Players Ozzie Will Add

[52Kia Kaha92]

So last year Ozzie added some much needed exsperience on the line before the season started with Willie Anderson. So who do you think the Ravens will add before the season starts. Remember it June 1st very soon so i hope this threads stays at the top until then but anyway, here is who i think ozzie will sign

John Runyan - RT/RG
Runyan is a very big man who is an excellent run blocker. He can come in on our plays where we use the extra lineman and creat havoc in run blocking. Runyan is a guy that ozzie loves as he is a veteran and this allows us to cut Adam Terry and Have Michael Oher play LT if Gaither is hurt and Runyan at RT or Runyan at RT if Oher is hurt. Ozzie loves adding veterans and just like last year we add another great player to the team. I also think Runyan would be an amazing Guard if we need someone to play there.

Chris McAlister - CB
Yes i know, Harbaugh didnt get on with him. but Harbaugh denied that and McAlister is the type of CB we need on ouyr team. He is big, physical and makes plays. Thats they tytpe of guy we need to gp up agianst the big guys in the league. Fabs got torched against big guys last year (Justin Gage) and we need a big CB to go up agiandt them. McAlister has always been a raven and i think he will come back to be our big CB


Please add any more you think we might sign or comment on my thoughts

And here is my thoughts on the 53 man roster with theses signings
Flacco/ Smith/ Beck
McGahee/ Rice/ Parmele
McClain
Mason/ Clayton/ Williams/ Smith/ Washington
Heap/ Smith/ Drew
Gaither/ Oher/ Runyan/ Cousins
Grubbs/ Yanda/ Chester
Birk/ Hale
Ngata/ Pryce/ Edwards/ Kruger
Gregg/ Bannan/ McKinney/ Divens
Suggs/ Johnson/ McClain/ Barnes
Lewis/ Gooden/ Phillips/ Ellerbe
McAlister/ Foxowrth/ Washington/ Rolle/ Carr/ Webb
Reed/ Landry/ Nakaunmra/ Zbikowski
Koch/ Gano/ Katalua

Notable thougts on roster
I think Sypniewski will be put on IR again as his knee was really screwed upo and with Yanda back if we need a blocking TE Chris Chester can play there as he was a TE for 1 game last season remember

Lamar Divens makes the roster as he is an absolute monster

Dannell Ellerbe makes it instead of Ayanbadejo for cap reasons and the fact that we have so many great ST

[RoflDogs]

Uhh... Parmele before Peerman?

Lol runyan sucks

[#1 D]

From what I see, the one thing that pops out to me is Fullback...we NEED depth at fullback. Le'Ron McClain is a beast, but as we've seen before he's tired up pretty quickly and needs to rotate in and out, now and then.

[52Kia Kaha92]

[quote name='RoflDogs' post='196079' date='May 30 2009, 07:01 PM']Uhh... Parmele before Peerman?

Lol runyan sucks[/quote]

Runyan does not suck, he woul dbe a very good situational player for us and good veteran help for Oher and Gaither to learn from particularly Oher

The staff is very high on Parmele and Peerman was a 6th rounder. Parmele is a much better player IMO

[#1 D]

[quote name='52Kia Kaha92' post='196085' date='May 30 2009, 07:19 PM'][b]Runyan does not suck, he woul dbe a very good situational player for us[/b] and good veteran help for Oher and Gaither to learn from particularly Oher

The staff is very high on Parmele and Peerman was a 6th rounder. Parmele is a much better player IMO[/quote]
situational player? how does that work i would guess with the way we used to shift around the o-linemen to run block? idk

[MorbidSorcerer]

[quote name='52Kia Kaha92' post='196085' date='May 30 2009, 07:19 PM'][b]Runyan does not suck, he woul dbe a very good situational player for us and good veteran help for Oher and Gaither to learn from particularly Oher[/b][/quote]

No, Runyan does suck, the guy is finished.

