cushrinada1986

Having two 6'2 CB that can press and fight for jump balls would be great for a Ravens passrush that is close to getting Doom to the sack record. I hope this is not just a one off because we were playing a rookie and a horrible team. Going forward, the Ravens will evaluate what the have in him and see if he may be worth an extension to play along side Jimmy.....

With that type of coverage with a healthy Suggs, Doom, and Ngata, thats gonna allow our new guys like Kapron lewis and Timmy Jernigan to do what they do best, beat guys off the ball, slice through the line, and get to the QB. I think if we can get the old Flowers, that may solidify our defense enough to take us real deep into the playoffs.

See thats the thing, Ive heard stories before about linemen and knee issues and unless he had Greg Oden type knees, someone with his potential shouldn't have dropped as far as he had but it could also be possible it was over-stated to possibly get him as an UFA by another team. who knows.

The knock on Brandon is his inconsistancy and small hands and Richardson was his lack of lateral movement and also, small hands.

Would he be our new #2? How much will this cut into Bernards development? Is this a potential back up plan in case Rice is suspended? http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336133/article/report-legarrette-blount-on-baltimore-ravens-radar

At 6'4 - 308LBS, this guy has very nimble feet and can swing out on runs very fast. He has played in zone schemes before so this is a good Kubiak fit. So now our C, LT, RG is locked up. If KO can come back, that would make LG but OZ will not leave that spot to chance. So once we get a RT and LG, and maybe a more experienced FS, we should be set for the draft. This is a smart move to get the needed pieces now, that way we can use the picks we have now to trade up and get a valued pick if needed.

Wow, this kid is athletic - (see if you can catch whos #27 on the play lol)

There is a small Ravens fan base down here in charlotte, nc but I have a feeling Steve Smith might convert some fans if the panthers cant get their offense together this season.

A big play guy who still has something in the tank, welcome to bmore smitty!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXPj93Rg_NI

If anyone would have a better connection than Flacco and pitta would be Flacco and Flacco. Also, getting Smith shouldnt dismiss us from getting eldmen. Jones could be our main return guy and 4-5 on the depth chart to save his energy on runbacks. Getting Smith and eldmen together would always keep a sure handed possesion guy on the field. You would have a poor mans Q with a poor mans welker mix in a good way. You add that with possibly Troy Niklas and Odell/Cooks/Matthews and you have a killer passing game.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000332845/article/report-houston-texans-release-owen-daniels

Here is another link to the story: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000332430/article/rolando-mcclain-reportedly-planning-nfl-comeback We still own his rights and to be honest, he is still talented enough of a backer that, depending on his physical status, could start if he hits training camp and OTA's, which may lower Smiths value and possible lower his price. Wonder what will OZ do?

All I have to say is this. D'A + Rice + shotgun = 7

Having another possible deep threat is definately something to think about, if he cannot catch deep, it hurts the reason to get him that high but I think with our coaches, we can work on that like we did with JJ. Besides, they also mentioned that the QB play was not that good that year so that could also have been a reason.

Looking at the chart, I get what your saying about his catching ability but it may deal with how hes being used. On the chart mentioned in the link, his most high percentage passes come close to mid range and he excels on getting the yards after catch, which is exactly what OZ mentioned he wanted in a WR. We have deep threats already in Jones and Smith and Thompson but to have that quick threat that can get open in a small space and cause havoc underneth to give Pitta some space, that is exactly what would help keep the D off track.

I agree, I was drinking the Mike Evans Coolaid to hard when I wrote that lol. I seriously think Lee would be a better fit. Two elite speedsters in Lee and Smith would do a lot for that offense and Lee's elusiveness will open up the D enough for Smith to hit home deep a few times in the game.

To have another 6'5 - 6'6 WR with 4.4-.4.5 speed, great hands and previous college basketball experience so that he can win jump ball situations. that would pull the double teams off Torrey and allow him to blow the top off like hes used to.

What round he set to go in at the moment? I heard a coupe sites had Carolina getting him to replace Smith down the road?

We need a #2 who could be used as Torrey's doppelganger, both in speed and reliability. A threat that can take a small gain to the house and make the D back up, opening our TE's and Rice to make more plays - Someone like: In the slot, I totally agree, Edlemen, Welker, Amendola, all these guys are quick, fast WRs that may not burn you down the field 100% of the time but excel in getting separation with their quickness, being a huge benefit on first downs. We need someone with the skills like: Both these types of players can play all over the field, both in the slot and outside, maybe even the backfield on some plays. This is not saying we should get these guys but get some picks like them. They have a ton of versatility, something The ravens and OZ love in a player.

And since Joe can make all the passes Romo can make and more, there really isnt a drop off and talent, actually an increase when you think about it.