Live From The Castle!

[Marc2k6]

What's up fellow Raven's fan's? I'm live at the Castle and the place is great. We just finished eating lunch, me and my new Raven's media friend. Man I'm full.

[theFRANCHISE]

Mannn, if it hadn't been for work and my radio show (and, of course, being here in Delaware), I would've tried to go. lol. But congrats -- live it up!

[Marc2k6]

Ozzie and Coach are now talking about the up coming draft and free agency.

[bce086]

Awesome keep me posted while im at work!

Are you wearing a jersey? Which one if so?

[Marc2k6]

Ozzie says we are prepared to pick at 26 but if the opportunity presents it self for us to move back in the draft and get more pick's we will. He also stated that this was the first time in a long time the Raven's did not have a compensatory pick.

[Marc2k6]

Ozzie pretty much said we are not really looking for a free agent WR and the Raven's are happy with what they have. As well as looking to pick the best player available in the draft.

[theFRANCHISE]

I'm glad that we're willing to move back in the draft. If someone's not there that we want in the first round, I'm always up for acquiring more draft picks. I don't care if it means changing the entire look of the team, more talent is always good -- it creates a bigger margin for error, even with the roster limitations.

I'm also somewhat happy that the team isn't actively pursuing a free agent WR, though I wouldn't have complained if the team was still in the Torry Holt sweepstakes.

[Marc2k6]

[quote name='bce086' post='175174' date='Apr 1 2009, 12:29 PM']Awesome keep me posted while im at work!

Are you wearing a jersey? Which one if so?[/quote]
No, someone said that I look like a media guy!

[CP`C-Pain`CP]

Have fun man, That would have been great to be able to do.

[bce086]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' post='175179' date='Apr 1 2009, 01:34 PM']I'm also somewhat happy that the team isn't actively pursuing a free agent WR, though I wouldn't have complained if the team was still in the Torry Holt sweepstakes.[/quote]

I'm very happy we aren't trying to fill the WR void through FA. It's too expensive, the WRs are much older, and I wouldn't even want Holt serving as a bandaid.

I think we're better off working the draft, and praying to God that Smith or Williams gets some productivity next year.

[Moderator 3]

What was for lunch?

[Marc2k6]

[quote name='bce086' post='175185' date='Apr 1 2009, 01:41 PM']I'm very happy we aren't trying to fill the WR void through FA. It's too expensive, the WRs are much older, and I wouldn't even want Holt serving as a bandaid.

I think we're better off working the draft, and praying to God that Smith or Williams gets some productivity next year.[/quote]
I think we are looking to develop what we have. If it is true that it takes 2-3 years to develop a WR, then we may have a up in coming WR on the team right now. How many WR's are drafted and make a immediate impact on their football team?

[Marc2k6]

[quote name='Moderator 3' post='175187' date='Apr 1 2009, 01:43 PM']What was for lunch?[/quote]
It is grill day, I had a turkey burger and broccoli, but there was a lot of good food.

[Marc2k6]

Player's that I saw and recognized today, J. Gaither, M. Clayton and D. Williams.

[bce086]

[quote name='Marc2k6' post='175177' date='Apr 1 2009, 01:32 PM']As well as looking to pick the best player available in the draft.[/quote]


Interesting, so after this and also hearing we aren't persuing and FA Recievers, it sounds like the organization has a lot of confidence in our existing receivers.

I'm excited to see who will fall to us at #26.

[Marc2k6]

John Harbaugh, Eric Decosta, Joe Hortiz and Ozzie Newsome are sitting on the stage during this media event. Right now they are talking about character and behavior of players to be drafted and how that can effect your draft board.

[Marc2k6]

Ozzie says that the Raven's have been in talks with S. Rolle and his agent. He also said he has a message on his desk right now from L. Neal that he has to return. Also stated that M. Stover is not totally out of the picture to return.

[neepo13]

I am glad to see that maybe Samari will come back after all. I really think his leadership combined with Reed, is what helped guys like Washington, Walker, and Leonhard step up when called on last year. I also really want Lo Neal back.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='Marc2k6' post='175200' date='Apr 1 2009, 02:04 PM']Ozzie says that the Raven's have been in talks with S. Rolle and his agent. He also said he has a message on his desk right now from L. Neal that he has to return. Also stated that M. Stover is not totally out of the picture to return.[/quote]
Alright, good news; keep it up.

