Flat-broke in free agency

The Ravens haven't done anything in free agency, and even though Ozzie has said they'll eventually fill holes here and there once the market settles, don't expect too much noise.

The Ravens are only about $3 million under the cap. That sounds like a lot of money, but by NFL standards it doesn't get you very much. From a personnel standpoint it will get you just about zero. They'd be better of using that money for the post-game buffets. Crab cakes and beer sounds nice.

The draft is less than two months away. The more I've been reading about Matt Ryan, the less I consider vomiting over the prospect of the Ravens snagging him with the eighth pick. Don't misread me now. That's not an endorsement for Matt Ryan. I'm just saying I no longer feel nauseous. I still don't want the guy. And God help me if we end up with Brian Brohm. Either of those moves could signal the end of the road for Troy Smith, which isn't fair considering how well he played last year.

I reserve the right to change my opinions wholesale should McNair do us all himself a favor and retire.