Given our cap situation, that "star" better not have a big contract. Otherwise it won't be happening.I just have a gut feeling we’re going to make a big trade for a star. Or maybe it’s just gas
We’ll be top 10 in cap space in the offseasonGiven our cap situation, that "star" better not have a big contract. Otherwise it won't be happening.
Our cap situation isn’t nearly as bad as it’s typically been, were a lot more flexible and any extension that may come with a trade can easily be pushed to next seasonGiven our cap situation, that "star" better not have a big contract. Otherwise it won't be happening.
At this moment, the lack of pass rush feels like the #1 reason why I don't see us as a contending team. Yes, the offense has been spotty, but our run game is good enough to hold things up and we can make some marginal improvements across the board as Lamar (hopefully) grows along with our new/young receiving corps. Yes, the secondary has had a lot to contend with in injuries, but as we can improve communication and hopefully get Jimmy back, it will not be a significant liability.Yeah, as much as I would love Ramsey, pass rush is a much bigger issue on this team. Judon has been almost nonexistent, McPhee has been overworked, and no one else has even sniffed the QB (Ferguson seems to have a decent bull rush, but is still a project). I don't know if this team has ever had a pass rush this BAD; every QB we face has an eternity to wait for whoever Marlon isn't covering to get open.
That's not really that relevant though. I'm talking about this season.We’ll be top 10 in cap space in the offseason
Sure, but it depends on the player. Since I used Von Miller as an example, and he fits the mold of the player we're talking about, I don't see why you would be handing out a contract extension at this point. He's 30, already being paid pretty close to market value (due $52M from 19-21), and has two years remaining on his deal after this one.Our cap situation isn’t nearly as bad as it’s typically been, were a lot more flexible and any extension that may come with a trade can easily be pushed to next season
Yes, I certainly took note of the comment during our game, how we were seeking to be active before the trade deadline.Did anyone else catch the reports from the game yesterday where someone mentioned the Ravens setting up some trade deadline moves?
Once the Jalen Ramsey holdout started I was pretty confident that they would have gotten a deal done...almost certainly in fact. I was pretty much just scanning the internet to see when it broke. Now, after watching the defense the last 3 weeks, I think pass rush needs to be addressed immediately. Thoughts?
At this moment, the lack of pass rush feels like the #1 reason why I don't see us as a contending team. Yes, the offense has been spotty, but our run game is good enough to hold things up and we can make some marginal improvements across the board as Lamar (hopefully) grows along with our new/young receiving corps. Yes, the secondary has had a lot to contend with in injuries, but as we can improve communication and hopefully get Jimmy back, it will not be a significant liability.
I just don't see that suddenly Bowser is going to become an effective pass rusher. Ferguson could improve some, but how much? Judon cannot consistently generate pressure, nor can McPhee. I just don't see this getting better without personnel upgrades. Given that, we will be picked apart by any top tier QB and that's who the contenders have.
There simply is no other glaring need on this team than pass rush ... and that's not an easy skill to draft and a very, very expensive skill to obtain through FA.
1. I think there's no chance we give up a haul like that for basically anybody, and especially for a guy who you then have to turn around and pay a market setting contract for.Yes, I certainly took note of the comment during our game, how we were seeking to be active before the trade deadline.
Here is an article (although, from so many people's whipping boy Jason LaConfora) on teams that will be active. Everyone is interested in Ramsey because of his talent level, but I've never felt he was a realistic get for us and doesn't make sense in the face of our biggest need - which is as you say - pass rush. Pass rush is stated as the top need for us in his article.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...aying-groundwork-for-frenzied-trade-deadline/
This one on ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...l-trade-candidates-proposing-deals-make-sense
Says we give up a 2020 first-round pick, 2020 fourth-round pick (compensatory) and a 2022 first-round pick to the Jaguars for Ramsey and a 2022 fourth-round pick
IMO the price for Ramsey is going down ... The Jags simply don't have an option to retain his services, so the only leverage they have is teams competing with each other for his services. Also - this back thing - is it a ruse ... or does he actually have an issue? Anyway you slice it, the Jags position is getting harder and harder. I'm not buying that we made the offer that was reported. I will be stunned if we make a trade that looks anything like that.
