View Full Version : Mike Anderson a Raven
Doufer
03-12-2006, 08:21 PM
:yayaya: :yayaya:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-ravens312,0,7828733.story?coll=bal-sports-football
SoCalBronco
03-12-2006, 08:23 PM
God im going to throw up.
I could see Trevor going there, but not Sarge.
Outside of Rod and Nails, Sarge has been Mr. Bronco the last few years.
Ugh.
Bronco_Beerslug
03-12-2006, 08:23 PM
:yayaya: :yayaya:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-ravens312,0,7828733.story?coll=bal-sports-football
Looks like we may be trading RBs :)
God im going to throw up.
I could see Trevor going there, but not Sarge.
Outside of Rod and Nails, Sarge has been Mr. Bronco the last few years.
Ugh.
Sure can't blame him, the Broncos didn't want him.
extralife
03-12-2006, 08:23 PM
Just about to post this. Good on him; I hope Baltimore stays away from an RB in the first round and gives Mike the opportunity to start. Looks like we'll be swapping '01 rookie of the year candidates with the Ravens in the end.
rbackfactory80
03-12-2006, 08:24 PM
I hate to see him as a Raven but am glad to see him get picked up so quick. Good Luck Marine Mike
JCMElway
03-12-2006, 08:25 PM
If it's a trade straight up, Jamal for Sarge, I say we win that deal going away!!!
SoCalBronco
03-12-2006, 08:26 PM
Sure can't blame him, the Broncos didn't want him.
I know. We cut the cord, but its just hard to see a guy like that on the Ravens of all teams.
TheManeMan
03-12-2006, 08:26 PM
Wow...very surprising...
Clockwork Orange
03-12-2006, 08:26 PM
Wow. Just. Wow.
From a personality standpoint, Anderson doesn't seem as though he fits the Ratbirds at all.
Lestat
03-12-2006, 08:27 PM
this all but guarantees Lewis to Denver if he's not asking for too much & that they will draft a RB in the top 2 rounds
I feel sorry for Mike and Trevor going from an organization like the Broncos to the Ravens
Clockwork Orange
03-12-2006, 08:29 PM
I haven't even heard about any other teams that are interested in Lewis, so I'd imagine that makes the Broncos a pretty obvious destination.
clint7
03-12-2006, 08:29 PM
Poor Mike. Can't imagine having to put up with that ego prick of a coach over there on a daily basis.
rbackfactory80
03-12-2006, 08:30 PM
I haven't even heard about any other teams that are interested in Lewis, so I'd imagine that makes the Broncos a pretty obvious destination.
I have heard possibly the Colts
Lestat
03-12-2006, 08:30 PM
they had to make money somehow, can't blame em for going.
any team fool enough to give me 5 mil a year & 10 mil in bonus with a bad back i'd jump on it if i was Trevor, plus both are guaranteed to start
I feel sorry for Mike and Trevor going from an organization like the Broncos to the Ravens
I don't ... they could have chosen to go elsewhere.
SoCalBronco
03-12-2006, 08:30 PM
Poor Mike. Can't imagine having to put up with that ego prick of a coach over there on a daily basis.
And Boller. And Ray-Ray.
clint7
03-12-2006, 08:31 PM
And Boller. And Ray-Ray.
Oh God, I forgot about those two. A living nightmare....
Clockwork Orange
03-12-2006, 08:32 PM
Get ready for Jamal Lewis folks. It's gonna happen.
I don't like it, but that appears to be just the way it is.
clint7
03-12-2006, 08:34 PM
Get ready for Jamal Lewis folks. It's gonna happen.
Bring it. Don't sing it. ;D
Get ready for Jamal Lewis folks. It's gonna happen.
I don't like it, but that appears to be just the way it is.
It's still early and with the big difference in salaries between Edge's and Mike's contract, I imagine Jamal will want something closer to what Edge got and Denver won't pay that. The Cards had to ante up to get Edge because of their poor history.
Lestat
03-12-2006, 08:35 PM
Colts won't be a factor til week 3 of FA, they already said it's their policy to wait til week 3 for prices to drop
so Denver right now is his only option, he could wait but the money will only get smaller & incentive based while people wait to draft the next stud RB(this draft is loaded like last year & some team will rather gamble on a Marion Barber III than pay Edge money for Lewis)
never thought i'd say this but please Ricky...win that appeal
spdirty
03-12-2006, 08:35 PM
Say it aint so Mike
:Whaaaa!:
SoCalBronco
03-12-2006, 08:36 PM
Get ready for Jamal Lewis folks. It's gonna happen.
I don't like it, but that appears to be just the way it is.
Well....at least he will come reasonably priced given that it doesnt appear that there is going to be a bidding war for his services now. I dont think the Colts are going to go after him. I think Polian is going to gamble that Maroney is still there at 30 instead of paying Jamal.