[codizzle]

[quote name='MorbidSorcerer' post='196090' date='May 30 2009, 06:49 PM']No, Runyan does suck, the guy is finished.[/quote]
just the overall hate for anything to do with the eagles is atrocious on this forum... we could definitly use a veteran like runyan to add depth

[Alexir]

I would love to have McAlister back.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='codizzle' post='196094' date='May 30 2009, 08:04 PM']just the overall hate for anything to do with the eagles is atrocious [b]on this forum[/b]... we could definitly use a veteran like runyan to add depth[/quote]
I don't know, I think that the Eagles are fairly high on the hated nfl teams list... and as a Redskins fan and resident in Redskins territory, I can tell you that the posters of this board are not the only people who aren't fond of Philly.
Don't let me interrupt you all, though. By all means, continue with the "He sucks," "No he's great," discussion.

[RoflDogs]

Lol, I don't hate the Eagles,
but I still think Runyan sucks....

(Hmm.....35 years old....which is pretty ancient.....declining for the past 2-3 years......no)

Reggie Williams is still young and.....big

Wow...I just looked at the free agency tracker thing
and all the players left are pretty.......craptastic

[Alexir]

Yeah the FA's left are craptastic, hence why we got those crappy tackles and Kelley washington

[justifythegame]

Runyan is a beast. Jon Jansen is available also, who is also great. But since our first round pick was Oher, i really don't see us going after Runyan. I personally believe we could use Runyan as insurance on our depth chart, and a mentor for our 2 young Ts. He could even play guard if necessary but i saw chris chester improve into the type of player ozzie was hoping he would be when we drafted him, all he needed was a good OL coach like Matsko. And Runyan might also come with a price tag that wouldn't be sensible for the Ravens. I think Runyan would only be considered if Michael Oher is just not ready to start, because if Adam Terry is playing RT, Flacco is going on IR just like McNair and Boller.

Also agree with you on how the C-Mac and Harbaugh situation was seriously blown out of proportion, over the entire season i've heard Harbaugh deny most of it. Not that there wasn't any issue between the two, but not like it was made out to be in the media. The main problem was that he was one of the highest paid CBs in the NFL but hadn't been able to stay healthy in 2 years, and then couldn't pass a physical and we were definately forced to cut him. There is a good chance C-Mac would still be plagued by the injuries to start next season, or worsen the injuries, it was a monster risk and hurting the team by keeping his contract, forget any issues with Harbaugh. It is rare an elite CB hits FA, but its a CB who is still plagued by injuries. He is not working out for any teams right now or in contract negotiations because he cannot pass a physical. If he gets healthy, there is a chance he can sign with a team before the season starts but he most likely will be coming in and going out like Ty Law the last couple years. Unless C-Mac is willing to take a monster paycut, which i don't think he will unless he generates no interest when he becomes healthy, i don't see him coming back to the Ravens.

[MorbidSorcerer]

[quote name='codizzle' post='196094' date='May 30 2009, 08:04 PM']just the overall hate for anything to do with the eagles is atrocious on this forum... we could definitly use a veteran like runyan to add depth[/quote]

No we couldn't, Runyan is terrible. He was cut by the Eagles for a reason, and they are terrific talent evaluators.

[52Kia Kaha92]

hence why all there fans are complaining about there FO at the moment
Runyan wasnt cut he was not resigned as PHI wanted to get younger

Runyan is still a good player and by situational i mean whenever we go goaline or use the extra lineman Runyan would be in there to block

[DTenGil]

I don't hate the Eagles; I hate the Eagles' fans! Philly has the worst fans in just about every sport. Philly should just be annexed to Jersey

[MorbidSorcerer]

[quote name='52Kia Kaha92' post='196113' date='May 30 2009, 09:42 PM'][b]hence why all there fans are complaining about there FO at the moment[/b]
Runyan wasnt cut he was not resigned as PHI wanted to get younger

Runyan is still a good player and by situational i mean whenever we go goaline or use the extra lineman Runyan would be in there to block[/quote]

Eagle fans are idiots. Their front office is fantastic. Aside from winning the Superbowl, they've been the class of the NFC East the last nine years.

[baltiMORE RAVENS]

[quote name='justifythegame' post='196107' date='May 30 2009, 09:19 PM']Runyan is a beast. Jon Jansen is available also, who is also great.[/quote]

Pretty sure Jansen has already signed with the Lions

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='justifythegame' post='196107' date='May 30 2009, 09:19 PM']Runyan is a beast. [b]Jon Jansen is available also, who is also great.[/b] But since our first round pick was Oher, i really don't see us going after Runyan. I personally believe we could use Runyan as insurance on our depth chart, and a mentor for our 2 young Ts. He could even play guard if necessary but i saw chris chester improve into the type of player ozzie was hoping he would be when we drafted him, all he needed was a good OL coach like Matsko. And Runyan might also come with a price tag that wouldn't be sensible for the Ravens. I think Runyan would only be considered if Michael Oher is just not ready to start, because if Adam Terry is playing RT, Flacco is going on IR just like McNair and Boller.

Also agree with you on how the C-Mac and Harbaugh situation was seriously blown out of proportion, over the entire season i've heard Harbaugh deny most of it. Not that there wasn't any issue between the two, but not like it was made out to be in the media. The main problem was that he was one of the highest paid CBs in the NFL but hadn't been able to stay healthy in 2 years, and then couldn't pass a physical and we were definately forced to cut him. There is a good chance C-Mac would still be plagued by the injuries to start next season, or worsen the injuries, it was a monster risk and hurting the team by keeping his contract, forget any issues with Harbaugh. It is rare an elite CB hits FA, but its a CB who is still plagued by injuries. He is not working out for any teams right now or in contract negotiations because he cannot pass a physical. If he gets healthy, there is a chance he can sign with a team before the season starts but he most likely will be coming in and going out like Ty Law the last couple years. Unless C-Mac is willing to take a monster paycut, which i don't think he will unless he generates no interest when he becomes healthy, i don't see him coming back to the Ravens.[/quote]

Jansen was signed by the Lions.

CMac will have to prove he is 100% and he is ready to buy into Harbs style. I wouldn't mind having him back because when he is healthy he can still be one of the best in the league, but as we've seen in past when he doesn't have his head on striaght he can be trouble.

I don't think we really need FB depth, I think we ultimately keep an extra TE, and allow LeRon McClain to run behind a guy like Edgar Jones 6'4 263 or Quinn(if Healthy) 6'6 270. I don't think a backup FB is that important, especially when u consider that he will probably be a fullback only. McClain can do more then just play FB, and that backup TE would be able to play HB as well, and that is what Harbs and Cam are lookin for people who can do more then one thing to help the team.

As for avaliable Free Agents, i can see a young guy like Rufus Alexander signed at the Linebacker position. I think we have some good young depth at the LB position but u can never been over stocked. He is not a blockbuster type guy but could add some competition in camp. I liked him coming out of Oklahoma, and because we do a great job of producing LBs he might can find a home here.

Levi Jones is still out there. Injuries has pretty much slowed his career, but he could add some experience at that T position. We wouldn't ask him to come in and be a starter, so he would have to be willing to take a backup role. However having him Gaither and Oher in that 3 tackle set would be pretty good.

[JEEPercreepermd]

[quote name='codizzle' post='196094' date='May 30 2009, 08:04 PM']just the overall hate for anything to do with the eagles is atrocious on this forum...[/quote]

The overall hate in Philadelphia for anything or anyone outside of Philadelphia is atrocious

[Sizzle]

[quote name='MorbidSorcerer' post='196090' date='May 30 2009, 07:49 PM']No, Runyan does suck, the guy is finished.[/quote]
Thank you. He has a bad Knee problem and i dont even think he will play next year.

[52Kia Kaha92]

Runyan plaed with a broken tailbone for an entire season, He is pretty tough

[Ravensfan23]

Then there is some unknown guys like Ruvell Martin who played for GB the last 3 seasons. His rookie year he had 21Rec 358Yds 1TD. He followed that up with a 16rec 242yds 4TD season. Now that is nothing to get excited about, but with our luck of WRs anything will help. And for all u size junkies out there, he is listed at 6'4 220 pounds so he has really good measurables.

