It has been reported on many media outlets, including Comcast Sports Net and 610WIP, that former Sixers bigman Theo Ratliff has been offered a veteran's contract by the 76ers. Although Ratliff has been approached by many other teams, including some who can pay him more money, it seems as though the Sixers are the frontrunners. With Jason Smith likely out for the year with a knee injury, Ed Stefanski and the Sixers must make a push for an additional bigman. I believe Theo Ratliff will be a perfect fit in Philadelphia due to his 13 years of basketball savvy, his presence on the defensive end, and his overall calm demeanor on the court. His role will probably be the same as it was in Detroit last season where Theo played about 15 minutes averaging about 4pts, 3 boards, and a block or two. Let's hope this deal gets done. -- Jay Vaidya