Steelers dump Alameda Ta’amu

**Dirt1** · 11-12-2012, 04:12 PM

I know this guy is an idiot, but it doesn't look like he will be suspended by the league, and he is a good run stuffing NT, which is something that the Ravens definately need. I would be fine with the Ravens claiming him off waivers if he is still available when their turn comes around.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...alameda-taamu/

**Quackjack** · 11-12-2012, 04:15 PM

Took long enough!

**SugarRay52** · 11-12-2012, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

I know this guy is an idiot, but it doesn't look like he will be suspended by the league, and he is a good run stuffing NT, which is something that the Ravens definately need. I would be fine with the Ravens claiming him off waivers if he is still available when their turn comes around.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...alameda-taamu/

The Ravens aren't signing him lets move on.

**Dirt1** · 11-12-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by SugarRay52

The Ravens aren't signing him lets move on.

Why not? This dude is an immature 22 year old, but is a 6'3" 348 lbs NT. He is one of the players I wanted the Ravens to draft this year, and was upset that the Steelers got him. He had an incredibly bad night, but I haven't heard of other character concerns regarding him. I am tired of watching Cody amd Kemo get consistently pushed 5-7 yards off the line of scrimmage, which has been a huge factor in the Ravens poor run defense. He was a 4th round pick, so we aren't talking about big money here, and since he was cut mid-season, none of his salary for this year is gaurenteed for the team that picks him up. If the Ravens can't get through to him, then cut him.

**SugarRay52** · 11-12-2012, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

Why not? This dude is an immature 22 year old, but is a 6'3" 348 lbs NT. He is one of the players I wanted the Ravens to draft this year, and was upset that the Steelers got him. He had an incredibly bad night, but I haven't heard of other character concerns regarding him. I am tired of watching Cody amd Kemo get consistently pushed 5-7 yards off the line of scrimmage, which has been a huge factor in the Ravens poor run defense. He was a 4th round pick, so we aren't talking about big money here, and since he was cut mid-season, none of his salary for this year is gaurenteed for the team that picks him up. If the Ravens can't get through to him, then cut him.

Maybe I should have made myself more clear, I wouldn't be mad if the Ravens signed him but the Ravens aren't the only team who needs a DT/NT. Second of all their 7-2 record hurts their chances since Ta'amu would have to pass through waivers (waiver line starts from worst to first), no point in getting your hopes up.

**Dirt1** · 11-12-2012, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by SugarRay52

Maybe I should have made myself more clear, I wouldn't be mad if the Ravens signed him but the Ravens aren't the only team who needs a DT/NT. Second of all their 7-2 record hurts their chances since Ta'amu would have to pass through waivers (waiver line starts from worst to first), no point in getting your hopes up.

Ok, that makes more sense. If some other team claims him first then so be it. If he is there when the Ravens turn comes around though, I would want Ozzie to claim him.

**SugarRay52** · 11-12-2012, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

Ok, that makes more sense. If some other team claims him first then so be it. If he is there when the Ravens turn comes around though, I would want Ozzie to claim him.

I agree with you they should claim him if he's there. I'm pretty sure Quackjack will laugh at us now for wanting the Ravens to sign Ta'amu.

**Ravens75** · 11-12-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by SugarRay52

The Ravens aren't signing him lets move on.

Don't you think they'll take a look or at least see where he was on their draft board?

**SugarRay52** · 11-12-2012, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Ravens75

Don't you think they'll take a look or at least see where he was on their draft board?

If he gets to them then yes they will but he would have to be within reach first (waiver wire).

**HoustonRaven** · 11-12-2012, 04:53 PM

SMH

**Paintballguy** · 11-12-2012, 06:07 PM

I would low risk high reward

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**Dirt1** · 11-13-2012, 10:38 AM

When are the waiver claims made?

**leachisabeast** · 11-13-2012, 10:41 AM

It would make sense to claim him before the Steelers game for any inside INFO, you know the Pats would do it.

**Dirt1** · 11-13-2012, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

It would make sense to claim him before the Steelers game for any inside INFO, you know the Pats would do it.

If he makes to the Ravens, I think Ozzie is going to claim him. However, the points made by other posters are accurate, in that some other team will probably claim him before the Ravens have a chance. The Ravens are getting beated physically on the DL. That is unlike anything we have seen with them in a very long time. I don't think that you can fix the run defense with a change of scheme, when your NT is getting pushed 5 yards backwards by an offensive lineman that weighs 40 lbs less than he does.

**B-more Ravor** · 11-13-2012, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

When are the waiver claims made?

Claims must be made by 4:00 today. If he's claimed, it will likely come out around 5-6ish.

Even if the Ravens place a claim, I would expect someone with a higher priority to claim him.

That said, one interesting note: He has a partially guaranteed contract, so any team claiming him would be on the hook for some of those future guarantees is they decide to also jettison him in the future.

**dandrews** · 11-13-2012, 11:19 AM

He's not coming here. He's a Terrance Cody clone, except immature, inexperienced, and not as good. His position would be redundant

**GOTA** · 11-13-2012, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by dandrews

He's not coming here. He's a Terrance Cody clone, except immature, inexperienced, and not as good. His position would be redundant

If he did come here you'd have to cut Cody or Kemo. They're not going to carry an extra DT. He's not going to beat out either of those guys this year.

**Ravens75** · 11-13-2012, 12:07 PM

Speaking of Cody I think he has a big game on Sunday. He has owned Pouncey since college, I just wish the coaching staff would let him go back to his unorthodox style which is the one armed push up to shed blockers. That's when he was effective.

**B-more Ravor** · 11-13-2012, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

If he did come here you'd have to cut Cody or Kemo. They're not going to carry an extra DT. He's not going to beat out either of those guys this year.

Not saying that it's going to happen - or that they are even interested - but they could cut Bryan Hall if they needed to make a move.

**GOTA** · 11-13-2012, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by B-more Ravor

Not saying that it's going to happen - or that they are even interested - but they could cut Bryan Hall if they needed to make a move.

True. I hadn't thought about him. Hall gives you something a little different than the others though because he's a lot more athletic but smaller.

Honestly if we were looking to make a move I'd still like to consider Brian Price who is still available.