Runnin Raven

Probably in the training room...

Well on the plus side, Maxx was back apparently.

Ouch. I just had a Boller flashback.

*raises hand* Guilty as charged I was really frustrated at the Urban news.

Pretty frustrated by this, really tough break for a promising young talent. At what point is it appropriate to start questioning this coaching staff's ability to balance intensity with safety? I know we're supposedly the "hardest training camp" but man, if you don't have your guys when it counts (the regular and postseason) then you're doing something wrong.

FWIW this is what Clifton Brown wrote about Brown after Day 2 of camp: "Wide receiver Marlon Brown had a strong day of practice, getting open consistently. This is Brown’s third season, and he had seven touchdowns as a rookie in 2013. The addition of Steve Smith last season pushed Brown into the background. He looks hungry to reemerge with a bigger role."

I remember Engram making a spectacular leaping grab of a Kerry Collins missile in a 63-14 blowout win over Ohio State. Its at about 3:50 of this video. Bobby with a great TD grab at about 3:30 as well.

Yep, I'll echo the "great article" sentiment. I appreciate the honest way it was written and the positive attitude Trestman has developed in the face of adversity. In fact, that makes him very Raven-like in philosophy. Get knocked down you learn from it, pick yourself back up, and come out swinging again (only better). Here's to hoping he has finally found a home where he thrives long-term.

Sami - put up what you think are realistic numbers for a "successful" rookie season for Perriman. Then we will evaluate at the end of the year. We all know how you feel about him on June 17th, long before he plays his first NFL game.

Will be interested in hearing how all the receivers are doing, not just our #1 pick. Aiken, Waller, and DeAndre Carter in particular.

He's going to drop passes. Everyone does. I remember Steve Smith dropping some last year. It's how he responds that will tell the story. OTA's have already done a lot to alleviate major concerns. "Once the pads are on" applies yet again (as it does with everyone). He's getting NFL caliber coaching and everyone is doing everything to help him succeed, and he seems to be responding. So yeah, I'm excited about Breshad and remaining positive long term.

Really great post! Couldn't agree more about Joe and the change he's dealt with (and thrived in throughout). Doesn't get much more radical than firing your OC right before your SB run.

Maybe we should relax on the knee-jerk reactions to articles written about player performances in June OTAs.

Our TE group seems like a very cool blue collar group. I'm as impressed with Gillmore and Boyle as I am with Wiliams. I especially liked how Boyle described his "model" player to be Heath Miller. I may hate the Steelers, but I respect that guy's game a ton. *Edited for dreaded misspelling of Gillmore's name the first time around

Yeah when I wrote that I was thinking the same thing in the back of my mind.

Regarding Buck Allen - I'm excited. Given his pass-catching ability and general shiftiness in space, I think Joe will look his way a lot when he's on the field. Also...if you caught his meet the rookies interview, he's been through some stuff and has a little Ray Lewis-like leadership in him. Just what I picked up watching the interview.

It's early but Waller is impressive. First off, he's a physical specimen at 6'6". Second off he sees himself right there at Breshad's level. Thirdly he appears to be a mature, intelligent young man which puts him ahead of a lot of much higher draft picks over the years. OT - Buck Allen is an awesome addition

This guy's a proven starter. He looked like a Raven out there.

Seems like a solid plug and play starter. He's certainly proved he can tackle,lol.

Great post, I remember your disappointment with the Torrey Smith pick as well as you stepping up to eat crow, lol. I have to say you pretty much nailed it with respect to the picks and how I feel about them. I may be even less of an Urban fan than you, however. How many times do coaches and/or scouts fall in love with "body types". I'm kind of sick of projects becasue they rarely work out. The Taliaferro pick is my second most concerning only because what I've seen doesn't look like an explosive NFL RB, not even close. I can appreciate a guy who can pass block, however, so I'll just keep my fingers crossed. *Edit - oh, and I'm actually a bigger fan of the Gillmore pick than most folks out here. I can see Joe liking him as an option in the RZ.

There are a lot of reasons they went 8-8.

Glad you can laugh with me about it - you're a good sport. Back to work in Pennsyltucky now *sigh*

Yep we seriously ARE neighbors! <-- ain't that cute?

Wow, seriously impressed by the international contingent of fans I never knew we had!! My front door is 53.8 miles from M&T Bank Stadium. York, PA - home of many hated Steeler fans. A lot of bandwagoners. I think the wives bother more than the men, LOL. Go Ravens!! Also a lifetime Oriole fan, as hard as that is to admit these days.