2016 free agency

[PurpleCity5]

I'd rather have experienced DB and top college pass rusher.

I think there's some good edge rushers in free agency or guys who could be hitting free agency. I would rather have it that way as well but this upcoming draft really doesn't have any impressive pass rushers inside the top 10 outside of Bosa. I don't want to wait until round 4 to select an edge rusher. We need an impact pass rusher now. 

Edited November 3, 2015 by PurpleCity5

[allblackraven]

I think there's some good edge rushers in free agency or guys who could be hitting free agency. I would rather have it that way as well but this upcoming draft really doesn't have any impressive pass rushers inside the top 10 outside of Bosa. I don't want to wait until round 4 to select an edge rusher. We need an impact pass rusher now. 

We badly need both actually. I just think that vet safety (Weddle, Nelson, Gipson, Berry, Thurmond) and someone like Ogbah would provide more impact on our current situation than any of the FA edge rushers and Ramsey, for example.

[PurpleCity5]

We badly need both actually. I just think that vet safety (Weddle, Nelson, Gipson, Berry, Thurmond) and someone like Ogbah would provide more impact on our current situation than any of the FA edge rushers and Ramsey, for example.

I would love to have that. That would be amazing but I don't know if we spend big bucks on a FS. I would love to stop the trend for one year but its really dependent on our cap situation. We have plenty of needs right now and I think signing an edge makes too much sense right now. 

[Winchester]

I would love to have that. That would be amazing but I don't know if we spend big bucks on a FS. I would love to stop the trend for one year but its really dependent on our cap situation. We have plenty of needs right now and I think signing an edge makes too much sense right now.

Who do you think could be cut or traced that would significantly help us. I like nick perry and perhaps Harbs getting Aldon back on track. I would give up a 3 for Mingo because of this being a very weak class of edge rushers. And any edge rusher with mingos kinda explosion and raw skill that is already sacking qbs would cost far more than the ravens would pay. It is a gamble just like draft picks. Ravens found some talent in round3 as well as busts. One thing, is will not find an edge rusher with Mingos raw tools in round3 especially in this sorry class of edge rushers. So with his tools he is a better gamble than any edge rusher in any round of the draft. And in coverage he can run with RBs TEs and many Receivers. And as for free agency signing an edge rusher is priority but who is available the ravens could afford?? All I can think of is Nick Perry and Aldon Smith. And the need for edge rusher is great enough that the ravens need to consider drama bargains and hope he keeps on the right track like will hill. With Suggs and Dumervils age it is reason I liked Randy Gregory over Maxx.

[PurpleCity5]

Who do you think could be cut or traced that would significantly help us. I like nick perry and perhaps Harbs getting Aldon back on track. I would give up a 3 for Mingo because of this being a very weak class of edge rushers. And any edge rusher with mingos kinda explosion and raw skill that is already sacking qbs would cost far more than the ravens would pay. It is a gamble just like draft picks. Ravens found some talent in round3 as well as busts. One thing, is will not find an edge rusher with Mingos raw tools in round3 especially in this sorry class of edge rushers. So with his tools he is a better gamble than any edge rusher in any round of the draft. And in coverage he can run with RBs TEs and many Receivers. And as for free agency signing an edge rusher is priority but who is available the ravens could afford?? All I can think of is Nick Perry and Aldon Smith. And the need for edge rusher is great enough that the ravens need to consider drama bargains and hope he keeps on the right track like will hill. With Suggs and Dumervils age it is reason I liked Randy Gregory over Maxx.

I like Nick Perry as well, I think the Packers have to make a decision to keep either Nick Perry or Mike Neal, I'm crossing my fingers they let Neal enter FA. I think there are plenty of guys we can afford, it depends on how much we're willing to spend. Biscotti wanted a pass rusher badly in the offseason, I feel strongly he'll get one, especially with how the pass rush has been right now

 

One thing I'm worried about is that Neal really loves Greenbay, he took a 2YR deal just to stay there. Tamba Hali will be hitting FA, and I think some cap cuts will make it there. 

