Ravens Sign Elvis Dumervil For 5-Years, $35m

[TheImmortalGoud]

Rotoworld

Ravens agreed to terms with DE/OLB Elvis Dumervil, formerly of the Broncos, on a five-year contract worth up to $35 million.

Just as some observers began writing off the reigning Super Bowl champs, GM Ozzie Newsome lands -- easily -- the top free agent left on the market. Dumervil will return to 3-4 outside linebacker in Baltimore. He enjoyed his career-best season as a 3-4 rush 'backer in Denver, leading the NFL with 17 sacks in 2009. Don "Wink" Martindale was on Denver's staff during that season and is now the Ravens' linebackers coach. Dumervil, 29, will team with Terrell Suggs to give Baltimore the premier outside-edge rusher duo in football, regardless of scheme.

[f16harm]

It's interesting to hear how the local Baltimore media is spinning this signing right now. Everyone is acting like they just signed the equivalent of Reggie White when he first became a free agent. They are pushing how they got Dumervil for "$0.60 on the dollar" compared to overpaying for Krueger. And that he's "only" 2 years older than Krueger. Also, with Suggs and Dumervil and the additions of the TOTALLY AWESOME (that's my ad lib of their implications) Chris Canty and Marcus Spears, their pass rush will be one of the most feared in the league!!!! I understand they have a job to market their local team, and their fans want something to be upbeat about, but I can't help but see a bit of denial on what has occured.

I think for the outsiders looking in at the Ravens, why did they dropp these dollars on Dumervil when they didn't bother to resign Reed, C.Williams, Krueger, Ellerbe, McKinnie, and traded Boldin "because they didn't have enough money." IMO, they signed Dumervil because they knew they lost way more players than they expected they would and they needed someway to inject quality and positivity into the club. I honestly believe within the walls of Ravens HQ at Owings Mills they thought some of those guys would take a tad less to stay in Baltimore.

[jms493]

Only 12M guaranteed. Use him for 2-3 years and let him go.

[JBregz]

It's interesting to hear how the local Baltimore media is spinning this signing right now. Everyone is acting like they just signed the equivalent of Reggie White when he first became a free agent. They are pushing how they got Dumervil for "$0.60 on the dollar" compared to overpaying for Krueger. And that he's "only" 2 years older than Krueger. Also, with Suggs and Dumervil and the additions of the TOTALLY AWESOME (that's my ad lib of their implications) Chris Canty and Marcus Spears, their pass rush will be one of the most feared in the league!!!! I understand they have a job to market their local team, and their fans want something to be upbeat about, but I can't help but see a bit of denial on what has occured.

I think for the outsiders looking in at the Ravens, why did they dropp these dollars on Dumervil when they didn't bother to resign Reed, C.Williams, Krueger, Ellerbe, McKinnie, and traded Boldin "because they didn't have enough money." IMO, they signed Dumervil because they knew they lost way more players than they expected they would and they needed someway to inject quality and positivity into the club. I honestly believe within the walls of Ravens HQ at Owings Mills they thought some of those guys would take a tad less to stay in Baltimore.

Because the Dolphins overpaid for him, lol. Same argument can be made for the Dolphins in my opinion. 65 mil for Mike Wallace for 5 years? Ellerbe is a good run defender and pass rusher, but he's horrible in pass coverage. I mean he's got what, not even one full season under his belt at start? Wallace is also quite overvalued, he had less 1st downs and touchdowns than small named receivers like Greg Little, Donnie Avery and Kendall Wright among many other factors. He wasn't a big deep threat as many consider him as either this season.

[Aso]

Because the Dolphins overpaid for him, lol. Same argument can be made for the Dolphins in my opinion. 65 mil for Mike Wallace for 5 years? Ellerbe is a good run defender and pass rusher, but he's horrible in pass coverage. I mean he's got what, not even one full season under his belt at start? Wallace is also quite overvalued, he had less 1st downs and touchdowns than small named receivers like Greg Little, Donnie Avery and Kendall Wright among many other factors. He wasn't a big deep threat as many consider him as either this season.

QFT

Great post.

EDIT: Dumervil's 2013 cap number is at 2.5 million so it's not like he's making bank next season.

[Saluki]

I like the signing, Ellerbe and Kruger weren't worth the money they got, and LB was and still is their most glaring need

[Glenbino]

Could be a monster outside in a 3-4 still and he wad effective as a 4-3 end still in Denver although if he's in there with Suggs at the same time you'll have a tough time if the RB finds a way to get outside the tackle box because Doom can get eaten up by non-OL blockers pretty easily.

Still, it sucks to see him go especially when the deal to keep him was in place.

[f16harm]

Because the Dolphins overpaid for him, lol. Same argument can be made for the Dolphins in my opinion. 65 mil for Mike Wallace for 5 years? Ellerbe is a good run defender and pass rusher, but he's horrible in pass coverage. I mean he's got what, not even one full season under his belt at start? Wallace is also quite overvalued, he had less 1st downs and touchdowns than small named receivers like Greg Little, Donnie Avery and Kendall Wright among many other factors. He wasn't a big deep threat as many consider him as either this season.

Yeah, totally the same thing. Dolphins won the Super Bowl and lost 8 key players, many of which they probably could have kept. They signed Dumervil though so lets forget about all of that so we can quiet the fans bitching about the players lost.

And when you're addressing peoples stats, lets not pick and choose. How does Avery, Wright, and Little's numbers hold up to Wallace's over the past 4 seasons? And BTW, signing Ellerbe and Wheeler and getting rid of Dansby and Burnett SAVED Miami $2.3mil over the next 2 years.

