Scott To Test Waters

[Mishel]

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Scott to test waters
Unless the Ravens offer inside linebacker Bart Scott a contract that blows him out of the water - and they won't - he'll test the free-agent market. Scott had a good year and is one of the team's leaders on defense, but he is no big fan of Harbaugh's and his tough-guy approach. Look for Scott to see whether he can make big money elsewhere, and he probably can. If not, he might end up back in Baltimore, and the Ravens would welcome him because he fits perfectly into their scheme.

[MadBacker57]

i hope the ravens make him a decent offer he wants to retire a raven he has said it a billion times

[Jesse Conroy]

[quote name='MadBacker57' post='144352' date='Jan 23 2009, 02:13 PM']i hope the ravens make him a decent offer he wants to retire a raven he has said it a billion times[/quote]

Thats what I thought... jeez

[ravensgirlx88]

[quote name='MadBacker57' post='144352' date='Jan 23 2009, 02:13 PM']i hope the ravens make him a decent offer he wants to retire a raven he has said it a billion times[/quote]

I know, that's what makes this such a crappy situation. I love Bart. I think he's one of the hardest hitting backers out there. He's one of my favorite players and he's such a great guy that loves Baltimore. I just don't see us being able to offer him the kind of contract he deserves.

[MadBacker57]

yea knowing bart its true he does not want to leave he has said it right in front of me he is a true raven we gave him a chance when no one else would being a undrafted free agent and he went from some no name special team to a pro bowler and starting linebacker

[MadBacker57]

[quote name='ravensgirlx88' post='144356' date='Jan 23 2009, 02:17 PM']I just don't see us being able to offer him the kind of contract he deserves.[/quote]

bart is not really about the money so he may not get offered what he deserves but he would most likely take it as long as its not ridiclious amount if he does not sign he i do belive he may end up in a jes uni and ill be the first to buy a bart scott jets jersey

[ravensgirlx88]

[quote name='MadBacker57' post='144358' date='Jan 23 2009, 02:17 PM']yea knowing bart its true he does not want to leave he has said it right in front of me he is a true raven we gave him a chance when no one else would being a undrafted free agent and he went from some no name special team to a pro bowler and starting linebacker[/quote]


The guy was making something like $500 a week when he first signed with the team, that's crazy. How can you not respect him?

[catty112]

For some reason Mike Preston has a way of making me depressed after reading his off-season articles. Even what he writes during the season is sometimes depressing but at least I can write him off because the Ravens were winning and basically prooving everything he said wrong

[ravensgirlx88]

[quote name='catty112' post='144361' date='Jan 23 2009, 02:21 PM']For some reason Mike Preston has a way of making me depressed after reading his off-season articles. Even what he writes during the season is sometimes depressing but at least I can write him off because the Ravens were winning and basically prooving everything he said wrong[/quote]


Mike Preston is the worst Baltimore Ravens writer EVER. He must be a closet Steelers or Philly fan.

[PuRock]

Bart Scotts gotta do, what Bart Scott gotta do. This is a business, and business is a two-way street.

He says it isn't about the money, that it is about Harbaugh. It's hard for me not to believe, that its not about the money. Which is okay in my book. I'd do the same thing. You know some team is going to give him a contract for way more than what he's worth.

We will get a chance to see if Scott was really a product of our system, or if he is really a great LB.

[ravensgirlx88]

[quote name='PuRock' post='144364' date='Jan 23 2009, 02:27 PM']Bart Scotts gotta do, what Bart Scott gotta do. This is a business, and business is a two-way street.

He says it isn't about the money, that it is about Harbaugh. It's hard for me not to believe, that its not about the money. Which is okay in my book. I'd do the same thing. You know some team is going to give him a contract for way more than what he's worth.

[b]We will get a chance to see if Scott was really a product of our system, or if he is really a great LB.[/b][/quote]


Good point. I've seen Bart miss quite a few tackles this season.

[MadBacker57]

bart really hasent been as productive since AD left and he had his pro bowl year.. history shows any LB that leaves here has just been a product of the system 9 times out of 10 so we shall see what he does

[MadBacker57]

[quote name='ravensgirlx88' post='144363' date='Jan 23 2009, 02:23 PM']Mike Preston is the worst Baltimore Ravens writer EVER. He must be a closet Steelers or Philly fan. [/quote]

mike preston is just doing his job he is getting you all stired up and heated so you will keep reading what he says thats his job and he good at it most people dont liek it but thats what he is suspost to do

[the_PICKle]

Don't leave Bart! He is the definition of a true Raven!

[SIZZLE4PRESIDENT]

preston is garbage. and the person that lets him write anything anywhere is garbage

[ravens27]

I like Scott.

[LongLiveBillick]

big deal.

[ravens27]

[quote name='the_PICKle' post='144376' date='Jan 23 2009, 02:51 PM']Don't leave Bart! He is the definition of a true Raven![/quote]

I agree, he plays tough and gives it his all. That is what a Raven is, I hope he stays with us.

[Raven07]

not to mention he will always remain in Ravens History as the player who Hit Big Ben... "the hardest ive ever been hit in my career"

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/hunter89/BartScottHit2006Season.gif[/img]

[jezzy]

let bart go who cares we need to focus on sizzle n ray thats all with out them there is no bart . He is good but not that good i rather have the them 2 any day we can replace scott just like we did adalius thomas

[52Kia Kaha92]

good for bart, he deserves the money after all these hard years for us and with JJ taking up 5.5 million we might have to let him go, Move JJ inside and start McCLain, Barnes or draft an OLB like Larry English

[Purple Punishment]

i think barnes is ready!

[BaltRavensfan83]

I hope he does not leave. We need to make sure to re-sign him. He is a good player. He tackles well and he gets some sacks. Also, like others have said he really gives it his all when he plays and is dedicated.

[ravensgirlx88]

[quote name='SIZZLE4PRESIDENT' post='144378' date='Jan 23 2009, 03:55 PM']preston is garbage. and the person that lets him write anything anywhere is garbage[/quote]


[b]I agree.[/b]

[ravensgirlx88]

[quote name='MadBacker57' post='144369' date='Jan 23 2009, 03:33 PM']mike preston is just doing his job he is getting you all stired up and heated so you will keep reading what he says thats his job and he good at it most people dont liek it but thats what he is suspost to do[/quote]


Well, being an aspiring Sports Journalist I can honestly say I don't admire him nor respect anything he has to write.

[ravensgirlx88]

[quote name='Purple Punishment' post='144401' date='Jan 23 2009, 04:34 PM']i think barnes is ready![/quote]

Barnes will be ready, It's a shame he was injured this season.

[BmoreRavens52]

[quote name='ravensgirlx88' post='144426' date='Jan 23 2009, 04:10 PM']Barnes will be ready, It's a shame he was injured this season.[/quote]



I would hate to see him go..but i do agree Barnes is ready.....

but i will miss bart if he goes !!!

[MadBacker57]

i thought i heard somewhere that they were losing faith in barnes

[Rocky Mountain Raven]

[quote name='ravensgirlx88' post='144360' date='Jan 23 2009, 12:20 PM']The guy was making something like $500 a week when he first signed with the team, that's crazy. How can you not respect him?[/quote]

He received a $500 signing bonus. Dont forget that the league minimum is $435,000 a year for a third year player and I'll guarantee he got more.

[PuRock]

[quote name='Rocky Mountain Raven' post='144500' date='Jan 23 2009, 04:40 PM']He received a $500 signing bonus. Dont forget that the league minimum is $435,000 a year for a third year player and I'll guarantee he got more.[/quote]

I wish my job paid me the league minimum of $435,000.