We will probably have a hard time signing all of them, and just like it was time to say goodbye to BB and JO last year, I think it migth be the rigth time for Ray now. I know Ray had been the keystone and his last three seasons has been a step forward! Signing Ray for one year or two, nice.. Not happening, signing him for more than that? He just played all games, how many more seasons is that going to happend? Unlikely but Farewell and thanks!
In that case and if we cut C-mac whom I love so much, we should retain Scott, Suggs and JB.
1. In that case resigning Bart Scott is much more important. I know he has not delivered big time stats, but he has been very reliable, he is a leader, he has proved he can deliver when Ray has been out, and except for the pats game last year, he has been very disciplined for a long period. Actually there was some episodes this year, where he calmed down teammates. Btw without Ray and Bart, who should be our ILBs? Nick Greisen as the leader with experience.. not bad but Scott is just better. And a rookie, Gooden, McClain, Burgess or JJ.. I am not sure I like any of those as our starting ILBs next season and it would be hurting us a lot, there is a reason why Steelers and Ravens is the elite, we are not foolish and we are not skipping two starters, one is enough. Resign Bart!
2. Terrell Suggs was asked to deliver this season, and he did. Resign!
3. JB was arguably our best player in 2007, our OL is progressing and letting him go now, would be a setback. Resign!
Btw in Ozzie we trust, and probably with some surprises, just like that F. Washington pick.