oldno82

Just read that the Pats have the 4th most cap space in the league. I think they'll trade Garrapolo to the Browns for a 12th pick overall at least. Bellicheck's machine just keeps rolling along.

I thought the same thing when I saw that article. There's nobody on that list who is better than average. Younger and faster and more self motivated players are what we need.

Incredible. We have to keep this guy, somehow.

THe Ravens rank 28th in the NFL in cap space. Doesn't say much for our cap management when we rank that low and just have a mediocre team.

I've also made that suggestion. Brady did it years ago that's how much he wants his team to be a winner. And Joe's contract is way out of line based on reality.

I think we know who the good ones are on rookie contracts after 2 yrs. Those guys are the ones the FO needs to focus on signing earlier.

I guess the FO is concerned that if they give out a contract a year early they'll be on the hook if an injury happens. Personally, I think that's a poor way to run a franchise.

Here's the top 50 potential free agents according to PFF. https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-50-nfl-free-agents-of-2017/?utm_source=email021417&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nflnl2016

Hell, I'll even settle for the free agency period.

The Ravens are a dull team...http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-column-0211-20170210-column.html

That's what they need but it'll take time and cap space to get those things. Patience is needed by the fans and media to go along with that. They also need Oz to return to form.

I wonder what the going rate is for a RT ranked around where Wagner is (8th).

Aiken is just your basic everyday receiver. Maybe the 3rd WR on most teams. Williams is gone. It would just cost too much cap to keep him. Same with Wagner though I wish we could keep him too. Guy and Juice probably stay. The price should be right on them. Of course the coralary to all this is what free agents should we go after and what high cap guys get cut. I think Dumerville goes because of his high cap and his future performance is an unknown. Maybe some others like Pitta though Joe would probably try to ge the FO to keep because of their friendship. Garçon would be a nice pickup if the price is right. Anybody else out there who could help us and not cost a boatload? It'll be interesting to see what they do with Wallace too.

...if any. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this.

I cannot understand how the GM office can stink so badly in drafting WR's. Either the quality of the draftee is not there or we are failing to grow them with coaching. I'm not sure the front office and ownership are taking that inability seriously.

Maybe there is hope. But I really doubt it. http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/How-Much-Of-An-Impact-Did-Joe-Flaccos-Knee-Have-On-Him/4089d127-915d-4384-9267-26362c6a4f98

I just read this. The photos explain it all. Joe checks down much too frequently... http://russellstreetreport.com/2016/12/15/tale-of-the-tape/the-joe-flacco-check-down/ Unfortunately, I think Joe's too set in his ways to improve.

Great idea!

Essentially you've only got a draft pick for 4 years and if he takes that long to develop you're in trouble. By the time he's developed you lose him to FA. SO I agree with Papa on this one. They've got to be ready to start at worst after one season.

That would be a classy thing to do. I hope Harbaugh hears you.

Just shoot me now.

I agree Max. It's too much to expect in just one year. They'd be better off coming up with a 3-year plan to fix the many deficiencies of this team. Pass rusher (preferably 2), a strong cornerback, a RT if Wagner leaves, a better center, and as usual some receivers who are playmakers and good at YAC. Oh, and finding an eventual replacement for Joe. Yep...I feel like we're almost as bad off as an expansion team.

Somebody tell me this is a joke!

Interesting point. They did draft well with Billick although Boller was a disastrous pick.