vmax Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 and I'm not feeling good about this... “Not much happened this week," Clayton said of negotiations between the Ravens and Rice's agent, Todd France, "and that’s a little ominous to try and get something done.” If Rice and the Ravens cannot reach a deal by Monday, he will make about $7.7 million while playing under the franchise tag. According to Clayton, Rice is seeking a deal worth more than $9 million a year. Houston’s Arian Foster and Philadelphia’s LeSean McCoy have helped set the market for Rice and Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte – who is also up against the franchise tag deadline. Foster signed a five-year, $43.5 million extension this offseason, and McCoy signed a five-year deal worth about $46.6 million. Both deals involve more than $20 million in guaranteed money, and Rice is expected to command a deal worth at least as much. What remains to be seen is what, if any, fallout occurs if no deal is reached. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Burke noted that, “Rice appears willing to sit out camp, and possibly beyond, if the Ravens don’t step up. … This situation has the most potential to disrupt a playoff contender.” Clayton said the Ravens “have a little bit of a history of not going to the very top in paying a running back.” “Are they willing to make the jump to $9 million? If so, something will get done,” Clayton said. “If not, then probably not.”<a href="http://www.csnbaltimore.com/football-baltimore-ravens/ravens-talk/Clayton-Ominous-lack-of-progress-on-Rice?blockID=740294&feedID=6703">http://www.csnbaltimore.com/football-baltimore-ravens/ravens-talk/Clayton-Ominous-lack-of-progress-on-Rice?blockID=740294&feedID=6703 Rice makes the offense go....but $9 mil a year is too much money.He's the best of the lot. Quote
cravnravn Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 That Picture is worth 9 mil a year..And to think he gets to do it twice a year. Quote
varaven45 Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 Ozzie & Co are playing a little Russian roulette here. We don't want a Rice -less offense this season or have a long holdout. It's time to do the deal ! Quote
vmax Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 Just watched week 17 game against the Bengals.... SIGN RAY RICE NOW! "well you do look a little like Alfred E Newman..." BTW...Dalton looked like crap as a passer in a game that had all the marbles on the line. His arm does not scare me like a healthy Carson Palmers arm. Quote
varaven45 Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 Max, You are right . This offense is punch less w/o Rice. We can't give em the moon but the FO ought to be able to slot him in there between Foster and mcCoy $ . Let's go Ozzie and Biscuit ! Quote
papasmurfbell Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Less than 4 hrs to go. He will play for the tag offer. Quote
thundercleetz Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Bears sign Forte for four-years, $32 million. I wonder if this helps RR get done? All the runningbacks have signed, the market looks set. Quote
varaven45 Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Not having a good feeling about this man. I hate these unsigned situtations - often leads to hammys, early season rustiness, injuries.Cmon guys, make the power call to Rice's agent and get er done ! Quote
cravnravn Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) 5 year 40 mil 25 mil guaranteed Edited July 16, 2012 by cravnravn Quote
papasmurfbell Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/16/ray-rice-gets-long-term-deal-minutes-before-the-deadline/ Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times then chimed in with the fact Rice received a five-year, $40 million deal, with $25 million in the first two years. On the surface it looks like a good deal for the Ravens. Quote
cravnravn Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Friggin max gave me 20 mil guaranteed..hey butthead get it right Quote
yagersports Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Once again the FO hits a HR. They always get it done. Love it. Smart, methodical, and patient. That's successful stuff! Quote
vmax Posted July 16, 2012 Author Posted July 16, 2012 Hey!I'm driving down the road, talking to you, trying to listen to the radio, reading texts and emails, eating a taco salad and watching out for cops...what do you expect?! Rice and the Ravens reached a long-term contract on Monday just before the 4 p.m. franchise deadline, agreeing in principle to a five-year deal. The deal is reportedly worth $40 million, according to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times, making Rice one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL.He reportedly will get $17 million in the first year of the contract and $25 million over the first two seasons. CBSSports’ Jason La Canfora reports that $24 million is guaranteed.http://www.baltimoreravens.com/News/Articles/2012/07/Ray_Rice_Signs.aspx Quote
vmax Posted July 16, 2012 Author Posted July 16, 2012 The Baltimore Ravens have signed franchised running back Ray Rice to a five-year contract only minutes before Monday's deadline.The deal is worth $40 million contract and will pay Rice $17 million in the first year and $25 million in the first two years, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. They just picked up about 2 mil in CAP space....and depressed the AFC North...and anybody on their schedule this year. "We're in the money!We're in the money!We gota lot of what it takes to get along!" Quote
papasmurfbell Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Pete Prisco @PriscoCBS Prediction: Three years from now, maybe less, the Bears and Ravens will regret deals to Rice and Forte. Quote
cravnravn Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Live for today pops. We might not be here in 3 years Quote
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