Eugene Monroe Thread (merged) - Released by Ravens

[rmw10]

Just now, xxhighriser said:

Wonder who we go after with this 6.5 mil now, trade possibilities?

Doubt it.  If it is spent, expect it to go towards an extension for say, Williams or Tucker.

[Sizzlebshu]

Gdi. Literally anything is better than nothing. We don't even get a damn comp pick for this. Smh. 

[lgcs27288]

Just now, Sizzlebshu said:

Gdi. Literally anything is better than nothing. We don't even get a damn comp pick for this. Smh. 

Cap space

[Sizzlebshu]

Just now, lgcs27288 said:

Cap space

Dead Money

[Kinda_Dante]

Apparently what held up the trade was that the giants and Monroe couldn't agree on a contract.

[ravefan52]

We have just under $14 million in cap space, but that doesn't do you much good when it's June 15th. Funny the one time we have a lot of money.

[BmoreBird22]

2 minutes ago, ravefan52 said:

We have just under $14 million in cap space, but that doesn't do you much good when it's June 15th. Funny the one time we have a lot of money.

Certainly does a lot for locking up Brandon Williams or Ricky Wagner

[berad]

Now he has all the free time in the world to spam people about the wonders of weed

[The Raven]

5 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

Certainly does a lot for locking up Brandon Williams or Ricky Wagner

Maybe both - Wagner's probably cheapish. Right tackles don't cost a whole lot. If Bryan Bulaga is only making 5 years 34 million, Wagner won't be more than 35 - in my opinion.

But then there's the question of whether we even want to re-sign him. Right tackles are replaceable, and Alex Lewis might be his replacement.

Edited June 15, 2016 by The Raven

[edthehead]

ouch,

nothing, we must have wanted him gone

nothing,,

 

[757RavensFan]

Lock post??

[Sizzlebshu]

8 minutes ago, Kinda_Dante said:

Apparently what held up the trade was that the giants and Monroe couldn't agree on a contract.

Rather have the depth tbh. 

[ALPHA]

I think it was a bit petty how we treated him even though he was on the way out, hopefully this move doesn't come back to haunt us.

[ludy51]

3 minutes ago, berad said:

Now he has all the free time in the world to spam people about the wonders of weed

That must've been what made he contract talks fall through. Didn't get free weed

[allblackraven]

Good riddance, wish it could have happened sooner.

[FastEddie]

I know it's taboo on this forum to mention Harbaugh and character concerns, but I really hope this isn't along the lines of these two not seeing eye to eye and Harbs winning with the popularity vote....

[berad]

2 minutes ago, FastEddie said:

I know it's taboo on this forum to mention Harbaugh and character concerns, but I really hope this isn't along the lines of these two not seeing eye to eye and Harbs winning with the popularity vote....

You can hope that (I don't think it is that) and I'm sure Mike Preston might weasel a 'Harbs doesn't like strong personalities' jab whenever he decides to write a column but... Steve Smith Sr basically negates that argument. Or I could be misinterpreting what you're saying.

[Kinda_Dante]

44 minutes ago, The Raven said:

Thanks man. That's interesting to me. Not sure why we wanted him to gain weight, he didn't really struggle with strong DEs. Shrug.

Maybe they thought he could stay healthier that way?

[52520Andrew]

18 minutes ago, Sizzlebshu said:

Dead Money

8.7 - 2.2 = 6.5

[Sizzlebshu]

Just now, 52520Andrew said:

8.7 - 2.2 = 6.5

2.2 this year + 4.4 next yr for an empty space

[ellicottraven]

He has been released without a trade. So, we can all relax about getting any value for him.

[BmoreBird22]

13 minutes ago, The Raven said:

Maybe both - Wagner's probably cheapish. Right tackles don't cost a whole lot. If Bryan Bulaga is only making 5 years 34 million, Wagner won't be more than 35 - in my opinion.

But then there's the question of whether we even want to re-sign him. Right tackles are replaceable, and Alex Lewis might be his replacement.

Apparently Juan Castillo is super high on De'Ondre Wesley as a replacement

[52520Andrew]

1 minute ago, Sizzlebshu said:

2.2 this year + 4.4 next yr for an empty space

And the 6.5 this year would roll over

[ellicottraven]

19 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

Certainly does a lot for locking up Brandon Williams or Ricky Wagner

I don't believe Brandon will allow himself to be locked up considering what the Eagles guy got. He'll wait to test free agency and bolt for the biggest buck out there. I think they use the extra space to lock up Tucker and maybe Wagner.

[redrum52]

Damn.  Didn't see this coming...

[The Raven]

6 minutes ago, Kinda_Dante said:

Maybe they thought he could stay healthier that way?

Maybe - more meat on his bones might make him more durable.

3 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

Apparently Juan Castillo is super high on De'Ondre Wesley as a replacement

I've heard that before but I forget from where. I didn't see enough of Wesley to get a good feel for him. From what I've read he's a size/strength prospect with poor technique.

[Deflated Football]

I'm disappointed we didn't get at least a 7th rounder for him, but it is what it is. Can't wait to see Stanley start. 

[Sizzlebshu]

6 minutes ago, 52520Andrew said:

And the 6.5 this year would roll over

and of that we get 2.1.

[ALPHA]

3 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

Apparently Juan Castillo is super high on De'Ondre Wesley as a replacement

Coaches always overhype camp bodies, do we ever develop these guys into good players?

[BmoreBird22]

8 minutes ago, ellicottraven said:

I don't believe Brandon will allow himself to be locked up considering what the Eagles guy got. He'll wait to test free agency and bolt for the biggest buck out there. I think they use the extra space to lock up Tucker and maybe Wagner.

BWill won't get anything near what Fletcher Cox got. He's gonna be shooting for more than Damon Harrison.