[News] Ravens Sign Cornerback Shareece Wright

[BR News]

The veteran cornerback remains with high school teammate and friend Jimmy Smith on a 3-year contract.

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[sami]

Good signing!

[cobrajet]

Glad to have Wright back.

[RavensFanMania]

I agree and like Shareece Wright.  Still think we will sign a FA CB (depth) and possibility draft Ramsey (1st), Apple or Fuller (2nd) if available. 

[757RavensFan]

4 minutes ago, RavensFanMania said:

I agree and like Shareece Wright.  Still think we will sign a FA CB (depth) and possibility draft Ramsey (1st), Apple or Fuller (2nd) if available. 

As much as I would love to have Ramsey, I don't see him falling to us at 6th or us moving up to get him.  

[RavensFanMania]

3 minutes ago, 757RavensFan said:

As much as I would love to have Ramsey, I don't see him falling to us at 6th or us moving up to get him.  

that much I agree

[gekaap]

7 minutes ago, RavensFanMania said:

I agree and like Shareece Wright.  Still think we will sign a FA CB (depth) and possibility draft Ramsey (1st), Apple or Fuller (2nd) if available. 

 

Why do people say nonsense like this?  You likle Wright so much, yet you want to add two more players in front of him and relegate him to special teams.  Stop lusting after all-star teams.  We're not going to draft Ramsey.  We do not need Ramsey.  It would be a huge waste to blow a #6 overall draft pick on someone to fill a second fiddle role.

[RavensFanMania]

3 minutes ago, gekaap said:

 

Why do people say nonsense like this?  You likle Wright so much, yet you want to add two more players in front of him and relegate him to special teams.  Stop lusting after all-star teams.  We're not going to draft Ramsey.  We do not need Ramsey.  It would be a huge waste to blow a #6 overall draft pick on someone to fill a second fiddle role.

First, we do not know what his contract was for and second he won't be a depth player.  Ramsey is a hybrid S/CB and if drafted would play multiple roles.  Depth is extremely important and we Could get Wright Smith and another CB all on the field at the same time.  btw, you draft bpa not for need.   I never said Wright was Revis island.

Edited March 7, 2016 by RavensFanMania

[Raven_Don]

Wright is the right man for the job... lol... glad to have him back... its good to have some form of continuity with the secondary for a change... and as much as Ramsey would be a consensus pick at number six... I think its a better option to find a LB that can cover... RB's and TE's killed us last year...

[trevorsteadman]

5 minutes ago, gekaap said:

15 minutes ago, RavensFanMania said:

I agree and like Shareece Wright.  Still think we will sign a FA CB (depth) and possibility draft Ramsey (1st), Apple or Fuller (2nd) if available. 

 

Why do people say nonsense like this?  You likle Wright so much, yet you want to add two more players in front of him and relegate him to special teams.  Stop lusting after all-star teams.  We're not going to draft Ramsey.  We do not need Ramsey.  It would be a huge waste to blow a #6 overall draft pick on someone to fill a second fiddle role.

Last time I checked you need at least 3 solid cornerbacks. I say we have two in Smith and Wright. Davis has question marks with an injury. Arrington will likely be a cap casualty. If Smith or Wright go down I think you would want someone to take their place. Ramsey is probably the 2nd or 3rd most talented player in this draft. Of course you take him and it is far from a wasted pick.

Edited March 7, 2016 by trevorsteadman

[SanDiegan Raven]

Let's be real honest about the second half of the season defense; they played much weaker opponents. The Seahawks and the Chiefs blistered the Ravens for 34.5 points. The Steelers played with a banged up Ben and Cincy played with AJ. I'm not about to take anything from Shareece or the defense but let's be real. The stat is true but look beyond the surface.

For all of you guys dreaming about Ramsey you can put that to bed. Unless we go up to get him, which is highly unlikely, there is no way the best player in the draft drops that far. I can understand Tennessee and Cleveland passing on him but not San Diego, Jacksonville, or Dallas.

Back to Wright, that's a good solid deal for him and the team! I'm incredibly happy for him and his family. I could certainly do well with $16m. Most of us won't see $16 in a lifetime.

[SanDiegan Raven]

Oh and let's not forget who sealed the victory against Pittsburgh with an outstanding pass defensed. How does "Reeeeeeece" sound with 70,000 fans screaming in unison!?