1. I think there's no chance we give up a haul like that for basically anybody, and especially for a guy who you then have to turn around and pay a market setting contract for.
2. I don't know why we're being linked to Ramsey, when Corner, even today with the two main injuries we have, is like 10th on the priority list in my eyes. I don't see how adding any Corner is going to fix our problems, because our problems aren't our boundary Corners shutting down receivers. So unless we're trading for Ramsey so he can play the slot, match up with TE's, and also get to the QB, I don't see why we would want to be in that business.
Hence my statement that I'd be stunned it we gave up that kind of capital for Ramsey. I've been saying from the moment we've been mentioned in the Ramsey sweepstakes that he really didn't make sense for us.1. I think there's no chance we give up a haul like that for basically anybody, and especially for a guy who you then have to turn around and pay a market setting contract for.
2. I don't know why we're being linked to Ramsey, when Corner, even today with the two main injuries we have, is like 10th on the priority list in my eyes. I don't see how adding any Corner is going to fix our problems, because our problems aren't our boundary Corners shutting down receivers. So unless we're trading for Ramsey so he can play the slot, match up with TE's, and also get to the QB, I don't see why we would want to be in that business.
Upgrade at WR I understand. Interior offensive line I understand. Linebacker (both inside and outside) I understand. Anybody at all who can rush the passer I understand. The rest I largely don't.
Well jimmy is likely as good as gone next year, along with Carr. So there’s a reason. It frees us up to draft for things like OL and pass rush. We likely aren’t able to trade for a OL or pass rusher that would be a Ramsey caliber of player, so it addresses a long term need at a very important position by adding an unquestioned superstar and allows us to use our other resources elsewhere. If you can think of a pass rusher or LG/C we could trade for that can make the same impact that Ramsey would, then I’m all ears.1. I think there's no chance we give up a haul like that for basically anybody, and especially for a guy who you then have to turn around and pay a market setting contract for.
2. I don't know why we're being linked to Ramsey, when Corner, even today with the two main injuries we have, is like 10th on the priority list in my eyes. I don't see how adding any Corner is going to fix our problems, because our problems aren't our boundary Corners shutting down receivers. So unless we're trading for Ramsey so he can play the slot, match up with TE's, and also get to the QB, I don't see why we would want to be in that business.
Upgrade at WR I understand. Interior offensive line I understand. Linebacker (both inside and outside) I understand. Anybody at all who can rush the passer I understand. The rest I largely don't.
Well jimmy is likely as good as gone next year, along with Carr. So there’s a reason. It frees us up to draft for things like OL and pass rush. We likely aren’t able to trade for a OL or pass rusher that would be a Ramsey caliber of player, so it addresses a long term need at a very important position by adding an unquestioned superstar and allows us to use our other resources elsewhere. If you can think of a pass rusher or LG/C we could trade for that can make the same impact that Ramsey would, then I’m all ears.
That said, I’ve fallen off the Ramsey train a bit, just giving you the very strong reasons as to why the ravens would make the move. It’s not like it’s just being done to try to win this year because jimmy went down, it’s because the future of our secondary looks very bleak
I would keep Carr. He's cheap and worth it and has been extremely reliable even playing out of position for most of the year.Well jimmy is likely as good as gone next year, along with Carr. So there’s a reason. It frees us up to draft for things like OL and pass rush. We likely aren’t able to trade for a OL or pass rusher that would be a Ramsey caliber of player, so it addresses a long term need at a very important position by adding an unquestioned superstar and allows us to use our other resources elsewhere. If you can think of a pass rusher or LG/C we could trade for that can make the same impact that Ramsey would, then I’m all ears.
That said, I’ve fallen off the Ramsey train a bit, just giving you the very strong reasons as to why the ravens would make the move. It’s not like it’s just being done to try to win this year because jimmy went down, it’s because the future of our secondary looks very bleak
why would carr be gone - he's cheap and valuable
I like having Carr here but isn’t his contract up? You think he’s gonna get re signed?I would keep Carr. He's cheap and worth it and has been extremely reliable even playing out of position for most of the year.
I like having Carr here but isn’t his contract up? You think he’s gonna get re signed?