 

As far as Mingo goes, I wouldn't do it, but if FO does it then I won't be angry, at least they're trying to do something. 

Edited November 4, 2015 by PurpleCity5

[PurpleCity5]

Whatever we do, I feel like we need to make some changes at Free Safety, I feel like Kendrick Lewis and Matt Elam at times conspire against this team! 

Edited November 4, 2015 by PurpleCity5

[omar586]

Whatever we do, I feel like we need to make some changes at Free Safety, I feel like Kendrick Lewis and Matt Elam at times conspire against us! 

so is Marlon &Pees, lol

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Hindsight is his job. I would really like a play for Alshon Jeffrey. A youmger faster more athletic Boldin. I don't think he will get a mega contract. At 31 yrs old we will have to wait to see if Yanda is a good signing. Guards seem to decline after that age. Look at Faneca, Hutchinson,Allen,Mankins. If Yanda signing does go sideways it is a signing that makes sense being he is a stud and leader. And it was relatively cheap for a top guard.

What the hell are you talking about?  Seriously! I'm confused. Hindsight is Ozzie's JOB???? No it's no. He's supposed to look for talent and hope for the best. 

I'm gonna teach you the truth. The future is quite literally IMPOSSIBLE to predict. Now as a fan, I've hit the nail on the head with prospects that I thought that they were going to be good/bad players(Luke Kechuley, I thought JJ Watt would be a pro bowler when he was drafted, I knew Cyprien was a lost cause, I knew that Chandler Jones would be good). But I've missed my fair share. Take Stanley Jean-Baptiste. I'll admit I was wrong. 

 

If Ozzie understood the future and was an omniscient being, we would literally win the SB EVERY YEAR. It wouldn't be fair. 

 

We're not gonna play for Alshon unless he has unreasonably low money standards. The Bears will probably franchise him. We don't have the money, and chances are that Alshon, if he hit the open market, would be overpaid for anyway. 

 

Building teams through FA is not the way to do it. I think we address the FA pool with a reasonable option. Take Garcon. He fits our system like a glove. He's not a star, but he would be a contributor. Take Trumaine Johnson. A good CB who would be an immediate #2, moving Arrington to the slot full time as Jimmy heals up again. That's two birds with one stone, and suddenly life becomes easier. In fact, with those two moves we probably win a few more games. 

 

We need to take advantage of the high draft picks. It is not easy to build a team through the back of the draft. 

 

So no. Hindsight is not his job. He picks the talent and hopes for the best. You want to see a GM that's trash? The SF one has literally destroyed that team. Just saying. Ozzie is not the problem, and is not going anywhere.

Edited November 4, 2015 by LosT_in_TranSlatioN

[Winchester]

Why does Everybody call for Dean Pees to be fired?? But most fans are defending Ozzie's every bust and bad signing!! The guy responsible for tne teams talent. $40 mil to a RB that clearly was losing burst and slowing down. He averaged 3 yards a carry in 2013. This is 2015, he is 30 yrs old and the team is still on the hook. Eugene Monroe struggled more than he played well throughout his career. Pitta was recovering from a major injury when he was signed. Jimmy has always been Injured and struggled often when he did play. Canty was brought back. The ravens can not do much in free agency because all the $$ for players that are no longer with the team,old,slowing,Injured or just terrible. Then lets not get started on draft picks but when Upshaw is considered a good draft pick it explains 2 things. How terrible the other draft picks are. And an explanation of how the ravens are 2-6 when fans are content with players like him. The broncos and patsies are always looking for upgrades and to fix holes. They move around tbe draft board for specific players as opposed to picking whatever names are left in the hat when the hat gets around to you. The broncos were going to trade a late round1 pick for a pro bowl Left tackle. Ozzie looks for so called bargains and ends up with Eugene Monroe!! Go Ozzie!!

The ravens will be strapped in free agency. And will not be able to sign much help to a 4 win team. I hope Pees is fired!! Who will everybody blame next??

[Winchester]

What the hell are you talking about?  Seriously! I'm confused. Hindsight is Ozzie's JOB???? No it's no. He's supposed to look for talent and hope for the best. 

