Rebel Raven

Yes,  Davis and Barnett are my ideal picks in the first.  Barnett would practically complete the defense, besides ILB, making our defense extremely solid on paper. While adding Davis is exactly what the doctor ordered for our offense. Good routes, combined with excellent hands, and would complete giving Flacco viable weapons to build with in the future. Corey Davis, Perriman, Maxx Williams and Dixon are extremely talented and would be a solid foundation as long as we build a solid o-line. Besides those two picks I'm not much in love with anyone else at 16

I never visit the news section, I only check the forums so I'll probably just find another forum to read I guess 

15 minutes ago, Tru11 said:

in 5 seasons harrison has 4 sacks with 2,5 coming as a DT in the 4-3.
in 4 seasons b.williams has 5,5 sacks as a 3-4 NT.

TBH if you compare williams 4 years as a NT to harrison 4 years as a NT with the jets then williams edges out....

also id say that landon collins and signing janoris jenkins while drafting a guy like eli apple played a pretty big role as well.
that JPP fella being a year removed from him hand injury also helped out i guess....

 

I honestly had no idea that was the only type of production Harrison has posted but I also never acted like I have.  That's shocking considering everyone here says he offers alot more than Williams as a pass rusher. Unless the stats don't tell the whole truth and Harrison just doesn't convert his pressures into sacks. However I think,  while we did over pay a bit, a deal around Harrison's was Williams market value. 

 

I personally dislike watching highlights, doesn't show the whole picture but hopefully we get creative! I'm a fan of the signing. 

11 minutes ago, lgcs27288 said:

The way I see it, it would be

                             Webb

               Weddle            Jefferson 

Smith        Mosely        LB        Tavon/CB

                             Front 4

With Weddle and Jefferson playing the hybrid role depending on the offensive lines up.

It looks like a good idea.. But is Jefferson any good in one on one coverage? Especially against slot receivers? 

7 minutes ago, lgcs27288 said:

Assuming we keep Webb, I think we are going to be using a lot of the "Big Nickel" formation. Essentially 3 safeties and 2 corners with 1 safety acting as a hybrid s/lb.

I wonder if they signed Jefferson to play that hybrid role? Think he'd fit the role? I've never seen him play to be honest 

Not the idea situation but with the cap rising every year and no big contacts expected in the next few years (only Mosley) it won't hurt that bad. That's the way I see it anyway... At least we can see a sense of urgency from the FO trying to improve the team. I like it as long as we start making moves for the offensive side.  Anyone know how our cap situation looks? 

Wow.. Been a lurker for years.... Sign up to get involved and this happens? Definitely going to suck! I read these boards almost every day... Lots of good insight and opinions. Anyways rant over... Hope this is just a horrible April fools joke!!! 

7 hours ago, OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL said:

Right player, right price - bring back Torrey.

He has old chemistry with Joe, they practically grew up together. See how bad Torrey wants it, he is still young. Look at him as a Derek Mason with speed, thats an original Raven. Hes gotta want it though, and that means taking Ozzies price. 

I personally cannot look at Derrick Mason and Torrey Smith as similar in anyway... Although Mason also didn't always catch with his hands.. He actually caught the ball, he was a far better route runner, was physical, and clutch for the most part. I don't think any of those things could be said for a Smith and those are mostly basic traits for a receiver. Only way I'd be happy with Torrey coming back is if he took a small prove it type of contract and the FO still made atleast another move at the position.

So, I am one of the us that is hoping we could sign Brandon Marshall at a decent price but this sounds like bad news for us. 

"Man, I'm from Pittsburgh, and I'm a Steelers fan," he said. "You guys know how it is being a Steelers fan. It's in our blood."

Also from the same article: 

Despite Pittsburgh's immense depth at wide receiver, Steelers' GM Kevin Colbert has made it clear that the team wants a reliable No.2 receiver opposite Antonio Brown

Expressing his feelings for the Steelers and then signing with their rivals? Idk!!

http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Brandon-Marshall-pleads-allegiance-to-Steelers-51631921

I may be out of the loop but has Lynch even had any coaching or front office experience? I do not recall hearing anything from Lynch since he retired. 

