The NFL owners meetings in Orlando have proven to be more busy than I expected, though I’m not sure why that’s a surprise as the NFL is really a year round league. Yesterday, the Ravens signed defensive lineman Cory Redding and we talked about the possible overtime rule changes.
Today, I was disappointed to hear two things from Baltimore’s Head Coach John Harbaugh.
Surprise, surprise.
Jamison Hensley at the Baltimore Sun talked to John Harbaugh about the Ravens’ voluntary offseason workouts and Jared Gaither‘s absence. “I talked to (Gaither’s agent) Drew Rosenhaus and he tells me he’s getting Jared in shape, Harbaugh said. “The last time I checked Drew Rosenhaus doesn’t coach the offensive line in the National Football League. Jared needs to be in our weight room with our players with our offensive line, becoming the player he can become.”
Good point John. Gaither was given a first round tender as a restricted free agent. His absence may be a protest of his contract with the Ravens, either way it isn’t looked upon too highly and rightfully so. You’ve got to think that Michael Oher will eventually move to the left side and Gaither should be doing everything possible to get in shape and stay healthy, as it was a challenge for him in 2009.
Return of “Frank The Tank?”
Bad news for Ravens fans, looks like the team is considering bringing back everyone’s favorite cornerback, Frank “The Tank” Walker. “Frank has got as much talent as any corner in the league,” Harbaugh said at the NFL owners meetings.
No he doesn’t John. he’s played a couple good games, but the guy is a loose cannon that gets burned by good receivers all day long.
Harbaugh does know that the fans aren’t siked about the idea of Frank The Tank returning. “It’s funny you ask the question and the whole fan base, everybody’s going to be like, ‘Don’t do it.’ But Frank’s a better player than what people think,” Harbaugh said.
What do you think?
I t hink the clubs patience with Gaither is running thin. He is immensely talented but does not seem to have the work ethic or passion to make good on it. The first round tender and lack of interest from other teams should be sending a message to Gaither and Rosenhaus that there is no big payday in store from the Ravens or anyone else if JG does not change his ways soon.
Also, the "Harbaugh sucks because Matt Stover is not a Raven" crowd might be glad to know that the team has been in contact with Shane Graham and Neil Rackers.
I'm in the "Don't release a guy unless you have somebody better" crowd. Last year's Gano/Haushcka "showdown" in training camp reminded me of Zach versus his dad at the high school field.
Iguess I don't feel what Stover offered was significantly better than what the Ravens had last year. Especially when you factor in the added cost. Untimately, not having Stover made little difference in the Ravens season outcome. The same way bringing in LJ Smith and letting Jim Leonhard go had little effect on the Ravens losing in the divisional round of the play-offs.
I kicked a 20 yard field goal once.
I once loaded 20 JuJuBees in my mouth at once
I'm a Mike and Ike guy myself.
I like Hot Tamales
Mix hot tamales and Mike and Ikes!
JuJuBees are tiny though…
Harbaugh's comment about Walker is one of the things that drives me nuts about him.
Why go to those ridiculous lengths to say something that everyone knows isn't true?
Just say that we like Frank and want him back.
Gaither's always been lazy and always will be.
I'm with ya. He's Johnny Politician…I can hardly wait for this year's slogan!
That's what has driven me crazy about this team lately. Sometimes I wonder if they think the fans are stupid. Do they think that because they say Frank Walker is good that I will believe it? Or that Cory Redding is an upgrade over Dwan Edwards even though his numbers weren't better in 2009?
Gaither needs to step up too. I'm tired of his crap and so are the Ravens.
Gaither won't step up because he has never shown an ability to work hard at anything. He has always progressed because he has size and whatever talent he possesses. The guy was a horrible student and he hasn't developed a work ethic since coming to the NFL. Keep him until you can find someone else to replace him but don't expect him to turn around and become a student of the game.
Now I'm hearing that Gaither will report to work outs on Monday. That's good news.
He's reporting because he's basically painted himself into a corner.
If he had his wish he wouldn't work out all season.
He didn't work out when at MD either.
Re: Frank Walker-saying he's good doesn't necessarily make it so. If he can, by some miracle, show some aversion to constant yellow laundry and being burned by any decent receiver in the league, then it could be positive.
But I don't believe it.
Harbaugh thinks the fans are morons. That's why he lied about Reed's injury all year (scouts and other coaches know better), that's why he talks in cliches, seems irritated when someone asks a question. He's just a horses ass plain and simple.