[Marc2k6]

[quote name='neepo13' post='175208' date='Apr 1 2009, 02:29 PM']I am glad to see that maybe Samari will come back after all. I really think his leadership combined with Reed, is what helped guys like Washington, Walker, and Leonhard step up when called on last year. I also really want Lo Neal back.[/quote]

Ozzie said they were talking, he did not say that he would be back for certain. He just said that they pretty much sat down together and let each other know where they stand. So it is possible that he may be back. Let's be honest, who was going to pay Rolle the money that he would have made this season with his contract as it was written?

[RavensIQ]

You should have brought a notepad with you and acted like you were a reporter. "So um, Ozzie...what's the deal with Sizzle's contract? Are we setting Heap up for a draft day trade? And speaking of trades, what's the deal with Anquan Boldin? Is there a possibility he could be a Raven?"

Seriously...I would have raised my hand, "Oooo ahhh, pick me! Pick Me! I gotta question! Over here!! Ay Yo Oz! Right here!"

[Marc2k6]

The media luncheon was over about 30 min. ago. The Raven's just like any other team in the NFL will not show it's hand before the card game but it was nice to see the train of thought from within the Castle. If you ever have a chance to visit the Raven's facility via some sort of invite, by all means go!!!! The Castle is really a castle. The Rave's staff is filled with a lot of really nice and friendly people. I also met Anita Marks briefly in the hallway during my visit, she's HOTTTTTT!

[RavensIQ]

[quote name='Marc2k6' post='175226' date='Apr 1 2009, 02:55 PM']The media luncheon was over about 30 min. ago. The Raven's just like any other team in the NFL will not show it's hand before the card game but it was nice to see the train of thought from within the Castle. If you ever have a chance to visit the Raven's facility via some sort of invite, by all means go!!!! The Castle is really a castle. The Rave's staff is filled with a lot of really nice and friendly people. [b]I also met Anita Marks briefly in the hallway during my visit, she's HOTTTTTT! [/b][/quote]

I'd let Anita Rumble my Jungle any day!

[Marc2k6]

[quote name='RavensIQ' post='175224' date='Apr 1 2009, 02:55 PM']You should have brought a notepad with you and acted like you were a reporter. "So um, Ozzie...what's the deal with Sizzle's contract? Are we setting Heap up for a draft day trade? And speaking of trades, what's the deal with Anquan Boldin? Is there a possibility he could be a Raven?"

Seriously...I would have raised my hand, "Oooo ahhh, pick me! Pick Me! I gotta question! Over here!! Ay Yo Oz! Right here!"[/quote]
I was tempted to do that but I did not want to mess up a visit for someone else. So I did not but to tell the truth, they would not have know.

[smashmouth]

[quote name='RavensIQ' post='175227' date='Apr 1 2009, 02:58 PM']I'd let Anita Rumble my Jungle any day![/quote]

If you wouldent..


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No offense to anyone lol

[RavensIQ]

[quote name='Marc2k6' post='175228' date='Apr 1 2009, 02:58 PM']I was tempted to do that but I did not want to mess up a visit for someone else. So I did not but to tell the truth, they would not have know.[/quote]


You should just start showing up everyday and act like you work there. Just show up at the cafeteria around noon for about a week so people get use to seeing you. Then sow a name tag on your shirt and start carry a mop around with you like you're the janitor. Who knows they might even start paying you.

[smashmouth]

[quote name='RavensIQ' post='175230' date='Apr 1 2009, 03:04 PM']You should just start showing up everyday and act like you work there. Just show up at the cafeteria around noon for about a week so people get use to seeing you. Then sow a name tag on your shirt and start carry a mop around with you like you're the janitor. Who knows they might even start paying you. [/quote]

Thats a great Idea. I already got my mop in the truck.

[nextgen_RavensFan]

I like laurentis. There has not been much said about this guy on the board here. He seems very intense. But then again i do not understand why we let leanard go. He made some great plays late in the season last year. And yet we still kept the young asian kid who had no impact at all.

[Marc2k6]

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[Marc2k6]

During my visit I did go on a tour of the facility and I see why a free agent would want to be a Raven once inside.
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