Ex-Bengal Anderson to join Ravens
Former Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson will reportedly fly to Baltimore tomorrow to sign a three-year, $11 million contract with the Ravens.
Anderson, a four-time Pro Bowler, was cut by Cincinnati this weekend after he refused to take a pay cut. He visited the Ravens at their team headquarters earlier this week, and had planned to visit the Buccaneers and Chargers as well, but canceled those visits after deciding to sign with Baltimore.
Anderson might take a couple weeks to learn the offense, but he should slide in at the starting right tackle spot before long. Adam Terry will move over to the left side, and will likely compete with Jared Gaither for playing time at left tackle.
Joe Flacco is probably smiling from ear to ear.
Anderson will provide stability and experience to an O-line that looked shaky at times during the preseason.
Anderson told The Cincinnati Enquirer that when he went into the Ravens' locker room during his visit to Owings Mills, Ray Lewis, Lorenzo Neal, Chris McAlister and others ran up to him and made him feel right at home. Anderson, a 13 year veteran, has spent many Sundays matched up against a lot of the Ravens, and his relationships with them obviously played a role in his decision to come to Baltimore.
I'm sure $11 million didn't hurt either.
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