-
Welcome to PurpleFlock! Be sure to sign up here so that you can chat with your fellow Ravens fans.
The Offensive Line Thread
- Thread starter Sledge Hammer
- Start date
They'd probably ask for more than a 1st. He's coming off of a terrific season, is 27, and his dead cap almost equals his cap hit this season. It'll be at $6 million next season, and he's likely to switch to LT once Jason Peters is gone. There's not much incentive for them to ship him off.
He can't play if he's suspended for the year.
They were just trying to create cap space
True, and their WR corps wasn't the deepest during the release.
I'm at the beach right now and heard some raiders fans bitching about a tackle released. I knew it wasn't Gabe so I ran out to my phone to check it out. He's a huge right tackle for those who don't know AN was cut due to injuries. 6'7, and from what I know a very good player. All raiders fans seem upset.
Update: just saw this has been out for a few hours, but this is litteraly the most Ozzie thing I can think of.Hoping ko doesn't give us a bad rep if they are friends. This guy must just save Flacco's back.
The Ravens have like zero cap, so it'll take some maneuvering.
Oldfaithful
Hall of Famer
What part of cut James Hurst do people not understand?
Seriously though. If we don't sign him... I will rage. I know it will have 0 impact on the franchise's decision. But we need this. It's like the football gods have heard my plea!
K-Dog
MVP
Literally AND figuratively.
The Austin Howard thread has been moved into thr Oline thread.
Anyone know anything about this guy? From what I've heard he's solid but is he a run block / pass guy or what's the breakdown (Howard)
The Raven
Veteran
I went back to read college scouting reports, and they tend to give me the impression that he was a mobile and athletic but relatively weak tackle, best suited to the zone game.
However, from what I've seen and heard from Howard the pro, it is the absolute reverse: he's a strong-as-an-ox road grader with mobility issues. At one point, I believe, he was moved inside to guard because his pass blocking was an issue. He went back to RT after that, but my sense is that he's a run blocking RT that may need help in pass pro. He was well-liked by fans but injuries derailed his career in Oakland. Still, he managed to play through a labrum injury. Tough guy, and I really can't understate how big he is. 6'6, 330. That's the mold of what Ozzie wants right now, I think.
Also, to put it into perspective, Oakland gave him a 5 year $30 million deal. That was near the top RT money at the time, if I remember right.
@BloodRaven, does that sound right to you?
Hopefully this doesn't keep them from signing Howard.
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news...-Winning/7611c334-1602-4d55-9a82-a27dd6b95720
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news...-Winning/7611c334-1602-4d55-9a82-a27dd6b95720
Oldfaithful
Hall of Famer
RavensFan419
Pro Bowler
I literally came here to see if this was being talked about for your reaction
Per Mike Preston. It looks as though we are taking a look at Austin Howard
https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...more-ravens-taking-a-look-at-ot-austin-howard
https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2...more-ravens-taking-a-look-at-ot-austin-howard
It is correct that 3 yrs ago he signed a 5yr 30m dollar contract
Oldfaithful
Hall of Famer
SepticeyePoe
Hall of Famer
That's an interesting picture of Hurst.