[News] Late For Work 5/10: Ray Lewis And ESPN Part Ways; Ravens Lose CB For Season

[BR News]

CB Jumal Rolle tore his Achilles tendon during a workout. Myles Jack has a chip on the shoulder after being passed by in the draft. Offensive line depth chart.

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[eek]

Kinda funny that no one post why Ray Lewis was fired, he was fired because he spoke out against BLM. but i guess that doesn't fit Disney motive

[rmcjacket23]

Kinda funny that no one post why Ray Lewis was fired, he was fired because he spoke out against BLM. but i guess that doesn't fit Disney motive

Do we know this for sure? Could easily be the end of his contract and its not being renewed. Large amount of turnover of highly paid ESPN employees in recent years due to the massive expenses ESPN has absorbed under the Disney umbrella in recent years and the fact that ESPN's profitability isn't as great as it once was.

[MYTH420]

He has us carrying 9 OL. I don't see that happening. I think we'll carry 8.

LT - Eugene Monroe

LG - Ronnie Stanley

C - Jeremy Zuttah

RG - Marshal Yanda

RT - Rick Wagner

I think that will be the starting line, for now. With Urschel, Jenson, and Lewis as the backups. With all of those guys able to play multiple positions on the line, I don't see a need to carry more than 8 OL.

 

[VermontRaven]

I never liked Ray Lewis as a commentator/analyst anyway. I loved watching him on the field, but did not care for him as a commentator/analyst. I think ESPN made a wise decision (although I am not sure about Randy Moss as a commentator/analyst).

[ellicottraven]

The first family of mid-atlantic athletics - The Flaccos'.

[VermontRaven]

He has us carrying 9 OL. I don't see that happening. I think we'll carry 8.

LT - Eugene Monroe

LG - Ronnie Stanley

C - Jeremy Zuttah

RG - Marshal Yanda

RT - Rick Wagner

I think that will be the starting line, for now. With Urschel, Jenson, and Lewis as the backups. With all of those guys able to play multiple positions on the line, I don't see a need to carry more than 8 OL.

 

H actually had us carrying 10 guys (in addition to the 8 you listed, he had Hurst at LT and Broxton at RG for reserves) I find it hard to believe we would carry 10 offensive linemen, probably either 8 or 9 depending on other positions and who we want to keep.

[ellicottraven]

I expect Ray Lewis to now focus on making a great career on inspiring and motivating people through paid speeches. He's going to become one of the better motivational speakers moving forward.

[rmcjacket23]

Just now, VermontRaven said:

H actually had us carrying 10 guys (in addition to the 8 you listed, he had Hurst at LT and Broxton at RG for reserves) I find it hard to believe we would carry 10 offensive linemen, probably either 8 or 9 depending on other positions and who we want to keep.

Yeah there's no way we carry 10. 9 is a stretch in my opinion. 8 makes plenty of sense.

[ellicottraven]

Passing on Myles Jack is still somewhat a bitter pill to swallow considering we didn't take a chance on him. If we could live with Perriman's non-injury injury for a full year, why couldn't we take a chance with Jack, who could produce this year and perhaps next off-season have micro fracture surgery to repair his ligaments? At best he would be placed on PUP in 2017...

In any case, the careers of Correa and Jack are going to be discussed here ad nauseum if Myles performs like he did in college.

[Ravensfansince03]

Kinda funny that no one post why Ray Lewis was fired, he was fired because he spoke out against BLM. but i guess that doesn't fit Disney motive

Oh wow, is that what Ray was fired for. Sometimes he would get personal on ESPN, and I'd be like "nooo Ray don't do it". ESPN is a soulless network now. I don't like the BLM thing either. As a black man I feel like it is the most idiotic and disgraceful thing you can say. As if lives don't matter. A lot of idiots are getting spotlight from the media nowadays.

[757RavensFan]

12 minutes ago, MYTH420 said:

He has us carrying 9 OL. I don't see that happening. I think we'll carry 8.

LT - Eugene Monroe

LG - Ronnie Stanley

C - Jeremy Zuttah

RG - Marshal Yanda

RT - Rick Wagner

I think that will be the starting line, for now. With Urschel, Jenson, and Lewis as the backups. With all of those guys able to play multiple positions on the line, I don't see a need to carry more than 8 OL.

 

Zrebiec actually has us carrying 10 for the OL. Yeah, I would have to think 8 at the most.  I would be real surprised if they kept 9 on the 53 especially considering how we always need DB depth.  Prime example, losing Rolle for the year. 

