Free Agent Thread

**leachisabeast** · 08-01-2012, 09:03 AM

Interesting to see that Cedric Benson, and Ryan Grant are still on the market. If we really need a back up RB (if none of our RB's are up to the back up role) I'd rather role with Grant. He's had some health problems over the past two seasons, but he is more explosive and dynamic than Benson is at this point. Benson has a lot of wear and tear, and has some attitude problems. I would be good with both though, just think Ryan Grant would be a better option.

**wickedsolo** · 08-01-2012, 09:09 AM

I wouldn't mind them bringing in either one for a look-see.

**GOTA** · 08-01-2012, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

Interesting to see that Cedric Benson, and Ryan Grant are still on the market. If we really need a back up RB (if none of our RB's are up to the back up role) I'd rather role with Grant. He's had some health problems over the past two seasons, but he is more explosive and dynamic than Benson is at this point. Benson has a lot of wear and tear, and has some attitude problems. I would be good with both though, just think Ryan Grant would be a better option.

I like Ryan Grant a lot but it would be tough to go there. Pierce was taken relatively high. AA is someone they seem to like. There is even an undrafted free agent looking good. One of these guys should be good enough to earn that 2nd RB job. Bringing in a vet RB would feel like the front office did a poor job with the position.

**wickedsolo** · 08-03-2012, 06:20 AM

A lot of trades going on this off-season...

Eagles send LB Moise Fokou (Maryland alum) and LB Greg Lloyd Jr to the Colts for cornerback Kevin Thomas and a conditional 2013 draft pick.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-make-a-trade/

**GOTA** · 08-05-2012, 02:57 PM

Scratch Todd Heap off the potential free agent list. He just gave back $1 million to stay with the Cardinals

**Lime in the Coconut** · 08-05-2012, 04:50 PM

Jim Leonhard to Broncos

**wickedsolo** · 08-06-2012, 05:52 AM

Seahawks cut Antonio Bryant and are working out TO.

**wickedsolo** · 08-06-2012, 11:37 AM

Vikings waived WR Greg Childs.

He tore both patella tendons.

**Reed 'Em and Heap** · 08-06-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Seahawks cut Antonio Bryant and are working out TO.

There was a lot being made of Bryant and Edwards reliving their "glory days" in a Browns uniform, and Bryant certainly appeared to be saying and doing all the right things. He had talent, but this looks to be a sign that he's hit the end of the road. I'm glad we've reached the point where WR "has beens" or "never weres" no long appeal to us. Remember when Dennis Northcutt was a top FA target for us?

**GOTA** · 08-06-2012, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Vikings waived WR Greg Childs.

He tore both patella tendons.

That must be another injury waive to get him on IR.

**Paintballguy** · 08-06-2012, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Reed 'Em and Heap

Remember when Dennis Northcutt was a top FA target for us?

Kevin Johnson

**GOTA** · 08-09-2012, 06:49 PM

Marcus McNeill has decided to retire. That injury made teams shy away

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...l-it-a-career/

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 08-12-2012, 03:21 PM

Lee Evans cut by Jax.

Man did Ozzie get fleeced by Buffalo or what?

**GOTA** · 08-12-2012, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

Lee Evans cut by Jax.

Man did Ozzie get fleeced by Buffalo or what?

Wow. That's crazy. It's not like the Jags are loaded at receiver. Buddy Nix is one clever GM

**Lee Van Cleef** · 08-12-2012, 04:13 PM

Makes sense now!

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider
Jaguars signed former Ravens wide receiver Demetrius Williams and guard Josh Beekman

**BigPlayReceiver** · 08-12-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Lee Van Cleef

Makes sense now!

Damn. DWill is still around eh?

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**Ravenswintitle** · 08-12-2012, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by BigPlayReceiver

Damn. DWill is still around eh?

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had the same reaction.

**NjRavensFan** · 08-12-2012, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

Lee Evans cut by Jax.

Man did Ozzie get fleeced by Buffalo or what?

I know we gave up something for nothing, but losing a 4th (or was it a 5th?) isn't exactly getting "fleeced"

**CRZA938** · 08-12-2012, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

AA is someone they seem to like.

what makes you say that? I have read the opposite.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 08-12-2012, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by NjRavensFan

I know we gave up something for nothing, but losing a 4th (or was it a 5th?) isn't exactly getting "fleeced"

Eh...I consider a 4th round pick a significant, important pick.

And to get absolutely nothing out of him (including blowing the biggest play of our season)...it looks really bad to me.