Terrell Suggs apparently to be tagged by Ravens

by ProfessorBigelow on Feb 17, 2009 8:59 PM PST Comment 14 comments

FOOCH'S NOTE 9:05: Thanks to ProfessorBigelow for posting this. Interesting, though not entirely surprising, development.

Looks like Baltimore has made a decision, and apparently if they can't come up with a deal by the franchise deadline, they are prepared to place the franchise tag on Suggs, according to the Baltimore Sun.

That being said, it looks like one of the BIG free agents is off the market. Does this change anyone's ideas on who we should chase via free agency? Is anyone besides me slightly (scratch that, MASSIVELY) disappointed by this news? Or does this open the door for the team to chase after another Baltimore D Free Agent, such as Ray Lewis (a tempting idea, even if it does not address immediate needs)?

Personally, I have been a Houshhamazilla fan, so I'm glad this may focus the free-agency direction towards him. Now 'scuse me while I go dream of Willis and Lewis wearing Niner throwback jerseys, hitting Al Davis so hard he explodes into a massive cloud of dust and brittle ceramic, while I laugh like a school girl as Lewis does his happy pre-game dance over his ashes...

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One word HAYNESWORTH!

by Mullester on Feb 17, 2009 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'll be very displeased with the 49ers if they sign Haynesworth.

I’m not convinced that he’d be nearly as dominant as a NT – especially in our system. And there seems to be very little doubt that he’ll command a salary far greater than what he’d be worth even if he DOES manage to live up to the sky-high expectations of his contract year performances.

I’m not thrilled with the prospect of paying anyone 20 mil a year…especially a guy like Haynesworth. Having cap room doesn’t mean that you should dump it all into one guy, and I think we could create a greater overall improvement to the team, and the defense, by investing that money elsewhere.

by shlecko on Feb 18, 2009 5:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

$20M a year?

Is that really what people are projecting for Haynesworth? That’s a highly unlikely number.

by sfgfan on Feb 18, 2009 8:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

"I’m not convinced that he’d be nearly as dominant as a NT"

Frankly, this is what everybody said about Shawn Rodgers last year and he turned out to be a pretty damn good NT. I don’t think any of us really know who can and can’t transition into the NT positions from DT. Haynesworth is an elite athlete for a big man I don’t see any reason to think he couldn’t handle the position. He may be a better DT than NT but that doesn’t mean he can’t be a hell of a NT.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Feb 18, 2009 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dre Bly

He was released by the Broncos today, should the Niners have any interest in bringing him in. I don’t know about the rest of you bout I wasn’t exactly thrilled with Walt Harris’ play last year.

by JAKE85 on Feb 18, 2009 2:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Bly

would cost more money than a 32 year old DB is worth to a team that already has two starting corners.

Also, he had a pretty terrible season in 2008, and seems to already be on the decline.

by shlecko on Feb 18, 2009 5:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No

He’s not very good any more.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Feb 18, 2009 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i would rather they go after cris mcallister or samare rolle which i hear is supposed to be cut

by sundaysfinest on Feb 18, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely bummed

If it’s true, that’s the worst news of the off-season. He was exactly the kind of LB that Singletary would’ve wanted at OLB—tough, durable, and a leader. I guess this likely means that we’re looking for that guy through the draft.

Throwback unis? Yes. Throwback afros? YES!

by grantmp on Feb 18, 2009 5:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

See, I told you so

The Ravens would not have let T-Sizzle go by any means. This means they will Tag him unless they can sign him to a long term deal by Thursday. If not able to get the deal done, they Tag him then try to work out something through the next year. Since they tagged him last year as well, he will get a 20% raise and will receive just over $10 million in salary for the one year, the same it will hit the Ravens on their Cap.

The other reason they are doing this is to free them up to re-sign Ray Lewis to a two or three year deal. Combined this probably spells the end of LB Bart Scott. Go grab him, he’s a real fun guy who definitely benefited by playing next to Ray, like so many LB’s have. Watch out though, most of these guys who grab the big bucks in free agency end up becoming invisible busts on their new teams without the opponents focusing on stopping Ray. Good luck, though!

Rexx

by Rexx on Feb 18, 2009 7:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Bart Scott, yes, and FS Leonhard, too

The Ravens know and have D talent. Picking up any of their guys for decent FA money is likely a good thing. With so much money wrapped up in Suggs and Lewis, some one’s gonna go. They still have their center to sign and protect their young QB. I say sign either of Scott or Leonhard, find another top FA for any of the other pressing needs (Rushing LB, NT, S, WR, RT) and draft for the rest of the needs.

by StepUp on Feb 18, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Try and sign Peppers for me

Like sfgfan I had been one to go all out and sign Haynesworth, but I think he’s v likely to resign with the Titans now(if anyone knows different please tell me), so, as a result, I would like to get Peppers.
With Justin Smith one side and Peppers the other I think that would be an awesome d-line, and if we draft an pass-rushing OLB with our #10 pick we would be virtually set-up on that side of the ball.

by Ninerfromacrossthepond on Feb 19, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs