Grubbs Contingency Plan - Evan Mathis?

**wickedsolo** · 03-15-2012, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Brisiel was always considered the weak link of that line. I wouldn't mind keeping all options open but I haven't really heard good things about him.

By the way they are trying to resign Chris Myers their Center.

Kasey Studdard is someone I'd be interested in.

**Shas** · 03-15-2012, 01:04 PM

Good information. I would be lying if I claimed I really had a first-hand opinion on Brisiel. I am giving him credit for being part of a well respected Texans line, and know he has started more than Mathis, who is a little bit of a one-year wonder.

I read that Winston was let go because he failed his physical. That also concerns me. Anyone heard more on that?

**goodandfast** · 03-15-2012, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Shas

Good information. I would be lying if I claimed I really had a first-hand opinion on Brisiel. I am giving him credit for being part of a well respected Texans line, and know he has started more than Mathis, who is a little bit of a one-year wonder.

I read that Winston was let go because he failed his physical. That also concerns me. Anyone heard more on that?

I know he had his ankle scoped a few weeks ago.

**GOTA** · 03-15-2012, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Shas

Good information. I would be lying if I claimed I really had a first-hand opinion on Brisiel. I am giving him credit for being part of a well respected Texans line, and know he has started more than Mathis, who is a little bit of a one-year wonder.

I read that Winston was let go because he failed his physical. That also concerns me. Anyone heard more on that?

It was just a scope for Winston. Not a big deal.

Mathis already came and left last night so the Ravens need to keep their options open.

**goodandfast** · 03-15-2012, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

It was just a scope for Winston. Not a big deal.

Mathis already came and left last night so the Ravens need to keep their options open.

Really? I read on LFW that he was meeting with the team this morning.

http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/201...e-backup-plan/

Where did you see that he has come and gone?

**leachisabeast** · 03-15-2012, 01:10 PM

The Texans have to re sign Chris Myers, he is the best center in the game. Chris Myers is only around 290 lbs but has a lot more muscle and better technique than most offensive linemen which is the same for Mathis. This tells me that we are going to be a complete zone block schemed team. If you sign Winston, you have to let McKinnie go and either play Winston or Oher at left tackle. I know Oher is not great at left tackle, but believe it or not he did better than McKinnie did this year in 2010, and we could always draft a tackle in the first few rounds.

**B-more Ravor** · 03-15-2012, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by goodandfast

Really? I read on LFW that he was meeting with the team this morning.

http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/201...e-backup-plan/

Where did you see that he has come and gone?

Aaron Wilson tweeted earlier today that he's still here (at least, as of this AM):

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider
Free agent guard Evan Mathis is visiting now with Ravens team officials, per league source
10:10 AM - 15 Mar 12 via web ·

**GOTA** · 03-15-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by goodandfast

Really? I read on LFW that he was meeting with the team this morning.

http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/201...e-backup-plan/

Where did you see that he has come and gone?

Can't even remember at this point since I've been following so many things. What I read was that Mathis met with the Ravens last night and was going to the Redskins tonight.

**GOTA** · 03-15-2012, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Kasey Studdard is someone I'd be interested in.

I can't remember ever seeing him play. Isn't he a career backup?

**Baltoravens** · 03-15-2012, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by NOLARavenFAN

I don't think thats exactly true, cause there are different types of Field Turf. The Saints surface is the fastest I have seen..

The blade length, weight, and other specs of what is underneath seem to match.

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I realize this isn't the reason we didn't bring back Grubbs I was just responding to the assertion that Grubbs would be more likely to re-injure his toe in NOLA. I don't think he is anymore or any less likely to re-injure/make worse his toe playing there than in Baltimore.

**Iscull** · 03-15-2012, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Carey

Supposedly still alot of interest to bring back Mathis by the Eagles, and he would be the best guard left. If this is soemething Oz and co. really wants, something tells me he'd better get it done today.

You wonder where they are on Jameel Mcclain...i wonder if they wanna get the O-Line settled first and see what kind of money is left

Haven't heard any league interest in Jameel, yet.

**The Excellector** · 03-15-2012, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Could even be both Mathis and Winston

For close to what Grubbs got from New Orleans (Perhaps, slightly higher).

**Benny8444** · 03-15-2012, 02:50 PM

Anyone have an update on Mathis?? I have not heard anything since Aaron wilson tweated that he was meeting with the team...

**goodandfast** · 03-15-2012, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Benny8444

Anyone have an update on Mathis?? I have not heard anything since Aaron wilson tweated that he was meeting with the team...

No, but no news is good news. If it isn't being reported that he's left Bmore unsigned then both sides are still working.

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**GOTA** · 03-15-2012, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

For close to what Grubbs got from New Orleans (Perhaps, slightly higher).

I think Winston will be more than Grubbs. The deal he signed 3 years ago was for the same money Grubbs just got and Winston has become an even better player since then.

**JAB1985** · 03-15-2012, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

I think Winston will be more than Grubbs. The deal he signed 3 years ago was for the same money Grubbs just got and Winston has become an even better player since then.

so basically the Ravens better have a very good plan on what theyre doing at LG and with Oher in particular if they do try to get him. Not saying they dont but seems like a short period of time to make a call on such an important factor (in my opinion the most important in football), the offensive line. then again they might have been going over this very scenario since Winston was released.

**GOTA** · 03-15-2012, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by JAB1985

so basically the Ravens better have a very good plan on what theyre doing at LG and with Oher in particular if they do try to get him. Not saying they dont but seems like a short period of time to make a call on such an important factor (in my opinion the most important in football), the offensive line. then again they might have been going over this very scenario since Winston was released.

That's why the plan will probably be to dump McKinnie before his bonus on Saturday if they sign Winston. Cap wise that makes the most sense. That doesn't solve the issue of who plays LT but it does make this work under the cap.

**Tyrian** · 03-15-2012, 04:12 PM

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Evan Mathis is having dinner tonight with Ravens team officials. He's an Alabama guy like GM Ozzie Newsome, says, "It's a good connection
Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Evan Mathis told me: 'It was a good meeting with the Ravens. I think it's a good fit.' No deal yet, though He's staying in town til tomorrow

Looks promising - depends if there is a bidding war.

**leachisabeast** · 03-15-2012, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Tyrian

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Evan Mathis is having dinner tonight with Ravens team officials. He's an Alabama guy like GM Ozzie Newsome, says, "It's a good connection
Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Evan Mathis told me: 'It was a good meeting with the Ravens. I think it's a good fit.' No deal yet, though He's staying in town til tomorrow

Looks promising - depends if there is a bidding war.

Every time I hear an update on Mathis and the Ravens, it just seems like our chances of signing him are getting better each time.