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**NEO** · #1 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 09:56 AM

It was reported on AM 570 in Southern California that the Ravens have approached the Vikings about a deal for Dante Culpepper. The deal would be Chris Macalister in a straight up swap for Dante.

What's interesting about this is that the Ravens wouldn't offer a prime-time CB like Chis Mcalister unless they were confident they could bring another one in. ie: Charles Woodson.

Do the Raiders and Ravens already have their deal in place?

By now, I'm sure everyone knows about the reported Charles Woodson to Baltimore trade involing Ray Lewis -- this was again reported on AM 570 just a bit ago.

Ray Lewis would go to Oakland, the Raiders would tag, then trade Woodson to the Ravens.

Then the Ravens would tag, and trade Chris Mcalister to Minnesota for Dante Culpepper.

The only glich might be the Arizona Cardinals who are apparently offering their 1st round pick straight up for Dante Culpepper -- he would be re-united with his old coach Denny Green.

Thoughts?

Me, personally: I think this Woodson (tag) and trade for Ray Lewis is gaining momentum and very well may happen.

RFNET4LF · #2 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NEO

It was reported on AM 570 in Southern California that the Ravens have approached the Vikings about a deal for Dante Culpepper. The deal would be Chris Macalister in a straight up swap for Dante.

What's interesting about this is that the Ravens wouldn't offer a prime-time CB like Chis Mcalister unless they were confident they could bring another one in. ie: Charles Woodson.

Do the Raiders and Ravens already have their deal in place?

By now, I'm sure everyone knows about the reported Charles Woodson to Baltimore trade involing Ray Lewis -- this was again reported on AM 570 just a bit ago.

Ray Lewis would go to Oakland, the Raiders would tag, then trade Woodson to the Ravens.

Then the Ravens would tag, and trade Chris Mcalister to Minnesota for Dante Culpepper.

The only glich might be the Arizona Cardinals who are apparently offering their 1st round pick straight up for Dante Culpepper -- he would be re-united with his old coach Denny Green.

Thoughts?

Me, personally: I think this Woodson (tag) and trade for Ray Lewis is gaining momentum and very well may happen.

The Ravens already say they aren't interesting to get Daunte Culpepper...

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AP reports Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Monday, Jan. 23, there have been no trade talks between Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings involving Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper. The Ravens are looking for a veteran to compete with QB Kyle Boller or back him up, which could prove difficult considering the free agent market in March should be bleak. Newsome indicated the linking of Culpepper to the Ravens is purely rumor. There had been talk that the Ravens could trade CB Chris McAlister for Culpepper, but McAlister's contract might make that improbable. Asked if McAlister would be on the team next season, Newsome said, "Chris is a member of the Baltimore Ravens."

**Raider Ran** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:10 AM

Alot of rumors coming out of that station..Wonder what they are smokin' over there

Raiders4Life79 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:11 AM

Whatever the teams say, I would definitely be down for adding Ray to our LB corps...As much as I hate to give up c wood, i think that we'd be able to manage at the CB spot.

illwill187 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:13 AM

If all this seriously went down i would be Shocked because i dont think i have seen anything close to this kind of tradeing for these big of names with this many franchise tags in football before.

And the first big game i remember watching is the redskins vs broncos in the superbowl

I dont see how we can scoop Ray L with us being so far over the cap already and what if he fails his physical? we are stuck with woodson for another year makeing 12.6 Million

And why the fuk would the ravens want to trade Mcallister there best CB one of the top 3-4 in the NFL for Dante C?

Who has not even recovered from a Horrific Knee explosion that tore his ACL,MCL,PCL i dont Understand this one at all

This sounds like a bad deal for the Ravens and Raiders and good for the Vikings

3 Guys with serious Injury problems and one CB in his prime

I dont see it happening maybe 20% chance

BIG DOG · #6 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:15 AM

Al would think of something to bring Dante to Oakland.
I hope we get him for the right price not a first round pick.

**NEO** · #7 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RFNET4LF

The Ravens already say they aren't interesting to get Daunte Culpepper...

i'm un-sure where I saw the quote today, but in the same breath that Ozzie Newsome says that all trades are rumors, he is quoted as saying that he is looking to upgrade his roster. That is a direct quote from their General Manager.

Now, whether any trade goes through or not, NO GM IN THEIR RIGHT MIND is going to tip their hand and say what their doing -- that would indeed be the craziest thing any football executive could do.

cat4 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:18 AM

Impossible, Woodson Have No Contract With Us, He Is Fa, We Dont Have Right On Him, Why Ravens Will Trade For Woodson , They Can Just Make An Offer To Him.

RFNET4LF · #9 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NEO

i'm un-sure where I saw the quote today, but in the same breath that Ozzie Newsome says that all trades are rumors, he is quoted as saying that he is looking to upgrade his roster. That is a direct quote from their General Manager.

Interesting...

**NEO** · #10 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG DOG

Al would think of something to bring Dante to Oakland.
I hope we get him for the right price not a first round pick.

I actually hope that we DON'T get Dante. I hope he either lands in Baltimore or Arizona BUT NOT the Bay Area.

If the Moss-Culpepper Show didn't get the Vikings to the Superbowl in the NFC, what in world would make me think that it would get the Raiders to the SuperBowl in the AFC -- especially with stiffer competition and they both are older.

I would pass on Culpepper -- give Andrew Walter an opportunity -- we might have the next big thing at QB!

**nsraiderfan** · #11 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cat4

Impossible, Woodson Have No Contract With Us, He Is Fa, We Dont Have Right On Him, Why Ravens Will Trade For Woodson , They Can Just Make An Offer To Him.

they were talking about a sign and trade...

**nsraiderfan** · #12 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:24 AM

btw i'd love to have ray lewis....we really need another lb and i'm sure al wont draft hawk, so ray, clark and morrison would be a good lb core

**NEO** · #13 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cat4

Impossible, Woodson Have No Contract With Us, He Is Fa, We Dont Have Right On Him, Why Ravens Will Trade For Woodson , They Can Just Make An Offer To Him.

(1) The NFL clubs have until March 2nd to designate who will be their franchise "tagged" player. Until then, Charles Woodson ain't going anywhere. If the Raiders do not "tag" him then he is a FA.

(2) If the Ravens ARE trying to deal Chris McAlister for Dante Culpepper then acquiring Charles Woodson -- and MAKING SURE that no other club steps in would be a priority. They could "safely" acquire C-Wood, get rid of cap space (Ray Lewis), and make a move on a player that they covet in Dante.

Personally I would never trade for Dante Culpepper, but that's besides the point -- just trying to give reasons for why the Ravens would want to trade for C-Wood as opposed to waiting and signing him as a FA.

32asasin · #14 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:41 AM

I would say never but if somebody told me that we would get Randy Moss for NAP+1st+7th, many fans would laugh at the idea more when it actually happend and like the Ravens statement now, the Bi-queens always claimed that randy was not on the tradeing block and look what happend.

But Ray lewis is on the decline how effective can he still be, and would we offer him a new contract he wanted, the only reason to trade woodson is to get rid of his +12 mil Tag and we are getting another player with I want more money issues