Ravens make some big cuts (1 Viewer)

[jurb26]

I'm thinking Braylon Edwards or Randy Moss or maybe Lee Evans if released. I don't see them breaking the bank on Rice.

It would be pretty interesting to see Balt pick up Asomugha and then go after Moss on the cheap. I'd say Balt has one of the best locker rooms for handling Moss.

 

[cr8f]

This is going to be a wild week.

 

[azgroover]

Heap to AZ would make too much sense.

I was just thinking the same thing. Of course, it would turn into another case of the Cards signing a guy past their prime, but at least we would have a semi-legit threat at the TE position.

Yup, he has a house in Las Sendas in Mesa. He could play a few more years and then settle into retirement at home with all his family nearby.

 

[Tango]

Interesting also that Jason Laconfora today hinted that Leron Mcclain would also not be signed by the Ravens

 

[Mister CIA]

This forced me to end the Martellus Bennett experiment and pick up Pitta. His hands are excellent. Though his stats were negligible in his rookie season, I do recall a seeing a couple of plays where Flacco tried hitting him on relatively deep routes. Gun to my head I probably take Dickson over Pitta, but Dickson owners would be wise not to get caught sleeping on Pitta - complacency is risky business.

 

[HPD]

This forced me to end the Martellus Bennett experiment and pick up Pitta. His hands are excellent. Though his stats were negligible in his rookie season, I do recall a seeing a couple of plays where Flacco tried hitting him on relatively deep routes. Gun to my head I probably take Dickson over Pitta, but Dickson owners would be wise not to get caught sleeping on Pitta - complacency is risky business.

I agree

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

This forced me to end the Martellus Bennett experiment and pick up Pitta. His hands are excellent. Though his stats were negligible in his rookie season, I do recall a seeing a couple of plays where Flacco tried hitting him on relatively deep routes. Gun to my head I probably take Dickson over Pitta, but Dickson owners would be wise not to get caught sleeping on Pitta - complacency is risky business.

Pitta did have one more concussion (2) than receptions (1) last year.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Ed Dickson owners should cash in immediately before the scene changes.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Via Rotoworld

The Ravens hope to bring back free agent Derrick Mason at a lower salary after his release becomes official Thursday.Same goes for Todd Heap. "The Ravens want to get that done," confirms Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times. Mason's role would still seem certain to diminish following the additions of rookie Torrey Smith and Tandon Doss in the draft. It also remains to be seen if he'll want to return as a possible backup.

I'd be stunned if Mason wasn't a Raven this year (unless he decides to retire). Likely Heap will return too, but they may have a little competition there.

 

[Tanner9919]

Steve Smith and Zach Miller...come on down...

Steve Smith does make perfect sense. I'm not feeling Miller in Baltimore though. Dickson and Pitta will be just fine. They are obviously clearing cap space for a big more or 2. Adding Nnamdi Asomugha would be a monster move if they can pull it off.

Santana Moss, Santonio Holmes, Steve Smith.

 

[Bottomfeeder Sports]

The Ravens need to get above 30 signed players on the roster before they start worrying about making a major free agent splash.

 

[David Yudkin]

Forgot where I saw it, but I read somewhere that Mason and Heap are expected to re-sign with the Ravens and the process of releasing them was basically to free up some cap space.

 

[eakfootball]

Sell Dickson to some overreacting owner, then feast on the great value when Heap re-signs

 

[azgroover]

Heap to AZ would make too much sense.

Mort agrees:

mortreport Chris Mortensen

I woudn't be surprised to see Todd Heap end up with Arizona Cardinals. He's been working with Fitz; has Arizona connections, etc.

 

[Tex Goldstein]

Regarding Mason, don't you guys see the handwriting on the wall?They already have a deal all set for Steve Smith Carolina. Just wait til tomorrow and see. (no link, I've seen it reported nowhere, I'm just ahead of the curve if I'm right)

interesting angle we'll see if it happens. i just hope whoever the Ravens get doens't pan out...

 

[kutta]

Heap to AZ would make too much sense.

Mort agrees:

mortreport Chris Mortensen

I woudn't be surprised to see Todd Heap end up with Arizona Cardinals. He's been working with Fitz; has Arizona connections, etc.

Well the Cards agreed to terms with Jeff King, so I'm guessing Heap is out.

 

[[scooter]]

All three of these guys are well past their primes. These aren't "big cuts".

 

[sihaokills]

All three of these guys are well past their primes. These aren't "big cuts".

 

[Mister CIA]

Sell Dickson to some overreacting owner, then feast on the great value when Heap re-signs

What's for dessert?

 

[LHUCKS]

Also, they are doing Heap a favor to release him now and see if he can strike a decent contract on the open market rather than waiting until the end of preseason to let him go.

Heap looks done to me, anyone else?

oops

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

Ray Rice is looking better and better. No McGahee. No McClain. No Heap. Enter Vonta Leach.