Author: scottiggy

News and Personal Thoughts:
Congratulations to the Maryland Women’s basketball team who made it to the Final Four.

Ravens:
Ravens sign TE Owen Daniels, which was kind of expected given his connections with the new Ravens coaching staff… Ravens sign backup running back Justin Forsett, who is looking to rebound after an injury plagued season in Jacksonville… Ravens resign Terrance Cody… John Harbaugh sold his house for $2.1M in less than a week, after reportedly moving to another home in the Baltimore area. Apparently he needed a bigger mortgage.

Ravens:
The Ravens are great, but they still can’t fill the void left by a decade plus of no football. It was 30 years ago this past weekend that they were stolen in the middle of the night. Something that I will never forget. Read about a comparable fan’s experience here… Ray Rice married his fiance in an effort to show the courts that things are fine between them, although the charges were upgraded to aggravated assault… LeGarrette Blount and Maurice Jones-Drew were linked with the Ravens as potential free-agent signings, but both chose other venues… NFL approved increasing goal post heights by 5 feet, and to implement a 2-week preseason experiment where extra points are at the 20 yard line, unless the team declares their intent to go for 2 point, where it will be placed at the traditional line of scrimmage. Expansion to 14 team playoff structure is pushing forward, and could happen as early as this season, but they need to iron out a few obstacles first, which includes WHEN the games will be played, and WHO has broadcasting rights. Original NFL plans called for a Friday and Monday night game, but traditionalists are balking at the proposal, wanting to overload Saturday and Sunday with 3 games each.

Ravens:
After the initial flurry of activities, the Ravens have been moving more slowly. Ravens acquire center Jeremy Zuttah from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for middle round 2015 draft pick… Sadly, squealers won’t lose a draft pick for Tomlin’s near tackle on Jacoby Jones. Originally, I thought that a draft pick was too severe, but now I think they should just flip flop out draft picks for this year… 21 rules changes are to be proposed to the owners this week. Most significantly is an increase to the height of the goal posts to eliminate kicks going indeterminately over top… Ravens signed Free Agent Darian Stewart (Rams) as James Ihedigbo is expected to sign elsewhere… Rams, Raiders and Chargers are all prime candidates to relocate back to Los Angeles, although the Chargers are starting to look less likely.

Ravens:
Ray Rice losing weight, to get be in better shape for next season, so he doesn’t take a, ahem, beating… ILB Daryl Smith signed to 4-year deal… Panthers WR Steve Smith signed to a 3-year deal… Michael Oher signs with the Titans.

Ravens:
Ravens and OL Monroe are far apart in contract negotiations with Monroe asking $10M/year, expect him gone… Jah Reid arrested, charged with misdemeanor battery in Key West… Arthur Jones receiving heavy interest by other teams… Ravens made offer to Jacoby Jones, but no discussions being held…

Ravens:
Nothing new of “dumb dumb” Rice… Pitta signed to multi-year deal, but now the issue is Monroe, for whom we traded away draft picks, and could end up in a short term expensive rental… NFL considering moving extra point further back, in addition to eliminating the play altogether.

Ravens:
Ray Rice is dumber than we thought. I expect a fine from NJ, a fine from the NFL, and a 2 game suspension… Deonte Thompson is trying to keep up with the Rice’s. He was busted on suspicion of MJ. Apparently, he owned the “bag” but not the “contents.” As an under-performer, expect him gone next season anyway.

Ravens:
Ray Rice and his fiancee are both arrested over a domestic dispute in Atlantic City… T-Sizzle signed to a 4 year salary cap friendly extension, freeing up $5M.

Ravens:
steelers have hired thug joey porter as a defensive assistant. So, if it wasn’t bad enough that their head coach is tripping our players, now we have to deal with them attacking injured players.