I'm gonna teach you the truth. The future is quite literally IMPOSSIBLE to predict. Now as a fan, I've hit the nail on the head with prospects that I thought that they were going to be good/bad players(Luke Kechuley, I thought JJ Watt would be a pro bowler when he was drafted, I knew Cyprien was a lost cause, I knew that Chandler Jones would be good). But I've missed my fair share. Take Stanley Jean-Baptiste. I'll admit I was wrong. 

 

If Ozzie understood the future and was an omniscient being, we would literally win the SB EVERY YEAR. It wouldn't be fair. 

 

We're not gonna play for Alshon unless he has unreasonably low money standards. The Bears will probably franchise him. We don't have the money, and chances are that Alshon, if he hit the open market, would be overpaid for anyway. 

 

Building teams through FA is not the way to do it. I think we address the FA pool with a reasonable option. Take Garcon. He fits our system like a glove. He's not a star, but he would be a contributor. Take Trumaine Johnson. A good CB who would be an immediate #2, moving Arrington to the slot full time as Jimmy heals up again. That's two birds with one stone, and suddenly life becomes easier. In fact, with those two moves we probably win a few more games. 

 

We need to take advantage of the high draft picks. It is not easy to build a team through the back of the draft. 

 

So no. Hindsight is not his job. He picks the talent and hopes for the best. You want to see a GM that's trash? The SF one has literally destroyed that team. Just saying. Ozzie is not the problem, and is not going anywhere.

Your joking right?? A gms job is to try to predict who will be good. And the ravens are in the same boat as sf. What universe are you in??

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Your joking right?? A gms job is to try to predict who will be good. And the ravens are in the same boat as sf. What universe are you in??

Um... Let's see. Baalke has.

Scared Harbaugh away

Has done nothing but draft awful players(I mean. Aldon Smith is his only good one. Eric Reid had one good year, and everyone else was acquired before he arrived)

Continued to roll with Kaep. 

Oh, and every little decision he's made has backfired. 

 

That team is beyond dysfunctional. We're not that. Suggs stays healthy, we win a few more games. Honest truth. Perriman stays healthy, worst case scenario he's a deep threat and he opens up the middle for the TEs. Woulda coulda shoulda. We've been in literally every game. Some vs VERY GOOD TEAMS. We're not losing by 2-3 Tds a game. All been one score games. We're not executing, but we're far from the trainwreck everyone here has made us out to be. And truth be told. We're a piece or two away from being relevant again.  The niners are not. They have problems on the oline, the whole defense is a mess, their QB is a moron, and they don't have an impact player... Anywhere. Boldin is not that. Torrey is not that. Carlos Hyde might be that. We have a solid oline, QB, and a few impact players on defense. Dumervil, Mosely, Jernigan, Williams. All good players. Hill. 

 

No. We have lost to them(partially due to injuries and whatnot), but we are (future wise) in a far better position then they are. 

 

And yes. His job is to try and predict who will be good, but that's for the draft. Ozzie does other things well. He's had consistent rosters by acquiring free agents that contribute to the team. He makes quality draft picks in the middle rounds. And like I said earlier. We're a few pieces away from being good again, and not far removed from being a playoff team. The whole "we almost missed the playoffs last year" thing is irrelevant. Why? BECAUSE WE MADE IT, AND WON A GAME, AND ALMOST BEAT THE DEFENDING CHAMPS. 

 

Injuries have screwed us more than anything, Jimmy has been slow to recover. Perriman being hurt messes up the deep game. Suggs is a huge missed presence with the lack of a pass rush now. Dumervil was hurt at one point. CJ was injured at one point. Forsett. Hurt at one point. Crockett, hurt at one point, and I don't trust rookie TEs. Wagner, coming off a bad injury...

 

Sure. His misses are hurting now. Kindle was a bust(albeit not his fault...) Cody was a bust, Elam was a bust. Those three are hurting.But even then. We got Dumervil. That turned out well. Williams turned into a good NT. And Hill is a damn good SS. So he made up for it. 

