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The story so far seems to be that all the LT's will be gone early in the first round.

Got a question on McClain's contract and status: IF he does pan out and becomes a starter with a good attitude for us, would we have 'exclusive rights' to him in 2014 since he would have 4 years or less of NFL service, or would he become just another free agent??

I think Oz has a soft spot for Alabama guys. Some have worked out though Cody hasn't. If he doesn't look like he's going to work out, we can always cut him during the preseason, I suppose.

I'm not so sure about this guy. We don't have Ray and Ed around anymore to control these bad behavior guys. Its a risk but it might pay off big---or not. At least the money's minimal.

Thanks!

What happens to comp picks if they re-sign McKinnie late in the off-season? Do we lose one?

There's a definite similarity between them in demeanor too. Unitas was not a screamer or show-off and neither is Joe and they both prefer to lead by doing rather than yelling. I remember Johnny U. famously saying 'Talk is cheap. Lets go out and do it'.

Nice piece by Byrne. Maybe that will put it to sleep.

It's the least I can do for you, Max. You're the voice of reason on this board.

A LOT of truth there, Crav. I don't listen to the crazies on the radio. And we were right to let the market come to our budget. But, I don't think we're a better team than last year's---yet.

LOL: I turned his signature off under my user management profile.

Wow! That is amazing. Like you I would have kept Boldin but I think Ellerbe simply costs too much for the player he is and Pollard was a divisive character. Still, I admire Pollard for playing the Super Bowl with 6 cracked ribs---I would have been in the hospital whining and crying.

Yup...its either restructure or get used to seeing your stars leave when they are still able to perform at a relatively high level. That's Ozzie's challenge and dilemma. We may be in a constant state of reloading and being competitive.

Ain't that the truth!

Frankly, I think Ed went over the line this past year. As much as I agreed with Reed that McKinnie should have been the LT, the way he went about it, yelling out' Bryant where are you?" over and over again in practice was insubordinate to Harbaugh. I think Harbs is a good coach and Ed USED to be a special player but Ed calling the coach out goes beyond the pale in my opinion.

From Baltimore Sun: " Huff said his decision became even more obvious when he learned that the Ravens had signed pass rusher Elvis Dumervil this week. "I wanted to be here,” said Huff, who works out with Ravens cornerback and fellow former Texas standout Chykie Brown in the offseason. “Especially once they got Dumervil, I saw with that pass rush with him [Terrell] Suggs and [Haloti] Ngata, it makes my job a lot easier."

Its too early to say but the potential is there for a significantly better D. All the acqusitions so far are really good ones but we still need help at inside LB and another safety.

Maybe but I never heard of the rule of 51 until yesterday!

Speaking of Suggs and Ngata and their performance and health: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Terrell-Suggs-Wants-To-Surprise-Fans-With-Improved-Health/bf00a4e9-7e7f-4df8-a010-712c9bb0d1e1

Figuring the cap seems to require more intelligence than I'm capable of.

That's what I think. At least we can watch them perform and then evaluate after another season.

This was a move the Ravens had to make. We just needed a veteran presence at one of the safety positions. Remarkable that they got him for just 6 mil for 3 years. Wondering if we have any cap money left to bring back McKinnie. If they want him.

Is it just me or has Ngata been slipping the last 2 years. I know he's had some injury issues. Maybe that's why. But 16 mil in 2014 seems way over what we should be paying a DT.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/haloti-ngata/ After seeing this, I think Ozzie and company ought to restructure this.

Good news for him and us...I just hope he's ready by August.