Getty ImagesThe Ravens have thus far chosen not to dip into the free agent market for a running back to replace Ricky Williams as the man behind Ray Rice, but that may change before the end of training camp.
John Eisenberg of CSNBaltimore.com reports that the team has not seen what they hoped to see from second back candidates Anthony Allen, Bernard Pierce or Damien Berry in training camp. The one back that has impressed is undrafted rookie free agent Bobby Rainey, although Eisenberg points out that he looks to have a similar skill set to Rice and the Ravens might prefer a different look when they decide to change things.
Baltimore hasn’t even played a preseason game yet, so there’s certainly time for one or more of the backs to generate more positive reviews. If they don’t, the Ravens will likely look at some of the experienced players still looking for work.
There are certainly options available for the Ravens. Cedric Benson, Ryan Grant and Cadillac Williams are a few of the veteran backs looking for work right now and there will surely be a few others hitting the open market as teams start making cuts. Benson would be the biggest departure from Rice of those listed, although his apparent unwillingness to take the contract that the market has determined he get could stand in the way of a deal if Baltimore is interested.
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He is rolling one up with Ricky as we speak. LOL
The 9ers might be willing to trade them a certain former Giant RB if the price is right. He definitely has a different skill set than Ray Rice…
I think Jamal Lewis would take vet minimum right about now…
Travis Henry is a free agent too. He’s due for a big year. Hahaha
Benson would be the only viable, legitimate option of those three, in my opinion, with Grant being second. Cadillac is donezo.
We need offensive line help more than anything.
Would LOVE to see a healthy Caddilac back on the football field.
But hey, I thought the Ravens said they plan on throwing “a lot more” and prove to the rest of the world that Flacco is the guy they are hoping he is… we’re supposed to see “tremendous improvement” this year or something like that.
Come on watermelon. Yeah, all the reports say Flacco looks great. Just because a reporter thinks they need a different change of pace back doesn’t mean anything.
How bout a trade w/ the Panthers for DeAngelo Williams? It would give them two elite backs and move a big contract for the Panthers. If the Ravens can make it work under the cap, let it happen.
That would give J. Stewart the starting role in Carolina, they could sign him to a long term deal and everyone would be better.
If Rice goes down it really won’t matter who the backup is. He’s the leading rusher and receiver on a team without any other weapons that keep opposing teams up at night.
Much love to the Purple and Black, but seriously, they need help on the goaline. Some of those attempts last year were downright painful to watch. Bless Little Ray’s heart – but it’s not his fault. And some of those QB draw plays Cam tried with Joe just looked goofy.
I wouldn’t mind a Cedric Benson barreling in behind Vonta Leach on those close yardage situations.
Does it really matter?
The BEST GM EVER chose to lock up their cap up in a double murderer ILB (whose forte is impersonating Michael Jackson during his pre-game hip thrusts), a running back (always a smart move), and cool, calm Joe Flacco (who along with Alex Smith and Tony Romo is always going to have that ‘turn the corner’ year).
With Grubbs departure (and no replacement, unless you count that stud Bengal whose best years were in high school), the South African sprinter with no legs at Center and John Candy at Left Tackle Jim Brown couldn’t score on a goal-line plunge, much less a toss sweep.
Ya forget their need for middle linebacker & old safety. And their mediocre at best QB. And the bad offensive line. Theyre looking for a veteran RB. What a joke of a franchise. Did your new mathematician tell you that you needed one. Bahahaha!
And in any event the Steeler fans are still bitter from being swept and Tebowd out of the playoffs
least we were beat by an opposing player and not our own..can you say cundiffed and evans’d? I knew you could!
Dude your team was tebowd enough said. You just sound ridiculous trying to justify anything else
Dude you really need to have tebows love child. You all up on his jock like a rat does cheese!