[rmcjacket23]

9 minutes ago, SanDiegan Raven said:

Let's be real honest about the second half of the season defense; they played much weaker opponents. The Seahawks and the Chiefs blistered the Ravens for 34.5 points. The Steelers played with a banged up Ben and Cincy played with AJ. I'm not about to take anything from Shareece or the defense but let's be real. The stat is true but look beyond the surface.

For all of you guys dreaming about Ramsey you can put that to bed. Unless we go up to get him, which is highly unlikely, there is no way the best player in the draft drops that far. I can understand Tennessee and Cleveland passing on him but not San Diego, Jacksonville, or Dallas.

Back to Wright, that's a good solid deal for him and the team! I'm incredibly happy for him and his family. I could certainly do well with $16m. Most of us won't see $16 in a lifetime.

KC game is extremely misleading...Chiefs had 14 points off turnovers in that game alone (fumble return TD and pick six). 

Outside of Seattle, we played a very strong second half of the season on defense.

[trevorsteadman]

4 minutes ago, SanDiegan Raven said:

Let's be real honest about the second half of the season defense; they played much weaker opponents. The Seahawks and the Chiefs blistered the Ravens for 34.5 points. The Steelers played with a banged up Ben and Cincy played with AJ. I'm not about to take anything from Shareece or the defense but let's be real. The stat is true but look beyond the surface.

For all of you guys dreaming about Ramsey you can put that to bed. Unless we go up to get him, which is highly unlikely, there is no way the best player in the draft drops that far. I can understand Tennessee and Cleveland passing on him but not San Diego, Jacksonville, or Dallas.

Back to Wright, that's a good solid deal for him and the team! I'm incredibly happy for him and his family. I could certainly do well with $16m. Most of us won't see $16 in a lifetime.

If the draft goes with what the teams ahead of us actually need... The Ravens could get Ramsey. I've said this several times. Buckner fits San Diego better and will help their defense more than any safety or corner ever will. They may end up even getting Stanley with how terribly hurt their O-line gets year in and year out with Rivers. Cowboys need defensive end terribly bad. Hardy is out the door and Gregory is a 2nd year guy who is going to miss the first 10 games. Bosa fits their defense. Honestly they could even go quarterback, but I don't think they do, because of Romo's surgery a couple days ago may leave him out or hurt. Jaguars already said they would rather bolster their front seven over secondary. If Jack is there who is the most talented player in the draft I bet they take him. In that situation the Ravens would have a chance at Ramsey. Small chance but thinking about the other team's needs... It makes sense. And secondary players have rarely gone top 5 in other drafts. Not saying it will happen but I still think there is a bigger chance than people are giving credit for. 

 

I agree the defense played weaker opponents.. But you also have to look at the other side of things. Who was our offense? Basically our 2nd and 3rd string everywhere besides some positions on the offensive line. Our offense did surprise a lot of people with back ups in, but still they gave the ball to those other teams a lot. And if the Ravens were still rated the top passing defense after those two terrible games you describe... That is impressive to me. And don't say that Roethlisberger was injured when he threw almost 400 yards against the best defense (Denver) the week before and Antonio Brown had 190 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cincinnati is also no joke with AJ Green and Tyler Eifert. Chiefs game I remember Mallett throwing interceptions and bad balls like candy. The only reason we really scored that game was a last second before half time hail mary. Seahawks defense is the Seahawks defense. We couldn't move the ball.  

[Raven_Don]

Let's be real honest about the second half of the season defense; they played much weaker opponents. The Seahawks and the Chiefs blistered the Ravens for 34.5 points. The Steelers played with a banged up Ben and Cincy played with AJ. I'm not about to take anything from Shareece or the defense but let's be real. The stat is true but look beyond the surface.

For all of you guys dreaming about Ramsey you can put that to bed. Unless we go up to get him, which is highly unlikely, there is no way the best player in the draft drops that far. I can understand Tennessee and Cleveland passing on him but not San Diego, Jacksonville, or Dallas.

Back to Wright, that's a good solid deal for him and the team! I'm incredibly happy for him and his family. I could certainly do well with $16m. Most of us won't see $16 in a lifetime.

For the record... that same hurt Ben put up almost 400 passing yards on Denver... and Russell had a lot of TD's not passing yards... turn overs is where the reason for our short comings in both those games.. the Chiefs didn't put up much yards... their defense scored two TD's

[The Greek]

the way i see the draft playing out is we will either trade back with a team that will allow hargreaves to still fall to us while acquiring more draftpicks or we will draft bosa, jack or buckner. ronnie stanley if we lose osemele

[ellicottraven]

Despite the lack of name recognition, this guy played lights out last year. I think this is a very deserved contract offer and he'll prove very worthy when the season is in full swing and our pass defense woes seem to be behind us. I still expect us to sign a late round corner and safety in the draft. With Jimmy, Shareece, Tray Walker and Will Davis all under contract, the addition of a young CB will be necessary. I hope it is Cyrus Jones (given he is a very good punt returner), but we'll see.

