Official Baltimore Ravens Forum Thread

[Kia Kaha]

well he just signed with the jets

 

[Bmore]

yea, for 48 million... which is way to expensive.

NFL Network also says the Ravens never even talked to Bart today about matching any kind of deal. So basically the Jets just out bid themselves.

 

[corbin]

That's quite a bit for Scott.

That being said, I love the signing. The Jets have so much potential in their linebacking core. Pace, Harris, Scott, and if Gholston can make an impact. That is shaping up to be a good young core.

 

[Kia Kaha]

if we lose ray we may aswell clean house and cut all the old veterans and rebuild, we will know by monday night

 

[f16harm]

The Jets have so much potential in their linebacking core.

potential doesn't win games though, as we've seen countless times with the Jets over the years.

 

[Bmore]

Well Today is the day where we plan to sign Ray Ray.

 

[manchild24]

Samari Rolle is asking the Ravens to release him.

He'll likely get his wish shortly. The Ravens are still holding out for a trade, but they have no leverage when the rest of the league figures Rolle will be released anyway.

 

[Townie33]

I think Ray Ray stays with Baltimore. With Rex Ryan gone they are gonna need his leadership more than ever.

Like franchise posted, it would be nice to see the Raves pick up a good receiver. Mason is good, but Clayton has underachieved his whole career. Heap was AWFUL last season. They may even look to draft a TE this time.

Hopes are running high in Baltimore, but they have plenty of holes to fill.

 

[Bmore]

Ray Lewis and Matt Birk are now Ravens.

 

[JRoZe410]

Glad to see Ray back.Good to have Matt Birk also.Hes a proven C and hasnt missed a game since 05 which is huge IMO.

 

[Townie33]

I think Birk is a good pickup. Now let's get that receiver!

 

[JRoZe410]

Ravens signed Chris Carr.
Really like this signing as he was great in Oakland and Tennessee.We desperately needed a great return man since losing BJ Sams and we have got him here.

Ravens signed LJ Smith.
Not a fan on this deal,only good thing is that he is very fast and that he took a price cut of 3.5 m.

 

[Bmore]

LJ? I like it.

Heap has been disappointing as of late. A side from his huge catch in the Titans game, he has been damn near invisible in the playoffs.

 

[JRoZe410]

LJ? I like it.

Heap has been disappointing as of late. A side from his huge catch in the Titans game, he has been damn near invisible in the playoffs.

Heap catches the ball more then LJ.LJ can't catch!Im Ravens first,then Eagles fan.I watch Eagles games and im just not that big of a fan of LJ!

 

[JRoZe410]

Orlando Pace Visiting Ravens Tomorrow via Mike Preston of Baltimore Sun

In a surprising move, the Ravens are expected to meet with free-agent offensive tackle Orlando Pace on Wednesday night, according to NBCSports.com.

Pace 33, was released by the St. Louis Rams last week in a salary-cap move. The first pick in the 1997 draft, Pace is a seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle.

This was an unexpected visit because Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome recently downplayed the team’s interest in that position.

"Hey, I'm always looking to improve this football team," Newsome told The Baltimore Sun in a story that ran Monday. "At this point, we have no plans to bring in any tackles."

If the Ravens sign Pace, it would create an uncertain future for offensive tackle Willie Anderson. The Ravens would save $2.9 million by cutting Anderson.

Pace would be an upgrade, but the 6-foot-7, 325-pound lineman comes with some injury concerns. He has missed 25 games over the past three seasons and hasn’t played a full season since 2005.

Last season, Pace missed two games with a torn thigh muscle and injured knee. In 2007, he was sidelined 15 games with a shoulder injury. In 2006, he was gone for half the season with a torn triceps injury.

 

[Kia Kaha]

what is the deal with Pace, he has benn in our facilties fir ages now, any updates from anyyone

 

[Bmore]

no. Pace and Torry Holt both left our facilities without a deal.

On a side note though. Darrius Heyward-Bey was working out with Joe Flacco last Monday. He has been the first and only receiver to work out with Flacco in this years draft thus far.

But, tomorrow Rutgers WR Kenny Britt will be in our facilities to work out with Flacco. Pat White and Eben Britton are also scheduled to be at our facility this week. Pat White arrived in Baltimore yesterday. Then Percy Harvin will be doing a private work out with us at our facility ending the week.

 

[Kia Kaha]

i also read that Hakeem Nicks is coming for a visit which excites me as i really want him to be a raven

 

[BazookaJoe5]

I hope we don't draft Bey. I think he's going to be a big time bust. Same goes for Harvin, drafting Harvin would basically mean we are getting Patrick Johnson v2. Out of the receivers, I most want Hicks, Britt, or Robiskie.

Regardless, trust in Ozzie.

I'm glad they decided to pass on Pace. That would have been a worse signing than LJ Smith. Seriously, did anyone think Willie Anderson was bad last year? I don't understand why the FO wants to get rid of him. Adam Terry vs. the Steelers pass rush = lol.

 

[Kia Kaha]

i also wont mid who we draft this year because last year when we drafted flacco at 18 ( i mean we traded up for him) i was pulling my hair out and was relly mad and upset and thinkin what the hell?

But in ozzie we trust, i am waco for flacco so whatever ozzie does i have faith in him and Eric De Costa to make the right choice

And on Pace, i didnt want him either, sure he is a good pass blocker but Anderson is the mauler we want at RT, he played well last year and pace is injury prone, id rather have Anderson aswell