Ravens | J. Lewis not a lock to be tagged

Prophet · 02-09-2006, 12:03 AM

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Ravens | J. Lewis not a lock to be tagged
Tue, 7 Feb 2006 19:32:44 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome suggested Tuesday, Feb. 7, that it is not a certainty RB Jamal Lewis will be given the team's franchise tag. The Ravens have 15 days before an NFL-mandated deadline (Feb. 23) that will force them to either place the tag on their all-time leading rusher or let him become an unrestricted free agent. If they franchise him, they will have to give him a one-year, $6 million tender offer. Asked if a decision has been made on Lewis, Newsome said, "Not really." Asked if the Ravens would let Lewis become a free agent, Newsome said, "It could possibly be that." It appears the only guarantee is Lewis won't be receiving a new long-term deal from the Ravens before free agency begins March 3.

**V4L** · 02-09-2006, 12:05 AM

Well that gets rid of one more rumor! Thank god cuz that would be a horrible deal on our part if we did that

**gregair13** · 02-09-2006, 12:06 AM

the only way they do not tag him is if they think that taylor can be their starting runningback

**FuadFan** · 02-09-2006, 12:11 AM

Not really they are in a good position to be able to draft a RB in round one most likely Lendale White.

**collegeguyjeff** · 02-09-2006, 12:56 AM

i hope they let him go incase we can't land edge

**V4L** · 02-09-2006, 12:59 AM

If Ariz doesn't snag Deangelo he could land there too maybe

**DarrinNelsonguy** · 02-09-2006, 01:00 AM

I don't want the guy he is past his prime and has been hurt quite a bit the last couple years. As far as I am concerned he can go and play with Aaron Brooks.

**cajunvike** · 02-09-2006, 01:04 AM

He probably doesn't fit the WCO that Childress envisions here...otherwise, he is a back that you at least have to consider...I think that he has a few decent years in him...if nothing else than to keep defenses honest. He will probably still be better than most if he can stay healthy next season.

**PackSux!** · 02-10-2006, 04:13 AM

I dont see him doing well in the WCO, hell i dont think Jamal, Edge or Alexander would fit good in the WCO. Only person i think would fit good would be Dom Davis is something panned out in houston but i doubt that either. I hope we just give mewelde, Smith and Fason a try at this year.

**SharperImage42** · 02-10-2006, 04:41 AM

i say we do the best to get edge, becuz we need him more than anything, and dont lose DAUNTE!! for christ sake i will chop wilf's balls off DONT TRADE CULPEPPER!!