Good article outlining the Ravens' UFAs and their chances of re-signing
I thought for most of the season that Madubuike would be gone because he's gonna command a huge contract, but both the author of this article & our very own
@The_Man have convinced me they'll at least franchise him.
Queen's gone. No way Baltimore can afford what he's gonna be asking. I was talking to the Dolphins fans in their thread, and Miami sounds like a perfect fit. The kid the Ravens drafted out of Clemson last year would seem a good replacement if he can get on the field.
If he still wants to play, I'd try to find a way to bring Zeitler back.
Clowney's probably gone. It's a shame, because he had a fantastic year. But he's gonna be out of their price range. Same with Geno Stone.
The off-the-street crew of Darby, Maulet, and Van Noy all were rock solid bargains. I'd like to see all three back, but it's gonna have to be cheap.
Beckham's most likely gone unless he's willing to play for less than 1/3 of what he made last year. I think Agholor is back. He made some big plays for the team this year and will come cheap. Duvernay is likely gone.
The UFA RBs - Dobbins & Edwards - are a mystery to me. I can't imagine either getting much of an offer on the open market. I love both, but Dobbins has played 9 games in the last 3 years & Gus looks a little washed to me. Who is gonna sign either for even $4m/year? I think the Ravens will let Edwards ride off into the sunset and try to work out something cap-friendly with Dobbins. Or maybe it's the other way around.
I could see Tyler Huntley going somewhere like Philly or Indy.
Other unrestricted free agents: Dalvin Cook, RB; Melvin Gordon, RB; Malik Harrison, LB;
Josh Johnson, QB;
Trayvon Mullen, CB;
Sam Mustipher, C;
Tyler Ott, LS;
Del’Shawn Phillips, LB;
Kevon Seymour, CB;
Laquon Treadwell, WR; Brent Urban, DL;
Daryl Worley, S;
Rock Ya-Sin, CB.
Out of that last group, only Harrison, Mustipher, and Urban interest me. Harrison didn't turn into the every-down ILB I'd hoped he be, but he's a core STer and actually played pretty well as a rush LB. I like Mustipher and hope they can keep him. With Urban, I think he's a Raven or hangs it up. Worley was ok, too, and I wouldn't mind keeping him because Stone is gonna get paid by some other team.
As usual, the coaching staff got raided. I was thinking Weaver would get the DC job, but I'm fine with Zack Orr. I think Tennessee hit the jackpot with Wilson as their DC. Same with Miami/Weaver. I don't have a feel yet on Macdonald as a HC, but he will certainly be missed in Baltimore.
Disappointing end to the year, but it still was a good season. It was set up perfectly for Baltimore to get to Vegas, but the picked an awful time to turtle up.
On to FA and the draft.
