tsylvester Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Barring anything major, expect Smith to be a Raven by the end of the day.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Smith would make up for losing Boldin last year. Same competitive, fiery spirit. Brings intimidation and swagger to our offense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenousBG Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Something to prove. That's going to be big with Smith. He'll be extra chippy. If this goes off, I think it's a really good short term solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Don't count out NE on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenousBG Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Hmmmm. Never really thought about that. That would leave Edelman and I'm not sold on him. And that would worry me because it says NE doesn't really value him. They'd rather have Smith at 34 for 2-3 yrs than a younger guy that came up in their system. What's that say? Nothing good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I am reading that Edelman is strongly looking at Cle. Hoyer is recruiting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 3/13: "Baltimore has emerged as the favorite to land former Panthers WR Steve Smith, per sources." - Adam Schefter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 3/13: "Baltimore has emerged as the favorite to land former Panthers WR Steve Smith, per sources." - Adam Schefter Sounds like the kiss of death 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool739 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Hmmmm. Never really thought about that. That would leave Edelman and I'm not sold on him. And that would worry me because it says NE doesn't really value him. They'd rather have Smith at 34 for 2-3 yrs than a younger guy that came up in their system. What's that say? Nothing good I think if NE did that it would be a 1 yr deal on the cheap to get back some of the big bucks they just payed Revis.....Edelman has more long term upside than Smith and everyone is overlooking the fact that Carolina is cutting their most productive offensive target because he is a locker room malcontent.....Do we really need another Pollard in here ?...But for the record, I'm not sold on either of the little guys....James Jones is a better option IMO.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrubberRaven Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Jones is a FA? Didn't know that. Smith was a malcontent...he's on meds as well, if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robjr83 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I think if NE did that it would be a 1 yr deal on the cheap to get back some of the big bucks they just payed Revis.....Edelman has more long term upside than Smith and everyone is overlooking the fact that Carolina is cutting their most productive offensive target because he is a locker room malcontent.....Do we really need another Pollard in here ?...But for the record, I'm not sold on either of the little guys....James Jones is a better option IMO.... Yeah I heard Smith's a ''speak your mind'' kind of player. Not exactly one to blend with Harbs personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I think the stuff on Smith being a malcontent is overstated. The stuff that came up was when he was by himself and he wanted to win even though I don't think his teammates were that pressed for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool739 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Jones is a FA? Didn't know that. Smith was a malcontent...he's on meds as well, if I remember correctly. Wow, I forgot about him being on meds too.....But according to PFT, the Ravens have already contacted him and it looks to already be in motion.....James is a free agent and I think I read that Cleveland was after him, poor guy , lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider 24mRavens haven't reached out yet to Steve Smith, per a source, will do that after 4 p.m. once he's officially off the roster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenousBG Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Jones is a FA? Didn't know that. Smith was a malcontent...he's on meds as well, if I remember correctly.Didn't know about the meds. I thought he got his anger issues under control. I guess it tookl meds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Jones is a FA? Didn't know that. Smith was a malcontent...he's on meds as well, if I remember correctly. Eh, meds don't mean anything, neither does the malcontent label a team uses to ditch a fan favorite and the teams most prolific receiver in team history. He would be a stop gap here while the drafted wide out and the other young players currently on the team grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool739 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider 24mRavens haven't reached out yet to Steve Smith, per a source, will do that after 4 p.m. once he's officially off the roster http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/13/report-ravens-already-in-contact-with-steve-smith/ David Newton of ESPN.com reports that the Ravens have already put in a call to Smith. It’s not surprising as the Ravens were being discussed as a landing spot well before the Panthers made it official that they were moving on without the veteran wideout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I read another report that the Ravens are being aggressive in signing Smith. I didn't think they would be, but sometimes these rumors from reporters are true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool739 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I read another report that the Ravens are being aggressive in signing Smith. I didn't think they would be, but sometimes these rumors from reporters are true. There are some other teams interested in him too, he may get over paid, I hope it ain't by us.....Panthers are responsible for like 3 of his 7 mil contract but someone could throw the cash at him with a new contract....He will have some leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 When does he clear waivers? Also where do the Ravens sit on the waivers order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Don't when he clears waivers...haven't read enough yet. Steve Smith is still expected to be released by the Carolina Panthers, and the Ravens are still expected to “heavily pursue” him if that happens, says The Sun’s Aaron Wilson. Smith turns 35 in May and carries a reported $7 million salary cap figure next season. It will cost the Panthers $3 million to cut him. The Ravens aren’t expected to be the only team pursuing Smith, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could also get involved, per Wilson.“Smith, 34, could provide the physical, experienced presence the Ravens have lacked since trading Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers last year,” Wilson wrote. “His production dipped a bit last season as he dealt with injuries, but he's regarded as healthy now after returning for the playoffs.” http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Late-For-Work-313-Ravens-Monitor-As-WR-Market-Heats-Up-/1d71cd31-9393-4ac0-bfe0-1109b1cdfa72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 If he clears waivers then it is a new contract that needs to be negotiated. IF he is grabbed off waivers it is the $4mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool739 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 When does he clear waivers? Also where do the Ravens sit on the waivers order? I think it was 4pm today.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Not a good feeling, New England threw their hat into the ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool739 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 papasmurfbell, on 13 Mar 2014 - 5:51 PM, said:When does he clear waivers? Also where do the Ravens sit on the waivers order?I think it was 4pm today.. I was wrong, he wasn't legally available to talk until 4pm today. I don't know when he would clear waivers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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