Robjr83 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Saving $5 mil... no real surprise.... Juice and Brown...Next man up! http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Reports-Ravens-Release-Vonta-Leach-Jameel-McClain/2ce8d513-9bb7-4749-be7d-cf6f3aff0683?mobile-id=804588&media-type=N he Ravens terminated the contracts of veteran fullback Vonta Leach and inside linebacker Jameel McClainThursday, clearing salary cap space before free agency begins March 11, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun. The moves will reportedly save $4.95 million in salary cap space.McClain, 28, has spent his entire six-year career in Baltimore after the Ravens signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He was entering the final year of his contract and reportedly carried a $4.4 million cap hit this season. McClain started 10 games last season after coming back from a career- threatening spinal cord injury that he sustained during the 2012 season. McClain finished with 52 tackles and one forced fumble last year. He has been a starting inside linebacker in Baltimore since 2010. Despite getting cut, McClain could still return to Baltimore next season. Head Coach John Harbaugh said during an interview last week at the NFL Combine that McClain is in the team’s plans. “He can be a part of this,” Harbaugh said. “I would expect him to be a part of this." Leach, 32, is an 11-year veteran who spent the last three seasons in Baltimore. The bruising fullback was a two-time Pro Bowler with the Ravens and considered one of the best lead blockers in the NFL. Leach tweeted “thanks for the memories” along with a photo collage of some Ravens moments after the news broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 One or both may be back at Ozzie's price.This is fair to them to let them go early before free agency starts 3/11.I still don't get having Leach but not using him. If they are not going to use him than yea...let him go.I still believe there is a place for a smash-mouth running game in today's NFL. You can humble a lot of defenses with it...especially with the "get smaller/faster trend" on lineman and linebackers of these times.I like it Old School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yeah I agree there's room for road grading football... especially in the AFCN. IDK about Leach, we'd still be using two roster spots on a FB unless they convert Juice to a TE behind Pitta. Harbs made a point that this teams needs to get psychical and you don't get more physical than Leach so maybe he'll be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinmaniac52 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I hope McClain comes back or catches on with another team.He is a fighter. Maybe Leach doesn't fit the Kubiak's game plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Leach won't be back. McClain might be. That $5 million will be put to very good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colincac Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Totally sensible that we would cut them and I agree with every comment made here, but want to add one thing. Why in the fuck was Leach signed to a 2 year deal before last season?! It looks like he was due 2.3 and we save 1.5 by cutting him, so it's only costing us 800k... but still! We had to know there was a high chance of this happening. Rare poor planning from Ozzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Monroe money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinmaniac52 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Monroe moneyWas thinking the same thing. Someone they will make move on soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Leach won't be back. McClain might be. That $5 million will be put to very good use. Completely agree. Leach probably, at his age and cost, is not a good fit for the offense. On defense, I like McClain but his cap number was way too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Leach is gone. He did come from Kubs in Hou though but I think they are just going to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Leach is gone. He did come from Kubs in Hou though but I think they are just going to move on. Kubiak already moved on once from him which is why he was here to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I think that was a cap issue but I might be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I've been a fan of "Juice" since we drafted him and looked at his college tape, he laid some wood last year on special teams at times. But his versatility on offense is what has me excited about him. He can do too many things well to not have him on the field. He'll be very valuable in the passing game, has great hands and lines up all over the place, saw him catch some bubble screens in college, line up in the slot, line up as a TE and of course FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think the kid gets a lot of playtime this yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenMad Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 In the limited time I saw of Juice in preseason playing FB he looked very timid while run blocking. Hopefully a season playing behind Leach has taught him a thing or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think he will be stronger too. He was very good on ST's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 You guys are right. He was a hitter on special teams. He's got too much talent to ride the bench. He deserves a shot at least. Maybe Kubs sees it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 HE is 3 positions at once on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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