 

The injuries combined with a few misses here and there destined this to be a doomed season. And even then, we've been in every game. So, let's fire Ozzie when this season has been literally the definition of "everything that could go wrong, should go".

 

 

 

Yeah. Ozzie could not have predicted this. Sorry. 

 

 

PS: Even the "safe" picks in the draft turn into busts sometimes. I remember Richardson being called a safe pick. 

[Winchester]

Um... Let's see. Baalke has.

Scared Harbaugh away

Has done nothing but draft awful players(I mean. Aldon Smith is his only good one. Eric Reid had one good year, and everyone else was acquired before he arrived)

Continued to roll with Kaep. 

Oh, and every little decision he's made has backfired. 

 

That team is beyond dysfunctional. We're not that. Suggs stays healthy, we win a few more games. Honest truth. Perriman stays healthy, worst case scenario he's a deep threat and he opens up the middle for the TEs. Woulda coulda shoulda. We've been in literally every game. Some vs VERY GOOD TEAMS. We're not losing by 2-3 Tds a game. All been one score games. We're not executing, but we're far from the trainwreck everyone here has made us out to be. And truth be told. We're a piece or two away from being relevant again.  The niners are not. They have problems on the oline, the whole defense is a mess, their QB is a moron, and they don't have an impact player... Anywhere. Boldin is not that. Torrey is not that. Carlos Hyde might be that. We have a solid oline, QB, and a few impact players on defense. Dumervil, Mosely, Jernigan, Williams. All good players. Hill. 

 

No. We have lost to them(partially due to injuries and whatnot), but we are (future wise) in a far better position then they are. 

 

And yes. His job is to try and predict who will be good, but that's for the draft. Ozzie does other things well. He's had consistent rosters by acquiring free agents that contribute to the team. He makes quality draft picks in the middle rounds. And like I said earlier. We're a few pieces away from being good again, and not far removed from being a playoff team. The whole "we almost missed the playoffs last year" thing is irrelevant. Why? BECAUSE WE MADE IT, AND WON A GAME, AND ALMOST BEAT THE DEFENDING CHAMPS. 

 

Injuries have screwed us more than anything, Jimmy has been slow to recover. Perriman being hurt messes up the deep game. Suggs is a huge missed presence with the lack of a pass rush now. Dumervil was hurt at one point. CJ was injured at one point. Forsett. Hurt at one point. Crockett, hurt at one point, and I don't trust rookie TEs. Wagner, coming off a bad injury...

 

Sure. His misses are hurting now. Kindle was a bust(albeit not his fault...) Cody was a bust, Elam was a bust. Those three are hurting.But even then. We got Dumervil. That turned out well. Williams turned into a good NT. And Hill is a damn good SS. So he made up for it. 

 

The injuries combined with a few misses here and there destined this to be a doomed season. And even then, we've been in every game. So, let's fire Ozzie when this season has been literally the definition of "everything that could go wrong, should go".

 

 

 

Yeah. Ozzie could not have predicted this. Sorry. 

 

 

PS: Even the "safe" picks in the draft turn into busts sometimes. I remember Richardson being called a safe pick.

Excuse after Excuse!! So only Ozzie gets a get out of jail free for Injuries?? At least sf can cut their qb with no cap Hits. Can't say that for Rice,pitta,Monroe,Suggs,Jimmy,Daryl Smith,Ngata,Webb,arrington,Canty or Joe cool if he goes sideways. However he is their best signing if only Ozzie could find weapons. Keep cheering maxx and Upshaw.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Excuse after Excuse!! So only Ozzie gets a get out of jail free for Injuries?? At least sf can cut their qb with no cap Hits. Can't say that for Rice,pitta,Monroe,Suggs,Jimmy,Daryl Smith,Ngata,Webb,arrington,Canty or Joe cool if he goes sideways. However he is their best signing if only Ozzie could find weapons. Keep cheering fat maxx and Upshaw.

