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Jamal Lewis released by the Ravens (1 Viewer)
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Colin Dowling
Footballguy
No surprise there. I expect him to sign a 2-3 year incentive laden deal in short order.
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Footballguy
Could this be a pre-cursor to him getting re-signed to a more reasonable contract?
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
with the ravens or another team?
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Footballguy
I'm not sure that he's that hot a commodity.
Delusions Of Adequacy
Footballguy
I expect the fact that he can't run anymore to affect his market value.
Conehead
Footballguy
The Ravens have waived running back Jamal Lewis, general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome announced today.
But, just one day before the start of free agency, that doesn't mean that the seven-year veteran won't don a Ravens' jersey in the future. Newsome expressed his desire to re-sign Lewis sometime this offseason.
"We are involved in negotiations with Jamal, and there has been good dialogue," said Newsome. "Jamal has been a significant contributor to us in the last seven seasons.
"It's our hope to have him back with the Ravens."
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article.jsp?id=16744
But, just one day before the start of free agency, that doesn't mean that the seven-year veteran won't don a Ravens' jersey in the future. Newsome expressed his desire to re-sign Lewis sometime this offseason.
"We are involved in negotiations with Jamal, and there has been good dialogue," said Newsome. "Jamal has been a significant contributor to us in the last seven seasons.
"It's our hope to have him back with the Ravens."
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article.jsp?id=16744
zamboni
Footballguy
He's far from the 2000 yard rusher we saw a few years ago, but he still could provide value with another team looking for a complementary bruiser-type back.
Kit Fisto
Footballguy
Like as in... New England?Personally I'd rather just keep Dillon, but you know, I'm just sayin'...
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FunkyPlutos
Footballguy
Maybe the Vikings can sign him to be Chester's backup? (Oh, the irony!)
Rovers
Footballguy
This was perhaps the most predictable release of the off season. His best option for playing time would be with the Ravens I think, but he might make a little more money elsewhere. I could see a heavilly incentive laiden contract for him to stay in Baltimore. I think it's likely he'll re-sign with them.
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Footballguy
While I agree that there's at least a decent change he ends up back in Baltimore, I can't help but wonder what would be the point for Baltimore.
Assuming they would not go into next season again with Jamal/Anderson/Musa*, and I can't imagine that they would considering how unspectaculr their running game was this year, they would be looking then to add via free agency or the draft a pair of fresh legs to help carry the load. I remember last season, or maybe even earlier this season (or both) that whenever Lewis sucks he seems to say something about how he's a 20-25 carry back and he needs all those carries to "get going" and stuff like that.
Given that attitude, just doesn't seem like BAL would be excited to bring him back to a platoon type situation. He'll just start #####ing about not getting his carries, no?
Assuming they would not go into next season again with Jamal/Anderson/Musa*, and I can't imagine that they would considering how unspectaculr their running game was this year, they would be looking then to add via free agency or the draft a pair of fresh legs to help carry the load. I remember last season, or maybe even earlier this season (or both) that whenever Lewis sucks he seems to say something about how he's a 20-25 carry back and he needs all those carries to "get going" and stuff like that.
Given that attitude, just doesn't seem like BAL would be excited to bring him back to a platoon type situation. He'll just start #####ing about not getting his carries, no?
Al Toon's Mole
Footballguy
I don't see The Sweatshirt Leader signing him, he doesnt fit into the 'character' mold that Bill generally goes by.on a side not, Mangini and the Jets have the cap space, and as much as I dislike J-Lew, he may actually fit in well with that offense. (Washington could play the role of quickness, with J-Lew as the Power short yardage type)Like as in... New England?Personally I'd rather just keep Dillon, but you know, I'm just sayin'...
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Dare I say it? He could go to Pittsburg and play in a Bettis type role. Not sure if Jamal is prepared not to be paid like a starter.
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Footballguy
I don't get to see him all that much, but despite the size Lewis has, I don't think he's as bruising a runner as the "Bettis type role" would require.
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Footballguy
Excellent advice. This is definitely not, in my opinion, a sign that Musa Smith will ascend to the starting role. Find someone who disagrees and get a deal done ASAP.
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
I've seen this correlation many times around here. Big RB does not always = great short yardage runner. Going by admittedly anecdotal evidence, Jamal Lewis got stuffed much more often than expected inside the 5-yard line the past two seasons. And it's not for lack of opportunity. It's in the Ravens nature to try to pound the ball once they get near the goal-line, and Lewis just couldn't produce in those situations with any degree of consistency. The injuries that have remaindered his explosiveness combined with the trademark stutter-step style have left him a poor short-yardage back.On a related note, I want to say there is a bit of scapegoating going on with Jamal Lewis though -- considering it was Billick who completely abandoned the running game in the 2nd half against the Colts. This after Lewis was gashing the defense going into half-time. On the other hand, I think Billick was judging the runner rather than the situation. He showed confidence in Lewis half-way through the season by canning Fassel and the tinkering with Musa Smith & Mike Anderson. He put all of his eggs in Lewis' basket whether by loyalty or necessity. And it worked just enough...right up until the biggest half of football the Ravens have had in years. And when the going got tough, Billick realized he didn't have the runner he needed to succeed in the backfield. He realized Jamal Lewis is a shell of his former self. He took all of the eggs out of Lewis' basket and placed them ever-so-meekly in McNair's basket, only to have McNair thoroughly crush them. Where that leaves the rest of his offense going forward is another problem.Now Lewis has come out the past few weeks and claimed he's finally getting over the ankle injuries that have plagued him the past few seasons. That could be the case, and maybe he has some life left in his legs after all. I'd lean more towards contract posturing and the fact that no athlete, especially of the professional variety, wants to admit to himself (much less to the general public) that he just doesn't have it anymore. There's a chance that Lewis could get back to 85-90% of his old self, but I don't believe it will happen. As of mid-January, Billick didn't believe it was happening either. Right now Billick has visions of a better power runner in his backfield, but he just doesn't know if the Ravens can acquire that runner just yet. I think he's just hedging his bets with Lewis. Even if he re-signs with the Ravens, it's clear that Billick now considers him merely a place-holder or a fall-back option rather than the power runner around which the Ravens can successfully operate their offense.
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Ron_Mexico
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Ron_Mexico
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NEXT :
Willis McGahee ?
Willis McGahee ?
nygiants56
Footballguy
not to beat a dead-horse-theme, but what about Michael Turner in Baltimore?he's a big RB like Jamal ( 237 lbs), great inside runner, terrific hands.I know its a much overplayed topic, 'where's Turner going..?" but Baltimore,imo, would be a great fit!Ron_Mexico said:
I think Atlanta would be a great spot for him. With no Duckett, the short-yardage situations were a real problem last year. The new coach is scrapping the zone-blocking in favor of a power run block game, and is looking to limit Vick's carries. Lewis, Dunn, and Norwood would be a terrific backfield.
zamboni
Footballguy
Plus, Lewis has up-close-and-personal knowledge of the Atlanta nightlife scene.
