A couple thoughts

[baltimore_hokie]

i'm watching nfl live right now, and they have us as the best offseason in the afc. they said the giants had a better offseason, but had us finishing second in the league. not too bad...



also, matt jones was released by the jags today. with his stock down, he would probably be a cheap pickup for a guy that can really ball when he lays off the blow. let me know what you think (although i already know no one else will want him).

[Marcel#52]

i'm watching nfl live right now, and they have us as the best offseason in the afc. they said the giants had a better offseason, but had us finishing second in the league. not too bad...



also, matt jones was released by the jags today. with his stock down, he would probably be a cheap pickup for a guy that can really ball when he lays off the blow. let me know what you think (although i already know no one else will want him).

I think we had the best off-season so far... but I wouldn't want Matt because of the problems he's cost...

[Jeremiah W]

vet min plus incentives, like stay off the blow. The guy can play, but may be crack head. I let a crack head work on my car before though because the price was right.

[Losac]

vet min plus incentives, like stay off the blow. The guy can play, but may be crack head. I let a crack head work on my car before though because the price was right.

Some of you guys just love spewing misinformation.

Jones is not a crack head. Crack is not the same as blow. He was caught with blow ONCE last year, and his latest arrest was a probation violation for having alcohol in his system.

If you're going to talk bad on the guy, at least get it right.

[ravenjoer]

I saw the show as well and we are getting some respect now!!! I do not think Matt Jones will ever play here because Harbaugh is so big on character first and solid citizens.

[RAVENOUS52]

Signing a guy who has had problems with cocaine to play in BALTIMORE is like signing Art Schlichter to play football for a pro team in Las Vegas.

Not the best idea. http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0071.gifhttp://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0233.gif

[baltimore_hokie]

Some of you guys just love spewing misinformation.

Jones is not a crack head. Crack is not the same as blow. He was caught with blow ONCE last year, and his latest arrest was a probation violation for having alcohol in his system.

If you're going to talk bad on the guy, at least get it right.

i agree with you on the overstatement of his drug problems, but i think the trouble he got into may still take him off harb's list...

[ravenjoe]

NYET! NYET! NYET! NYET! This guy is a Negative - stay away from him!

[Losac]

i agree with you on the overstatement of his drug problems, but i think the trouble he got into may still take him off harb's list...

Agreed. No way in hell this guy becomes a Raven.

[Jeremiah W]

Agreed. No way in hell this guy becomes a Raven.

Why not, its not like he smoked crack. He also has played well at times and does not seem to be in too much trouble with the law. i am all for second chances, but if you are dumb enough to get caught cutting lines in your car, and you are not homeless or broke, I am going to call you a crack head, even if you prefer sniffing your coke powder, not shaken and stirred and smoked.

[RavensInBrazil]

As if Matt Jones were the first NFL player to do some blow :/

[ravenjoe]

Imo, the guy just is Not that good of a football player; so why chance it?!

[baltimore_hokie]

Imo, the guy just is Not that good of a football player; so why chance it?!


haha, because our wide receivers are just Not that good of football players...

[bmorebirds_24]

Maybe if he hits a line before he goes onto the field he maybe the burner we need...:rolling:


Just a joke, but i will leave it up to Oz right player at the right price. Maybe we can get him for a couple of 8 balls. Would that count against the cap? :laugh:

[section553]

Matt Jones is not that good a football player, and he comes with a ton of baggage. Why would you want him? Because you could get him cheap? We need a reciever but you don't take fliers on problem guys just because you can get them cheap.

[bmore4life]

Matt Jones is not that good a football player, and he comes with a ton of baggage. Why would you want him? Because you could get him cheap? We need a reciever but you don't take fliers on problem guys just because you can get them cheap.

well said....

cough... cough... (pacman)

[Jeremiah W]

Jones has not been a repeat moron like Pac Man. He also does not call himself pacman and go around making it rain.

I do not think he is that good of a player, because although he is tall and fast, does not get in and out of his breaks quick enough to run all the routes. He could give us a much better version of Clarence Moore though. He may only be able to run slants and fades, but he is a big target, has good hands and can take a hit. I can see him getting 8 TDs or so but most likey only about 30 grabs.

If he gets suspended of locked up, his roster spot is open, and the Ravens would only be on the hook for his bonus, which should not be too high.

I do not get all caught up in the personality stuff, that is why I was willing to get T.O. if the price is right. If he is not in jail, or on suspension, he can help us win games, and should be signed as long as the price is right and the risk is low. I think the ravens can handle the PR and the media just fine, and the way Harbs has handled the players behind closed doors worked last year with much more volitile personalties and situations like benching Willis and Cmac.

[RAVENOUS52]

I'd risk it too, if not for the recent alcohol arrest.