Yes. He does. Because injuries are IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT. For all we knew, Pitta could have gone his whole career without ever having a hip issue again, same with Webb(and Webb was coming off of a damn good season btw. At the time the deal looked great). Ngata actually played well for us. Suggs, was the leader of the defense, and a franchise LT which Monroe when healthy still is(and he NEVER had injury issues until around last year) a franchise LT. Canty was cheap. Not complaining. Joe is worth every penny. Only deal out of all of those I hate is the Ray Rice one, but even then if he had stayed behind the oline I'm pretty sure he would have been fine for at least that season, and he contract would have expired this year anyway.

Tell me good sir. How COULD ANYONE accurately predict any of that? Thought so.

Upshaw is a good run defender and will be cheap. I wanted Perry, he was drafted before us. He was drafted to specifically replace JJ. Not much of a pass rusher, but he's useful in one regard. And if he's cheap, we'll probably keep him.

And really? Grow up with the Maxx thing. Seriously. He's a rookie. Rookie TEs rarely do well and he has a high ceiling. What did he ever do to you.

Edited November 4, 2015 by Moderator 3

[52liveforever]

I will party in the streets if we somehow get Weddle. We won't seeing as we've already invested in Lewis and Hill, but I'd still be ecstatic

I don't think we will get him but at least putting a bid in for him is a must.

[52liveforever]

I will party in the streets if we somehow get Weddle. We won't seeing as we've already invested in Lewis and Hill, but I'd still be ecstatic

I don't think we will get him but at least putting a bid in for him is a must.

[Winchester]

Yes. He does. Because injuries are IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT. For all we knew, Pitta could have gone his whole career without ever having a hip issue again, same with Webb(and Webb was coming off of a damn good season btw. At the time the deal looked great). Ngata actually played well for us. Suggs, was the leader of the defense, and a franchise LT which Monroe when healthy still is(and he NEVER had injury issues until around last year) a franchise LT. Canty was cheap. Not complaining. Joe is worth every penny. Only deal out of all of those I hate is the Ray Rice one, but even then if he had stayed behind the oline I'm pretty sure he would have been fine for at least that season, and he contract would have expired this year anyway.

Tell me good sir. How COULD ANYONE accurately predict any of that? Thought so.

Upshaw is a good run defender and will be cheap. I wanted Perry, he was drafted before us. He was drafted to specifically replace JJ. Not much of a pass rusher, but he's useful in one regard. And if he's cheap, we'll probably keep him.

And really? Grow up with the Maxx thing. Seriously. He's a rookie. Rookie TEs rarely do well and he has a high ceiling. What did he ever do to you.

Maxx has a high ceiling?? LMAO!! He looks slower than Gilmore and Gilmore is more of a blocking TE. He is not any faster than Boyle a 270lb blocking TE. He is not the fast athletic playmaking TE he was drafted to be. He runs like a slug!! And in Round1 you should be finding a player that can defend the run and rush the qb. And Monroe was not a franchise left tackle. Joe Thomas is 30 and the Broncos would of traded a round1 pick for him but browns wanted more. Monroe was 26 and NOBODY trades a young franchise left tackle for a couple of mid to late round draft picks!! Monroe is another Ozzie mistake. Even when he plays he is decent at best.

[usmccharles]

Yes. He does. Because injuries are IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT. For all we knew, Pitta could have gone his whole career without ever having a hip issue again, same with Webb(and Webb was coming off of a damn good season btw. At the time the deal looked great). Ngata actually played well for us. Suggs, was the leader of the defense, and a franchise LT which Monroe when healthy still is(and he NEVER had injury issues until around last year) a franchise LT. Canty was cheap. Not complaining. Joe is worth every penny. Only deal out of all of those I hate is the Ray Rice one, but even then if he had stayed behind the oline I'm pretty sure he would have been fine for at least that season, and he contract would have expired this year anyway.

Tell me good sir. How COULD ANYONE accurately predict any of that? Thought so.

Upshaw is a good run defender and will be cheap. I wanted Perry, he was drafted before us. He was drafted to specifically replace JJ. Not much of a pass rusher, but he's useful in one regard. And if he's cheap, we'll probably keep him.

