Comments on: Free agent guard Mathis to visit the Ravens tonight http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 03:18:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: democratsarestupid http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1641018 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:53:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1641018 bikeman99 says:
Mar 15, 2012 6:23 AM
bikema99: BTW Ozzie hasn’t any Super Bowls

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Ozzie wasn’t GM in 2000, not til 2002

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Ozzie’s title was president of football operations, essentially a GM. He has constructed every team the Ravens have produced since Day 1 starting by drafting future HOFers Ogden and Lewis.

I wish that guy was my GM

]]> By: rocketcrab http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1640057 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:33:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1640057 —————————————-
^^Hi there football newbie. The Eagles offensive philosophy revolves around misdirection, pulling guards, getting out on RB and WR screens. Big Ben Grubbs and the Ravens prefer a more direct blocking scheme, blocking down on a DT, then moving forward to a LB, not much side to side or pulling movement.

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Thanks. And by the way, I’m not a football “newbie”.

]]> By: bikeman99 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1640008 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:23:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1640008 bikema99: BTW Ozzie hasn’t any Super Bowls

Baltimore won the Super Bowl in 2000.

A team Ozzie Newsome put together.

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Ozzie wasn’t GM in 2000, not til 2002

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638726 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:54:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638726 @bikeman99 …

Yes, I’ve been paying attention, but I can dream, can’t I? We’ve needed help on that o-line for years.

Ozzie has a Super Bowl, and Colbert has two. I’m a diehard Steelers fan and thrilled with the job Colbert has done. However, we’ve had some other great talents in that position through the years (like Dick Haley, who got us four Super Bowls). As for Ozzie … I’m a Bama fan. He may work for the enemy, but Ozzie is family :)

]]> By: willbrownimaging http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638661 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:37:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638661 bikema99: BTW Ozzie hasn’t any Super Bowls

Baltimore won the Super Bowl in 2000.

A team Ozzie Newsome put together.

]]> By: bikeman99 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638611 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:25:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638611 Oh how I wish the Steelers would host some offensive linemen … sigh. I have all the respect in the world for Colber, but I love Ozzie.

Colbert would need about 10 million in cap room to bring in lineman

Haven’t you been paying attention?

BTW Ozzie hasn’t any Super Bowls

]]> By: mdpickles http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638603 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:22:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638603 rocketcrab says: Mar 14, 2012 5:55 PM

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I’m afraid I don’t get what you mean – isn’t a bloack a block? I’m being serious, not trying to be a smarta##.

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^^Hi there football newbie. The Eagles offensive philosophy revolves around misdirection, pulling guards, getting out on RB and WR screens. Big Ben Grubbs and the Ravens prefer a more direct blocking scheme, blocking down on a DT, then moving forward to a LB, not much side to side or pulling movement.

]]> By: ravenator http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638590 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:19:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638590 Oz > Colbert

That should be enough said but I digress.

Colbert even admitted to leveraging the future of the team and “using the credit card” as he’s done in the past. Well Colbert, you must be betting those TV contracts are gonna be HUGE!!! because you quite literally handcuffed the next five years for this one upcoming season. We’ll see if it pays off but I’m willing to bet you’ll take a hit when that dead money comes into play.

]]> By: how887 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638563 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:12:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638563 He needs the Eagles more than we need him. If he’s not a country bumpkin he will sign with the Eagles.

]]> By: soia311 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638562 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:12:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638562 The only way Philadelphia could get away with losing Mathis is if they sign Grubbs.

]]> By: vikingdt2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638501 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:56:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638501 He doesn’t look big enough for our ravens but he’s only a rank under grubbs so lets look into this

]]> By: rocketcrab http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638496 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:55:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638496 ICDogg says:
Mar 14, 2012 5:16 PM
Makes no sense for the Ravens. They don’t have the same type of scheme as the Eagles employed last year which enabled Mathis to thrive.

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I’m afraid I don’t get what you mean – isn’t a bloack a block? I’m being serious, not trying to be a smarta##.

]]> By: clayton43 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638400 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:37:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638400 Ravens cant afford Grubbs because of their salary cap situation, I like Mathis but at how much cheaper would he be and is hard to replacce Grubbs on the OL with a 30 year old with some injury probs and benifitted from Vick being able to scramble around… Please Baltimore … sign him !!!

]]> By: 33rdasylum http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638368 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:29:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638368 Deb says:
Mar 14, 2012 5:00 PM
Oh how I wish the Steelers would host some offensive linemen … sigh. I have all the respect in the world for Colber, but I love Ozzie.

Very similar philosophies. Can’t argue with the results in either case. I’d have to give Oz the edge in creativity, though.

]]> By: ICDogg http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638308 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:16:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638308 Makes no sense for the Ravens. They don’t have the same type of scheme as the Eagles employed last year which enabled Mathis to thrive.

]]> By: polo550 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638275 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:09:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638275 Don’t know much about this guy but would rather have Grubbs back. On the other hand, if he can do the same job as Grubbs or better at a cheaper salary I’m down for it.

]]> By: steelsuck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638272 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:08:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638272 Once in the castle, it’s usually a done deal. I would prefer Grubbs return but will settle for Mathis. Get it done Oz!

]]> By: lilrob10201 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638267 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:08:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638267 Eagles need to resign him.He fit really well in Mudd’s scheme.

]]> By: gonzo7 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638264 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:07:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638264 Eagles need to keep him. Perfect fit for their system.

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638239 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:00:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638239 Oh how I wish the Steelers would host some offensive linemen … sigh. I have all the respect in the world for Colber, but I love Ozzie.

]]> By: asw1028 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638233 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:58:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638233 I cant believe the Eagles might let go of him…Ive heard that Mudd prefers more athletic lineman, who can be found later in the draft, but Mathis is a really solid player and you cant discount the value of continuity (look at the Giants’ offensive line from the past 4-5 seasons).

]]> By: laeaglefan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638225 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:56:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638225 I don’t know what the Eagles are thinking on this one but if they don’t wake up they’re going to lose Mathis.
Its not like they really have any viable replacement waiting in the wings. Maybe they’re letting Mathis establish his value by getting other offers and then they’ll decide if they want to match.

]]> By: alaricsrevenge http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/14/free-agent-guard-mathis-to-visit-the-ravens-tonight/#comment-1638170 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=387423#comment-1638170 Eagles need to resign this guy now that the DJax deal is done. He was a solid part of our OLine last year and we need that continuity on the field.

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