But drinking and coke problems do not mix in an area with as many bad things to get into as Baltimore.

If this dude is making it snow down in a town like J-Ville, what makes you think he wouldn't do the same in a place where there are far more vices at his fingertips?

I just think we need to provide Joe with a solid, reliable corps of receivers while he's developing and problem children like Jones don't necessarily fit that mode.

I believe he deserves another chance, just not in BMORE.

[Jeremiah W]

I'd risk it too, if not for the recent alcohol arrest.

But drinking and coke problems do not mix in an area with as many bad things to get into as Baltimore.

If this dude is making it snow down in a town like J-Ville, what makes you think he wouldn't do the same in a place where there are far more vices at his fingertips?

I just think we need to provide Joe with a solid, reliable corps of receivers while he's developing and problem children like Jones don't necessarily fit that mode.

I believe he deserves another chance, just not in BMORE.

Who says he would even get arrested in Harm City if the cops caught snuffing blow off a hooker? Jacksonville and Bungletown may lock up the NFL players, but if you make the town money, you have a good shot at making Mayor in Harm City or DC.

[RAVENOUS52]

Who says he would even get arrested in Harm City if the cops caught snuffing blow off a hooker? Jacksonville and Bungletown may lock up the NFL players, but if you make the town money, you have a good shot at making Mayor in Harm City or DC.

Since I guess I've failed to make it clear to you thusfar, let me try one last time:

I don't want us to risk bringing in Matt Jones because of the trouble he may bring with him.

Sniffing blow off of hookers would be one of those troubling things I'd prefer not be a part of the Ravens organization. At least during the regular season.:thumbup:

[Jeremiah W]

Since I guess I've failed to make it clear to you thusfar, let me try one last time:

I don't want us to risk bringing in Matt Jones because of the trouble he may bring with him.

Sniffing blow off of hookers would be one of those troubling things I'd prefer not be a part of the Ravens organization. At least during the regular season.:thumbup:

I was half kidding. i would let him play here, but do not care one way or the other, but am pretty sure the law woul not hassle him like they did in J Ville and the blow would be a lot easier to get, not that I want a coke head WR, but if clean would give him a shot, or a chance. No shots either, and the dude is going to get piss tested like 5 times a week, that all but takes all the risk but PR away.

[RAVENOUS52]

I know you were half kidding, brother...:)

You're a risk-taker and so am I to a degree.

Not when it comes to the development of Joe Flacco though.

[Mista T]

It's got to be really boring to have a two page discussion of Matt Jones. There is no way that Harbaugh would knowingly bring a druggie onto the team.

[Jeremiah W]

It's got to be really boring to have a two page discussion of Matt Jones. There is no way that Harbaugh would knowingly bring a druggie onto the team.

Cb busted for weed at the airport was not cut. Who knows how many guys have been busted for substance abuse once and not suspended. They are not supposed to leak names, and most of the time do not.

The guy would have to pass a thourogh physical, and will be subject to the the testing program no mtter where he ends up. Jerry Jones is going to sign him anyway, but the guy is much less of an a hole than the drunk drivers and wife beaters we have on the team right now.

[darb72]

I'd bring Jones in for a look. Size, speed, hands... he's got all the tools. Ray made a bigger mistake than Jones and we've all forgiven him so maybe we can let Jones' past rest there.

If it doesn't cost us to much he'd be worth a shot. If he messes up again he's cut.

[ravenjoe]

I repeat - Matt Jones is Not a quality football player. He does not, nor should he, receive any due consideration from the Ravens organization. A risk this is not; stupidity this would be!

[darb72]

Last year Jones had 65 receptions for 761 yards and two TDs.

He may not be a HOFer, but those are solid stats considering how poorly the entire Jags offense was.

[HoustonRaven]

I am starting to think some on these boards will take anyone and everyone ....

If they hear "Free Agent" after their name, they salivate like Pavlov's dog.

[Marcel#52]

I am starting to think some on these boards will take anyone and everyone ....

If they hear "Free Agent" after their name, they salivate like Pavlov's dog.

Only some of us... But BTW... Isn't Pacman jones a free agent? I'm just saying he could be available?

Just Kidding:D

[psuasskicker]

Maurice Clarrett is a free agent...maybe we should inquire.

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[Jeremiah W]

Maurice Clarrett is a free agent...maybe we should inquire.

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If he could lead block like Lorenzo and play for vet min, but at this point could not likley play tight end.

[psuasskicker]

If he could lead block like Lorenzo and play for vet min, but at this point could not likley play tight end.

It pains me not knowing if you're serious or playfully sarcastic...

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[Jeremiah W]

It pains me not knowing if you're serious or playfully sarcastic...

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Then perhaps my work here is done.