Weddle to Ravens, Raji retiring

[Cary Kollins]

Just now, Ken said:

They had a heap of injuries to key guys. They still have a good roster and have a strong recent history of being a good-great football team. They have one of the best GM and HC combos in the league.

Nowhere close to an "lol" decision.

 

 

 

they are going to be trash next year too

[TheSpecialJuan]

10 minutes ago, TheRumGone said:

I think like 6 of their best players were on IR last year. It was an anamoly. They have a really talented roster and a great HC.

Yes. Ozzie Newsome knows this and that is why he's going for it now. Signing 31 year old Weddle and 35 year old Ben Watson. Possibly even Mike Wallace as well.

[TheSpecialJuan]

A few of us had been attempting to tell the rest of you that Gettleman was not interested in Weddle. This was not going to happen. Now you see why. Gman would never pay indo of money for a 31 year old safety.

Besides, our D doesn't need him. It's all about our front 7

[pantherj]

At no point did I think we were signing Weddle. Gettle is looking for bargains, not pricey vets who have already had their best years.

[adub2b23]

To me it sounds like they wan tto give Tre Boston a shot.

[Thorrez]

50 minutes ago, ttiger2004 said:

So much for wanting to stay on the West Coast too. Oh well, guess if he wants to wait a few yrs for that ring, go for it, we'll roll with our guys. Raji retiring at 29, that is sort of shocking. Best of Luck to him.

 

He is a big man that has taken a lot of beating, realizing he was looking at close to vet minimum he made the smart move. 

[Erik Stall]

Weddle aside, the Ravens are not good. They are the definition of an 8-8 team when healthy, which is what I pegged them for last year. They just have a complete dearth of talent at the skill positions for players that aren't hurt, and their defense isn't good enough to compensate anymore. On the injury front, Smith's Achilles is no joke, and Flacco's late ACL/MCL tear isn't going to have him healthy going into camp, no matter what he says. Is Perriman ever going to play? Who else is there? Justin Forsett? Crockett Gillmore? Kamar Aiken? Meh. It's still early, but I'd be surprised if they were relevant next year.

 

Weddle wanted money. He got money. But let's not pretend the Ravens are remotely good.

[Mr. Scot]

31 minutes ago, thebigcat said:

I was certain he was going to accept our 4 year 10 million dollar deal with $500k in guarantees only

Lowball offers aside, I wouldn't have wanted to pay him what the Ravens are.

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[NcPsa10]

 

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

uh oh steve smith did a thing

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, The NFL Shield At Midfield said:

uh oh steve smith did a thing

Get ready for it...

[Catufb85]

Congrats Weddle on getting paid for your last contract.  Too bad it wasn't for a contender like you stated.  But $$$ talks and BS walks.  Not upset at all by this, would I have liked to see him in the Black and Blue sure but am I happy we didn't over pay for a 31 year old safety. absolutely. 

[O-Ther]

10 minutes ago, NcPsa10 said:

 

Awww look, Smitty finally found his voice and started talking. Glad to see him coming out of his shell. He's such a nice, quiet boy

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