Clockwork Orange
03-12-2006, 08:37 PM
It's still early and with the big difference in salaries between Edge's and Mike's contract, I imagine Jamal will want something closer to what Edge got and Denver won't pay that. The Cards had to ante up to get Edge because of their poor history.
Lewis doesn't have a ton of leverage here. From everything that's been reported, there aren't any other teams even looking at him right now. Other teams have already addressed their RB positions already and there aren't many out there looking to break the bank on one.
The Broncos have the leverage that they can plug anyone in at that spot and get production out of them.
Right now Lewis needs the Broncos a lot more than they need him.
clint7
03-12-2006, 08:37 PM
Colts won't be a factor til week 3 of FA, they already said it's their policy to wait til week 3 for prices to drop.
I'm sure Colt fans really love that philosophy. :)
Bronco_Beerslug
03-12-2006, 08:37 PM
I don't ... they could have chosen to go elsewhere.
Probably not. Have to take the money when it's laid out on the table.
Right now Lewis needs the Broncos a lot more than they need him.
Yep.
extralife
03-12-2006, 08:38 PM
No other team has enough confidence (arrogance?) to mess with a guy like Jamal. If I were Shanahan, I wouldn't even talk to him for a while. No one else has bothered to call him.
Colts won't be a factor til week 3 of FA, they already said it's their policy to wait til week 3 for prices to drop
so Denver right now is his only option, he could wait but the money will only get smaller & incentive based while people wait to draft the next stud RB(this draft is loaded like last year & some team will rather gamble on a Marion Barber III than pay Edge money for Lewis)
never thought i'd say this but please Ricky...win that appeal
I'm not too fond of getting Ricky either ...
Bronco_Beerslug
03-12-2006, 08:41 PM
never thought i'd say this but please Ricky...win that appeal
He informed the Dolphins he won't be part of minicamp because he will be on Walkabout in Asia this Spring. You really want someone like that?
Colts won't be a factor til week 3 of FA, they already said it's their policy to wait til week 3 for prices to drop
so Denver right now is his only option, he could wait but the money will only get smaller & incentive based while people wait to draft the next stud RB(this draft is loaded like last year & some team will rather gamble on a Marion Barber III than pay Edge money for Lewis)
never thought i'd say this but please Ricky...win that appeal
Second that.....
Popps
03-12-2006, 08:47 PM
Damn.
Why is everyone so enamored with Ricky Williams? We have greater needs at WR than RB and Williams is unreliable both as a football player and his ability to stay away from drugs. Why would we want that problem?
Jens1893
03-12-2006, 08:48 PM
We get Lewis, they get Anderson. Works for me.
clint7
03-12-2006, 08:50 PM
Why is everyone so enamored with Ricky Williams?
Good question. Maybe they too are planning trips to India for hut building and yoga classes and need a travel buddy. :peace:
Clockwork Orange
03-12-2006, 08:50 PM
Can you think of a better spot for Jamal Lewis to land in? The most RB friendly system in the NFL and a contending team. If he wants to try and squeeze the Broncos for every last dime, tell him to go out and gauge his worth elsewhere and see what he finds.
Do not break the bank on this guy.
orange crusher
03-12-2006, 08:51 PM
Well....at least he will come reasonably priced given that it doesnt appear that there is going to be a bidding war for his services now. I dont think the Colts are going to go after him. I think Polian is going to gamble that Maroney is still there at 30 instead of paying Jamal.
If Maroney is still there I wouldn't mind getting him at 29.
ludo21
03-12-2006, 08:52 PM
So we will be switching backs...sounds like a deal won by the Broncos again!
Can you think of a better spot for Jamal Lewis to land in? The most RB friendly system in the NFL and a contending team. If he wants to try and squeeze the Broncos for every last dime, tell him to go out and gauge his worth elsewhere and see what he finds.
Do not break the bank on this guy.
That sounds like a great strategy to me. The Broncos are one of the few remaining places any RB could go to and be able to contend for a SB.
SoCalBronco
03-12-2006, 08:53 PM
If Maroney is still there I wouldn't mind getting him at 29.
That would be pretty nice at 29, although I think if he got that close and we still had that RB need, the Colts would move up to pre-empt us. Polian will sit and wait only if we fill our need.
Sassy
03-12-2006, 08:54 PM
Why is everyone so enamored with Ricky Williams? We have greater needs at WR than RB and Williams is unreliable both as a football player and his ability to stay away from drugs. Why would we want that problem?
...and Lewis...and TO ?
So we will be switching backs...sounds like a deal won by the Broncos again!
I agree. Jamal's 26, too, whereas Anderson is 32.
ludo21
03-12-2006, 08:55 PM
I agree. Jamal's 26, too, whereas Anderson is 32.
as long as we dont break the bank on him, i wont mind him coming here at all. If he wants to much money, sayanara!
...and Lewis...and TO ?
I'm not as sold on Lewis either, but TO is intriguing. The Broncos' offense lacks a difference-maker. Plus, TO's getting up there and doesn't have many years left. He'd be wise to swallow his pride a bit and play for a SB contender.
Who knows ... regardless, I trust the Shanahan braintrust.
Clockwork Orange
03-12-2006, 08:57 PM
I agree. Jamal's 26, too, whereas Anderson is 32.
Jamal has also torn his ACL twice. Something that can't be completely ignored.
Jamal has also torn his ACL twice. Something that can't be completely ignored.
That just means he should get an incentive-laden contract that doesn't break a team's bank. Plus, it's a buyer's market for FA RBs.
Jens1893
03-12-2006, 08:59 PM
was jamal the starter for the volsī 98 national champion team?
minibronco
03-12-2006, 08:59 PM
OMFG. Do something!!!!!!! Why mess with perfection???? :)
DBroncos4life
03-12-2006, 09:02 PM
He informed the Dolphins he won't be part of minicamp because he will be on Walkabout in Asia this Spring. You really want someone like that?
http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=39250
extralife
03-12-2006, 09:02 PM
was jamal the starter for the volsī 98 national champion team?
I think he split time with Travis Henry?
Lestat
03-12-2006, 09:02 PM
why am i enamored with Ricky? he's still good, can go for 1,200 yards easy for us, durable enough to get 30 carries a game & not hurt oh & his cap friendly deal
too
any other RB with his talent will get alot more money so i want Ricky for the same reason i want Andre Carter, the money factor gives them better value
it's like asking who do you chose from Steve Smith & paying him 50-60 mil(he'd get it easy this year in FA) or do you sign TO for 20-30 with alot of incentives, you obviously pick TO to save cap & get wiggle room in the draft(more cap you have more options for trading up)
i like Lewis myself but if he wants Edge type money Broncos need to let him walk & get RW or draft a RB(though i still say Tatum can carry the load)
maven
03-12-2006, 09:04 PM
Jamal has also torn his ACL twice. Something that can't be completely ignored.
Yet, somehow Jamal ran for over two thousand yards on those knees.
maven
03-12-2006, 09:07 PM
I think he split time with Travis Henry?
Jamal Lewis busted his knee that season. Travis Henry was carrying the rock. Al Wilson was playing LB.
Bronco_Beerslug
03-12-2006, 09:12 PM
Yet, somehow Jamal ran for over two thousand yards on those knees.
Yeah, his knees are shot at 26.
Lestat
03-12-2006, 09:28 PM
well that's not true at all, Edge's ACL tear was alot worse & he's just fine now
the only reason Lewis blowed last year was conditioning & playing to not get hurt(which since he'll be like 27 when the season begins was smart)
i wouldn't go hurt myself for an employer if they weren't gonna pay me either
still rather have Ricky unless JL comes cheap
Clockwork Orange
03-12-2006, 09:34 PM
Yet, somehow Jamal ran for over two thousand yards on those knees.
How about you read me his stats from last season?
This guy has had a pair of major knee injuries in his career. Not exactly the kind of player you want to go investing big time, long term money in. Wouldn't you say?
Ratboy
03-12-2006, 10:01 PM
That sucks.
GreatBronco16
03-12-2006, 10:09 PM
That's just great, now the Mile High Salute will be done in that dump called Baltimore.
That's just great, now the Mile High Salute will be done in that dump called Baltimore.
I sure hope Mike has more respect for the tradition of the Mile High Salute only being done by Broncos' players.
GreatBronco16
03-12-2006, 10:12 PM
I sure hope Mike has more respect for the tradition of the Mile High Salute only being done by Broncos' players.
Well he was doing it moreso for respect of the soldiers. But either way, that is only done in Denver and I hope to God that it stays here. I just can't see J.Lewis doing it. Excuse me while I go throw up.
12th man
03-12-2006, 10:13 PM
Im going to miss MA. He is a hard runner and plays with heart. He's a kind of player you love to have on your team. I hope he does well, except when we play him. hahaha. I hope this is the not the last season we saw the Mile High Salute. Also, I think Brian Billick is in love with Denver. He gets Sharpe, Pryce, and Anderson. Am I forgetting anybody?
Im going to miss MA. He is a hard runner and plays with heart. He's a kind of player you love to have on your team. I hope he does well, except when we play him. hahaha. I hope this is the not the last season we saw the Mile High Salute. Also, I think Brian Billick is in love with Denver. He gets Sharpe, Pryce, and Anderson. Am I forgetting anybody?
I guess it's kinda cool knowing that the Broncos have a JV team in Baltimore.
Popps
03-12-2006, 10:42 PM
Anderson was one of my favorites. He had a little trouble with the smoke, but was a team guy and a stand-up guy.... not to mention an underrated back. I hate to see him go, and especially hate to see him go to a dump like Baltimore.
Oh well, that's the biz.
Kaylore
03-12-2006, 11:00 PM
Im going to miss MA. He is a hard runner and plays with heart. He's a kind of player you love to have on your team. I hope he does well
Rep.
So we will be switching backs...sounds like a deal won by the Broncos again!
I hear a lot of people in here saying this.
The truth is we probably break even.
Jamal's ankle wasn't 100% last year and he was tentative hitting the hole. He's definitely lost something. You better hope and pray that what Jamal has lost isn't gone forever. It's been two (2) years since Jamal has been an above average running back. While he was an elite back in 2003, he was average in '04 and downright pathetic in '05.
Odysseus
03-12-2006, 11:37 PM
Somewhere up above Shannon Sharpe is laughing over this.
Is he dead?
No. He's an announcer and literally he's over head.
I've always liked the Marine (Anderson) and Pryce hope they enjoy their one year deals. Ravens are like our mortal enemy. I hope they overpaid. I hope these guys remain class acts.
Lestat
03-12-2006, 11:46 PM
considering Sharpe helped them win a SB & kick our ass in the playoffs you can't really say their a JV Broncos team
but Pryce & MA certainly ain't gonna get them a SB with Boller at QB
24champ
03-13-2006, 12:18 AM
...and Lewis...and TO ?
I dont think TO is coming here to Denver, I understand the Chiefs are the frontrunners now. Lewis.....and Givens?:)
24champ
03-13-2006, 12:23 AM
I guess it's kinda cool knowing that the Broncos have a JV team in Baltimore.
:spit: Its also cool we have farm clubs in Washington and Cleveland.
12th man
03-13-2006, 12:25 AM
I dont think TO is coming here to Denver, I understand the Chiefs are the frontrunners now. Lewis.....and Givens?:)
yeah, I don't see TO coming here anymore either. Well it all depends on who else we get in FA and for how much. But if we wanted him so badly, I think we would have signed him already. I would love to be wrong, because I want TO here, but I don't think we can even afford him. I think we are going with the pass rusher witch would be ABraham. Also, i think we should go after givens, he is the second best wr out there that there is to get.
NFLBRONCO
03-13-2006, 12:53 AM
yeah, I don't see TO coming here anymore either. Well it all depends on who else we get in FA and for how much. But if we wanted him so badly, I think we would have signed him already. I would love to be wrong, because I want TO here, but I don't think we can even afford him. I think we are going with the pass rusher witch would be ABraham. Also, i think we should go after givens, he is the second best wr out there that there is to get.
The reason we haven't signed TO is Philly has not released him yet.
eddie mac
03-13-2006, 02:28 AM
I have heard possibly the Colts
Colts GM already stated that they would wait until the market calmed down 2-3 wks before making a move. If Lewis is still around at that point means the Broncos dont think he's worth the risk. At this present time the only thing stopping a deal for Jamal would be excessive financial demands or that Shanahan changes his mind and goes in the draft direction.
fontaine
03-13-2006, 03:31 AM
Man, I am going to miss Anderson. He was a total team player that did everything asked of him.
If the next guy that takes over as the starting RB runs as hard as Marine Mike then we'll be just fine.
eddie mac
03-13-2006, 03:45 AM
Man, I am going to miss Anderson. He was a total team player that did everything asked of him.
If the next guy that takes over as the starting RB runs as hard as Marine Mike then we'll be just fine.
Same here bro, I'll still wear my Mike Anderson signed jersey every game considering I did every game last year and we finished 1 game short.
watermock
03-13-2006, 03:50 AM
Noone has badmouthed MA except a few chuckles about "second hand smoke"...
There is no question IMO that he wore down despite being spelled by Bell. We can get some fresh meat in the draft. I'm not on the Lewis bandwagon at all. Give me Carter and T.O.
I don't know if the Egirls are torturing T.O. by not releasing him or that they are considering dumping McNabb. One has to go.
extralife
03-13-2006, 04:06 AM
Dump McNabb? That's funny. If the sky falls and that ends up happening, we should cut Jake and anyone else we need to in order to sign him tonight.
watermock
03-13-2006, 04:15 AM
Then why haven't they cut T.O. ? Torture him some more so the market dries up? I'm guessing they are simply laughing and will cut him the day before his roster bonus as other teams have filled their rosters.
I bet that's what they are doing. Payback's are a biatch huh T.O.
extralife
03-13-2006, 04:17 AM
That, and to hold out hope that someone will offer them something for him.
Atlas
03-13-2006, 11:29 AM
He was one of my all time favorites!!