I Disagree Getting rid of Heap and Mason

[Steve61]

Now i dont see how we can get in the playoffs. Those are real talented Ballplayers. And Anquan Boldin is no Jerry Rice.

[esmd]

Two weeks ago called, they want their complaint thread back....:261695:

[StingerNLG]

We have the Hot Tub Time Machine set for August 4th. :)

[Beau Petard]

Steve--
FWIW, the CAP plays a significant role in how an NFL franchise is managed. My guess is that the Ravens could not afford to keep both Heap and Mason and progress with whatever their overall strategy is, including this season and the future. No question they are talented, but so are a bunch of other guys.

Not sure about your point with Boldin not being Jerry Rice. Heap is no John Mackey, and I'd take JM in a minute. Mason is no Raymond Berry, and I'd take Berry in a minute.

If I can offer a theory -- I heard a sound bite as I was flipping ESPN channels this afternoon after coming in from Harry Homeowner yard duty, where one of the talking heads said something to the tune of, "Hey, football is a young man's game." Now, I don't think it's THAT simple, but bothe Heap and Mason are aging. I wish them both the best, but It may have been time to cut ties and go younger.

Of course, this is all one guy's opinion...

[houstonravensfan]

Move along now. Nothing to see here.

[darb72]

I still disagree on letting Dilfer go.

[Knox Harrington]

I was at the very least expecting 2 or 3 losses before this thread appeared. Can't even play one preseason game and we're getting it already.

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

Dude, your disagreement cannot help us now! Where were you a few weeks ago when you could have made a difference? ;)

[ActualSpamBot]

I can't believe we let Jamal Lewis go. We'll never win a Superbowl without him.

[Knox Harrington]

mark my words.... Heap won't play in more then 10 games this year.

[moose10101]

Kudos for spelling "Anquan Boldin" correctly. Some fans still can't manage that.

[Beau Petard]

Aha--
Another Beau faux pas!

Sorry, guys, I'll be more careful...:o

[dandrews]

Who the hell does bob irsay think he is taking OUR colts to Indiana!!

[NjRavensFan]

Nice thread bro

[BLSmokey]

Two weeks ago called, they want their complaint thread back....:261695:

Oh, yeah? Well the ocean called. They're running out of shrimp.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llnko8pSaf1qai1vso1_400.jpg

[ballhawk]

Im still pissed the O's let eddie murray go.

[The Excellector]

Steve--
FWIW, the CAP plays a significant role in how an NFL franchise is managed. My guess is that the Ravens could not afford to keep both Heap and Mason and progress with whatever their overall strategy is, including this season and the future. No question they are talented, but so are a bunch of other guys.

Not sure about your point with Boldin not being Jerry Rice. Heap is no John Mackey, and I'd take JM in a minute. Mason is no Raymond Berry, and I'd take Berry in a minute.

If I can offer a theory -- I heard a sound bite as I was flipping ESPN channels this afternoon after coming in from Harry Homeowner yard duty, where one of the talking heads said something to the tune of, "Hey, football is a young man's game." Now, I don't think it's THAT simple, but bothe Heap and Mason are aging. I wish them both the best, but It may have been time to cut ties and go younger.

Of course, this is all one guy's opinion...


You actually gave a serious opinion in response to that?

[The Excellector]

The Detroit Lions had a nerve, holding Sanders to his contract, instead of letting him play for real NFL team, behind a real NFL caliber offensive line.

[Beau Petard]

ER--
I'm a child of the 60's, mon ami!

Still warshing stuff outta my system! :D ;)

[The Excellector]

ER--
I'm a child of the 60's, mon ami!

Still warshing stuff outta my system! :D ;)

I heard they did some stuff back then.

[Beau Petard]

Actually, I have friends who know people who had relatives who lived next to some folks who said they saw certain things going on back then, in the halcyon days of the BALTIMORE Colts!!!

Not that I have any personal, first-hand knowledge or experience in such matters, mind you...

[Ravenswintitle]

Heap and Mason are gone? :grbac:

[The Excellector]

I wonder where Todd Heap is going to land? Could Rex be interested in another former Raven?

[SugarRay52]

I wonder where Todd Heap is going to land? Could Rex be interested in another former Raven?

You do know he signed with the Cardinals right?

[The Excellector]

We had a running joke going, until the newlywed ruined it.

[SykesvilleRavensFan]

I'm sure the front office is at this very moment scrambling to see if they can get both Mason and Heap back so that Steve61 doesn't disagree with what they are doing.

Steve61 - how can you post such a bold statement when you know it's going to keep them up at night?

