Comments on: 10 Ravens count for $69 million under the cap http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sun, 26 May 2013 02:30:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: scoobies05 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327669 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:42:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327669 i so love how these trolling steeler fans are so consumed with jealousy over how a real franchise conducts business. in their black and gold dreams they see their old slow aging non playoff team surpassing the ravens. if it wasnt so sad it would be funny. go ravens…sb champs

]]> By: 6superbowls http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327410 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:46:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327410 One and done team. Another 12 years til you sniff a SB.

]]> By: ravensnosncaps http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327391 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:25:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327391 @crownofthehelmet
I am assuming you are a steelers fan. If so I hope you are kidding with your list of those players. Only ones that are even close is boldin due to his age, and Suggs due to Achilles injury. Others can’t even compare.

]]> By: pooinonfoheads http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327376 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:11:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327376 three words: Flacco fu manchu

]]> By: raiderapologist http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327368 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:57:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327368 That’s nothing. 10 Raiders count for over 104 million of cap space, and their roster is far less impressive than Baltimore’s. Even Leach, who seems to be overpaid, has a lower cap number than Oakland’s kicker. But this is the time of year when millions of future dollars are made and lost, and by March 12 every team will be looking at different numbers. Smash, smash, su-mash that cap. Yeah.

]]> By: edisbetterthantroy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327365 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:54:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327365 Can we start talking about Anquan Boldin’s permormance in the playoffs?

]]> By: joe2jerry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327301 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:41:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327301 What’s Boger’s cap number?

]]> By: lennylyles http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327250 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:57:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327250 Until the Steelers can obtain a winning record can their fans stop posting.

]]> By: britishraven http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327152 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:26:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327152 This is all scare-mongering from people who should know better.

These numbers are exactly the same as what’s being reported online which have the Ravens currently UNDER the projected cap by $11million and NOT over by $5mil.

The $11mil under also includes Lewis’ cap number of around $7mil which will disppear. Baltimore will cut Bobbie Williams and if Birk doesn’t retire he will go too which is another $3-3.5mil saved putting them around $22mil under.

There’s no way Leach gets $4mil this year and despite his SB heroics I can’t see Jones getting $4+ either so there’s more savings to be had here.

They’ll tender Pitta at first round and Dickson at third and probably keep them both. Then that leaves ample room to get Flacco to something like $100mil 6 year deal with $50mil guaranteed (cap number of about $11mil this year) and to resign Ellerbe and hopefully Reed. Some team will overpay for Kruger but we have Upshaw ready to take his spot. If someone can get McKinnie to not put on 50lbs this offseason then it might make sense to resign him as well. Williams will walk but that’s fine because Webb is coming back.

I can’t see what all the fuss is about here.

]]> By: ddogdaddy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327137 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:18:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327137 The whole idea of the salary cap is to allow every team the chance to win and not allow the dynastys like in years past. That is why you hardly ever see repeat Super Bowl winners anymore. That being said, there are a couple reasons why the Ravens,Steelers,Patriots,Giants,Saints,Colts and Packers are the teams to beat each year. Great QB’s and great front offices that can put winning teams on the field around their $20 million QB and stay under the salary cap. Congrats to Ozzie and the Ravens on another solid season. From a Colts fan.

]]> By: eddddddd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327125 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:13:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327125 It humorous how some Ravens fans still have the Steelers in their heads even though they just won the Superbowl. lol

]]> By: theroc5156 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327088 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:52:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327088 I’m a Bengals fan and I wish they were in the exact same boat as the Ravens right now worrying about a few contracts while holding a new Lombardi trophy.

]]> By: mlbbal52 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327058 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:34:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327058 Actually its:

1. overrated (top five RB in the league)
2. non-existent (impact blocker and good pass catcher)
3. slow (great hands, physical, leaping ability)
4. fat (best runner stopper in the league with Wilfork)
5. really ugly (at 100% one of the best pass rushers, pass defenders, run stoppers and coverage OLB on the league) could careless what he looks like…

Your jealousy proceeds you.

