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Post by Evil Yoda on Mar 8, 2016 22:46:45 GMT -5
Osemele set to accept an offer for $10-$11MM with the Raiders. The Ravens didn't have enough cap space, and the Raiders apparently *have* to spend money or else they risk violating a CBA provision that in essences creates a salary floor.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2016 0:18:47 GMT -5
Osemele's contract will yield $11.7 with a max value $12 million per annum, a deal which blows the lid off of the guard market. The Ravens really had no chance once other teams could begin contacting Osemele; he wasn't going to fit within their cap parameters. At least the Ravens can say they got four good years out of K.O. at a bargain price.
The trouble is, now there's a gaping hole at both guard and left tackle. The Ravens may have to use that No. 6 pick on Ronnie Stanley if he's still available. |
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Post by Evil Yoda on Mar 9, 2016 16:45:38 GMT -5
I don't know if it blows the lid off or not. He was one of the better talents out there. The Ravens will surely miss him. I guess since they paid Joe a lot more money they're going to want to shore up that line. But damn, an edge rusher for the defense would sure be nice to have.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2016 1:11:40 GMT -5
The Ravens did add some depth at tight end by signing Ben Watson to a two-year, $8 million deal. I guess Nick Boyle's suspension may have precipitated this signing, but I'm not sure about spending money at that position when they have bigger needs elsewhere that need to be addressed. |
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Post by Evil Yoda on Mar 10, 2016 15:43:21 GMT -5
Boyle, and also I recall Crockett Gilmore had something wrong with him and was operated on after the season. I don't think it was serious, and I expect he'll be back at some point in '16.
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