All in all i think we have a great roster with enough depth to compete in Camp. I don't see Ozzie adding too many guys during camp, unless someone of huge value gets release and we just can't pass up on him

[ZIBBY28]

IMO there is no reason why Ayanbadejo wouldnt make the roster.. he was a probowler last year and has proved he is an elite ST player with not only us, but the bears as well

[markorad]

jansen is with steel city
runyan is not needed (oher is a beast and in top shape for a potentially $$$ reserve) and worn out
mac has already ruined his welcome with harbaugh and co. though if healthy is a stud
we need some more wr competition to get the best out of what we got...any suggestions? if only matt jones was more serious about football with that all size and speed...and baggage

[SupaBwandin]

Peerman>Parmele

[52Kia Kaha92]

i think a lot of you are underestimating Parmele

I also agree about Matt Jones, i almost want to sing him because he was turning into a great player last year

[CustomUserName]

[quote name='DTenGil' post='196116' date='May 30 2009, 09:52 PM']I don't hate the Eagles; I hate the Eagles' fans! Philly has the worst fans in just about every sport. Philly should just be annexed to Jersey[/quote]

Just cause they booed Santa, Cheered Michael Irvin's broken neck, and pelted the refs and players with snowballs isn't being a "bad" fan. I call that dedication.

[macbrak]

I went to the Thanksgiving game in Philly, McNab was having a great game. He threw 1 interception and got booed. They were up by two scores at that point.

[ChiseBack(CB)]

Alright here are my guys I think could make the roster:

[size=3][b]Deuce McAlister[/b][/size] - HB - 31 Years Old - 6'1" 232lbs - [color="#000000"]New Orleans [/color][color="#FFFF00"]Saints[/color]
[i]Why he will:[/i] Deuce is a big bruising back who showed that he could still play in limited action last season, he's a patient runner (Which Ozzie and the FO loves) with good hands who could catch on as a short yardage back.
[i]Why he won't:[/i] There's a lot of tread on those tires and at 31 he is going to have to fight for a roster spot in a relatively crowded backfield. He's better than Parmele right now but it's debatable how Deuce would take being asked to compete for a backup spot for low money.

[size=3][b]Kalimba Edwards[/b][/size] - OLB/DE - 30 Years Old - 6'6" 265lbs - [color="#808080"]Oakland[/color] [color="#000000"]Raiders[/color]
[i]Why he will:[/i] Edwards is a speed rusher who would benefit playing as an OLB in the 34, previously Edwards had been used almost exclusively as an end in both 43 and 34 fronts (Which shows his versatility). He has the athleticism necessary to do well in coverage and is versatile enough to get pressure on the QB from multiple positions.
[i]Why he won't:[/i] He hits 30 this season and has been inconsistent with his play throughout his career, he can still get after the QB but has too many bad games where he can be shut out completely. Also Edwards would be fighting for a spot on a talented roster with limited jobs for 30 something tweeners.

[size=3][b]Nate Webster[/b][/size] - ILB - 31 Years Old - 6'0" 240lbs - [color="#000080"]Denver[/color] [color="#FF8C00"]Broncos[/color]
[i]Why he will:[/i] Smart, instinctive linebacker who has played well on some terrible teams. Versatile enough to play inside in both 43 and 34 schemes. Good against the run but may be better suited to limited snaps in a role similar to Nick Greisen's in 2008. Behind Lewis and Gooden there isn't a whole lot of depth at ILB (Also not that it matters but Webster is also a former Miami Hurricane).
[i]Why he won't:[/i] Bad in coverage and slightly inconsistent against the run, might have to wait for an injury before a roster spot will open up. Slightly undersized.

[pick-ups]

Runyan is the epitome of what an OT should be(never missed a game in his 14 NFL seaons,but he did play last year with a broken tail bone and is coming back off of micro-fracture surgery on his knee and that is why teams are probably shying away from him.

Has the longest current streak among NFL players in consecutive games played.
Don't know how much he has left.