Haha well thanks for the hate guys. Anyways, I'm in no way shape or form asking for any of the foolishness mentioned to happen. However I would be interested in giving both of them a starting gig. They both were students of the game and I'm sure they have plenty of knowledge and know how to pass along..  Both could possibly become good coaches imo

I seriously hope that Steve,  Ozzie,  and John have an offer on the table for Ray when he's ready.  Maybe it'll be when his kids are done with college but at the very least it's a great way to sell some tickets. I know that I'm going to get slack from some members saying its time to move on, it's a new era, blah blah blah. I feel like bringing Ray and possibly Ed back as coaches would be the coolest thing ever. These guys are fan favorites that'll never die in the history of the Ravens, even the league. What could possibly hurt in bringing these legends in as assistant coach to their respective positions? Maybe their reps? Their egos? Even those two things seem indestructible. Sorry for the rant but Ray's interview got me on the train of thought. Thoughts? Opinions? Hate? 

Anyone hear of any potential coaches the Ravens are looking at for the vacancies at QB/OL? Any guesses on when we might pick someone up?  After the Jupiter meeting? 

Call me crazy but i really hope we take a corner in the first. Sidney Jones is my favorite prospect in this class. With Jimmy, Jones and Tavon i feel like even if the 4 man pass rush is still only mediocre we'd have more coverage sacks and be more confident in sending some more blitzes. I'd feel confident that Suggs, Doom (if not cut), Judon, Jernigan, ZDS, Kaufusi (sp), or likely a rookie would be able to get there with another second or two from the coverage. All depends on how the board falls however.

After watching the presser, i get the feeling olb/passrush is not as high on their big board as it is ours. Oz seemed to have faith in developing our young pass rushers. I may be totally wrong here but i think they go corner in the first. Obviously depending on how the board falls however

Drafting a rb in the first would be a waste imo, we have two decent backs and under utilized them. It would make far more sense to shore up a weaker position such as center, pass rush, secondary or even the wideouts. Cook is good dont get me wrong but it just wouldnt make much sense.

Extremely dissapointed! However, Ill trust Harbaugh's decision and hope for the best. I do hope they add a couple new pieces to the offense though

I just dont see how Harbs can keep Marty as OC if he is truly wanting to get back to running the ball. Its obvious Marty is more geared to a 65-35 ratio when it comes to the way he runs his offense. I get that he may want to get some kind of continuity but its apparent Marty is not the guy for us. He has to go imo, the ravens need to get back to a more balanced offense in order for Flacco to lead the offense into the post season. Ill personally be very dissapointed if Marty is still the OC heading into next season.

No pass rush nearly the entire game. Hopefully we invest decently into it. Definetly let Bwill walk as we already have his replacement on the team. Invest heavily on the oline and pass rush

Id personally be mad even at the end of the first, too many injuries and him being afraid to get hurt in the bowl game just does no good for his case imo. Not only that we have 2 decent running backs that could produce at a higher level with a better line in front of them. I would much rather use my first draft pick on the line than Fournette

I may be in the minority here but i would love for Oz and company to draft an electric return man some where between rounds 4-7. Someone who is a threat to take it to the house anytime they touch the ball like the Hester of old or Tyreek Hill. 

Now, i dont watch much college nowadays so i was hoping to get some names of prospects from you guys.

I actually thought the playcall for eagles final play was worse than marty's. A pass for the win when your running game is averaging what seems like 8 ypc? Anyways my main point is, that redzone int is more on Flacco than Marty imo. No reason to throw that ball, even if the LB wasnt there that pass wasnt going to be completed.

9 hours ago, BmoreBird22 said:

I remember someone edited the Wikipedia page for him to say he was the OC of the Ravens before the Ravens hired Trestman. Damn, have to really wonder what the Ravens were thinking because Shanahan and Kubiak even run similar systems. 

If i recall correctly, Harbs said something about it being a one year rental with Shanahan. Which we had just went through with Kubiak. 

On another note. Anyone who keeps up with college know of potential coaches we could possibly (hopefully) look at this off season? I think hiring a college coach woud be our best best for continuity 

Ive been on these boards a long time and decided today to make an account to join in, however i guess i made an account a long time ago. I was just wondering if there was a way to change my name? Sorry if there was a topic on this already. I only searched the first page.