Michael Oher Waived

[Danger]

Nope

 

[Nova]

I'm interested.

You never really know with guys like him. Tennessee also has turned Andy Levitre into a bad player and chance warmack doesn't look great there either. He'll Free was dead to us just 2 seasons ago.

Switching him to RT in 2012 was a big reason the ravens had success in their SB run. Flacco had a lot of protection.

Plus, like others have said, he might be cheap so what would really be the harm in taking a look?

 

[supercowboy8]

I Would take Parnell over oher

 

[SuspectCorner]

Is he another OL who ate himself out of a job - or does he just need a fresh start? His last contract was $20M over 4 years... He could be worth a look at RT for a reasonable deal.

 

[Fredd]

vet min, let him earn his way back to a decent contract...but, even if they did bring him in, I still want Free on our wall...I am not sure that Parnell isn't better anyway (depends on what he can get as a FA)....

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

somebody will sign him. doubt if it's us.

 

[BAZ]

The market for Free and Parnell just improved.

 

[Doomsay]

Is he another OL who ate himself out of a job - or does he just need a fresh start? His last contract was $20M over 4 years... He could be worth a look at RT for a reasonable deal.

LOL @ ur sig!

 

[Longboysfan]

Wow! He got blindsided!

I wish I was blind sided like this.



four years and $20 million with $9.5 million in guarantees, according to a source who has seen the paperwork.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Right tackle Michael Oher lasted just one season into the four-year, $20 million contract signed with the Tennessee Titans last March.

He's done. Career over.

 

[Avery]

Vet minimum with contract laden with incentives = Yes
Anything besides above = No

 

[Jerryrage]

The guy is 28. What happen?

 

[tyke1doe]

If she comes with him, sign him!

 

[Texan_Eph89]

I'm interested.

You never really know with guys like him. Tennessee also has turned Andy Levitre into a bad player and chance warmack doesn't look great there either. He'll Free was dead to us just 2 seasons ago.

Switching him to RT in 2012 was a big reason the ravens had success in their SB run. Flacco had a lot of protection.

Plus, like others have said, he might be cheap so what would really be the harm in taking a look?

I agree. The talent is there, but it seems the OL coaching in Tennessee is not getting the job done. Worst case scenario, we sign him to a 2 year contract for pennies.

Honestly, I don't think it's between Free and Oher, I think it's between Parnell and Oher. Worst case, he's a swing tackle, best case, he's a borderline pro-bowl RT who's still 28.

 

[phildadon86]

Why not pick him up at the vet min for some depth at RT. Free is obviously the starter, but if he goes down between oher and parnell, id much rather oher.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Worst case, he's a swing tackle, best case, he's a borderline pro-bowl RT who's still 28.

Seriously? Baltimore didn't try to keep him and Ten cut him less than 1 year after signing him. Does that sound like a borderline pro bowl player to you?

"In a move that should have blindsided no one, theTitans released right tackle Michael Oher on Thursday, less than a year after the team signed him to a four-year contract.

Oher struggled mightily in 2014. By releasing him now, the team admitted the mistake rather than invest further in the veteran whose season was cut short by injuries and marred by unsteady play.

Oher started 11 games in 2014 before being placed on IR with five games remaining. He ranked 75th out of 84 tackles in Pro Football Focus' grading."

http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2015/02/05/titans-michael-oher-ravens/22942067/

 

[RoboQB]

He lost his starting job in Baltimore... I was surprised when Tennessee threw money at him.

 

[Stryker44]

How can you waive a blue chip guy like Oher?

 

[links18]

WHO?

 

[Stash]

I agree. The talent is there, but it seems the OL coaching in Tennessee is not getting the job done. Worst case scenario, we sign him to a 2 year contract for pennies.

Honestly, I don't think it's between Free and Oher, I think it's between Parnell and Oher. Worst case, he's a swing tackle, best case, he's a borderline pro-bowl RT who's still 28.

I'll disagree on two points:

First, I think there's less chance that Parnell sticks around than Free does. I think Free wants to stay, while Parnell wants to get paid. And I think Callahan and the Commanders will do just that. Don't be shocked when Parnell makes more next season.

Secondly, right now, Oher is a borderline NFL player, not a borderline Pro Bowler. Tennessee couldn't WAIT to get rid of him, what does that tell you?

And this is coming from someone who was a huge fan early in his career. Something's not right with him, physically, mentally, motivationally, whatever. For whatever reason, he has regressed rather than progressed over the course of his career.

I'd give him a shot like I would for a 'Tony Hills spot' and a chance at redemption and resurrecting a once-promising career, but I wouldn't count on him.