Schefter: Bills still after Ravens OT Jared Gaither

I wouldn’t call it laziness. He’s not JaMarcus Russell. He just doesn’t get after it as hard as he should to be his absolute best. Because seriously, this kid’s got it ALL, and should be one of the best 2-3 OTs in the league. He’s not there yet, and people question whether he’ll ever get to that level.

This guy has first-round talent and you wouldn’t trade second rounder for him? Boy I would.

in a year or two i think i would like to see bell at left and gaither at right… just because of athletic fits… as long as bell continues to develop

You think Green is better than Bells for RT? I feel like Bell has the tools to be a pretty good RT, as well, gaining that experience he needs.

If we get Gaither there is no way that we’re the worst team in football. With Bell starting at LT, maybe. But I don’t for one second think that we’re the worst team in football right now. Take away the 10-15 sacks that our LT’s would give away now, and more importantly give our QB more time in the pocket (which is what Gaither would do), and we probably become middle of the pack. hello 7-9!

He’s a better fit athletically.

Oher wasn’t a better LT than Gaither last year. However, Oher has the potential to be complete shut-down LT because of his athleticism. Gaither is more of a road-grader with slightly less athletic ability.

Instead, they’ll just say “hey we got our Franchise LT we never should have passed on a franchise QB like Clausen or McCoy!!!”

I think a DB is the only position Baltimore would be looking to add.

LOTS

That makes sense.

If the Ravens don’t want to pay him and they face the prospect of him leaving in FA they might settle for a 3 to get a pick instead of nothing. Nix has an eye for talent and doesn’t seem like the type to overpay for a player.

how we need one, and how we have to get one no matter what, and also after we sniffed around McNabb, were linked to talks about Campbell and then didn’t draft a QB or a Tackle… it would be nice to just trade a 2nd rounder and some conditional pick for a monster at the LT spot. Then a battle for RT, a nice interior of the line, a TE with lots of potential, some good RBs, and then even if the QBs don’t make it happen… get the best damn QB we can in the draft next year or bust. What’s his name Locker? the most athletic passer in the draft with a live arm? Make it happen… lets watch something fun this year… an LT makes it fun at least to talk about with all the negativity being thrown around.
CHIX or whatever the colective is being called is definitely patient

well, in fairness – Ogden was 6-9 as was pretty good at it

The problem that taller OTs have with the small, quick OLBs isn’t so much speed—it’s leverage. The small guys with long arms can get underneath a taller OT and effectively put him on rollerskates. To combat that, the tall OTs need to have exceptional athleticism, which guys like Gaither, McNeil, and Ogden have. Gaither only played one game against the Steelers last season; it was arguably his best game yet he did let up a QB pressure. Gaither did struggle against the Colts and Green Bay, which may give evidence to your friend’s theory.

Doesn’t leave anybody that would likely have serious interest. KC, Oakland, Chicago and Detroit are darkhorses.

Adding Chan Gailey has already been a dream come true.

Rex had lap band surgery and has lost over 50 LBS.

He might be close to touching his toes!

So let’s hope!

with Bells 52 rating – LOL

Amen. That line could have the makings of something special with 3 starters all under 25. Then if Bell ever puts it together watch out.

it should put the onus on whoever the QB is this year that the line is not going to be an excuse. the QB either performs well or they aren’t going to be here.

Hey DJ, could I ask why you are starting the ‘draft Owen Marecic’ bandwagon, do you think he’s that good of a FB or do you really like how he plays? JW.

so you think Tim Graham is reporting the Bills are “aggressively pursuing Gaither” from Baltimore sources? How do you know?

The Ravens would (and I am sure of it) rather have two Friday picks than to lose Gaither after this year and get nothing in return, and what if he gets hurt too while still on the Ravens, then they dont get his services and he leaves after the year is out.

Whitner is in the last year of his contract. If Buffalo isn’t willing to give him a nice contract to keep him around, they would be smart to trade him.

Its not that I want to trade McKelvin… but I see us in need of an LT is greater than our need for McKelvin. If that makes sense haha… Plus Balt needs CB help. Their both young and not “fully proven” yet.

But if they did it for Whit and a pick… Im all aboard for that one.

sweet. i hope we get him.

I agree with you though, I hope we get him… our O-line would be very young, save Hang, and could all grow together. Gaither – Levitre – Hang – Wood – Bell/Meredith/Green …I like that…

You don’t know what Baltimore would want when you make that offer. A 2nd and a 7th could sound offensive to them, or it could sound too good to pass up. The point isn’t to withhold something, as you say that’s pretty duh. the point was that A 2 leading up to a little bit more would be a good place to start for the Bills, to show their initial offer value.

Especially if he comes back healthy this year.

and not just from the smart-asses

I’d probably already have one if they offered them straight up, but usually to get a player like an O-Lineman’s jersey, you need to have it customized, too expensive for my blood…

Can’t recall the last time I saw an O’linesman’s jersey in the crowd at the Ralph.

That’s because you have to spend the xtra money on a custom one if you want one.

I personally think the laziness is being overblown. The reason people think he is lazy is solely because of him failing out of my current school, University of Maryland. He did not meet the academic standards here and was basically forced out of the school. Had he kept his grades up, I am almost positive he would have been a first round pick in the draft the following year.

As far as laziness when it comes to football, I really do not see it. If he were as lazy as the media makes him out to be, I highly doubt he would have been our starting Left Tackle at the age of 21 years old. He has been a great O-Lineman for us and would be a huge asset to your team if this deal happens.

How you doing buddy?

I am not sure if a 2nd is enough. If it was, don’t you think we would have made the move by now. IMO, a 2nd round is not fair for us. The guy is an elite LT, young and has very few injury concerns. I think a 2nd and 3rd/4th is what we are looking for.

We really want to keep Gaither. Why wouldn’t we want to keep together the best Tackle tandem in the league? But the only problem is that he is a great LT who is going to play RT for us, and teams are going to throw him LT money after this season. IMO, it is smart to get something for him now, because I do not see him being a Raven after this season.

He is everything you could ask for in a LT and is only 24 years old. So much experience at such a young age is nearly impossible to find. Would be a great pick-up for you. Now you will just need to find a QB for him to block for…….