Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Hearing it remains quiet on the Ray Rice front as the clock ticks down to the deadline. Ravens have a history of last-minute deals, though.
Rice franchised; Does he ever get long-term deal here?
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:48 PM
Vonta Leach tweeted that Ray Rice was seen at Ravens' HQ 15 mins ago.
Take that with a HUGE grain of salt, I suppose.
Take that with a HUGE grain of salt, I suppose.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:53 PM
The Ravens are closing in on a long-term contract with Ray Rice, working hard to beat the clock right now.
Looks like it will get done.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:53 PM
It would be nice to see this done, if only because this team has enough distractions going on right now.
There is baseball, and occasionally there are other things of note
"Now OPS sucks. Got it."
"Making his own olive brine is peak Mackus."
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:55 PM
Ravens and Ray Rice reach contract agreement, per NFL source.
Thats from Adam Schefter..Peter King also reporting it.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:57 PM
Contract done...terms not released yet.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:58 PM
Contract done...terms not released yet.
Ray rice gets five year 40 mil deal 25 mil 17 in year one per sources close to the deal
Per Aaron Wilson.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 02:59 PM
Wow. That's a lot of up front money. How does this effect our cap situation?
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"Making his own olive brine is peak Mackus."
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:01 PM
The only good thing about this is that we take a lot the cap hit in his best year.Wow. That's a lot of up front money. How does this effect our cap situation?
This contract starts this year I assume?
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:03 PM
He will get 25M in the first 2 years.
That is good...not as big a long term hit if/when he declines.
That is good...not as big a long term hit if/when he declines.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:04 PM
Yes, but, couldn't we just cut him in the later years if he declines?
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"Making his own olive brine is peak Mackus."
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:07 PM
The only good thing about this is that we take a lot the cap hit in his best year.
The other good thing is that the Ravens could Franchise Flacco next year if needed.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:08 PM
Yes but I assume that this is now set up to where we take less of a cap hit if that happens.Yes, but, couldn't we just cut him in the later years if he declines?
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:08 PM
Jason La Canfora , "On Ray Rice's 5yr deal with Ravens, $25M comes in the 1st 2 yrs, and $24m is guaranteed. He makes $17M in 2012 and $24M in 1st 12 months."
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:08 PM
Really better not come to this.The other good thing is that the Ravens could Franchise Flacco next year if needed.
The longer the Ravens wait, the more esxpensive Joe is going to be IMO.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:10 PM
Yea, I do not want the Flacco situation to turn into what just happened with Brees and New Orleans. It's a huge distraction and is not really necessary.
I actually think Joe is going to enjoy quite the "break out" season this year which will only raise his cost.
I actually think Joe is going to enjoy quite the "break out" season this year which will only raise his cost.
There is baseball, and occasionally there are other things of note
"Now OPS sucks. Got it."
"Making his own olive brine is peak Mackus."
"I'm too hungover to watch a loss." - McNulty
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:10 PM
Depends on how the contract is structured with the bonus & such...Is the salary per first two years are high and the "bonus" is low, they can eat a lot of the "cap hit" in the first two years, then if you cut him, you are only taking up a small part of your cap in year 3/4/5 with the remainder of the "small" bonus instead of a "large bonus"
Seems like the Ravens are confident they can work within the cap this year (and next) by taking such a huge hit over the first two years of the contract.
Seems like the Ravens are confident they can work within the cap this year (and next) by taking such a huge hit over the first two years of the contract.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:11 PM
Jason La Canfora , "On Ray Rice's 5yr deal with Ravens, $25M comes in the 1st 2 yrs, and $24m is guaranteed. He makes $17M in 2012 and $24M in 1st 12 months."
If the Ravens were going to do a long term deal with Ray, this was the year to do it. I'm glad to see it settled and I think it's a win-win for both sides...
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:12 PM
Really better not come to this.
The longer the Ravens wait, the more esxpensive Joe is going to be IMO.
Check out Michael Lombardi's column on nfl.com today about what Brees contract means for Flacco, Eli, Rodgers, etc...makes it seem likely a long term deal for Flacco won't be coming until after this year is over.
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Posted 16 July 2012 - 03:26 PM
As I've said a few times in this thread, top RBs get their contracts. Glad to see this get done and the way it seems to be structured where we give most of the money up front in what should be Ray's most productive years. Still, would not surprise me if Ray Rice is productive throughout all of this contract. Sure, an injury is on hit away but in regards to simple wear and tear I think this is a guy that can still be good in his late 20's
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