frankie martin Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 [url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2783192&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines"]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...e=ESPNHeadlines[/url] [b]Ravens waive Lewis but could ink him to new deal[/b] Profile 2006 SEASON STATISTICS Rush Yds TD Rec Yds TD 314 1132 9 18 115 0 OWINGS MILLS, MD. -- Running back Jamal Lewis, the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2003, was cut by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. General manager Ozzie Newsome said the team still hoped to re-sign him. Lewis ran for 2,066 yards in 2003, the second-highest total in NFL history. His numbers slipped after that -- his 1,132 yards last season were his most since then, although he averaged just 3.6 yards per carry. Lewis, 27, spent the 2005 offseason serving time in prison after a guilty plea to using a cell phone to set up a drug buy. He also has had ankle problems. The Ravens' first pick in the 2000 draft, Lewis was due a $5 million roster bonus on March 3 along with a $5 million base salary for the 2007 season. The Ravens have spent the last week negotiating with Mitch Frankel, his agent for a deal that would be more cap friendly. "There has been good dialogue," Newsome said. "Jamal has been a significant contributor to us in the last seven seasons. It's our hope to have him back with the Ravens." Still, releasing Lewis, who carried a salary-cap figure of $11.6 million, creates $8.3 million in cap room. Baltimore is now roughly $11.3 million under the league salary cap limit of $109 million. Lewis was paid $6 million last season, including a $5 million signing bonus. Last week, the Ravens decided not to assign a $7.2 million franchise tag to Pro Bowl linebacker Adalius Thomas, ensuring his eventual departure as a high-priced free agent. If the Ravens part ways with Lewis, it would leave them with only veteran Mike Anderson, who carried just 39 times for 183 yards last season. Also on the roster is P.J. Daniels, a fourth-round draft pick from Georgia Tech who didn't get into a game as a rookie last season. [i]Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press[/i] I know that you said this would probably happen but now that it has what do you think, will you guys resign him? I know he's past his prime but he still had decent numbers last season. Hell I didn't know that bastard was only 27 he's still got a few years left in the tank. This bigger issue is thomas, who is probably gone. What's your depth at LB??? Looks like whether or not Jamal is signed again will tell a lot about your draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiliMVP Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 [quote name='frankie martin' post='447530' date='Feb 28 2007, 07:00 PM'][url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2783192&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines"]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?i...e=ESPNHeadlines[/url] [b]Ravens waive Lewis but could ink him to new deal[/b] Profile 2006 SEASON STATISTICS Rush Yds TD Rec Yds TD 314 1132 9 18 115 0 OWINGS MILLS, MD. -- Running back Jamal Lewis, the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2003, was cut by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. General manager Ozzie Newsome said the team still hoped to re-sign him. Lewis ran for 2,066 yards in 2003, the second-highest total in NFL history. His numbers slipped after that -- his 1,132 yards last season were his most since then, although he averaged just 3.6 yards per carry. Lewis, 27, spent the 2005 offseason serving time in prison after a guilty plea to using a cell phone to set up a drug buy. He also has had ankle problems. The Ravens' first pick in the 2000 draft, Lewis was due a $5 million roster bonus on March 3 along with a $5 million base salary for the 2007 season. The Ravens have spent the last week negotiating with Mitch Frankel, his agent for a deal that would be more cap friendly. "There has been good dialogue," Newsome said. "Jamal has been a significant contributor to us in the last seven seasons. It's our hope to have him back with the Ravens." Still, releasing Lewis, who carried a salary-cap figure of $11.6 million, creates $8.3 million in cap room. Baltimore is now roughly $11.3 million under the league salary cap limit of $109 million. Lewis was paid $6 million last season, including a $5 million signing bonus. Last week, the Ravens decided not to assign a $7.2 million franchise tag to Pro Bowl linebacker Adalius Thomas, ensuring his eventual departure as a high-priced free agent. If the Ravens part ways with Lewis, it would leave them with only veteran Mike Anderson, who carried just 39 times for 183 yards last season. Also on the roster is P.J. Daniels, a fourth-round draft pick from Georgia Tech who didn't get into a game as a rookie last season. [i]Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press[/i] I know that you said this would probably happen but now that it has what do you think, will you guys resign him? I know he's past his prime but he still had decent numbers last season. Hell I didn't know that bastard was only 27 he's still got a few years left in the tank. This bigger issue is thomas, who is probably gone. What's your depth at LB??? Looks like whether or not Jamal is signed again will tell a lot about your draft[/quote] I think the stealers will make a huge push for him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hines does need a new salad tosser so i bet theres a good possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nati Ice Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 shouldnt you be out helping your team shoot up roids or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hasnt he been calling this for a while now? Oh and ROIDS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Four Steroid induced superbowls and 1 poorly called one !!!! nuff said thanks jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 [quote name='Rumble in the Jungle' post='447663' date='Feb 28 2007, 10:17 PM']Four Steroid induced superbowls and 1 poorly called one !!!! nuff said thanks jamie [/quote] Hey maybe soon well see that changed to "Five Steroid induced superbowls" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie martin Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 [quote name='Nati Ice' post='447606' date='Feb 28 2007, 08:36 PM']shouldnt you be out helping your team shoot up roids or something?[/quote] hmmmm weird, i recall shawn merriman being suspended for steroids last year, but no stealers. So what he was team doctor no stealers have failed a roids test to my knowledge (and that would include the 70s, when it was legal anyways). Shouldn't you be out getting arrested with your boys?? [quote name='Rumble in the Jungle' post='447663' date='Feb 28 2007, 10:17 PM']Four Steroid induced superbowls and 1 poorly called one !!!! nuff said thanks jamie [/quote] 2 super bowl chokes= 0 and just remember you brought up super bowls not me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Predator Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yeah, I wasn't quite surprised about this. I still think it's a good decision. They are looking to sign a new deal, but this had to be done first. I think they should let him test the market first before resigning him. Cleveland might give him some lucrative deal, but he'll realize teams don't want him as much as he thinks they do. Unless what he has said about himself is to keep him away from free agency. I'm waaay more concerned over losing Tony Pashos than Cocaine Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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