[News] Free Agency Primer: Ravens DT Brandon Williams

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Since Williams became a starter in 2014, Baltimore has given up the third-fewest rushing yards (93.8 per game) in the NFL. Williams is a dominant anchor in the middle of the Ravens’ defensive line.

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[Bob21043]

Don't see how he stays, we can't match other teams' cash at this point.

[fluffy201]

Well to be honest, as good as Brandon Williams is, he is far from replaceable, and while having the best run defense is great, most teams end up thrown the ball anyway. Wagner is another one, who while is very good, you could not say he is elite. Alot of these burdened contracts that have been haunting us for years should finally come off the books this year. Such as Webb, Pitta, Watson, Lewis, just to name a few

[bigcatfrank1]

williams needs to re-sign, the Ravens fit him and he fits the Ravens.
Make him an offer he cant refuse and get the deal done.
Then focus on a WR, March 9. That day, the Ravens will free up 22 million is cap space, which will puts them at about 27 mil total. Let Pitta, Watson and Dumervil go adds another 10 mil.
4 mil for Draft leaves 33 mil,
Sign B. Williams- NT (11 mil) B. Marshal- WR ( 4.6) L. Murray RB (5.2) and Vet CB (7 mil) then pay the raises as needed.(5.2)

[ravensfan1300]

Marshall wants to go to the Steelers from what I read, We will be shedding lot's of players I think and picking up some good FA's fingers crossed

[purpledown]

A big thank you to Joe Flacco, KO last year, Williams this year. What young player in his prime, will we sacrifice next year?

[purpledown]

Don't see how he stays, we can't match other teams' cash at this point.

Exactly!!

[rossihunter2]

1 minute ago, purpledown said:

A big thank you to Joe Flacco, KO last year, Williams this year. What young player in his prime, will we sacrifice next year?

has nothing to do with joe flacco and everything to do with not wanting to overpay guys and the rest of the league not having that problem - he will get paid a ridiculous amount of money to only play 60% of the defensive snaps

[AZRaven520]

Just read an article on why the Ravens should let him walk. And I gotta say I agree with it. While having a guy like Williams on the line to help stop runs is good. They could use the money they'll try to sign him with to add depth to positions that need it. There's still young, granted unproven, D-linemen that should be motivated to step up.. Davis, Henry, and TJ. Like Fluffy201 says, most teams throw more often than they run anyway (paraphrasing).

Didn't think he'd stick around anyway.. but may we shouldn't worry about it at all?

[Crusader]

  13 hours ago, purpledown said:

A big thank you to Joe Flacco, KO last year, Williams this year. What young player in his prime, will we sacrifice next year?

has nothing to do with joe flacco and everything to do with not wanting to overpay guys and the rest of the league not having that problem - he will get paid a ridiculous amount of money to only play 60% of the defensive snaps

Ravens are 29th in the league in cap space.Its not just Joe's contract its all these contracts and player use Just look recently with Wright. Ravens are going to be lucky to sign a good water boy.... Take the money and go Brandon, but spend it wisely.

[Crusader]

Just stay out of the AFC.

[Ravenous_Ravens]

williams needs to re-sign, the Ravens fit him and he fits the Ravens.
Make him an offer he cant refuse and get the deal done.
Then focus on a WR, March 9. That day, the Ravens will free up 22 million is cap space, which will puts them at about 27 mil total. Let Pitta, Watson and Dumervil go adds another 10 mil.
4 mil for Draft leaves 33 mil,
Sign B. Williams- NT (11 mil) B. Marshal- WR ( 4.6) L. Murray RB (5.2) and Vet CB (7 mil) then pay the raises as needed.(5.2)

What?! If BW goes, they have Michael Pierce. B Marshall while a nice thought, prevents other needed moves and is another rent a player type move, meaning his age is a risk for longevity and pricey contract. RB can be drafted for so much cheaper and more tread life left on the tires. CB.. do not even think about paying 7 mil for a vet CB. There are no good CB's available that are justified for 7 mil/year. Did you see the depth of the draft at CB this year. Again cheaper team friendly value is available in the draft.

IMHO, if say Wagner and BW move on, the only FA that might make sense, is Hightower. If this happened they would have the cap space to pursue him. But this depends on what the team thinks of the likes of KC stepping up for Z.Orr, or even Z Smith. Then there is the draft as well.

[Ravenous_Ravens]

Don't see how he stays, we can't match other teams' cash at this point.

Other teams need to actually offer them a contract. If they don't or are on par with the Ravens offers, expect them to stick around.