Housh...released UPDATE Housh a Raven

[membengal]

He does NOT help where they need it, which is a speed receiver.

He's yet another hands guy who has to work over the middle.

Not bothered by this.

ETA: And, as a bonus, this will likely get extra attention from the Steelers in week 4 (last week without Roeth) against Baltimore. They really don't like Housh...

[membengal]

Also, great re-tweet from CTrent:

Ravens now have four receivers who won't play on special teams...

[bwillycuse]

He does NOT help where they need it, which is a speed receiver.

He's yet another hands guy who has to work over the middle.

Not bothered by this.

ETA: And, as a bonus, this will likely get extra attention from the Steelers in week 4 (last week without Roeth) against Baltimore. They really don't like Housh...

I will be joining in on the warm reception for TJ on week 2.

This kind of screams desperation for TJ. Dp you think he chose the Ravens because he thinks they are good or in a way to get back at Bengals. Itll be nice to watch the city turn on him quickly if he doesnt stay iin line.

poor TJ

[volcom69]

He does NOT help where they need it, which is a speed receiver.

He's yet another hands guy who has to work over the middle.

Not bothered by this.

ETA: And, as a bonus, this will likely get extra attention from the Steelers in week 4 (last week without Roeth) against Baltimore. They really don't like Housh...

Reason this kind of bothers me is the weekness of the defense is over the middle. I didnt want TJ back, but man now he is in the division. Your right though they didnt get a speed reciever, so hope this move bites the Ravens in the butt

[jjakq27]

That's too bad. While I had grown tired of him I think his toughness and work ethic helped this team rise to their success in 2005. Really sorry to see him go there but at least it's not Pittsburgh.

His head's gotta be spinning. Released by the 'hawks and picked up by a team he used to despise. I guess he's gonna take it out on us since we didn't want him back. Hopefully he'll have big games against the Steelers.

[membengal]

Before anyone stresses about this...do you think Adam Jones can cover TJ?

Because, well, I sure as f**k do.

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

Before anyone stresses about this...do you think Adam Jones can cover TJ?

Because, well, I sure as f**k do.

Cover him? No doubt. Tackle him? Hmmmm....

[HoosierCat]

This kind of screams desperation for TJ.

I don't think there's an "kind of" about it.

[membengal]

Before anyone stresses about this...do you think Adam Jones can cover TJ?

Because, well, I sure as f**k do.

Cover him? No doubt. Tackle him? Hmmmm....

From what I understand out of Seattle, TJ can be timed with a sundial. Pretty sure Jones can tackle him.

[TJJackson]

I will NOT be surprised if [TJ's new] team is in the AFC North, and is not based in Cincinnati

:-)

TJ was a Raven-killer several times as best I recall, and as a result I am sure the club has an immense amount of respect (there's that word again) for his abilities.

And despite their CB situation, they are picked by many to win the division. And they do have an up-and-coming quarterback. Good pickup for the Ravens, and a good situation for TJ.

[Stripes]

What the Hell, Baltimore? How many possession receivers can you collect?

I don't buy into all the locker room chemistry bulls**t, so I don't think he'll do any damage in that regard. I simply wonder what the hell he'll be used for there. He's an excellent backup for both Boldin and Mason, but they still have nobody but Mark Clayton and the very injured Donte Stallworth to stretch the field.

[HoosierCat]

What the Hell, Baltimore? How many possession receivers can you collect?

I don't buy into all the locker room chemistry bulls**t, so I don't think he'll do any damage in that regard. I simply wonder what the hell he'll be used for there. He's an excellent backup for both Boldin and Mason, but they still have nobody but Mark Clayton and the very injured Donte Stallworth to stretch the field.

This.

[jjakq27]

Sounds like Seattle owes him a boat load of money too.

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[Kazkal]

CXrap on a crapper...Though it doesn't worry me much Mason,TJ & Boldin not exactly burners I think our DB's could handle them.

[kingwilly]

Smart move by Baltimore and Housh.

Mason is old.

Getting a guy who will play with EXTRA motivation twice a year, for almost nothing, is a great move.

However, Housh has lost a step, so what he brings is still to be determined.

[HoosierCat]

However, Housh has lost a step, so what he brings is still to be determined.

He's also coming off hernia surgery.

[volcom69]

Mark Clayton is now on the trading block, if they cant trade him they will relese him. So i guess they will use Mason to go down the field? They are getting rid of there deep threat guy

[BengalszoneBilly]

I just offered up my #84 Houshmandzadeh Bengals jersey for sale over at the Ravens Sanctuary. Not getting a lot of interest though...

[HoosierCat]

Apparently TJ picked Baltimore after getting passionate with Ray Lewis.

"Ray said, 'If you want to win, this is the place to be,''' Houshmandzadeh told USA TODAY Monday after agreeing to a one-year, $855,000 deal with the Ravens. "The way he is on the field is how he is off the field. Passionate. Our conversation was passionate and insightful."

After which they left their candlelit oyster dinner to check out Ray's purple silk sheets...

(Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.)

[Arizona]

My initial instinct is that this is a good thing. The red zone offense with Boldin, Mason, Housh, Heap and Ray Rice sounds just fine to me.

I also have no concerns about locker room chemistry as I never worry about locker room chemistry with this team.

[ct_bengal]

f**k TJ and f**k the ravens, see you in week 2

[Stripes]

My initial instinct is that this is a good thing.

I definitely don't think it's a bad thing. Everyone constantly questions Boldin's ability to stay healthy, so now the Ravens have a poor man's Boldin right behind him. I don't think this makes the Ravens a better team really, but it'll be valuable depth. He came cheap too.

I don't know whether the Ravens will try three receiver sets with Boldin, Mason, and Housh. They're all the same guy, at different stages of age and health. This makes me wonder how bad Demetrius Williams really was, since he seemed the only viable deep threat left after Stallworth got hurt.

[derekshank]

If I was a Ravens fan, I would have been very happy... until I found out they are getting rid of Clayton.

Yeah... they have a roster full if redzone guys, but no one to keep safeties honest down the field. That's a very real problem. If you don't believe me, ask the '09 Bengals.

[ShulaSteakhouse]

I don't like TJ being in the division - knows too much.

[cincyhokie]

My initial instinct is that this is a good thing. The red zone offense with Boldin, Mason, Housh, Heap and Ray Rice sounds just fine to me.

I also have no concerns about locker room chemistry as I never worry about locker room chemistry with this team.

Go back and see some of his comments towards his team when he wasn't getting the ball much in Seattle. I like Flacco but he's the kind of guy (being young)that TJ will probably think he can get his way with.