Grubbs Contingency Plan - Evan Mathis?

**Benny8444** · 03-15-2012, 04:55 PM

No deal yet!!! that means they are close and both want one. plus oz is taking him to dinner AND he is staying in Baltimore through tomorrow. lets hope something gets done.

With us keeping Bryant McKennie it looks like we wont sign Winston which will save cap space.

**leachisabeast** · 03-15-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

If they sign him I hope it's for more than 1 year.

I highly doubt that Mathis would be happy with another 1 year deal tbh. He wants to be paid now, and wants a good contract. Not saying Ozzie is going to throw Grubbs/Yanda type money at a player who has only just came off his first season as a full starter and being recognised as an elite guard at the age of 30, but he is going to get a good contract from us if he accepts it.

**Ravenswintitle** · 03-15-2012, 05:00 PM

Sounds promising but I also hope they can bring back Birk

**Tyrian** · 03-15-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

I highly doubt that Mathis would be happy with another 1 year deal tbh. He wants to be paid now, and wants a good contract. Not saying Ozzie is going to throw Grubbs/Yanda type money at a player who has only just came off his first season as a full starter and being recognised as an elite guard at the age of 30, but he is going to get a good contract from us if he accepts it.

I'd be surprised if they're spending an entire day, possibly two - with full wining and dining - to get him to sign a one year deal.

Probably a 3 to 4 year deal if Mathis does don the purple and black. Given his resume and short amount of starts, he's a 'young' 30 as well.

**NjRavensFan** · 03-15-2012, 05:12 PM

Lets get it done!

**sandiegosean** · 03-15-2012, 05:18 PM

No way this doesn't get done. He's as good as here if Ozzie wants him.

**Thrall** · 03-15-2012, 06:20 PM

Lets hope the crabcakes were really good !

**pslholder96** · 03-15-2012, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Benny8444

No deal yet!!! that means they are close and both want one. plus oz is taking him to dinner AND he is staying in Baltimore through tomorrow. lets hope something gets done.

With us keeping Bryant McKennie it looks like we wont sign Winston which will save cap space.

I wouldn't be to sure about Mckinnie. He could still bea cap casualty. He's in town today to do his weigh in because he's got weight clause in this contract and a roster bonus due on Saturday. So if Winston signs guess what? See ya Bryant? LOL

**BigPlayReceiver** · 03-15-2012, 06:29 PM

Thinking about walking over to Morton's or Capital Grille to see if they are there

**Paintballguy** · 03-15-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by pslholder96

I wouldn't be to sure about Mckinnie. He could still bea cap casualty. He's in town today to do his weigh in because he's got weight clause in this contract and a roster bonus due on Saturday. So if Winston signs guess what? See ya Bryant? LOL

This. Just because they say something today doesn't mean it's set in stone.

**SugarRay52** · 03-15-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by pslholder96

I wouldn't be to sure about Mckinnie. He could still bea cap casualty. He's in town today to do his weigh in because he's got weight clause in this contract and a roster bonus due on Saturday. So if Winston signs guess what? See ya Bryant? LOL

McKinnie isn't going anywhere, read this from Aaron Wilson:

ravensinsider Aaron Wilson
Bryant McKinnie is due a $500,000 roster bonus in a few days, which is expected to be picked up by the team, per a source
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ravensinsider Aaron Wilson
Bryant McKinnie has dropped weight since the end of last season and is expected to participate in the offseason program, per a league source
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ravensinsider Aaron Wilson
Bryant McKinnie had a 'very positive meeting' with Ravens team officials today and is expected to be retained, according to a league source.

A potential Winston signing won't affect McKinnie but it might affect Mr. Blindside
Michael Oher.
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**TheJoeFlaccoShow** · 03-15-2012, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by SugarRay52

McKinnie isn't going anywhere, read this from Aaron Wilson:

ravensinsider Aaron Wilson
Bryant McKinnie is due a $500,000 roster bonus in a few days, which is expected to be picked up by the team, per a source
3 hours ago Reply Retweet Favorite 6

ravensinsider Aaron Wilson
Bryant McKinnie has dropped weight since the end of last season and is expected to participate in the offseason program, per a league source
3 hours ago Reply Retweet Favorite 3

ravensinsider Aaron Wilson
Bryant McKinnie had a 'very positive meeting' with Ravens team officials today and is expected to be retained, according to a league source.

A potential Winston signing won't affect McKinnie but it might affect Mr. Blindside
Michael Oher.
3 hours ago Reply Retweet Favorit

Of course he isn't unless you think paying 4million for a decent starting LT is something bad. Or you think he is just so bad he needs to be cut for some crazy reason.

Sign Mathis, bring back Birk and we are right where we need to be....a top 10 offensive line like we were last year and better if we don't have to witness the horror of Gurode playing guard again for 6 games.

**Shas** · 03-15-2012, 07:51 PM

I'm rooting for a Mathis signing if for no other reason than his Tweets.

**JAB1985** · 03-16-2012, 07:08 AM

softened my stance just a little after talking to me eagles buddies. seems all he was suppose to be was a backup but he filled in "admirably" and overall played well, which backs up the "stats" saying he was good. Im still not so sure hed be a plug and play player and he doesnt have a very strong history but if the price is right he certainly would give us depth where we are even thinner now. depends solely on the contract to me, and either way i dont think hell be "better than grubbs."

**Tyrian** · 03-16-2012, 08:39 AM

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Free agent guard Evan Mathis remains in Baltimore as discussions with Ravens and Eagles continue, per a league source

The Eagles do want him - looks like a battle between the two for his signature.

**pslholder96** · 03-16-2012, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Tyrian

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Free agent guard Evan Mathis remains in Baltimore as discussions with Ravens and Eagles continue, per a league source

The Eagles do want him - looks like a battle between the two for his signature.

Well that's a good sign. Either those crabcakes hit the spot or he slept at the Holiday Inn Express

**SouthSide** · 03-16-2012, 08:48 AM

Is Gurode(sp?) still under contract? Because I don't have a lot of faith in Birk after his late season performance. He is as intelligent of a Center as we can get, but I doubt his body is up for the task. If Gurode was a highly touted C at one point, I'd like to see him get a chance to start. If Birk wins out, then so be it.

**GOTA** · 03-16-2012, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by SouthSide

Is Gurode(sp?) still under contract? Because I don't have a lot of faith in Birk after his late season performance. He is as intelligent of a Center as we can get, but I doubt his body is up for the task. If Gurode was a highly touted C at one point, I'd like to see him get a chance to start. If Birk wins out, then so be it.

Gurode is a free agent. No idea what he's looking for.

**GOTA** · 03-16-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Tyrian

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Free agent guard Evan Mathis remains in Baltimore as discussions with Ravens and Eagles continue, per a league source

The Eagles do want him - looks like a battle between the two for his signature.

That's good news because there was a report yesterday that he was going to visit the Redskins today. Sounds like he's narrowed it to 2 teams.

**Benny8444** · 03-16-2012, 09:58 AM

THis comes down to two things.
1. Will the eagles pay what we will pay, i dont think they have nearly as much space as we do
2. Does he want to go back to the Drama in Philly??

If he is still here I am hoping its good news. Also hearing Winston is in town. Maybe bye bye to Oher??? We always have a surprise cut and he will save us some space.