[bioLarzen]

Both Wright and Morgan Cox are great retains.

[The Greek]

  42 minutes ago, gekaap said:

  52 minutes ago, RavensFanMania said:

I agree and like Shareece Wright.  Still think we will sign a FA CB (depth) and possibility draft Ramsey (1st), Apple or Fuller (2nd) if available. 

 

Why do people say nonsense like this?  You likle Wright so much, yet you want to add two more players in front of him and relegate him to special teams.  Stop lusting after all-star teams.  We're not going to draft Ramsey.  We do not need Ramsey.  It would be a huge waste to blow a #6 overall draft pick on someone to fill a second fiddle role.

Last time I checked you need at least 3 solid cornerbacks. I say we have two in Smith and Wright. Davis has question marks with an injury. Arrington will likely be a cap casualty. If Smith or Wright go down I think you would want someone to take their place. Ramsey is probably the 2nd or 3rd most talented player in this draft. Of course you take him and it is far from a wasted pick.

with frazier now coaching the secondary he may have seen things watching the game film as far as improving communication and techniques with every player so guys like arrington may remain if he tells the fo he can improve these guys play and to look for a cb in the second or 3rd rd. unless ramsey falls to #6

[bioLarzen]

19 minutes ago, The Greek said:

the way i see the draft playing out is we will either trade back with a team that will allow hargreaves to still fall to us while acquiring more draftpicks or we will draft bosa, jack or buckner. ronnie stanley if we lose osemele

I agree with the potential trade back.
However, I strongly thing that a.) Buckner will be gone at #6, and b.) Ozzie won't pick Bosa even if he's still on the board at #6 (which more and more mocks project will be the case).

Why? Ozzie and the Ravens scouting team has a great track record identifying capable pass rushers that are still available on day#2. Three names: JJ, McPhee, Za'Darius Smith. All three were day#2 picks. And there will be promising pass rusher talent on day#2. Therefore, I think Ozzie won't go for a pass rusher with his top picks.

And, since retaining Shareece Wright means we have our starting CB tandem, the most logical and safest bet for #6 seems to be Ronnie Stanley - as I'm positive KO will be gone the first day of free agency - meaning that although we have Urschel and probably Jensen, a top talent at G would be a logical pick. Or a trade down. And, as a trademark Ozzie-move, drafting our next great pass rusher in the 4th round, with one of the picks acquired in the trade

Edited March 7, 2016 by bioLarzen

[Matty G]

I am not sure why people keep referring to the second half of the season as being a success lol What happened to the first half, I would have to say last year was the worst defense in a very very long time. All in all good signing, I am glad to see the Ravens are signing their own free agents and hopefully we can keep Monroe. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if the Ravens took this guy Hargreaves, supposedly the Ravens have him ranked extremely high, and that would be great to have those 3. And maybe we keep Arrington, and use him where he excels (not the outside Pees) although Webb was such a liability that I guess they felt more comfortable having Arrington on the outside, which says what about Webb? Hopefully we could get a free safety. Love Webb, but you have to at least count him absent for at least 4 games of the season. At least that is what his track record has been. All in all sigh hah, so many pieces, guess we can really only address one at a time. I am ready for draft time.

[757RavensFan]

5 minutes ago, Matty G said:

I am not sure why people keep referring to the second half of the season as being a success lol What happened to the first half, I would have to say last year was the worst defense in a very very long time. All in all good signing, I am glad to see the Ravens are signing their own free agents and hopefully we can keep Monroe. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if the Ravens took this guy Hargreaves, supposedly the Ravens have him ranked extremely high, and that would be great to have those 3. And maybe we keep Arrington, and use him where he excels (not the outside Pees) although Webb was such a liability that I guess they felt more comfortable having Arrington on the outside, which says what about Webb? Hopefully we could get a free safety. Love Webb, but you have to at least count him absent for at least 4 games of the season. At least that is what his track record has been. All in all sigh hah, so many pieces, guess we can really only address one at a time. I am ready for draft time.

Assuming you meant KO??

