FAs to Consider: WRs and TEs

[Ravenslifer]

Heere's a name:

 

Eddie Royal.

 

Not the most popular choice, I know, but here is what I see in him:

• HThink of him as an up grade over Jacoby Jones.  Jones cost $875k to cut after June 1st.

 

Royal sounds like a Ravens signing - never put up big enough numbers to be considered a coveted FA, but he's had consistent production over the course of his career, seems like he'd fit in well with the type of receiver Joe likes to throw to and the locker room personality the Ravens would want.

[DonLucas]

This are the names I like that wouldn't be too expensive

WR Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia Eagles**
WR Denarius Moore, Oakland Raiders
WR Eddie Royal, San Diego Chargers
WR Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville Jaguars
TE Jordan Cameron, Cleveland Browns*
TE Charles Clay, Miami Dolphins

*If Cameron can stay healthy. But I think his concussion problems can't be helped.
** Maclin is a long shot. I believe he will get paid with the stellar year he had.
Denarius Moore is underrated because he plays for such a bad team, but he can be reliable.

[RavensFanMania]

Royal sounds like a Ravens signing - never put up big enough numbers to be considered a coveted FA, but he's had consistent production over the course of his career, seems like he'd fit in well with the type of receiver Joe likes to throw to and the locker room personality the Ravens would want.

Royal was drafted by Mike Shanahan in his last yr with Denver and had a very good yr as a rookie. He hasn't matched that production, but I could see him doing very well in our offense whether Kubiak, Shanahan or Dennison is OC. As a matter of fact, Mike Shanahan tried to get him in the 2012 offseason, but didn't have the cap space to sign him. He probably would have been a nice signing for them.

[Pirate88]

Housler has more talent than Clay and maybe Cameron to. Just plays with QBs that keeps even Fitzgerald down! Maclin is going to be a little pricey and has less overall talent than Britt. He benefitted from Kellys offense. But is still a good wr but a little pricey. Royal and Shorts are similar to our own Campanaro who is expected by many analysts to become a breakout slot who also carry's big play ability similar to Shorts and Royal. Denarius Moore I once liked but has been benched for poor routes and hands similar to Torrey Smith but worse. He has been benched and couldn't start even after Streeter was injured whom has shown far more than moore and also a FA. Perhaps Moore can be focused but He could not even start over some very poor WRs for the Raiders. I would bring him in at a one yr min $$ but not count on him and consider it a huge bonus if he gets going.

I really like Crabtree!! I just watched his highlights and some games vs Sherman song others. I will say this, he plays much faster than I thought and really attacks the football with great athleticism and hands. If his QB understood timing he should have torched Sherman!! His value right now is down and he should be the Ravens target!! Only WR worth signing over him is maybe Britt who has suffered from bad QBs and has talent on par with Julio Jones and wants to prove it bad!! He also lays crushing blocks and fights for the ball in crowds.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

Anyone we bring in the price has got to be right. I would like to see more of Aiken,Brown and Campanaro along with the Smith's if they hang around. I like what we got but in the draft if a guy falls to us then by all means pick him.

[PerpetuallyBored74]

I think Royal, Hartline, and Housler are the best choices.

Great recommendations! 

[Pirate88]

I like Royal Hartline and Housler as well. But if anybody gets cut by the phins it will be Wallace. Housler we need to jump right on!! If not then Davis and Gresham are bargains as well. Housler we can get 1-2 yrs at $2-3mil per Even Davis we could get for bout $5-6mil per yr. And i garuntee in our offense with our dominant OLine and Joe Cool 2.0 throwing to him then 1200+ yards and 10+ TDs would be very easy!! Housler would reach at least 1000 yards and 10 TDs. A nice bargain combo would be Housler and Crabtree. Both carry deep play ability with Either speed or ball skills.

I like Hartline but The phins are cutting Wallace it appears. And as much as I like Hartline we should have drafted Abbrederis in Round5. He is better than some guys this year who will go in round2 and maybe even late One. Abbrederis is a super Hartline. Abbrederis one of the most underrated WRs in the draft ever!! I know young players are rarely traded and I doubt the Ravens would but I would like to make The packers an offer for him about as much as I would like to make an offer for Sanu. I like Royal but Campanaro is as talented and is picked by many to be a breakout slot. With some hard work on his routes and xtra practices, Campanaro should be a 80+ catch 1000 yard slot who is capable of some big plays like Cobb and Royal. Campanaro will turn out to be a real steal. Especially if the Ravens find some upgrades at the outside WR positions of the X and Z WR to open things up for Campanaro. I like the combo signing of Housler and Crabtree or Davis and Britt since Britt and Housler will be cheap and Davis or Crabtree will both cost a little as in $5-7mil per season but still a bargain for how they will breakout in our offense. Then the draft can be used on other positions. This is a big FA class for WRs and TEs. Just my opinion I would prefer an upgrade over Torrey and SS cuz you don't know if his talent declines at nearly 37 which he will be. And hold over Campanaro as the slot and Brown to see if he can develop into a top #3 that will be a mismatch for defenses. If SS retires that clears enough $$ for a Britt or Housler and maybe a Crabtree or Davis

