.

[gabefergy]

Im hoping our FO takes their time on who we bring in for our ILB. We got plenty of time to bring a stopgap vet in.

We'll be fine. Ozzie always gets it done.

I could be wrong, but I don't think we bring anyone else in. No need.

[wayne]

Nah. No thanks. I'd rather roll with the guys we have.

If we could get him for cheap, I would rather us sign him . Veteran leadership and experience can't be underestimated.

[rmw10]

I could be wrong, but I don't think we bring anyone else in. No need.

 

Agreed.  I think we're more than fine with Arthur Brown, Jameel McClain, Josh Bynes, and Albert McClellan.  If anything this opens up a spot for one of Bryan Hall, Nigel Carr, Adrian Hamilton, Michael McAdoo, or Brandon Copeland, even though the last 3 are OLB guys.

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

Urlacher still available, _anyone?

 

Don't think so. Dude has never played in a 3-4, has fallen off in terms of play, and is going on age 35 this month.

 

I do think we should add someone, though. There's no telling how Jameel recovers from that spinal injury especially since he was just average prior to the injury anyway. Everyone behind him is unproven. 

[Gordo52]

If we could get him for cheap, I would rather us sign him . Veteran leadership and experience can't be underestimated.

He's 10x slower then what Ray was last year. LB coach? I would love

[berad]

I disagree with you. I think it does. It's not our fault he didn't work out for us. We have him a chance and that's all any guy looking to rebound can ask. Go ask a guy like Young (either) or Russell about trying to rebound and getting no chance.

What does that do for the team? I don't understand.

If they have potential/talent and aren't too big of a headache, they get signed. Rolando McClain, Terrell Owens, Plaxico Burress, Michael Vick, Donte Stallworth, Lawrence Phillips, Matt Jones, LeGarrette Blount, even guys like Albert Haynesworth and Ryan Leaf got multiple chances

If they don't have the talent or their headaches outweigh it, they don't get signed. Jamarcus Russell, Vince Young, Titus Young, Todd Marinovich, Charles Rogers

I don't find fault with teams for not signing problem players. The players blew the opportunity and, in the process, did things that ensured they would not be anywhere near an NFL roster (which is a whole lot).

And Titus Young DID get a second chance now that I think about it. Blew that, too.