And really? Grow up with the Maxx thing. Seriously. He's a rookie. Rookie TEs rarely do well and he has a high ceiling. What did he ever do to you.

Dude...you are literally beating a dead horse..thats been cremated...then burried. He and a few others blame ozzie for injuries. Plain and simple.

Edited November 4, 2015 by usmccharles

[nickyces22]

some big name UFA in free agency this year:

Weddle

Boldin

Harvin

Crabtree

Jeffery

Sanu

Wilkerson

Von Miller

Ruben Randle

Ngata

Eric Berry

Prince Amukamara and many more any chances of putting any of these guys in Purple next season?

 

[PurpleCity5]

some big name UFA in free agency this year:

Weddle

Boldin

Harvin

Crabtree

Jeffery

Sanu

Wilkerson

Von Miller

Ruben Randle

Ngata

Eric Berry

Prince Amukamara and many more any chances of putting any of these guys in Purple next season?

I think Weddle, Jeffery, Wilkerson, Miller and Berry are out of the relm of possibility. Just too much money we would have to spend on one player with multiple needs on the roster.

 

I've ruled out Prince Amukamara for us, I thought of him as a guy who could come he given that he is a good CB but the injury concerns are just too great and I think that's the last thing we need. He's only played one 16 game season in his whole career, that's seriously troubling. 

 

I'm down with Mohamed Sanu, he really showed out last season as a primary target and truly stepped up when the Bengals needed him, I prefer Marvin Jones but I surely wouldn't mind Sanu. 

 

I like Crabtree, but if I'm the Ravens, I'm looking for a guy who can really be that guy. I personally feel that Vincent Jackson and Pierre Garcon are better players. I feel that Crabtree already plays in a good offense with a reliable QB, I don't think he can get much better here rather than in Oakland. I feel that Garcon would be a starting caliber WR with the ability to do big things for us. Same for Jackson. I think Crabtree would be a high end #2, but I don't see him elevating his play better than Garcon or VJax. This is why  I don't want Roddy White either. Boldin could be a possibility, though he's up there in age, he surely brings depth, QB chemistry and experience, I'm open to the idea of getting him here. He would be a reliable #3 WR 

 

F.O did say Ngata could return to the Ravens, and there were talks of tampering, I feel that a return could be possible. He's had a rough start and if he doesn't get it straight then I don't know if Detroit brings him back. 

 

I feel that out of those guys, we would likely sign either Ngata, Boldin or Sanu.

Edited November 4, 2015 by PurpleCity5

[DomMcRaven]

some big name UFA in free agency this year:

Weddle

Boldin

Harvin

Crabtree

Jeffery

Sanu

Wilkerson

Von Miller

Ruben Randle

Ngata

Eric Berry

Prince Amukamara and many more any chances of putting any of these guys in Purple next season?

I think Weddle, Jeffery, Wilkerson, Miller and Berry are out of the relm of possibility. Just too much money we would have to spend on one player with multiple needs on the roster.

 

I've ruled out Prince Amukamara for us, I thought of him as a guy who could come he given that he is a good CB but the injury concerns are just too great and I think that's the last thing we need. He's only played one 16 game season in his whole career, that's seriously troubling. 

 

I'm down with Mohamed Sanu, he really showed out last season as a primary target and truly stepped up when the Bengals needed him, I prefer Marvin Jones but I surely wouldn't mind Sanu. 

 

I like Crabtree, but if I'm the Ravens, I'm looking for a guy who can really be that guy. I personally feel that Vincent Jackson and Pierre Garcon are better players. I feel that Crabtree already plays in a good offense with a reliable QB, I don't think he can get much better here rather than in Oakland. I feel that Garcon would be a starting caliber WR with the ability to do big things for us. Same for Jackson. I think Crabtree would be a high end #2, but I don't see him elevating his play better than Garcon or VJax. This is why  I don't want Roddy White either. Boldin could be a possibility, though he's up there in age, he surely brings depth, QB chemistry and experience, I'm open to the idea of getting him here. He would be a reliable #3 WR 

 

F.O did say Ngata could return to the Ravens, and there were talks of tampering, I feel that a return could be possible. He's had a rough start and if he doesn't get it straight then I don't know if Detroit brings him back. 

