Braves On Warpath Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 Rumors abound here in Columbus, Ohio that former Ohio State star Robert Smith, a longtime friend and former player under the Ravens HC is considering a return to the NFL to play for B'more. Questions about his conditioning and ability to get a release of rights from Minn. are unanswered. For the record, Smith was an unrestricted FA at the end of last year. Still Minn. could have put a franchise or transitional tag on Smith to prevent his defection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyskinsfan Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 Hmm from one injury prone to another..why on earth do they think he retired? In comparing the "blocking" and offense of the Vikings, the Ravens are pale... What is he thinking, he can be a Ray Lewis on the offense, or better, Whoudini? They really don't want to keep a RB do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 If I were Minny, I would tell B-more that if they want Smith and Smith wants B-more. Give up a 2nd round pick next year and 3rd rounder for 2003 and I won't franchise his confusing arse. ------------------ Bufford T Justice- Inventor of the Todd Husak "Future Starter" logo.... with the help of Blade <IMG SRC="http://www.extremeskins.com/ubb/ranks/husak2.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://old.theinsiders.com/redskins/images/wash1-sm.gif" border=0> <IMG SRC="http://207.230.156.92/images/thn22.jpg" border=0> "Hi, I'm the best CB in the NFL, who are you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 If I was Minnesota I'd be a vindictive SOB. They had to use their 1st rounder because of his retiring and now he decides to come back? That tag would be slapped on him pootie Tang style. ------------------ Take a sip of the Marty Kool Aid and Believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 44 Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 Saw an article today, believe it was TSN, that quoted his agent saying that he is definetly not coming back and is pursuing business deals outside of football. Said he does not want to put his body through more abuse. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 I think it's just idle rumor. He wants to go to med school, and cease the banging on his body. However, isn't there a deadline by which to apply the franchise tag? I thought it was March or so. At any rate, I think it's too late for Minny to apply the tag, and he's a UFA if he wanted to sign. ------------------ "Loosen up, Sandy baby. You're just too damn tight!" - John Riggins to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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