Bryant Mckinnie

[reddog271]

anyone got any news on Mckinnie.. I think he was cut today

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http://www.rantsports.com/redzonetalk/2012/09/04/baltimore-ravens-reportedly-cut-tackle-bryant-mckinnie/

 

 

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider

Bryant McKinnie is due a $3.2 million base salary, but Ravens would ideally like to cut his pay.

 

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9m Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider

The Ravens are attempting to restructure tackle Bryant McKinnie's contract, per a league source, situation could lead to his release.

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Just posted in another trhead.

[colincac]

Why the hell are we doing this AFTER making the rest of the roster cuts? Looks like McKinnie is gone....

 

https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/status/243022320770359296

 

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-bryant-mckinnie-in-contract-squabble-with-ravens-could-lead-to-his-release-20120904,0,725030.story

 

Koppen got cut by Patriots for similar cost-cutting measures and he would provide nice line depth but he's an interior lineman. We now need a tackle although I'd guess Oher starts at LT and Osemele at RT now... Worried.

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-bryant-mckinnie-in-contract-squabble-with-ravens-could-lead-to-his-release-20120904,0,725030.story

 

 

Bryant McKinnie in contract squabble with Ravens, could lead to his release

 

The Ravens are in a contract dispute with offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie, a situation that could lead to his release as soon as this afternoon, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

When asked whether he's off the team, McKinnie replied in a text message to The Baltimore Sun: "Yes."

The Ravens would like to reduce McKinnie's $3.2 million base salary after already paying him a $500,000 roster bonus in March.

Although McKinnie had gotten into better shape after reporting to camp overweight and five days later and then eventually passing the conditioning test, he was held out of a mandatory minicamp in June due to conditioning issues.

He started the Ravens' third preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and seemed to hold up fine.

However, the Ravens obviously had an issue with his salary and that could lead to his release as soon as today.

 

 

Also Vinny said the Ravens were over the cap.

[colincac]

How were we over the cap after being under all summer and also cutting Cundiff?

[yagersports]

This seems like someone in the accounting dept dropped the ball. We're down to two tackles now? I really hope we're planning to bring him back.

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I don't understand. I am not getting that.

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Harewood is the backup.

[colincac]

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer

Ok. Another text from McKinnie: "Not officially over yet just got a call"#staytuned

[yagersports]

Yeah, but what has any of the other tackles done? From what I have seen we only had three guys that could play Tackle, Oher, McKinnie, and Ose. Now we're gonna go with Harwood and Reid as backups??? That is gonna be very hairy.

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No kidding.

[Dunno]

I am not that worried, mainly because Flacco has gotten the ball out much much faster than in previous years.

 

Now if Cameron reverts back to 7+ step drops on every throw while Flacco has to wait for Boldin to run 50 yards down the field on the other hand...

Edited September 4, 2012 by Dunno

[reddog271]

he tweeted it's not over yet.. they are on the phone.. trying to find a middle ground.

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I am not that worried, mainly because Flacco has gotten the ball out much much faster than in previous years.

 

Now if Cameron reverts back to 7+ step drops on every throw while Flacco has to wait for Boldin to run 50 yards down the field on the other hand...

 

I have zero confidence in Cam.

[Robjr83]

Yeah I'm hearing its not "officially" over yet. Why didn't Oz settle this at the start of camp?

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They were wondering if they would cut him. Hell the guy was held out of camp. The guy is a flake.

[yagersports]

He's a flake yes. He's also our best LT lol. It's hard to admit, but it's true. I really hope that we're able to work something out. It's pretty rare for our front office to be behind the 8 ball at this stage of the game. My gut tells me they get it done.

[Robjr83]

He's the Haynesworth of LT's. I cant believe Oz is doing this one week before the season starts. I don't want to see Oher on the left side, thats the reason we got McKinnie.

[thundercleetz]

McKinney, Oher, I don't think there is that great of a difference. I think the real reason behind making this move is that KO forced his way into the lineup. There may be a little drop off from McKinney to Oher at left tackle, but I think we gain strength as a unit by having KO at RT, or placing KO at LG and Jah Reid at RT.

[FlaccoForever]

He's the Haynesworth of LT's. I cant believe Oz is doing this one week before the season starts. I don't want to see Oher on the left side, thats the reason we got McKinnie.

 

You're saying that because I'm assuming you don't think they will go full no huddle which actually helps Oher. Most fans like you probably think the Ravens will run the same offense they run every year and they were just teasing us with the no huddle talk. I'm telling you now they are dead serious about running the no huddle offense. Oher is more nimble and quicker in that set than McKinnie.

[yagersports]

Isn't Reid a nightmare though? I thought this guy couldn't even play guard all that well.

[FlaccoForever]

Here's an update that should make most people feel better:

 

"ravensinsider Aaron Wilson

Not official yet, but source thinks deal is worked out to keep McKinnie on the roster

6 minutes ago Reply Retweet"

 

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Yes he is a talented flake.

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Aaron Wilson says maybe can be worked out.