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Issues? areyoushiddingme? What have you been doing since January 23rd?

 

 

The Friggin road to New Orleans started TODAY, and this cat has "issues"

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With McKinnie absent during Thursday’s practice, Michael Oher switched from the right side, where he played last year, to McKinnie’s former spot at left tackle. Harbaugh almost made it sound as if the switch is permanent, an ominous sign for McKinnie, who is due to make $3.2 million in 2012 if he makes the team.

 

“Michael Oher is the left tackle,” Harbaugh said, “and just for the record, we’ve always believed Michael Oher is a left tackle here. We were going to put the five best linemen out (on the field) last year and Michael was at right tackle. I’m very comfortable with Michael at left tackle. Until further notice, he’s a left tackle. My point is we’ve got to find a right tackle and there’ll be a heated competition for that spot.”

 

Saying he needs to find a right tackle certainly makes it sound as if the team isn’t counting on McKinnie.

http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/ravens-talk/post/McKinnie-absent-from-camp?blockID=746871&feedID=6703

 

Sounds like he's done.

 

Meanwhile Harewood rolled his ankle, Jah Reid has a strained calf and Osemele still has back spasms.

 

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He doesn't get the $3.2 mil unless he makes the team. This is mandatory so hefty fines can be involved too.

My guess is he hasn't made the reporting weight that they agreed upon and is trying to buy time. His conditioning may be poor too.

Maybe it's deeper...like he's lost it physically.

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We've seen this from Harbaugh before. Sometimes it works and it lights a fire under the player. Sometimes the player shrinks in the face of the challenge and fades away. (McCallister) I personally hope that McKinnie steps up. However, from what I've seen Harbaugh always fields the best players to win.

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At this point in his career McKinnie has to redeem and prove himself to his team, coaches and himself.

He has to get on that field and win a starting job outright....with no questions that he's the best LT on the roster.

He's got to take over and not let anybody push him around.

He needs to play with piss and vinegar and like his hair is on fire.

 

He needs to answer if he's playing for love of the game or just a check.

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At this point in his career McKinnie has to redeem and prove himself to his team, coaches and himself.

He has to get on that field and win a starting job outright....with no questions that he's the best LT on the roster.

He's got to take over and not let anybody push him around.

He needs to play with piss and vinegar and like his hair is on fire.

 

He needs to answer if he's playing for love of the game or just a check.

 

 

he's already the starter at LT... they don't want MO to pay there yet. He had one week of camp last year, didn't miss a game. Played pretty god. Not great but good. He's been working out, in better shape than anytime last year. He missed 3 days of camp. I'm not that worried

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he's already the starter at LT... they don't want MO to pay there yet. He had one week of camp last year, didn't miss a game. Played pretty god. Not great but good. He's been working out, in better shape than anytime last year. He missed 3 days of camp. I'm not that worried

 

I pretty much agree with you but you have to understand that due McKinnie's track record most people aren't going to cut this guy any slack. I do believe he's trying to change but he just has to show it.

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Its a tough case. Part of me wants the team to cut him, the other part hopes he's in shape and can start practicing right away. I don't feel real good that that is the case.

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OK...ok...maybe I'm wrong and he's been trying real hard to get in great shape but that does not excuse not calling the Ravens.

Make him earn a starting spot.

 

I like Oher at LT. He and Williams can create some great running lanes there.

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