Ravens release Left Tackle Bryant McKinnie; should Pats sign him?

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With less than a week before the Ravens season opener against Cincinnati, starting left tackle Bryant McKinnie is saying he's no longer with the team.

McKinnie told radio station WNST in a text message that he's been released.

He also tweeted, "Decision made! I'm gone," which began the speculation of McKinnie leaving. A source within the Ravens organization could not immediately confirm McKinnie was released.

The Ravens wanted to restructure his base salary of $3.2 million for 2012, which could've created problems for someone who's already having about half of his salary garnished due to a loan McKinnie took out during last year's lockout that he failed to repay.

Should the pats go for him?

 

[DaBruinz]

It's not official yet.. McKinnie jumped the gun.. Supposedly his agent is still trying to work out a deal with the Ravens according to the latest tweets.

 

[Ivan]

Used to be great, now he's toast, no thanks.

 

[Deus Irae]

I wonder if he could play guard...

 

[PlainOldEd]

"which could've created problems for someone who's already having about half of his salary garnished due to a loan McKinnie took out during last year's lockout that he failed to repay. "

I don't like the sound of this.... Why has he failed to repay? Does he have character issues? I think I would stick with what we have, let them develop.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Welcome to the Jets!

 

[ATippett56]

Welcome to the Jets!

The lunatics from the funny farm are salivating at JI.

 

[AQPE]

Pass on this.

This guy was a stud at "the U" but even then was considered the epitome of the phrase "million dollar body, 50-cent head." He had a decent career with the Vikings, but I don't see him picking things up too well in New England.

 

[Sciz]

And now everybody gets to see how big of a bust Oher is at left tackle...

 

[ATippett56]

The feeding frenzy has commenced at JI!

However, caveat emptor:

Jets Insider.com Forums - View Single Post - Bryant McKinnie Released from Ravens

 

[Rob0729]

I would consider him as back up to Vollmer and Solder which would allow Cannon to move back to guard. But I doubt that he would come to the Pats as a back up. He will look for a starting position.

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

And now everybody gets to see how big of a bust Oher is at left tackle...

He's a walking illegal procedure. He pulls early on every passing play when he plays left tackle. He's living on his 'blind side" laurels.

 

[Gronkandez]

Bryant McKinnie - Baltimore Ravens - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

The Ravens have reportedly agreed to a restructured contract with LT Bryant McKinnie.

Wanting to stay with a winning team, McKinnie was amenable to reducing his $3.2 million base salary after all. The new deal still leaves McKinnie as a free agent in 2013. Allowing Michael Oher to stay at right tackle and rookie Kelechi Osemele at guard, this is music to ears of Joe Flacco owners counting on a smooth transition to the no-huddle attack. The Cardinals, Jets and Chargers miss out on a chance to upgrade their pass protection

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Didnt think he would leave balt anyways

 

[ATippett56]

Bryant McKinnie - Baltimore Ravens - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

Jets Fans must be devastated about the news.