Kenny Britt Rumor

[Corvus]

While I wouldnt dislike the move, I'd rather the team give Brown and Mellette the chance to be that guy, they're both just as big bodied (well Aaron is listed as 6'2" but still) and fast as Britt. If they were good enough to make the 53, then give them every opportunity to develop.

[Ravensfan23]

Regarding the McClain comparison, this situation is completely different. For McClain, we were able to sign him at the minimum and guarantee him nothing. For Britt, we'd have to give up a high to mid round pick, and because of that, likely throw an extension at him as well. There's a lot more risk involved here.
With that being said, I still don't know. He's got tons of talent but injuries and attitude have held him back. I'm not 100% sold on the WR position, but I think the emergence of Brown and the consistency of Stokley really makes the corps a lot better. As of now, I'm not for it, but I'm not against it either. If he does end up here, I assume that's because the proper homework was done and we think he can offer a lot.

Oh i'm not saying just because they signed McClain they'll sign Britt. The point i was making was don't just think because of legal issues the Ravens won't pursue this option, if true of course. Also i'm not so sure that the Titans are in as great of position to demand high comp like a lot of you guys think. As has been mentioned, Britt has never posted number better then a #2 WR, his rookie year was the only full season of his, he has issues off the field and this isn't the regime that drafted Britt so he might not be in their long term plans. Because of this, it's very possible that it's the Titans looking to part ways with Britt as much as the Ravens are looking to land him.

Again i'm not saying the situations are exactly alike, but the talented but troubled Holmes was traded from Pitt to the Jets for only a 5th rounder. Again not saying it's the same, but similar. Both Holmes and Britt were entering their 5th year with the team that drafted them, but with new coaches taking over they weren't in the long term future plans. Now of course i'm only assuming with Britt because it's just rumor. But if true, I don't think the Ravens would have to give up much and they most certainly won't have to give Britt an extension. They could make him play out his rookie deal at which he'll only cost 1.8M against the cap. Or if they wanna ensure the rights to Britt moving foward, theyy can extend him but have 2014 as a option year. So if he isn't what we expect this year, we just part ways, but if he pans out we pick up the option.

So a trade for Britt doesn't have to be costly or as much of a risk for the Ravens.

[The Raven]

He's an upgrade over what we have. If we don't have to give up a lot, I'd do it. He's young, and there is a possibility of him being here a while, if it happens.

 

As for the credibility of the show, I have heard of the show, but it's not the most well known. I have no idea who is on the show, and I have never listened to it.

 

Edit: I checked their twitter, and a few guys from WNST  (Luke Jones, notably) follow them, as well as Jason La Canfora. Could maybe indicate their credibility.

[marylandmike12]

can we at least get a receiver who wont be out the hole year.

[BaltimoreBean]

I thought we were getting Denarius Moore.

[Ravenseconbeast]

This moves seems like a circus move for bad organization like raiders/jets. You have to weigh in the benefits, but also the risks. In this case, the risk are far heavier then the reward. One bad 'tweek' from britt and you just drained a 2/3rd round pick along with a sizable contract extension to a player that isnt on the field for majority of this season. Trading for him would be something very similar to what Jets are facing w/ Santonio Holmes. A old-school diva with off-field issues that gets paid hansomely and doesnt play more than 20% of the season. Britt is not a young guy you can 'mold' to change his life around. He is grown man w/ kids that has issues on and off the field every year. Jmo

[Gordo52]

I would love to have him but I can't see him being with us long term.

[berad]

Who/What is Purple Reign?

[PolishRifle]

can we at least get a receiver who wont be out the hole year.

Do we really need one? The 3rd preseason game proved to me, that Joe does well no matter who he throws the ball to, as long as we manage to surround him with a good enough Oline. As soon as Yanda joined the lineup all of our "receiving woes" went away and he showed everyone that we aren't lacking any "great weapons". We will be just fine, imho.

[flaccopoe]

This moves seems like a circus move for bad organization like raiders/jets. You have to weigh in the benefits, but also the risks. In this case, the risk are far heavier then the reward. One bad 'tweek' from britt and you just drained a 2/3rd round pick along with a sizable contract extension to a player that isnt on the field for majority of this season. Trading for him would be something very similar to what Jets are facing w/ Santonio Holmes. A old-school diva with off-field issues that gets paid hansomely and doesnt play more than 20% of the season. Britt is not a young guy you can 'mold' to change his life around. He is grown man w/ kids that has issues on and off the field every year. Jmo

 

My thoughts exactly.  Look what happened to NE once they stopped caring about character in their players.

[Cville-Raven]

Unless it would be for like a 6th or 7th I don't really want him.

[codizzle]

Who/What is Purple Reign?