[mruby]

Passing on Myles Jack is still somewhat a bitter pill to swallow considering we didn't take a chance on him. If we could live with Perriman's non-injury injury for a full year, why couldn't we take a chance with Jack, who could produce this year and perhaps next off-season have micro fracture surgery to repair his ligaments? At best he would be placed on PUP in 2017...

In any case, the careers of Correa and Jack are going to be discussed here ad nauseum if Myles performs like he did in college.

We couldn't live without Perriman last year, as evident by the lack of speed and 5-11 season.

[RavensDieHard21]

Why would Wagner or Lewis kick to LG? We have Urschel and Jensen that have played the position and are more than capable? I guess with Stanley at RT it would make sense, but it then puts two players out of position instead of one.

[RavensDieHard21]

  9 minutes ago, VermontRaven said:

H actually had us carrying 10 guys (in addition to the 8 you listed, he had Hurst at LT and Broxton at RG for reserves) I find it hard to believe we would carry 10 offensive linemen, probably either 8 or 9 depending on other positions and who we want to keep.

Yeah there's no way we carry 10. 9 is a stretch in my opinion. 8 makes plenty of sense.

Monroe, Stanley, Zuttah, Yanda, Wagner, Jensen, Urschel, and Lewis.

[ellicottraven]

8 minutes ago, mruby said:

We couldn't live without Perriman last year, as evident by the lack of speed and 5-11 season.

Hmm.. I thought that had more to do with Suggs, Flacco, SSR and Forsett, but hey you can add Perriman who has never played a down in the NFL ever to that list if you like.

[rmcjacket23]

11 minutes ago, RavensDieHard21 said:

Why would Wagner or Lewis kick to LG? We have Urschel and Jensen that have played the position and are more than capable? I guess with Stanley at RT it would make sense, but it then puts two players out of position instead of one.

Probably just a case of getting your best 5 guys out there. Basically, given what we've invested in him, whichever position we feel Stanley is best at between RT and LG, he should play there.

I don't think Wagner would have a difficult adjustment at LG either, though ideally he stays at RT.

I still feel there's potential for Monroe to not even be here come September, but time will tell.

[bioLarzen]

Myles Jack must have a scarce grasp on logic and reality... Man, you, yourself shoot yourself on the leg by admitting days before the draft that you will probably need a micrifracture surgery, and may not last in the NFL for more than a couple of years - and then get surprised when nobody is willing to spend a first round pick on you?
Honestly, what were you expecting? Teams line up to take you while knowing you may not even be able to serve your entire first contract period?

[bioLarzen]

  24 minutes ago, VermontRaven said:

H actually had us carrying 10 guys (in addition to the 8 you listed, he had Hurst at LT and Broxton at RG for reserves) I find it hard to believe we would carry 10 offensive linemen, probably either 8 or 9 depending on other positions and who we want to keep.

Yeah there's no way we carry 10. 9 is a stretch in my opinion. 8 makes plenty of sense.

Plus one or two stashed on the PS.

[757RavensFan]

ESPN is cutting across the board.  Ray, Chris Carter, Skip Bayless and many are out in the next few months. Bayless is going to Fox Sports like Cowherd did. 

Ray should be fine.  Don't know if/where CC will land, but he always annoyed me w/ his "look at me" commentary. 

[WNC-Raven]

Could it be because he wasnt very good as a tv personality? I didnt think so anyway. Love the player, love the mentor, not a fan of his commentary, maybe he will miss football enough to try coaching some day. He was making over a million $$ to work a few hours a week on tv. As a coach he would receive a fraction of that and work all of the time. Stay tuned

[Corvus]

On 5/10/2016 at 7:04 AM, RavensDieHard21 said:

Why would Wagner or Lewis kick to LG? We have Urschel and Jensen that have played the position and are more than capable? I guess with Stanley at RT it would make sense, but it then puts two players out of position instead of one.

My thoughts exactly. Urschel in '14 and Jensen last year both proved they are more than capable of handling the left guard spot. The ONLY reason I didn't want Stanley was because of the investment the team already made in Monroe, but now that he's here I still think the best move for the team is to admit Monroe's contract was a knee-jerk mistake, cut him after June 1st, let Stanley go ahead and be the blindside protector he is meant to be, and let Urschel or Jensen battle for the left guard spot. The team can use the cap space from Monroe to sign an inevitable June 1st/training camp veteran o-lineman to bolster depth.

[rmcjacket23]

My guess is its just a simple cost cutting measure by ESPN. Lets face it... he wasn't appearing much anyway, and he didn't bring tremendous value to the broadcasts. He's literally not doing anything on TV or for the network at all from January through August.