[BmoreBird22]

A fan tweeted in to ask Jamison Hensley what he thought a surprise move for the Ravens would be in free agency would be and Hensley said this: 

 

 "If it's a surprise, I probably shouldn't tell you, right? Well, if you really want to know, my prediction for the most surprising move is landing a bona fide No. 1 receiver like free agent Demaryius Thomas. It's going to take a lot of cap room, and the Ravens don't currently have it. And the Ravens aren't known for making a big splash in free agency. I just get the feeling that the Ravens want to capitalize on the momentum of this offensive upswing, and big targets are needed in this version of the West Coast offense, which the Ravens will continue to run with or without Kubiak. Every team in the division has a big playmaker at wide receiver: A.J. Green, Antonio Brown and Josh Gordon. Maybe that's why coach John Harbaugh hinted at Steve Smith coming back in a role where he wouldn't be an every-down receiver."

 

This is actually a really good point. With Torrey Smith a FA and Steve Smith being asked to take time and being almost told of a reduced role, you'd have to imagine the Ravens have plans to try to make something big happen. They don't have anyone currently who's going to push Steve into a reduced role and that wouldn't happen even if they re-signed Torrey. They must be thinking big in FA and the draft. I'm kinda excited now.

[rmw10]

A fan tweeted in to ask Jamison Hensley what he thought a surprise move for the Ravens would be in free agency would be and Hensley said this: 

 

 "If it's a surprise, I probably shouldn't tell you, right? Well, if you really want to know, my prediction for the most surprising move is landing a bona fide No. 1 receiver like free agent Demaryius Thomas. It's going to take a lot of cap room, and the Ravens don't currently have it. And the Ravens aren't known for making a big splash in free agency. I just get the feeling that the Ravens want to capitalize on the momentum of this offensive upswing, and big targets are needed in this version of the West Coast offense, which the Ravens will continue to run with or without Kubiak. Every team in the division has a big playmaker at wide receiver: A.J. Green, Antonio Brown and Josh Gordon. Maybe that's why coach John Harbaugh hinted at Steve Smith coming back in a role where he wouldn't be an every-down receiver."

 

This is actually a really good point. With Torrey Smith a FA and Steve Smith being asked to take time and being almost told of a reduced role, you'd have to imagine the Ravens have plans to try to make something big happen. They don't have anyone currently who's going to push Steve into a reduced role and that wouldn't happen even if they re-signed Torrey. They must be thinking big in FA and the draft. I'm kinda excited now.

 

I do think we'll be gunning for a guy in the draft, finally.  I don't think we'll see a big name FA, though.  We don't have the cap to make it happen.

[BmoreBird22]

I do think we'll be gunning for a guy in the draft, finally.  I don't think we'll see a big name FA, though.  We don't have the cap to make it happen.

That's what I was thinking, but Ozzie has a way of making moves happen, like Doom. I think if you cut/extend Ngata, Canty cut/retires, Koch cut, Yanda extended, Jimmy extended, possible Steve retires, all of a sudden you're looking at some good cap room

[Cillmatic]

Josh Gordon: I know what you're all thinking, "this guys an idiot" but hear me out. This team has a knack for rehabilitating troubled players, for example, Jimmy Smith, Will Hill, Reed, and Bernard Pierce. If Gordon can get his act together he's a potential HOF'er. I trust that our coaches can control this guy, Harbaugh especially. Our locker room and coaching staff offers a much better support system than the Browns. What do you think? Low cost, high reward. If he fixes his act we get a HOF WR, if he's still an idiot we can cut him with little to no impact in the salary cap.

[Alaska Alaska!]

I know what you're all thinking, "this guys an idiot" but hear me out. This team has a knack for rehabilitating troubled players, for example, Jimmy Smith, Will Hill, Reed, and Bernard Pierce. If Gordon can get his act together he's a potential HOF'er. I trust that our coaches can control this guy, Harbaugh especially. Our locker room and coaching staff offers a much better support system than the Browns. What do you think? Low cost, high reward. If he fixes his act we get a HOF WR, if he's still an idiot we can cut him with little to no impact in the salary cap.

