Bobbie Williams cut

**Bigfish** · 03-08-2013, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by ballhawk

He always seemed to have a lot of fun out there. And he was the first to run out to Ray Lewis after his victory formation dance against the colts. Glad Bobbie got his ring after suffering in Cincy all those years.

Ditto. I think he retires with a nice piece of jewelry.

**Iscull** · 03-08-2013, 05:21 PM

Anyone think we may draft a guard in the later rounds to give us more depth, especially since we don't have a lot of cap? I'm pulling for Barret Jones who could battle for the C position as well as be a solid backup at LG/RG/RT. Although, we would have to use a much higher draft pick.

**BcRaven** · 03-08-2013, 05:29 PM

I had hopes for Justin Boren @ OG, but I think the Ravens let him go (Lions ?) ... Bc

**Bigfish** · 03-08-2013, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by Iscull

Anyone think we may draft a guard in the later rounds to give us more depth, especially since we don't have a lot of cap? I'm pulling for Barret Jones who could battle for the C position as well as be a solid backup at LG/RG/RT. Although, we would have to use a much higher draft pick.

IMO it's not the biggest need right now with Yanda and KO starting and having Reid, Cornell and Harewood as back-ups. But who knows what Ozzie is going to do. I'm sure if he sees someone falls in the later round he'll jump on the best player.

**pslholder96** · 03-08-2013, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by BigPlayReceiver

Search and take a look at Bobbie celebrating on the field after the SB. Pure elation.

I felt really good for him. That was pure raw emotion right there

**CincyCat** · 03-08-2013, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Bobbie Williams is a class guy. You could tell how much that ring meant to him after a career with a horrible organization. Good luck Bobbie in whatever you do.

Ouch!

Originally Posted by JoeCool5

He always had a smile on his face, and was one of the first to go over to guys like Rice after they scored. I am happy a guy like that won a ring.

Originally Posted by pslholder96

I felt really good for him. That was pure raw emotion right there

Bobbie was well loved by fans and teammates when he was here. A truly great guy. Have a wonderful life, Bobbie.

**FadeToBlack** · 03-08-2013, 07:03 PM

Dude is a Super Bowl champion for life.

**JAB1985** · 03-09-2013, 06:19 AM

I didnt like the move when we thought hed be a starter but i think he fit his role good enough. Cant have anything bad to say about him as a man. Seemed like a great teammate and i wish him well.

**xmradiodave** · 03-09-2013, 07:05 AM

I do not think anyone is surprised that he was cut. But I still echo the sentiments posted here. He definitely seemed like a great teammate.

**RavenScallywag** · 03-09-2013, 07:08 AM

yeah, as much as we didn't want him on the field, seeing his reaction at the playoff wins and SB win was worth it. He was probably a great mentor to KO as well.

Salute Bobbie. Salute.

**LukeDaniel** · 03-09-2013, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by arnie_uk

Actually your wrong, we do have around what leach said, right now today, considering that's what he was talking about.

It's nonsensical to look at it like that. That's like saying "Oh, I have _____ in my bank account today" when you know the mortgage and car payment check are about to clear your bank. The money might be there, but it's unspendable.

If the Ravens wanted to go out tomorrow and re-sign Kruger to a contract that gives him a $7 million 2013 cap # and re-sign Reed to a $3 million contract, they could technically do it, but they'd be way over the cap once the tenders were issued.

I understand that you may have understood that the $12 million wasn't the Ravens TRUE cap space figure, but a lot of others may not have made that association. That's how a lot of bad information gets spread to the lesser-caliber fans that don't understand the cap (of which you are certainly not). I go on the RSR site on Facebook and a lot of people there think the Ravens have $10mil+ to spend on free agents without cutting anyone because they happened to read a ESPN article that gives the current, unadjusted total.

You are correct in the most technical sense, arnie, but from a functional sense the $12 million is a totally useless number.

**LukeDaniel** · 03-09-2013, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

Dude, I never said that this was after all of that factored in. I'm well aware of the RFA tenders due. I'm talking about as of now that's roughly what the cap space is, and yes it is accurate for what it is right now.

And btw, if only Dickson, Jones and Pitta are tendered, we only have to factor in one ERFA under the cap since we have 47 players on the roster, we need four more players to get to 51. If either Reed or Harewood are tendered, we wont count any ERFAs in under the cap, but if anything that will be more of a hit against the cap.

Sorry, wasn't trying to sound like you didn't know what you are talking about. Clearly you do, but a lot of people don't, and they go around spreading bad info.

Also, a ERFA will make more than the last guy currently on the RO51 salary cap roster. I don't have my spreadsheet right now, but I believe the Ravens have a half-dozen or so guys (offseason, roster filler types) who are carrying a cap figure of $405k. The ERFA tenders are $480 or $555 for all the 7-8 total ERFA tender guys. This won't have a considerable impact on the cap, but when you have that many guys getting $555 replacing a guy making $405, it can gradually add up.

**leachisabeast** · 03-09-2013, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by LukeDaniel

Sorry, wasn't trying to sound like you didn't know what you are talking about. Clearly you do, but a lot of people don't, and they go around spreading bad info.

Also, a ERFA will make more than the last guy currently on the RO51 salary cap roster. I don't have my spreadsheet right now, but I believe the Ravens have a half-dozen or so guys (offseason, roster filler types) who are carrying a cap figure of $405k. The ERFA tenders are $480 or $555 for all the 7-8 total ERFA tender guys. This won't have a considerable impact on the cap, but when you have that many guys getting $555 replacing a guy making $405, it can gradually add up.

True.