Plus, they appear to be doing at least a minor "shakeup" to their Monday night football package for 2016, since they lost Tirico as well.

 

[ArsenalRaven666]

Starting lineup for me would be Monroe Stanley Zuttah Yanda and Wagner with Urschel Jensen Lewis as backups. Should Monroe go down Stanley would slide to LT, Urschel Jensen backup G/C with Lewis covering RT. Broxton and a tackle for PS

[Bat-mite]

Myles Jack must have a scarce grasp on logic and reality... Man, you, yourself shoot yourself on the leg by admitting days before the draft that you will probably need a micrifracture surgery, and may not last in the NFL for more than a couple of years - and then get surprised when nobody is willing to spend a first round pick on you?
Honestly, what were you expecting? Teams line up to take you while knowing you may not even be able to serve your entire first contract period?

Sounds like a spoiled kid who won't eat his veggies but expects dessert.

[potomacpitbulls]

I could see them cutting Monroe June 1st if Stanley does well at OTA’s. I also think Wesley has a good shot at making the team. I see the starting OL as: Stanley, Urschel, Zuttah, Yanda, Wagner. The back-ups will be Hurst, Lewis, Jensen, Wesley.

[Tru11]

1 hour ago, bioLarzen said:

Myles Jack must have a scarce grasp on logic and reality... Man, you, yourself shoot yourself on the leg by admitting days before the draft that you will probably need a micrifracture surgery, and may not last in the NFL for more than a couple of years - and then get surprised when nobody is willing to spend a first round pick on you?
Honestly, what were you expecting? Teams line up to take you while knowing you may not even be able to serve your entire first contract period?

how is saying something that all the teams already knew be considered shooting yourself in the foot?

its was already pretty known after he went back to indy for the final check up.
heck any player with a medical issues was required to go back to Indy for the final check up.

you are really selling all the FOs short if you think that they where caught off guard when he said that.

he simply was being honest about what his future might bring but he said nothing that nobody already knew...

[Space11jams]

  2 hours ago, bioLarzen said:

Myles Jack must have a scarce grasp on logic and reality... Man, you, yourself shoot yourself on the leg by admitting days before the draft that you will probably need a micrifracture surgery, and may not last in the NFL for more than a couple of years - and then get surprised when nobody is willing to spend a first round pick on you?
Honestly, what were you expecting? Teams line up to take you while knowing you may not even be able to serve your entire first contract period?

how is saying something that all the teams already knew be considered shooting yourself in the foot?

its was already pretty known after he went back to indy for the final check up.
heck any player with a medical issues was required to go back to Indy for the final check up.

you are really selling all the FOs short if you think that they where caught off guard when he said that.

he simply was being honest about what his future might bring but he said nothing that nobody already knew...

Exactly.....he shouldve known he wasnt going in the first.....he was injured and it was a injury that could've take his career.....who would invest in that? how is getting pass making you hungry.....never understood that....especially when it's a MAJOR injury involved. political answer i guess

[eze17]

I think the Ravens will start Stanley at whatever position he plays best at. If he comes in to camp/pre-season and looks dominant at LT, we will release Monroe. If Monroe is clearly the better player at LT, we shuffle Stanley to his next best position, be it RT or LG and let him get a year playing in the NFL under his belt before moving him to LT. While I am sure Monroe's days are limited, I don't see the Ravens parting ways with him unless they're sure Stanley is up to the job. If he can prove it to the brass that he's ready from day one, Stanley gets the nod to start at LT.

[TheConquerorWorm]

  3 hours ago, VermontRaven said:

H actually had us carrying 10 guys (in addition to the 8 you listed, he had Hurst at LT and Broxton at RG for reserves) I find it hard to believe we would carry 10 offensive linemen, probably either 8 or 9 depending on other positions and who we want to keep.

Yeah there's no way we carry 10. 9 is a stretch in my opinion. 8 makes plenty of sense.

The Ravens have pretty much started the year with 9 the last few years - Monroe, Stanley, Lewis, Zuttah, Yanda, Wagner, Urschel, Jansen & Hurst seem to be the front runners. If one of the other guys step up, then maybe we let Hurst go. Or if there is a quality FA LB or CB cut, then maybe we cut Monroe to make salary cap space. But in reality, I don't see that happening. That's a high quality list of O-linemen to have. We've seen how injuries can decimate a position, no need to cut Monroe to save his salary. The Ravens are currently almost $12 million under the cap minus Stanley (which should be about $3.4 million). $8 million is more than enough to sign a quality veteran....