He would so be in Harbs doghouse before the half of the season

[52520Andrew]

I won't hold my breath on it and after all the arrests this past offseason I don't know if I am buying the whole rehabilitating bit right now.

[Ravenseconbeast]

Just stop..

[TDubbs]

Well Gordon is an RFA so the Browns control him. They obviously wouldn't trade him to us and I'm not sure they're going to give up on him just yet. That being said, I'd take a chance on him in a heartbeat just like we did with Will Hill. 

[jazz1988]

Gordon would atleast cost us a third rounder so ummm no especially considering all the risk that come with him. 

[Alaska Alaska!]

Also, can you imagine the kind of $$$ he'd demand from us?  Even he got his act together he'd be gone in a flash.

[Tru11]

this dude has drinking and drug problems and he hasent learned since he came into the NFL.

 

after what happened with rice I doubt the ravens are looking for a guy who is guaranteed to produce a negative headline or 2 in the future.

 

not to mention they must still be sick of all last seasons other distractions as well.

[cobrajet]

Honestly it is draining trying to rehabilitate guys. I bet the good guys resent all the coddling they get and must get old for them. You can't bring all the misfits to the team, they might end up ruining some of the guys that have turned it around. I like tough "Play like a Raven" guys, but not misfits. I'll pass.

[Purple_ICE 81]

Much rather go after Cecil Shorts

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Much rather go after Cecil Shorts

Over Gordon? Probably. Doesn't Shorts have the dropsies though? 

[GrimCoconut]

Gordon is talented but trading for him would cost us quite a bit. He's also a major risk as well. If he's cut, I'd try to sign him but I suppose he'd probably get a deal worth more than we'd afford

[PurpleCity5]

Josh Gordon is not going to get cut. The biggest reason as to why Cleveland suspended Gordon for the final game was to prevent him from becoming an UFA in 2016. Gordon had to play 6 games at least to be eligible for UFA in 2016. Also, if Gordon is to be traded, it sure as heck would not be us. Cleveland still hasn't moved on with what happen in 1995 and they hate Baltimore and will take it to their grave. We're probably the last team the Browns would want to see win an SB, yes, even more than Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. 

[Kid87]

Jeremy Maclin, Jacob Tamme, or even Jordan Cameron could be good fits...but I think we have to draft a Wide-R this year.

[Purple_ICE 81]

Over Gordon? Probably. Doesn't Shorts have the dropsies though?

Shorts has shown bigtime flashes of dominant WR play over his first 4 seasons playing for the QB deficient, silly nanny offense in Jax. He went 55/979/7 through 14 games in 2012 even with Blake Bottles/Chad Henne throwing to him. Shorts only flaw in my eyes is his injury proness he has missed a game every season he has been in the NFL. But he is a solid WR who can make big plays. His injury concerns will shrink his value, but his upside could make for a bargain. I'd say in a healthy season Shorts could put up 1000 yards for us easy. Not sure if Ozzie will bat an eyelash at him though.

[Purple_ICE 81]

Jeremy Maclin, Jacob Tamme, or even Jordan Cameron could be good fits...but I think we have to draft a Wide-R this year.

Jeremy Maclin is going to get PAID this offseason, the Eagles would be dumb not to resign him but Maclin has the leverage to command big money.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Jeremy Maclin is going to get PAID this offseason, the Eagles would be dumb not to resign him but Maclin has the leverage to command big money.

I would tend to agree with you here. Although it's only his 1st year with 1000+ yds receiving he'll get a lot of interest.

Interest = Money.

[Purple_ICE 81]

I would tend to agree with you here. Although it's only his 1st year with 1000+ yds receiving he'll get a lot of interest.

Interest = Money.

Of Maclins 5 seasons as a pro he has only played a full 16 games twice. In 2012 he played 16 games and put up 965 yards and 10TDs. 2014 was his other full season he put up 1300 yards and 10TDs. When Maclin is healthy is a borderline elite #1WR. I'd say he will get handsomely paid, just nothing spectacular as far as guaranteed money due to his injury concerns.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Of Maclins 5 seasons as a pro he has only played a full 16 games twice. In 2012 he played 16 games and put up 965 yards and 10TDs. 2014 was his other full season he put up 1300 yards and 10TDs. When Maclin is healthy is a borderline elite #1WR. I'd say he will get handsomely paid, just nothing spectacular as far as guaranteed money due to his injury concerns.

Possible. However, we got to consider the Chip Kelly offense that gave him his best 2 seasons. There still aren't a lot of offenses in the league who have mastered that yet. The Chargers would pay big where as our Ravens would most likely call it a wash.

[Static]

You guys are forgetting who our GM is if you think were gonna shell out for a fancy WR.