[ActualSpamBot]

Trade a 3rd and a conditional 4th to the Cards for Heap! Ozzie will have really shit the bed if he doesn't take that deal!

[SugarRay52]

We had a running joke going, until the newlywed ruined it.

LOL I'm sorry for ruining the joke, I like you Ex but sometimes I can't figure you out lol.

[Ngata Nother Suggs]

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[Strange Bru]

Let's at least wait until after the 1st or 4th pre-season game is over before we re-hash this issue again. :rolleyes:

[Rayvens52]

Let's at least wait until after the 1st or 4th pre-season game is over before we re-hash this issue again. :rolleyes:

And that is even way to early!!

[Strange Bru]

I did say at least.

[Corey]

The only thing the Ravens did this offseason that I really liked was getting Marshall Yanda and Chris Carr back. Everything else, I am over it.

But I love how people talk about getting younger and getting under the cap when the front office turned around and gave a soon to be 30 year old FB a 3 year contract worth 11 million dollars with over half of it guaranteed.

Agree or disagree with the decision to not bring Mason and Heap back but dont say it's because of age and money and then in the same breath try to justify the signing of Vonta Leach to the richest contract ever given to a FB.

[Steve61]

When the Ravens start looking like the Orioles youll know why. O's have No Pitching. But they got Bats! Like Ravens do have a great defense but when Offense is lacking points then theyre gonna look like the O's. But when they do look like the O's will we see empty purple seats in the stadium just like Empty seats at Memorial Stadium when Colts were here in the 80s?

[Ngata Nother Suggs]

When the Ravens start looking like the Orioles youll know why. O's have No Pitching. But they got Bats! Like Ravens do have a great defense but when Offense is lacking points then theyre gonna look like the O's. But when they do look like the O's will we see empty purple seats in the stadium just like Empty seats at Memorial Stadium when Colts were here in the 80s?

The Orioles have bats?

Who?

The guy with the most homers is hitting like .219

Your analogy is flawed.

[Rayvens52]

When the Ravens start looking like the Orioles youll know why. O's have No Pitching. But they got Bats! Like Ravens do have a great defense but when Offense is lacking points then theyre gonna look like the O's. But when they do look like the O's will we see empty purple seats in the stadium just like Empty seats at Memorial Stadium when Colts were here in the 80s?

Trying to compare the O's and Ravens is moronic at best...you may not like what they did but those two franchises could not be run differently!

[zing!]

Oh, yeah? Well the ocean called. They're running out of shrimp.

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Oh yeah? Well...
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:D

[CRZA938]

I like pancakes.

[Steve61]

I like Sausages n Beer!
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[bensmotorcyclehelmt]

Oh yeah? Well...
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:D


"What's the difference? You're their all-time best seller!"



:rolling:

[StingerNLG]

LOL ok everyone. Finish getting it out of your systems so we can move the thread out to the HEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAPPPPPPPP!

[Steve61]

The Orioles have bats?

Who?

The guy with the most homers is hitting like .219

Your analogy is flawed.




The Orioles have bats? Yup
Who? Nolan Reimold
The guy with the most homers is hitting like .219

Your analogy is flawed. Looks like youre the one who doesnt know what youre talking about

:happyanim:ww:

[MachineJerk]

Steve, do you have a highly intricate whistle smuggling technique?

[Ravenous1]

I will miss both players. Have many fond memories of both. That being said if they are convinced that the young guys can produce enough and they end up being right I will be happy and pretend like I was a fan of the moves from the start. If it does not work out I reserve the right to be critical at a later date

:) :) :)

Seriously, its over and done with. What we think, right or wrong move is just pure speculation, it will be settled on the field

[Rave.n.y.]

^^ first attempt fail??? "This video contains content from EMI, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds. "

[Beau Petard]

MJ--
Steve Mario???

Holy Maloney!!!!!!

[Jayc00]

Gnarly dude!!!!:rocking:

Oh...did I go too far back in time??:229031_confused2:

[HoustonRaven]

So since this thread has gone to hell

Agreed ....

[AirFlacco]

Sorry I missed this thread.

Thanks for the laughs guys. The jokes were great. Made my day.

We need more threads like this.

:261695::laugh:

[Steve61]

Steve, do you have a highly intricate whistle smuggling technique?

Sir,,Let me ask you this,Do you want to see Heap retire as a Raven? Letting Heap go is like the O's trading Palmer to the Mets in 82.

[ActualSpamBot]

You were d will always be an taffy.

[StingerNLG]

Agreed ....

Thanks HR. I was getting ready to move the thread and you beat me to it. Interesting stuff though.