Only reason I could see him being cut is because he is going to be the 4th RB and how often are those really active so his spot is expendable.
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Only reason I could see him being cut is because he is going to be the 4th RB and how often are those really active so his spot is expendable.
We tend to keep four RBs on the roster anyway. Sure the 4th isn't active, but it prepares us for injury. Dixon is one of the better ones on the roster, when healthy.
Ellicottraven
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In all likelihood he is a traceable piece at best. I don't see him suiting up for the Ravens this season, especially with Ingram and Justice Hill on board. Justice Hill is basically a faster version of Dixon. Bus will make it because he's a different kind of back, a bull dozer. At least that is my thinking...
I think Dixon is "safe" provided he stays healthy/unsuspended. As Dixon ramped up into game action, he started eating into Gus's snaps and it became much closer to a 50/50 split as the season went on. When Gus was on the field, you knew he wasn't much threat to catch the ball. When Dixon was on the field, it opened up the offense a bit more. With Hill not doing much pass catching (although the potential is there), I'd think they'd really like to keep Dixon around as a handcuff to Ingram.
Major thing against Dixon is that he doesn’t play on special teams
RaineV1
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With the new set of RBs he doesn't add as much to the team, and when was the last time he was healthy for an entire season? For that matter, has he ever played an entire season? If the choice is between Dixon and someone that might contribute all season long or a backup OT, then Dixon is the one that should get cut.
it is very true that he hasn't played an entire season, but he is a good back when healthy. I'm pretty sure he is safe.
52520Andrew
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Jeff ZrebiecVerified account @jeffzrebiec 34m34 minutes ago
Brent Urban’s 1-year deal with Titans is essentially for $1.25 mill (850K base with 250K signing bonus). Max if bonuses/incentives are reached is $2.5 mill. Seems likely it’s enough to make Ravens plus two (3rd and 4th) in comps.
Brent Urban’s 1-year deal with Titans is essentially for $1.25 mill (850K base with 250K signing bonus). Max if bonuses/incentives are reached is $2.5 mill. Seems likely it’s enough to make Ravens plus two (3rd and 4th) in comps.
52520Andrew
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Brian McFarland @RavensSalaryCap 2m2 minutes ago
22/ Barring any UFA signing (highly unlikely) or UFA loss (also highly unlikely) before 4:00 next Tues, 5/7, this is the end of Comp picks. The Ravens should receive 3rd and 4th Rd Comp picks. Important tho, an injury or release of Urban could potentially take away the 4th.
22/ Barring any UFA signing (highly unlikely) or UFA loss (also highly unlikely) before 4:00 next Tues, 5/7, this is the end of Comp picks. The Ravens should receive 3rd and 4th Rd Comp picks. Important tho, an injury or release of Urban could potentially take away the 4th.
Charm City
Pro Bowler
For those saying we definitely won't keep 4 RBs, if Willis and Mack both make the 53 man roster it could mean the end of Ricard and our de facto FB, opening up that extra spot
Id expect us to bring in another blocking tight end (maybe even maxx) - could be a udfa too but I expect well keep 4 TE/FB on the roster - basically it’s Ricard vs a TE for that spot I think
Josepho
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we basically stopped using ricard after those tweets got leaked anyways
we mostly stopped using him because our offensive scheme changed entirely and no longer required that kind of a player - but that combined with the tweets has likely put him on the roster bubble at best (likely on the outside looking in come september)
Wouldn't be shocked if they just move him back to DL full time, but yeah... regardless, he's firmly on the bubble and likely out as it currently stands.
Charm City
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I expect Tyus to play ILB during the preseason to see if he can be the missing piece there. I predict he will do well after a decent amount of reps to get adjusted
allblackraven
Hall of Famer
Michael Pierce signed 2nd round RFA tender.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-michael-pierce-officially-signs-rfa-tender/
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-michael-pierce-officially-signs-rfa-tender/
RaineV1
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I think Tyus in the middle could be better than Peanut. His instincts are a bit better and he's more athletic. But we'll see if he can make it work. In the long run, it might be best to trade him to a 4-3 team that wants more speed for another on the bubble player. like a depth offensive lineman or special teamer.
Sami84
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i disagree. I liked Dixon far more as a prospect to hill. Hill kinda underwhelmed last year TBH. Dixon is a far better allround back.
DeVito52
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Dixon’s only downside is his inability to stay healthy honestly. Which will probably be his downfall
Ellicottraven
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Okay so you disagree. Just because his final season at OK St. wasn't great in terms of yards, his YPC was 5.9! Which was better than his first two years where he showed remarkable improvement year on year having led all rookie RBs in the nation his first year. So, I really don't get why you feel he underwhelmed? He had less carries so he had less yards in his final season at OK St. I thought if you looked at the more meaningful RB stat (YPC) then you'd say he overwhelmed in his final year.