 

I feel that out of those guys, we would likely sign either Ngata, Boldin or Sanu.

I would LOVE to see Boldin back with us. Unless if he gets a pay raise, I don't see him back in SF. I hated the fact that Ozzie just traded him like that, but it was understandable. I really hope he targets him.

 

PurpleCity, if you swap Marvin Jones with Mohamed Sanu in the sentence I bolded, that's exactly how I feel. 

[Ravens2343]

I think Weddle, Jeffery, Wilkerson, Miller and Berry are out of the relm of possibility. Just too much money we would have to spend on one player with multiple needs on the roster.

 

I've ruled out Prince Amukamara for us, I thought of him as a guy who could come he given that he is a good CB but the injury concerns are just too great and I think that's the last thing we need. He's only played one 16 game season in his whole career, that's seriously troubling. 

 

I'm down with Mohamed Sanu, he really showed out last season as a primary target and truly stepped up when the Bengals needed him, I prefer Marvin Jones but I surely wouldn't mind Sanu. 

 

I like Crabtree, but if I'm the Ravens, I'm looking for a guy who can really be that guy. I personally feel that Vincent Jackson and Pierre Garcon are better players. I feel that Crabtree already plays in a good offense with a reliable QB, I don't think he can get much better here rather than in Oakland. I feel that Garcon would be a starting caliber WR with the ability to do big things for us. Same for Jackson. I think Crabtree would be a high end #2, but I don't see him elevating his play better than Garcon or VJax. This is why  I don't want Roddy White either. Boldin could be a possibility, though he's up there in age, he surely brings depth, QB chemistry and experience, I'm open to the idea of getting him here. He would be a reliable #3 WR 

 

F.O did say Ngata could return to the Ravens, and there were talks of tampering, I feel that a return could be possible. He's had a rough start and if he doesn't get it straight then I don't know if Detroit brings him back. 

 

I feel that out of those guys, we would likely sign either Ngata, Boldin or Sanu.

 

If we are going to sign a veteran wide receiver I would rather go the Vjax or Garcon route if'/when they are cut.  Garcon would be my top choice as he can get open and his a good blocker. 

 

Ngata has been hurt this year and has played poorly when he has been in there, if a reunion is going to happen it would have to be a very small deal.  He would be a nice veteran addition to our rather young, talented D-Line.

 

I think the biggest UFA we could pursue is Nick Perry.  He could fill our void at OLB and probably wont cost a ton.  I don't remember who brought him up in earlier posts, but I am on board with a signing like Nick Perry.

[nyc9192]

some big name UFA in free agency this year:

Weddle

Boldin

Harvin

Crabtree

Jeffery

Sanu

Wilkerson

Von Miller

Ruben Randle

Ngata

Eric Berry

Prince Amukamara and many more any chances of putting any of these guys in Purple next season?

Cap space willing,Weddle and Jeffery please!

[PurpleCity5]

PurpleCity, if you swap Marvin Jones with Mohamed Sanu in the sentence I bolded, that's exactly how I feel. 

I think Jones is the better player, but Sanu is the cheaper option so I could see us going that route. 

[PurpleCity5]

If we are going to sign a veteran wide receiver I would rather go the Vjax or Garcon route if'/when they are cut.  Garcon would be my top choice as he can get open and his a good blocker. 

 

Ngata has been hurt this year and has played poorly when he has been in there, if a reunion is going to happen it would have to be a very small deal.  He would be a nice veteran addition to our rather young, talented D-Line.

 

I think the biggest UFA we could pursue is Nick Perry.  He could fill our void at OLB and probably wont cost a ton.  I don't remember who brought him up in earlier posts, but I am on board with a signing like Nick Perry.

