T.J. Houshmandzadeh has signed a one-year deal to play for the Baltimore Ravens this season, just days after being released by the Seattle Seahawks. The Ravens will pay Houshmandzadeh a mere $855,000 of the $7 million due to him this season, with the Seahawks picking up the $6.15 million dollar remainder.
Talk about getting stuck with the tab.
This signing comes as a surprise, as Baltimore didn't seem to offer any interest when T.J. became a free agent. Well Baltimore fans, you can thank Ray Lewis for yet another thing. According to USA Today, Houshmandzadeh said the Lewis was responsible for recruiting him to the Ravens. Lewis told Housh, "If you want to win, this is the place to be."
It appears that Houshmandzadeh bought into Lewis' sales pitch. And to be honest, I'm buying in too.
With the acquisition of Houshmandzadeh, the Ravens have gone to from struggling with their depth at the receiver position to building a solid core. Baltimore now boasts a receiving core of Anquan Boldin, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Derrick Mason and Donte Stallworth (once he returns from injury in October). Pair these downfield threats with the tenacious running style of Ray Rice and the big arm of Joe Flacco and the Ravens are now a serious playoff contender. Not to mention Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, Ed Reed and the rest of their intimidating, punch-you-in-the-mouth defense.
I don't want to get ahead of myself, but don't be surprised if you see Baltimore playing in Dallas come February 6th.
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