The 10 Best Free-Agent Deals (So Far)
Bill Barnwell of Grantland put together a list of the ten best deals so far of free agency. He pays more attention to the value of the signing as opposed to the actual player. For that reason, Justin Forsett re-signing with Baltimore leads the list. It would probably look like an even better signing now with the Bernard Pierce news coming out today. LINK
Players aren’t wrong to resist restructuring
Bo Smolka of CSN Baltimore explains why players resist restructuring. His biggest point is that players are asking teams to pay what the team and the player had already agreed to. Bo is right – players aren’t wrong to resist restructuring, especially when they have all of the leverage like Lardarius Webb did before agreeing to him.
How to Win Free Agency: Don’t Play
Peter King (of all people) of Sports Illustrated’s Monday Morning Quarterback writes about the key to winning in free agency. He says it’s all about getting a quarterback that you trust and learning to say no to the big name free agents. Later in the article, he goes into detail about how this philosophy relates to the Ravens – who remain patient and gather compensatory picks. LINK
Slater Jackson of Purple Reign Show takes a look at the three receivers currently behind Steve Smith on the depth chart. He thinks that all three players are in the running to have some starting time this season. LINK
All-Time Ravens Team – Defense
William Stokes of Baltimore Sports and Life puts together the all-time best Ravens defense. There are a surprising number of questionable spots – like the second corner spot. He does cheat a little at the defensive end spots, but it would certainly be a formidable defense. LINK
Newly signed safety has big plans for Ravens
Clifton Brown of CSN Baltimore discusses the void that newly signed safety, Kendrick Lewis filled alongside Will Hill in the defensive backfield. He then goes to examine what Lewis’ role may be with the team. LINK
