Ravens Re-Sign Dennis Pitta

[Corvus]

Everyone complaining about Dennis' age need to understand that he hasnt played football nonstop since high school, he was on a two year mission trip as many BYU players opt to do. Thats two fewer years of hits, wear, and tear on his body. Wah, wah, wah he's 28 and he wont get more athletic. Does he need to be more athletic than he already is? I remember him completely extending and laying out to catch a ridiculous catch in one of his four games last year, I think he's pretty good in the athleticism department. If there is any one knock on Dennis, its not his age but his need to improve as a blocker.

[RedFire]

Based off of 50 catch average, we are paying him 120,000 per catch per year.

Edit: This isn't mean to mean he isnt worth it. I just think athletes are overpaid in general because this is techinically a good deal for a tight end.

Lol at athletes being overpaid. Owners would line their wallets with more cash if athletes made less.

Athletes generate a lot if revenue because we watch the game, go to games, and buy merchandise. Money isn't going back to fans...better it goes to athletes instead of the owners to create wealth in new families/communities instead of money being exclusive to the elite.

[jaege]

I hate to even say this but we overpaid for a little above average tight end !

 

No offense but your qualifications to judge that are ...what exactly? More importantly, how are these qualifications better than the entire Ravens FO and Ozzie? Obviously they see something you do not. 

[SecretAgentMan]

No offense but your qualifications to judge that are ...what exactly? More importantly, how are these qualifications better than the entire Ravens FO and Ozzie? Obviously they see something you do not.

Pitta was paid accordingly, I guarentee you that Graham will get a deal that will be so much bigger then Dennis' that it's not even funny..

We overpaid, yes we did, but we needed him back. It was worth it

[organizedchaos007]

It's worth noting that he has only had 100 yards receiving and multiple touchdowns in a game once in his entire career, and that came against Denver in week 15 of 2012.

 Also worth noting that he did that being held back in a Cam Cameron/first year coordinator system.

[organizedchaos007]

Just out of curiosity, what did we pay Heap on his second contract. And how much was the cap then?

[Alexir]

Lol at athletes being overpaid. Owners would line their wallets with more cash if athletes made less.

Athletes generate a lot if revenue because we watch the game, go to games, and buy merchandise. Money isn't going back to fans...better it goes to athletes instead of the owners to create wealth in new families/communities instead of money being exclusive to the elite.

Owners also pay for transportation, equipment, medical , etc for grown men playing a child's game. Owners deserve it as they take the business risk and pay for everything. It's just funny that people playing football make more than doctors, pilots, firefighters, etc. just was having fun for numbers but it's shocking that people defend that they deserve every cent of it.

Congrats to Pitta, gonna get back on track here

[Hey Diddle]

What a deal at 6.5 mil! Thanks for signing with us Dennis!  Can't wait for your 85-14-900 season next year!

[Gordo52]

Per

@JasonLaCanfora: Dennis Pitta's deal with the Ravens, 5yrs $32.5M, includes $16M guaranteed.

[rmw10]

Per

@JasonLaCanfora: Dennis Pitta's deal with the Ravens, 5yrs $32.5M, includes $16M guaranteed.

 

So $3.2M goes to the cap each year as the proration.  His cap hit probably comes in around $4M this year including base salary.  Not bad.

[rafahash]

So $3.2M goes to the cap each year as the proration.  His cap hit probably comes in around $4M this year including base salary.  Not bad.

 

I love Ozzie.

[GrimCoconut]

Well now I think this eliminates Amaro for us. We could still do it but I don't think we'll take Amaro. I think WR is more likely now in the first. I'm glad we re-signed Pitta. He's an important piece.

I thought the contract was a bit high at first but if the reports are true then that's not bad for Pitta

[T3hRaven]

Well now I think this eliminates Amaro for us. We could still do it but I don't think we'll take Amaro. I think WR is more likely now in the first. I'm glad we re-signed Pitta. He's an important piece.

 

Niklas would still be a good pick in the second, he's a good complement to Pitta.

[Ravenskid52752]

Niklas would still be a good pick in the second, he's a good complement to Pitta.

harbs is really impressed by niklas.

[T3hRaven]

harbs is really impressed by niklas.

 

Harbs is impressed with the guy that cleans the Castle's bathrooms.  That's just who he is.

[Sizzlebshu]

Well now I think this eliminates Amaro for us. We could still do it but I don't think we'll take Amaro. I think WR is more likely now in the first. I'm glad we re-signed Pitta. He's an important piece.

I thought the contract was a bit high at first but if the reports are true then that's not bad for Pitta

I disagree with this considering we have 0 depth behind Pitta. I think the only other TE we have on the roster is Furstenburg. Additionally, given Kubiak is our OC, I expect a lot of two TE sets. Can't forget about Pitta's injuries either. 

[rmw10]

I disagree with this considering we have 0 depth behind Pitta. I think the only other TE we have on the roster is Furstenburg. Additionally, given Kubiak is our OC, I expect a lot of two TE sets. Can't forget about Pitta's injuries either. 

 

Amaro doesn't really fit because he's a very similar player to Pitta, not because we're throwing TE out all together.

[SecretAgentMan]

Plus, Juice will never leave the field seeing his versatility... 

