Outshined Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) Ravens agree to 4-year deal with Mike Anderson By Jamison Hensley Sun Reporter Originally published March 12, 2006, 10:19 PM EST The Ravens agreed in principle Sunday night on a four-year deal with Mike Anderson, who expects to take over for Jamal Lewis as the team's starting running back. The total worth of the deal is believed to be $8 million with a $2 million signing bonus. Anderson, 32, gained 1,014 yards rushing and scored 12 touchdowns last season for the Denver Broncos. Anderson beat Jamal Lewis for the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2000, when he gained 1,487 yards and scored 15 touchdowns. Anderson's numbers declined from 2001 to 2003, when he averaged 440 yards. He was sidelined for the entire 2004 season because of a groin injury. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/footbal...sports-football Edited March 13, 2006 by Outshined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Ravens agree to 4-year deal with Mike Anderson By Jamison Hensley Sun Reporter Originally published March 12, 2006, 10:19 PM EST The Ravens agreed in principle Sunday night on a four-year deal with Mike Anderson, who expects to take over for Jamal Lewis as the team's starting running back. The total worth of the deal is believed to be $8 million with a $2 million signing bonus. Anderson, 32, gained 1,014 yards rushing and scored 12 touchdowns last season for the Denver Broncos. Anderson beat Jamal Lewis for the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2000, when he gained 1,487 yards and scored 15 touchdowns. Anderson's numbers declined from 2001 to 2003, when he averaged 440 yards. He was sidelined for the entire 2004 season because of a groin injury. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/footbal...sports-football 1365886[/snapback] Surprising pickup there. I think BAL still goes RB in the draft though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Ravens agree to 4-year deal with Mike Anderson By Jamison Hensley Sun Reporter Originally published March 12, 2006, 10:19 PM EST The Ravens agreed in principle Sunday night on a four-year deal with Mike Anderson, who expects to take over for Jamal Lewis as the team's starting running back. The total worth of the deal is believed to be $8 million with a $2 million signing bonus. Anderson, 32, gained 1,014 yards rushing and scored 12 touchdowns last season for the Denver Broncos. Anderson beat Jamal Lewis for the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2000, when he gained 1,487 yards and scored 15 touchdowns. Anderson's numbers declined from 2001 to 2003, when he averaged 440 yards. He was sidelined for the entire 2004 season because of a groin injury. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/footbal...sports-football 1365886[/snapback] Mike Anderson as the Ravens starting RB? I find that hard to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzkek Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Mike Anderson as the Ravens starting RB? I find that hard to believe. 1365899[/snapback] Great. Another free agent off the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Mike Anderson as the Ravens starting RB? I find that hard to believe. 1365899[/snapback] Yeah, I find this deal useless for the Ravens. Anderson may start off the season as the starter, but I would bet anyone he don't end up the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Great. Another free agent off the board. 1365900[/snapback] I would not be mad over this signing, IMO they did you guys a favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ah this post reminds me of my 2000 fantasy backfield....mike anderson, jamal lewis, and robert smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Yeah, I find this deal useless for the Ravens. Anderson may start off the season as the starter, but I would bet anyone he don't end up the starter. 1365901[/snapback] Maybe they're looking for someone to tutor their 1st round pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 He kept Bell on the bench, why not some no names in Baltimore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 He kept Bell on the bench, why not some no names in Baltimore? 1365908[/snapback] IMO that was more a slight to Bell. Anderson did nothing more than follow his blockers. the only reason he started over Bell was because Bell fell down in the backfiled way to easy. He won't be running behind that Denver line anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I am surprised. A four-year contract for a player who is 33 years old and has never played a full 16 game season ever? I am sure he will still be with the team at the end of the contract when he is 37 years old. He is depth but man - tying up 4 years and $8 million? Not sure this makes the team that much better though Anderson still has some stuff left in the tank... long as he does not blow another tire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I don't quite know what to think of this, but initial thoughts are that Anderson is good value and he will be part of the backfield that will include a rookie. As someone already posted, IMO the Ravens go RB with one of their first two picks. It also frees up some money for the Ravens to go spend on linemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Why does Olandis Gary come to mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I don't quite know what to think of this, but initial thoughts are that Anderson is good value and he will be part of the backfield that will include a rookie. As someone already posted, IMO the Ravens go RB with one of their first two picks. It also frees up some money for the Ravens to go spend on linemen. 1365915[/snapback] I think it's a great pickup now that it has sunk in. He is a gap filler. A guy who can play and mentor their young guy (cause I do still think they go RB first round). And leaves them lots of money to shore up other holes. Jamal Lewis' time was done in BAL. You could see it by mid season last year. The guy has taken a beating since he's been there. I don't mind Lewis as a RB, think he could do well somewhere else. Baltimore had some major issues with play calling and scheming. You can't expect a guy to run against 8 man fronts everytime he touches the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Great. Another free agent off the board. 1365900[/snapback] Mike Anderson is in no way a good back he was almost beat out by Ron Dayne. I'm glad to see him cut from the Broncos and on a terrible Raven team that it going NOWHERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Great. Another free agent off the board. 1365900[/snapback] this is fine...I only wanted him as a pass catching FB type... he went to Baltimor to be a backup for the rookie they are obviously drafting.. M Strong and F Beasley are still available...and we need to sign either or.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Anderson beat Jamal Lewis for the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2000, when he gained 1,487 yards and scored 15 touchdowns. Anderson's numbers declined from 2001 to 2003, when he averaged 440 yards. He was sidelined for the entire 2004 season because of a groin injury. Mike Anderson is actually an excellent RB when he plays at the HB position! He will be an excellent starter for the Ravens. The only years he played the positions of RB was last year and his rookie year (where he was named rookie of the year). The rest of the time he was used as a FB. This guy is a sleeper and WILL play much better as the starting HB for the Ravens than J. Lewis. He'll get plenty of TD's next year! ...just wait. Congrats to the Ravens for picking up a well rounding back for such a great price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Mike Anderson is actually an excellent RB when he plays at the HB position! He will be an excellent starter for the Ravens. The only years he played the positions of RB was last year and his rookie year (where he was named rookie of the year). The rest of the time he was used as a FB. This guy is a sleeper and WILL play much better as the starting HB for the Ravens than J. Lewis. He'll get plenty of TD's next year! ...just wait. Congrats to the Ravens for picking up a well rounding back for such a great price! 1366557[/snapback] I think we might be waiting a while for Anderson to rack up those TD's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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