[f16harm]

QFT

Great post.

EDIT: Dumervil's 2013 cap number is at 2.5 million so it's not like he's making bank next season.

You have no fucking clue how the cap works, do you? Not that I am shocked.

[Bmore]

Yeah, totally the same thing. Dolphins won the Super Bowl and lost 8 key players, many of which they probably could have kept. They signed Dumervil though so lets forget about all of that so we can quiet the fans bitching about the players lost.

And when you're addressing peoples stats, lets not pick and choose. How does Avery, Wright, and Little's numbers hold up to Wallace's over the past 4 seasons? And BTW, signing Ellerbe and Wheeler and getting rid of Dansby and Burnett SAVED Miami $2.3mil over the next 2 years.

It seems like you are jumping all over the Ravens for acting like signing Dumervil "rights the ship". Signing Dumervil doesn't take away the loss of key players, but it goes in the right direction.
The signing of Canty, Spears and Dumervil shouldn't be viewed as making up for what we lost, but to fix the busted run defense in Baltimore, that for the first time in years let in 200 yards rushing. (which Danelle Ellerbe played a key contributing part in)

2.5 Mil for a proven pass rusher, The Browns just blew a chunk of cap on a situational rusher, who has yet to start a full season and didn't come on until after Suggs returned from Injury. (coincidence?)

The Ravens make there money in the draft, So with their first 3 picks they can easily "right the ship" by taking a Safety and ILB.

[JBregz]

Yeah, totally the same thing. Dolphins won the Super Bowl and lost 8 key players, many of which they probably could have kept. They signed Dumervil though so lets forget about all of that so we can quiet the fans bitching about the players lost.

And when you're addressing peoples stats, lets not pick and choose. How does Avery, Wright, and Little's numbers hold up to Wallace's over the past 4 seasons? And BTW, signing Ellerbe and Wheeler and getting rid of Dansby and Burnett SAVED Miami $2.3mil over the next 2 years.

Sorry, you must not have seen the bolded part of the quote. I never said they were magically fine because they signed Dumervil did I? lol. Same shit is happening in Miami thinking they are the next big team along with Seattle and the 49ers. But really, they overpaid on players that aren't worth their contract. Let's not forget this isn't Ed Reed or Ray Lewis 5+ years ago.

Over the past 4 seasons? When you're going to use stats, don't look over nearly half a decade worth of seasons Look over the last season, maybe 2. If that was the case, Shaun Alexander would still have a job..

Oh and BTW. Signing Mike Wallace lost them how much in 2013-2014 alone?
He's making the third most out of all WR's. He's not top 3 material, at all. Not even close. lol. Guys like Kendall Wright also saw a considerably less field time than Wallace, and were nearly equal in terms of raw stats but were much more efficient and we aren't even comparing him to the elite receivers he's getting paid more than.

[f16harm]

Sorry, you must not have seen the bolded part of the quote. I never said they were magically fine because they signed Dumervil did I? lol. Same shit is happening in Miami thinking they are the next big team along with Seattle and the 49ers. But really, they overpaid on players that aren't worth their contract. Let's not forget this isn't Ed Reed or Ray Lewis 5+ years ago.

Uhmmmmm, no they don't, and neither are any of the experts putting them there. They are simply trying to get better....ya know, the whole point.

Over the past 4 seasons? When you're going to use stats, don't look over nearly half a decade worth of seasons Look over the last season, maybe 2. If that was the case, Shaun Alexander would still have a job..

What the fuck are you talking about? Seriously. You chose ONE year of Avery, Wright and Little because they happen to fit your argument for one year of Wallace's career. Why didn't you choose all of those receivers stats over the past 4 seasons? That's right, because it would blow your point out of the water. 4 modern era players have more TDs than Wallace in the first 4 years, Randy Moss (52), Fitz (34), Megatron and Colston (33), Wallace (32). And that's why he got his contract.

Oh and BTW. Signing Mike Wallace lost them how much in 2013-2014 alone?
He's making the third most out of all WR's. He's not top 3 material, at all. Not even close. lol. Guys like Kendall Wright also saw a considerably less field time than Wallace, and were nearly equal in terms of raw stats but were much more efficient and we aren't even comparing him to the elite receivers he's getting paid more than.

It lost them money, something they had plenty of, your point? You seem really mad that Miami gave Wallace a lot of money. Personally I'm not paying him so I don't give a shit. His deal fits our cap this year and down the road. Him, Ellerbe, and Wheeler can all be cut in 2 years with minimum damage. And again, why are you bringing up Kendal fucking Wright? When Wright does it 3 more years we'll talk.

[Glenbino]

Every year airplane comes in here and tells us about the great offseason moves Miami is making. And every year the Dolphins are terrible.

[Aso]

How did that Brandon Marshall trade turn out?

[f16harm]

Every year airplane comes in here and tells us about the great offseason moves Miami is making. And every year the Dolphins are terrible.

Not all fans are blessed to cheer for the signing of a Peyton manning and their team going on to have the best AFC record and win in the playoffs. Oh wait...

 

How did that Brandon Marshall trade turn out?

Pretty good. We dumped his salary and attitude, offense stayed the same, overall record increased, and we still have a pick this year from them. How did it work out for Chicago? They collapsed down the stretch, he dominated the control of their offense, and they didn't make the playoffs and the coach was fired. Once again, you're a fucking idiot. Not a shocker.