papasmurfbell Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/2011/03/08/wilson-hopes-to-not-move-an-inch/ Numerous free agents could have an uneasy wait if there’s a lockout. Free agency will be postponed until there’s a new collective bargaining agreement, meaning players could have a narrow window to find a team. Ravens cornerback Josh Wilson, who could be unrestricted under a new CBA, doesn’t seem too worried, however. He believes there’s mutual interest between he and the Ravens to remain in Baltimore. “I’m glad I’m in a situation where I’m in a place that I would love to come back to and a team that, from my understanding, would love to have me here,” Wilson said on “The Norris & Davis Show” on 105.7 The Fan Tuesday morning. “It could go as easy as that.” Aaron Wilson of National Football Post reported that the Ravens cornerback, who was acquired last season via trade from Seattle, was given a restricted tender and that both sides have had “preliminary” contract talks. “Hopefully things [the CBA] can get figured out soon and the Ravens and my representation can work this thing out and I don’t have to move an inch,” Wilson said. “I just want things to play themselves out in the nice and easy way. I’d rather not go the hard way.” Wilson, 25, was an integral part of Baltimore’s secondary in 2010. After serving as a reserve as he tried to learn the defense, Wilson was inserted as a starter in Week 10 and never looked back. He recorded 36 tackles, three interceptions (including a game-winner in Houston) and a career-high 15 pass deflections during the regular season. Wilson also grabbed one more interception in the playoffs. Quote
yagersports Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 He's only 25??? Why did I think he was an older vet on the downside of his career? I imagine he could still get better as he gets to know this defense. Quote
thundercleetz Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Wilson played a lot better as the year went on. I would love to keep the hometown kid. This secondary is going to get a big boost with Foxworth coming back next season and Webb being two years off of his ACL surgery. Quote
oldno82 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 They should re-sign this guy and look at other positions that need help in the draft (OL, OLB, WR). Quote
yagersports Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Foxworth is going to be a huge boost. Will Washington still be under contract? Quote
geo Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Foxworth is going to be a huge boost. Will Washington still be under contract? Washington, Wilson and Carr is all FAs.Wilson possible a RFA if they take another year with 2010 rules. If they somehow could bring Carr and Wilson back I take it.. and good bye Fabian. Quote
Guest BallTMore Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I'm in favor of re-signing Wilson. He got toasted a few times, but overall I thought he was solid. Especially later in the season. Carr was our best CB, imo. Very quietly locked his side down. Wouldn't mind him coming back either. Though, my feelings could change if we pursue a big name at corner. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 he got so much better as the season went along. I would say that when he got to know the scheme in and out he stepped completely up. Quote
yagersports Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 It's too bad that Washington didn't work out, as his potential is through the roof. However, sometimes teams have to move on. With Foxworth, Wilson, and Webb, that's a good threesome. I would love to bring back Carr, I'm hoping he also has Wilson's mentality. Those four would be great together. I'd still draft at least one DB however, maybe.....a safety lol. Quote
geo Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 It's too bad that Washington didn't work out, as his potential is through the roof. However, sometimes teams have to move on. With Foxworth, Wilson, and Webb, that's a good threesome. I would love to bring back Carr, I'm hoping he also has Wilson's mentality. Those four would be great together. I'd still draft at least one DB however, maybe.....a safety lol. Agreed, and CB migth finally not be a weak spot. And the lockout migth help to secure those four. Quote
geo Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 How so? The 2010 FA rules migth very well return if 2011s FA is late and in a limited period. In that case Wilson would be a RFA. I believe Carr is not going to demand starter salary and then I think he is one those they would like to resign, he seemed to be very positive about coming back just after the season, while Wilson and Fabian was more like so and so. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted March 16, 2011 Author Posted March 16, 2011 I would not in any way make assumptions on any FA rules for the next CBA. It could look very different than what we came from. If a judge designs the new CBA who knows what to expect. Quote
yagersports Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 This may not be the proper thread, but I just have not been able to keep up with what is going on with the players and owners. Could someone give me an update? From what I've heard from others I've kind of gathered that the owners were being very inflexible in the beginning, they bent and put a good deal on the table, and then it was the players that became inflexible and they balked. Does that somewhat sum up the basic premise of what is going on? Quote
papasmurfbell Posted March 16, 2011 Author Posted March 16, 2011 Nobody knows. they are both trying to play victim here. This will be done when one side starts getting desperate and needing cash coming in. I expect that to be the players. Quote
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