[rmcjacket23]

10 minutes ago, Matty G said:

I am not sure why people keep referring to the second half of the season as being a success lol What happened to the first half, I would have to say last year was the worst defense in a very very long time. All in all good signing, I am glad to see the Ravens are signing their own free agents and hopefully we can keep Monroe. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if the Ravens took this guy Hargreaves, supposedly the Ravens have him ranked extremely high, and that would be great to have those 3. And maybe we keep Arrington, and use him where he excels (not the outside Pees) although Webb was such a liability that I guess they felt more comfortable having Arrington on the outside, which says what about Webb? Hopefully we could get a free safety. Love Webb, but you have to at least count him absent for at least 4 games of the season. At least that is what his track record has been. All in all sigh hah, so many pieces, guess we can really only address one at a time. I am ready for draft time.

Webb has missed four games in the last three seasons COMBINED.

If you were to exclude 2012, where he had the significant injury that cost him most of the season, he's averaged 15 regular season games played per season over the other six years.

A guy that misses one game a year on average should really be concerned a healthy person by NFL standards.

Bottom line... expect Webb to be our starting FS next season and play just about a full season, since that's typically what he does.

[Matty G]

  23 minutes ago, Matty G said:

I am not sure why people keep referring to the second half of the season as being a success lol What happened to the first half, I would have to say last year was the worst defense in a very very long time. All in all good signing, I am glad to see the Ravens are signing their own free agents and hopefully we can keep Monroe. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if the Ravens took this guy Hargreaves, supposedly the Ravens have him ranked extremely high, and that would be great to have those 3. And maybe we keep Arrington, and use him where he excels (not the outside Pees) although Webb was such a liability that I guess they felt more comfortable having Arrington on the outside, which says what about Webb? Hopefully we could get a free safety. Love Webb, but you have to at least count him absent for at least 4 games of the season. At least that is what his track record has been. All in all sigh hah, so many pieces, guess we can really only address one at a time. I am ready for draft time.

Assuming you meant KO??

Yes......my bad

[Ravenous_Ravens]

I'm glad they signed Wright, and also think it he will be a solid contributor to help lock down the back. Gonna need at least 1 more solid CB to be prepared for a full season, players get banged up, etc. Hoping J Smith can also bring Wright along and motivate him.

[jravens13]

  2 hours ago, The Greek said:

the way i see the draft playing out is we will either trade back with a team that will allow hargreaves to still fall to us while acquiring more draftpicks or we will draft bosa, jack or buckner. ronnie stanley if we lose osemele

I agree with the potential trade back.
However, I strongly thing that a.) Buckner will be gone at #6, and b.) Ozzie won't pick Bosa even if he's still on the board at #6 (which more and more mocks project will be the case).

Why? Ozzie and the Ravens scouting team has a great track record identifying capable pass rushers that are still available on day#2. Three names: JJ, McPhee, Za'Darius Smith. All three were day#2 picks. And there will be promising pass rusher talent on day#2. Therefore, I think Ozzie won't go for a pass rusher with his top picks.

And, since retaining Shareece Wright means we have our starting CB tandem, the most logical and safest bet for #6 seems to be Ronnie Stanley - as I'm positive KO will be gone the first day of free agency - meaning that although we have Urschel and probably Jensen, a top talent at G would be a logical pick. Or a trade down. And, as a trademark Ozzie-move, drafting our next great pass rusher in the 4th round, with one of the picks acquired in the trade

I wouldn't bank on Wright being the locked in starter. He played mediocre at best last year. We played some really bad QB's when he started getting playing time and he wasn't overwhelming. He is an upgrade to Arrington who can't cover anyone anymore. BTW Wright's resume is not great, but he did play better in 2015 than he had previously.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/13/best-fantasy-cb-matchups/

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/02/13/sig-stats-ypcs-cornerbacks/

His contract: 3YR $16M.

[verified]

looks like were going to resign all of our trash from last season and expect it to work again smh

[verified]

webby cant cover anymore and hes to small to play safety release him and lets get younger idk whats wrong with ozzie

[surfdude]

I just watched Shareece's presser and I have to say a big welcome back ! He really seems like a good guy and I love when Ozzie gets player that are not only good players , but also good people. Expect big things with Shareece and Jimmy. Nice job Ozzie.

[surfdude]

looks like were going to resign all of our trash from last season and expect it to work again smh

that's a little brutal to Wright, Cox and Albert. 1 is a pro bowler, Albert is a key special teamer and a good back up and Wright is a good corner . Hardly trash.