Way before my time but I believe it has something to do with this

[Ravensfan23]

This moves seems like a circus move for bad organization like raiders/jets. You have to weigh in the benefits, but also the risks. In this case, the risk are far heavier then the reward. One bad 'tweek' from britt and you just drained a 2/3rd round pick along with a sizable contract extension to a player that isnt on the field for majority of this season. Trading for him would be something very similar to what Jets are facing w/ Santonio Holmes. A old-school diva with off-field issues that gets paid hansomely and doesnt play more than 20% of the season. Britt is not a young guy you can 'mold' to change his life around. He is grown man w/ kids that has issues on and off the field every year. Jmo

You can't honestly say if the risk is greater then the reward because you don't know the ins and outs. You assume it'll be a 2nd or 3rd round pick, followed with a large contract. Yes that would be a big risk.

However, you don't know if that's the case. The Ravens don't generally do big contracts and with a guy like Britt they'd definitely make him earn it. So where is the big risk? I do agree that the injuries are a concern and that's risk. But again it depends on the commitment the Ravens make to Britt.

If the Ravens traded a 4th rounder, which you assume would be a late one and you'll probably get a 4th round comp pick or 2, how big of a risk is that in your opinion? At 25yrs old, if the Ravens gave Britt a 2yr extension on a prove yourself type deal, the guy would be 28 and in line for a possible huge pay day as a UFA. That's a win-win for both sides imo.

I agree that this could be risky for the Ravens, but I actually think that if the move was made,, noway does Ozzie make a big commitment up front, thus not much risk.

[radicals]

I would like to have Doug Baldwin or TY Hilton traded over Kenny Britt, but that's just me. What I really want to see is our rookies. I would rather have our rookies work this year than bring in more competition.

[berad]

Way before my time but I believe it has something to do with this

You and your friends versus me and the revolution.

I was passively voicing my skepticism towards an unknown site lol

[Ravensfan23]

You and your friends versus me and the revolution.
I was passively voicing my skepticism towards an unknown site lol

And when it was over he feed us pancakes....pancakes!!!

This is one of those things that's cool to talk about, weigh the pros vs cons but unless you see more reports it's just talk. Plus Ozzie rarely allow these type things to get out.

[usmccharles]

OK, so my best friend is a titans fan and he has no idea about this.  Id love him if the price was right, honestly i didnt read the link buthis potential is insane with a healthy season and a good qb, and Joe is a hugeeeeee upgrade over locker

[CalvinSmoke]

You and your friends versus me and the revolution.

I was passively voicing my skepticism towards an unknown site lol

game.... blouses... 

[ratedr]

Headcase and injury prone. No thanks.

[ratedr]

Way before my time but I believe it has something to do with this

Only Purple Rain I've ever heard of.

[Cville-Raven]

game.... blouses...

Then he took us inside and served us pancakes

[sflegend89]

I love the idea of Britt as a Raven from a talent pespective but 9 Police involved incidents since he entered the league in 2009 is just too much for me. After Rolando I think we've pushed our luck enough trying to give a fresh start to these guys with a history.. only this time it wouldn't be a no risk contract like Rolando had. Britt's had a negative experience with Police as recent as this January.. not like it's been years since he's had this issue. With the group of people Britt has chosen to surround himself with it's always just a matter of time. The guy is still really young at just 24 and he has time to get his act together and show he's out grown that lifestyle. But until he does that he's the Titans problem.

[PennRavensFan]

I love the idea of Britt as a Raven from a talent pespective but 9 Police involved incidents since he entered the league in 2009 is just too much for me. After Rolando I think we've pushed our luck enough trying to give a fresh start to these guys with a history.. only this time it wouldn't be a no risk contract like Rolando had. Britt's had a negative experience with Police as recent as this January.. not like it's been years since he's had this issue. With the group of people Britt has chosen to surround himself with it's always just a matter of time. The guy is still really young at just 24 and he has time to get his act together and show he's out grown that lifestyle. But until he does that he's the Titans problem.

Agree....let the Raiders have him..ha

[BloodRaven]

Pass.

 

It takes more than talent to be a Raven... well to be honest sometimes it doesnt even take talent...

[arnie_uk]

If you get him cheap and kept him out of trouble and healthy he would change everything on offense. Alot of ifs though

[RobFuseRaven]

Honestly, I really believe our homegrown guys are gonna break out. By mid-season, we'll all be happy we gave these guys a chance.

[HomeoftheBRAVENS]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES ONE MILLION TIMES YES!!!!!I've been saying we should do this all off season.Please tell me this is a real source that this person has.When healthy,Kenny Britt is a better wr than Torrey Smith.If we trade for this 6 foot 3 215 pound man there is no way Torrey Smith would see a double team while they're on the field at the same time.

[Rav'n Maniac]

Although he is a big talent, it is all wasted talent if he can't stay on the field. The guy is struggling to practice at this point and the Titans are planning on him being hit and miss all season. This, along with his off field issues leads me to believe Ozzie would walk away.

[SeaHawk]

I have some sources telling me that Britt may end up as a Raven before Tuesday. But they also may just not do the trade since its the opening week. Stay tuned.

[arnie_uk]

I have some sources telling me that Britt may end up as a Raven before Tuesday. But they also may just not do the trade since its the opening week. Stay tuned.

didnt you have a source say we were trading for the guy from Oakland