LB Rolando McClain eyeing a comeback?

[rmw10]

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/09/agent_pat_dye_jr_believes_rola.html

 

Do we have a spot for him at this point, and if we do, is he worth the risk?  I know Bynes hasn't been all that great, but we do have Daryl Smith and Arthur Brown is looking to come back soon.  Jameel McClain is still an unknown, and McClellan is nothing more than depth.

[izvoodoo]

He could cover special teams if McClellan is injured.  We need some players there.

[MissRay27]

Really?

[Purple Punishment]

Umm the kid was pretty good at a 4-3lb which he didn't fit, he would look really good in our 3-4. He's 24 has great talent and if his head is on a swivel, we have a gem.

[Ravenseconbeast]

We spent a lot of money rotating 1-day rental FAs after reg. season started.   But if the coaches believe his worth it, guess its up to them and Rolando to figure that out.   

[jdynamite]

It's week 5, McClain already had weight issues in Oakland, he never had training camp, preseason, or anything so he can't be in football shape, he won't have a grasp on the playbook either, I doubt it would be a plug n' play situation.

Bynes hasn't been great but I don't see McClain coming in at this point to help anything. Now if he can catch maybe he can convert to TE and replace Dickson immediately lol

[NaveSenrag]

I wouldn't mind this move, personally. I was pretty high on him before he decided to retire.

[arnie_uk]

Couldn't be any worse thAn Byrnes, could he play oline?

[GrimCoconut]

Sure. Why not?

[TDubbs]

If he did come back, I think it would be a bonus for us. I'd stash him for the rest of this year. Let him develop with the team for the rest of the season, head into Summer and Training Camp in shape and with a grasp of our playbook. That would be the ideal situation. 

[CalvinSmoke]

Sign and injured reserve lol

[Natural Born Hitters]

Take Rolando back, showcase him or another ILB (since we have so many talented ILB's) for a trade.

[edthehead]

D.Smith is on a 1 year contract I think ,so yes I would bring him in at the end of the season he is also on a 1 yr contract ,,, how would that work ,,, HELP,, do anybody have an answer

[Purple Punishment]

Do anybody use proper English? Lol

The problem is I don't think McClain can keep up with TEs but D Smith is our only good OlB that can.

[rafahash]

Why not? I'd like that.

[H8R]

Look... The kid has talent. What happened to that talent in Oakland is unknown. I commend him for taking the hard move and trying to get his life back. Now, MAYBE his career can also come back. Anyone that says he doesn't have above average talent and ability are blind to facts.

[JO_75]

Oh great, he is pulling a  Favre. Make up your mind Rolando lol jk. 

 

No but seriously, if he is serious about coming back, let's see what he has to offer. I mean with Brown hurt, anybody would be an upgrade over Bynes. 

[blitzking33]

I'd love to see McClain come back.. instant thumper in the middle replacing  Bynes. Start on ST and ease him in.

[ravensfan160]

Can he play TE? :idea:     haha

[Guest Im An Ozzie Newsome Guy]

Meh; there's no need for Rolando McClain to be on this team, at least for this season. If the Ravens want to give McClain another shot (to redeem himself), I would wait until the end of the season. I honestly cannot see him coming-in, after no training camp and preseason, while having the learn an entire playbook, and doing much of anything. Once again, maybe as a "future" project; but, not for the '13 Ravens.

 

Plus, there's still Daryl Smith, Arthur Brown (who's going to be a starter, sooner-rather-than-later), Josh Bynes (who is liked by many of his teammates, including T-Sizzle Hacksaw) and Albert McClellan who would be in-front of him, if McClain were to sign with the Ravens.

 

Speaking of McClains: Is Jameel McClain expected back, at any point, this season? I know he agreed to reduce his salary (to remain on the team). However, is it safe to say Jameel won't be back until the 2014 season?

[JEEPercreepermd]

I think it's commendable for Rolondo to get his life straight. He's definitely talented, but I just can't see how he could be ready to play this year in any sort of impactful way. Maybe next year.

[balimore]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000253847/article/exalabama-lb-rolando-mcclain-eyes-return-to-nfl

 

It's officially on NFL.com. He is still very young and he has the talent. He just needs to stay in shape and get his life together.

[Gordo52]

I'm not against it, but I'm not for it.

 

I hope he got his life straight and is staying in shape

[The Raven]

As much as I want him, it's much more important for him to stay in school and get his degree right now. I want him to focus on classes and then come back. 

[mgridda]

He can join now, start learning now. It'd be better for 2014. He can be a healthy scratch, practice squad or special teams guy.

 

Basically, if McClain can play special teams: he's on.

[PerpetuallyBored74]

If he's finally got his act together, both on and off the field, then I'm not against his return.

[SecretAgentMan]

Yippe Kay Yay McClain explodes up the middle of the gap to stuff the RB and censor the last part*

But go back to school first lol

[TheRavenouseD2008]

back to school back to school then come back to prove that he is not a fool got his playbook read his cleats tied tight he hopes a lineman dont start a fight lol