]]> By: 49ersandshivabowl http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2327044 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:28:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2327044 Boldin is past his prime. He had a great playoff run but was pedestrian, at best, over the regular season. Releasing him just seems like good business. Leach as a fullback making that kind of money is crazy. No fullback is worth that kind of money.

]]> By: JackAcid http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326986 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:45:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326986 Enjoy your trophy Baltimore. This team will look very different next year.

]]> By: dallasux http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326970 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:37:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326970 Gotta bring back Quan. Leach can be cut…Interested to see what they do with Kruger and flacco.

]]> By: dretwann http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326966 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:36:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326966 Anyone ever question why their salaries are public matters?! I mean, why is this made available to the media? Because they are athletes, does that mean they are denied a measure of privacy? I don’t get it. I wouldn’t want every Tom, Dick and Harry knowing my cash flow if I were in their shoes.

]]> By: purplepunisher http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326953 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:24:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326953 Thats alot of overpaid players! I thought Ozzie was suppose to know what he’s doing!

]]> By: bigbadal21 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326950 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:24:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326950 Steelers top ten paid players count over 100 million against the cap for 2013.

]]> By: ravenousravenousrhinos http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326908 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:58:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326908 I’m gonna miss you Vonta.

]]> By: crownofthehelmet http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326907 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:57:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326907 @ RavenzGunnerz

1. overrated
2. non-existent
3. slow
4. fat
5. really ugly

]]> By: peytonsneck18 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326901 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:54:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326901 a FB making almost 5 million? i know hes one of the best FB in the game, but a 5 mill cap hit for him, hmmmmm

]]> By: RavenzGunnerz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326895 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:50:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326895 Hate to break it to you guys, but IF you want good things, YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM.

Tell me who among these who doesn’t serve his money?

1. Ray Rice
2. Vonta Leach
3. Anquan Boldin
4. Hiloti Ngata
5. Suggs

yes, you guess it right. All these guys are worth every penny.

Is that how it works???
– NYJ

]]> By: trollaikman8 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326884 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:43:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326884 Oher is about to get blindsided.

]]> By: ad296 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326870 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:35:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326870 4.3 million for a full back??!!?? I know hes good, but that seems way high for a full back..

]]> By: godzilla111111 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326860 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:30:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326860 Just signed Yanda-their best OL. No have no effing idea what you are talking about. None zero zilch.

]]> By: ravenmuscle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326843 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:20:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326843 all this means is that the Steelers will drop to 5 and 11 with NO running backs and a Weak armed Roethlisberger who only throws interceptions.

]]> By: RavenzGunnerz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326837 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:19:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326837 I love how people are now hating on Rice. lol.

Sure, Rice has fumbled often in the playoffs. But remember, 4th & 29, not to mention monster runs off the screen.

Rice is not your avg. runner. He plays a big role in the passing game too…

Where does Flacco go when he runs out of options? yeah, you guess it right. And when right catches it, you can count 10-20 yards after the catch.

Sometimes, some players become good because they have another player on their side. Kruger is good because he has Suggs. Flacco is good because he has Rice.

Don’t forget.

]]> By: dowhatifeellike http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326815 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:10:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326815 Leach is as good as gone; can’t pay over 4 million for a guy who plays less than half of offensive downs.

They’re going to keep either McClain or Ellerbe. Probably Ellerbe, but it depends on his asking price.

Kruger has been good but probably not good enough for the kind of money he’s looking for. He was a total non-factor until this year.

I think Joe is going to get a 5-6 year back-loaded deal with a good signing bonus.

]]> By: wludford http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/08/10-ravens-count-for-69-million-under-the-cap/#comment-2326812 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:08:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1718963#comment-2326812 Well, with $20m for Flacco, that’s $89m for 11 guys.

Maybe they should pay those guys another $1m each and have ‘em play both ways.

That’ll leave the Ravens with $20m for special teams, and they’re done.

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