[News] 2016 Ravens Free Agency Rumor Mill

[jdynamite]

Wow KO @ 60M ??.  That's pretty steep for a guard that plays a little tackle.   I mean I was only hoping the team wouldn't break the bank panicking  for a "potential LT". 

 

And although the team made an "aggressive" offer my thought process was no way  we end up with 2 of the highest paid Guards in the NFL, I mean it's the same reason we let Grubbs walk..

 

 

 

[jdynamite]

42 minutes ago, Ravenous_Ravens said:

First off, Jensen is the front runner of the two players mentioned. A) Jensen proved can handle LG duties and excel. Urschel while a good player in his own (capable of playing LG), is a reserve center and likely to be the next starter when Zuttah is no longer the starter (maybe sooner than later). You don't use your backup center at other positions. Only so many players can play center and if they get injured playing another position, what would you do then? Look like an imbecile going from 1st string player to 3rd/4th string player. That would be such great idea, create more issues by failing to deal with the first issue! (sarcasm intended) Ravens will draft another body for LG depth and LT starter/depth. While the Ravens don't necessarily often draft a QB prospects with the hope of hitting on one, they do draft lots of depth along the line on both sides of the ball. They don't always pan out but when you draft them mid-late your not always counting on them as a guarantee either. At this point i see the Ravens rolling with Monroe as starter for this upcoming season. Monroe has to respect the fact that if he doesn't play and produce this season it not just about being released potentially, but about any team wanting to sign him moving forward and the price they will even offer him. I honestly do not think he is a bad player or does not prepare physically to prevent injuries. He has more than anything just been the recipient of some bad situations that did not go his way, but nothing lasts forever. Only way I'd release Monroe at this point is IF it was very obvious he was not mentally in the game anymore. Monroe should be as motivated as ever to ensure he has not just a good season but a great one as it may be his last chance to showcase his value.

While you make an interesting case for not risking injury to the backup center ( Urshel) , The Ravens front office has constantly stated they intend to put the best 5 players out on the oline.   That type of forward thinking is what led to KO being moved to LG during that super bowl run.  So if the staff felt Urshel were the better option for LG they wouldn't withhold him playing the position for fear of losing both he and Zuttah..  

 

In the 2014 season when KO left a game or 2 due to injury then missed several games Urshel played extremely well as the replacement, then the team transitioned him to Center position in the offseason. 

I'm not really sure what to make of 2014 oline play now though as it really seemed like Kubiak should be given his due in their performance as the same cast of players underperformed this season. 

 

 

[TheConquerorWorm]

Thanks for the 3rd Round Pick

Edited March 8, 2016 by TheConquerorWorm
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[rmcjacket23]

3 hours ago, HomeoftheBRAVENS said:

Why are we looking at a TE when all we have on the outside is question marks?Go back to chasing after Pacman and try to Mike Wallace after he gets cut.I don't think the price tag on either of those two should that crazy.

My guess is there's some serious concern over Crockett's health.

Plus I'm guessing Watson is basically here for just one year anyway.

[TheConquerorWorm]

just seen that we agreed with Benjamin Watson. Great, now we have 4 tight ends on staff lol we put energy into every position besides WR and corner. Wright is a 3rd corner at best dont know why we payed him that much

Gillmore had shoulder AND back surgery - he's questionable to be ready for the season, Pitta is done and Boyle is suspended for over half the season. That leaves 1 TE - a 2nd year player that looked like he needs more time to develop.

[harfordravenfan]

10 minutes ago, TheConquerorWorm said:

Thanks for the 3rd Round Pick

Definitely see a good comp pick from that deal and one that can be traded at that 

[JimmyBlack]

  8 hours ago, Saxxin said:

The ravens will now take Stanley with their 1st pick.

I don't think it's more sure now than before KO was "half-officially" gone. Stanley was already the safest bet anyway.

If we had the chance, then we should just jump them all and take Tunsil. It might cost us a ton of draft picks but he is the only true first round worthy LT in the draft this year.

[smiley4660]

Wow! KO. Wow!

[DeeUSMC]

Why no movement on Upshaw?

[law215]

Jones is a dumb player. Both he and Burfict handed Steelers the game. Can't believe Ravens would even be interested. SMH

[TheConquerorWorm]

  8 hours ago, bioLarzen said:

  11 hours ago, Saxxin said:

The ravens will now take Stanley with their 1st pick.

I don't think it's more sure now than before KO was "half-officially" gone. Stanley was already the safest bet anyway.

If we had the chance, then we should just jump them all and take Tunsil. It might cost us a ton of draft picks but he is the only true first round worthy LT in the draft this year.

No way, Stanley is as good if not better than Tunsil. He has size, length, athleticism, toughness, etc. And much better footwork.

Stanley = D'Brickashaw, Tyron Smith, Jake Matthews
Tunsil = Trent Williams, Greg Robinson, Cordy Glenn

[GENE2407]

Pac Man. Great. The guy who made the stupidest play of the year, blowing a postseason win for his team. The guy who couldn't stay out of trouble in Tenn & Dallas, got arrested an unreal amount of times. I hope we're not so desperate that we made this mistake.

[J.O.14]

  12 hours ago, JimmyBlack said:

  18 hours ago, bioLarzen said:

  21 hours ago, Saxxin said:

The ravens will now take Stanley with their 1st pick.

I don't think it's more sure now than before KO was "half-officially" gone. Stanley was already the safest bet anyway.

If we had the chance, then we should just jump them all and take Tunsil. It might cost us a ton of draft picks but he is the only true first round worthy LT in the draft this year.