I like them both and wouldn't mind either one. I think Vincent might be a little bit better though, I think he's also the guy we could go after. He's a chain-mover and I think believe he's capable of putting up another 1,000 yard season. He just needs to be in the right place with a QB that's reliable. I like Garcon, he's a chain-mover as well, there's not much to debate there but I think Jackson is a bit better right now. 

 

As far as Ngata goes, I'm going along the lines of what Biscotti said. He said he would open to having Ngata back and it couldn't hurt us much. I'm not saying its likely, but at the same time I'm certain he'll play better here than in Detroit. 

 

I like Nick Perry, but Greenbay will have to make a choice between him and Mike Neal, I think they'll go with Perry, and I hope so. I really want Mike Neal more than Nike Perry. I think Neal is better and just makes getting pressure on the QB look just plain easy. 

Edited November 4, 2015 by PurpleCity5

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The stats don't reflect the fact that he was in a high powered throwing offense playing a ton of snaps. It might look alright on paper, but it was not a good year for him. That production is not good considering how much he played.

I was high on Nicks during his prime. Sadly, he's not the same player due to the injuries. The raw totals you quoted weren't accurate representations. Nicks saw 6 starts to Aiken's 0 in that span. He also saw 662 snaps to Aiken's 334 and 76 targets to Aiken's 36, which is a significant difference in opportunities. Despite that, Aiken was more efficient on paper, drawing a QB rating of 132.9 when thrown his way compared to Nicks' 83.4. A healthy Nicks can certainly be a factor, but I doubt that he ever regains his form.

[PerpetuallyBored74]

Fat maxx has a high ceiling?? LMAO!! He looks slower than Gilmore and Gilmore is more of a blocking TE. He is not any faster than Boyle a 270lb blocking TE. He is not the fast athletic playmaking TE he was drafted to be. He runs like a slug!! And in Round1 you should be finding a player that can defend the run and rush the qb. And Monroe was not a franchise left tackle. Joe Thomas is 30 and the Broncos would of traded a round1 pick for him but browns wanted more. Monroe was 26 and NOBODY trades a young franchise left tackle for a couple of mid to late round draft picks!! Monroe is another Ozzie mistake. Even when he plays he is decent at best.

Remember that Maxx suffered a leg injury in preseason. Trying to fight for a first down no less. And I believe he either aggravated it or suffered another leg injury a few weeks back (which is a bit concerning, that he's so young but already getting nicked up)

 

In any case, that would explain why he looks slow and hasn't played much.

Also, by his own admission, he knows he needs to improve his strength and thus his blocking.

So, between being hurt and not being as ready, he's behind both Gillmore and Boyle (who looks to be a 5th round steal).

[usmccharles]

Remember that Maxx suffered a leg injury in preseason. Trying to fight for a first down no less. And I believe he either aggravated it or suffered another leg injury a few weeks back (which is a bit concerning, that he's so young but already getting nicked up)

 

In any case, that would explain why he looks slow and hasn't played much.

Also, by his own admission, he knows he needs to improve his strength and thus his blocking.

So, between being hurt and not being as ready, he's behind both Gillmore and Boyle (who looks to be a 5th round steal).

This sums up his rookie season.  Some people are to impatient to understand it takes players time to develope, especially a young rookie TE.  Just because he was a second round pick doesnt mean he is ready to come in and light it up like some people think.  And this whole "fat" thing is just stupid....

[allblackraven]

It's time for some of you to stop feeding that troll.

[PurpleCity5]

I have came to this conclusion, I don't care if its Jones or Sanu, I want one of the Bengals receivers. If Oz goes to the off-season with Breshad Perriman never taking a snap and expecting him to be a starter and then expecting Steve Smith Sr. to be the same guy then I'll really begin to question him. 

[usmccharles]

I have came to this conclusion, I don't care if its Jones or Sanu, I want one of the Bengals receivers. If Oz goes to the off-season with Breshad Perriman never taking a snap and expecting him to be a starter and then expecting Steve Smith Sr. to be the same guy then I'll really begin to question him. 

As much as i have defended Oz and trust his decision making, i agree with this.  I will be very disapointed if we go into next season with basically what we have now, even if SSR returns