 

Our line will be

 

Torrey                 Pitta Monroe-Ko-Gino-Yanda-??????               Brown

 

 

                                                       Joe

                                                       Juice

                                                       Pierce

 

Juice will be used as a slot WR at times, TE at other, FB at others

 

 

 

We aren't taking a TE in the first 3 rounds anymore

[gabefergy]

Plus, Juice will never leave the field seeing his versatility...

Our line will be

Torrey Pitta Monroe-Ko-Gino-Yanda-?????? Brown

Joe

Juice

Pierce

Juice will be used as a slot WR at times, TE at other, FB at others

We aren't taking a TE in the first 3 rounds anymore

I still think TE is a strong possibility, maybe not in the first round but second or third is quite likely.

It also depends on how FA goes. We could sign another TE.

[SecretAgentMan]

I still think TE is a strong possibility, maybe not in the first round but second or third is quite likely.

It also depends on how FA goes. We could sign another TE.

*cough cough* Garrett Graham *cough cough*

[Sizzlebshu]

Amaro doesn't really fit because he's a very similar player to Pitta, not because we're throwing TE out all together.

Because having two TE's that can catch and play well is such a terrible thing to have. Just ask the Patriots (inb4 Hernandez is a WR joke)

[Ravenseconbeast]

Plus, Juice will never leave the field seeing his versatility... 

 

Our line will be

 

Torrey                 Pitta Monroe-Ko-Gino-Yanda-??????               Brown

 

 

                                                       Joe

                                                       Juice

                                                       Pierce

 

Juice will be used as a slot WR at times, TE at other, FB at others

 

 

 

We aren't taking a TE in the first 3 rounds anymore

 

ROFL  what is this

[rmw10]

Because having two TE's that can catch and play well is such a terrible thing to have. Just ask the Patriots (inb4 Hernandez is a WR joke)

 

I'm not saying it's terrible, but we'd be better off getting a #2 guy that is pretty close to a sure thing as a blocker.  Amaro certainly has the frame, but there are question marks there.

[SecretAgentMan]

ROFL  what is this

Starters on the depth chart that's unorganized on mobile (LOL)

[Sizzlebshu]

I'm not saying it's terrible, but we'd be better off getting a #2 guy that is pretty close to a sure thing as a blocker.  Amaro certainly has the frame, but there are question marks there.

I'd say most of those questions were erased at the combine with the bench press showing that his strength isn't an issue. The only questions left with Amaro is does he have the technique down, and if not how much of a learning curve will there be? He obv can block, but given his skill set and the offense he was in, he just wasn't asked to do it much. 

[Ravenseconbeast]

Starters on the depth chart that's unorganized on mobile (LOL)

 

yea understood...   always good to swing a little imagination

[juanman7]

Does anyone know or have a guess as to what Pitta's cap hit for 2014 will be? Also, how do you think the signing of Pitta will impact whether we try and sign a receiver or tight end in free agency? I really hope we can make a splash this year, I hate watching other teams go out and get some awesome players in the first days of free agency. Don't get me wrong, I respect what Ozzie is able to do and the bargain deal players he signs but I want the Ravens to be Super Bowl contenders again which i think means signing some offensive linemen, free safety and a receiver in free agency and drafting receivers, and a tight end and offensive linemen.

[rmw10]

I'd say most of those questions were erased at the combine with the bench press showing that his strength isn't an issue. The only questions left with Amaro is does he have the technique down, and if not how much of a learning curve will there be? He obv can block, but given his skill set and the offense he was in, he just wasn't asked to do it much. 

 

You're going to get the most out of Amaro by playing him in the slot.  He's more of a receiving threat.  He can certainly play inline, but the value isn't there if you want to use him in the traditional role.  There are guys better suited to the offense.  It's nothing against Amaro as I like him as a player, but with Pitta officially back in the fold, he's not the best option considering what his skill set is and where he's likely to be picked.

[gabefergy]

You're going to get the most out of Amaro by playing him in the slot.  He's more of a receiving threat.  He can certainly play inline, but the value isn't there if you want to use him in the traditional role.  There are guys better suited to the offense.  It's nothing against Amaro as I like him as a player, but with Pitta officially back in the fold, he's not the best option considering what his skill set is and where he's likely to be picked.

You don't have to line him up in the slot to be a receiver though. When NE was dominating with their two TE sets, Gronk was often lined up in-line but was still a beast of a receiver. I'm sure he could be used out of the slot on occasion as well.

 

The question I have is whether Amaro can be a good enough blocker to be a match-up problem for teams because that's the whole point of using 2 TE formations...having the flexibility to run or pass.

[rmw10]

You don't have to line him up in the slot to be a receiver though. When NE was dominating with their two TE sets, Gronk was often lined up in-line but was still a beast of a receiver. I'm sure he could be used out of the slot on occasion as well.

 

The question I have is whether Amaro can be a good enough blocker to be a match-up problem for teams because that's the whole point of using 2 TE formations...having the flexibility to run or pass.

 

Yeah I know that.  I just don't think you're getting his max value by lining him up inline.  I think he's a better player out of the slot, personally.  I wouldn't be mad if we took him.  I'd like the pick, but I think we'd have better options and it's not something I see us doing anyways.