No way, Stanley is as good if not better than Tunsil. He has size, length, athleticism, toughness, etc. And much better footwork.

Stanley = D'Brickashaw, Tyron Smith, Jake Matthews
Tunsil = Trent Williams, Greg Robinson, Cordy Glenn

Now, you can take this anyway you want, but many of the former scouts and "experts" say that Tunsil is possibly the best LT prospect to come out of college in a while. Everything I hear clearly has him as the best LT prospect, and every mock draft has him going ahead of Stanley. I haven't looked into it that much, but that must tell us something. I think if a team had to decide between both, Tunsil is going to be picked about 90% of the time.

BUT, we aren't current scouts and teams may favor Stanley better. I think both would be very good options, but apparently Tunsil has potential to be a very dominate LT in this league for a long time. I don't care which one we pick, as long as they protect Flacco.

[J.O.14]

According to Field Yates, we have created 3 million in cap space by turning some of Yanda's base salary into a signing bonus. Hmmmmm.....maybe we are signing someone today.....

[harfordravenfan]

14 minutes ago, J.O.14 said:

Now, you can take this anyway you want, but many of the former scouts and "experts" say that Tunsil is possibly the best LT prospect to come out of college in a while. Everything I hear clearly has him as the best LT prospect, and every mock draft has him going ahead of Stanley. I haven't looked into it that much, but that must tell us something. I think if a team had to decide between both, Tunsil is going to be picked about 90% of the time.

BUT, we aren't current scouts and teams may favor Stanley better. I think both would be very good options, but apparently Tunsil has potential to be a very dominate LT in this league for a long time. I don't care which one we pick, as long as they protect Flacco.

Stanley is good at pass protection but doesn't have have that nastiness in the run game like tunsil

[bioLarzen]

Wallace would make so much sense with a long range QB like Flacco, that even I can understand it.

 

That said, the WR free agent crop is rather thin this off season, so Wallace will probably too big a fish not to warant a "fool's money" type offer from a team with a crapload of free cap space, like the Jags. and although he knows damn well that his only chance for success is with a long range QB - like our own Joe Flacco - , he has shown twice in a row that he will accept any popgun-arm QB if the money is good enough... So, I don't think he'll join us.

 

Here's hoping I'm wrong on this though.

Edited March 9, 2016 by bioLarzen

[bioLarzen]

According to Field Yates, we have created 3 million in cap space by turning some of Yanda's base salary into a signing bonus. Hmmmmm.....maybe we are signing someone today.....

... or maybe we're just clearing much some cap space to have it if needed.

[bioLarzen]

  16 hours ago, TheConquerorWorm said:

Thanks for the 3rd Round Pick

Definitely see a good comp pick from that deal and one that can be traded at that 

We have promptly lost the comp pick we would have gotten for KO by signing Ben Watson. We will get one back if Upshaw ends up elswhere (possibly with the Colts).

[PurpleRainBlackVeins]

never thought I'd wanna see Wallace in purple and black but I gotta admit it would be a great fit

[crazyboutravens]

I have a different take on Wallace. I think it would be a terrible waste of time and money. Never heard anything good about his work ethic. Drops a lot of balls. We are really reaching with that signing. Let's wait and see what happens in the
draft and after June 1.

[bird breath 14]

  3 hours ago, J.O.14 said:

According to Field Yates, we have created 3 million in cap space by turning some of Yanda's base salary into a signing bonus. Hmmmmm.....maybe we are signing someone today.....

... or maybe we're just clearing much some cap space to have it if needed.

or maybe some washed up 38 year old receiver has just hit the market.............

[martyknight@yahoo.com]

Man, I sure would hate to see Pac-man in a Ravens uniform.

[fusuymada]

just saw Kelvin Beachum, former steelers left tackle is drawing interest from ravens. He suffered an ACL injury last year and the Steelers were going to plan on keeping him if no one else showed interest and they could get him for virtually nothing. However, even if the Ravens don't sign him, hopefully they drive up the price the Steelers have to pay to hinder what they can do in free agency. Don't get me wrong, Beachum isn't going to break anybody's bank but he is more reliable than Monroe, is better than Hurst and is available. Grabbing him would allow us to release Monroe, not have to draft a left tackle in the first round (allowing us to concentrate on defense) and would get Flacco better protection than he had with Hurst in there.

[whobilly]

McLeod signed by Philly

[whobilly]

Wallace? Just draft a WR a some point.

[ravens4life86]

Get Pacman or Cromartie. I wouldnt mind taking a flyer on Wallace, brings Speed..joe has the bazooka. We dont need another free agent safety. Draft Ramsey or go trade back into 2nd maybe 3rd round get someone like Von Bell from OSU, I know they like Thumper Sean Davis from Terps rnd 4 or 5

[Matty G]

Can't believe Osemeli got 11 mill. Also shocked to see Upshaw may be leaving. I suppose we need to get faster on the D line anyhow, but that is a bummer. I thought for sure the Ravens could work out a 3-3.5 mill a year contract to keep Upshaw here. I wonder what the Colts are paying.

[steelcityraven]

I really hope that someone gives us a 2nd rounder for Kamar!

[The Greek]

if we get wallace than we have sss aiken wallace and if perriman is the real deal which no one can answer at this time than that is a solid group for flacco to work with along with the te's we have plus maybe waller shows improvement as well to add to the mix. the way we have been aggressive in resigning our cb's it seems like wr and cb will not be the focus early on in the draft and that is jmo.

Edited March 9, 2016 by The Greek

[eek]

looks like McLeod is going to Philly.