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OK, OK. I'll try to take 3 (or 7) deep breaths and wait and see how this looks after the rest of FA and the draft. But I sure feel uncomfortable.

No no no, we needed them to sign Flacco! That was a must. Franchise QBs are too hard to find and you have been drafting way down to get one. I have no problem with what Flacco's getting especially since he kept it cap friendly for 3 years. As for what constitues a 'lost' season...I'll be content if they're just competitve and entertaining and win an occasional SB like they have been doing.

I think I see what Max is saying. Not sure, yet, that I buy it---maybe. Ohrer can't play LT as he has often shown.

Didn't see that game but read about it. His performance was poor as was his Combine speed time.

I think this guy's way overrated.

Yeah, Max, but Pollard was only 28! I think Ozzie needs to do some serious explaining to the media and fans as to what the hell is going on with his mind these days.

1) Crazy ass move! 2) They now have hardly any D. 3) They gave away their best middle of the field receiver in Boldin. 4) 6-10 is way too optimistic for next year. 5) Crav is right: by the time they replace all of this talent, Joe will be in high cap years of his contract. Is the plan to let him walk at that point? Or will they trade him for a 6th round draft choice???

Hell we just should have outright cut him not sign him to a new contract. Hopefully Oz and Da Costa aren't having some type of breakdowns here.

I don't like it a bit! They had the cap space to keep him and he's been very productive and loyal. I can't name another receiver off the top of my head that can fight for the ball like he does. And what WR receiver do we have now who is tough enough to go over the middle? Looks like a return to out routes only. And what message does it send to the rest of the team? And a 6th round draft choice? Is that the best deal they could get?? I'm gonna miss him!

You know, the media really sucks sometimes!!!

The Ravens don't have a receiver waiting in the wings who's as good as Boldin. He's got 2 more good years left and he's integral to the offense. BUT, I will say they usually know what they're doing---Heap and Mason. But they could be making a real blunder with Q.

He didn't play well this year...so there he goes.

S**t! I'd rather have Boldin than Ellerbe.

This is pretty disgusting. Q was a BIG factor in the playoffs and he's one of those rare receivers who is open even when he's covered. They need to keep him for sure or I'll be really pissed!

Great site. Thanks. I bookmarked it.

I'd be real reluctant to take any more character-issue guys now that Ray is out of the picture and Ed might be following him. Those 2 guys kept miscreants in line.

I hope we're not expecting too much from Joe. Yes he's had a few clunkers and seemed to lose his way sometimes, but even the best quarterbacks, including Brady and Manning have had off days. I think the difference is, they have the stats to minimize media criticism. I'd like to see Joe throw for over 4000 yards every season, a goal he hasn't met once yet. I'd also like to see him keep up his high TD-INT ratio and get his completion percentage a bit higher. But, as he has ably shown, Joe is definitely a winner.

I really liked this and thought it was a good evaluation of the contract and what it means: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Eisenberg-What-Joe-Flaccos-Deal-Does-And-Doesnt-Mean/ab2af88c-0a3a-4ee1-b766-2655410a586f

I think Joe's trying to keep his food dollar expenditure cap down.

I'm not real concerned about the out-years because they'll just restructure. As the article pointed out, its a good problem to have.

Considine---agree Dickson---either a 3rd round tender or let him go Ellerbe---this kids a player. Ihedigbo---I think they can keep him cheap. Jones---keeper Kemoatetu---let him go Kruger---can't afford him McKinnie---keep him at the right price Pitta---agree Reed---love to have him but he'll cost too much unless he's objective about his age and diminished capabilities and signs for less. Bellicheck or Pagano will offer him more. Williams---a goner

interesting. So things worked out almost the same for the Ravens.

Ellerbe is probably their top target because he's probably gonna be cheaper than Kruger. I have a feeling Krugs is gone as is Ed. They'll keep Boldin (probably restructure). If Vonta won't take a cut they'll probably cut him. We'll see how many rabbits Oz can pull out of the hat. Unbelievable that he attained just a $7mil cap hit for 2013 with Joe!

Good job, thanks Crav!

I passed out when I saw the site was down (LOL)