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2 hours ago, balfan23 said:

I noted Gruden really emphasizing something that I had not thought of but seems to make sense ... he didn't state it specifically about Humphrey, but in general. Almost every college player coming out needs work on something. Virtually no one comes out 100% NFL ready. For him, the thing you cannot select high, because the current CBA does not allow you to work on and that is how to tackle. If you come out of college and you are not a good tackler - then you can expect that to be an issue that will linger - possibly forever. 

One guy he seemed to blast on this front is Hooker. Yes, he's an amazing athlete and has a ton of talent, but has bad tackling habits that he doesn't see being able to be adequately addressed. When you look at the report on Humphrey, it would seem like the things he needs to work out can be worked on, such as downfield coverage and tracking of the ball. It doesn't seem like he needs to be coached up on how to lay the wood. 

So - I'll take that as a good thing, when it comes to our selection. Hopefully we can get some of these issues fixed and quickly. It also is helpful that we've got a nice set of safeties to help on deep coverage. I know we don't want to rush the guy, but I'd like to see him making on impact on this defense ... sooner rather than later. 

I wish you had posted that in his Welcome thread.  Copy and paste maybe?

Here's an unofficial list with some descriptions of the players

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Reports-Ravens-Sign-Undrafted-Free-Agents-After-2017-Draft/55bda71b-7a4d-48b8-a82c-cdca8493c27e

51 minutes ago, TitoElito said:

Can someone please help me? I'm not seeing anything on this page. I feel like ever since they switched to the new mobile-friendly format, I've been unable to even see the tweets on the LFW, as well as several videos and whatever type of files are on this page.

Are you on a phone?  I always use the full-screen version. 

1 minute ago, purpletide said:

@ravensnation5220 does this count?

Invited not = signed

10 minutes ago, purpletide said:

I'm on my computer so I guess it doesn't embed on mobile lol (nevermind)

It does on iPad and iPhone.  That's what I use, but I share via email and pick it up all formatted from there.

Here's one that will have to have a heck of a camp to make the team

	Kenny Allen (@Kenny__Allen)
4/29/17, 7:55 PM Happy to say I will be joining the @Ravens as a punter. So thankful for this opportunity and I can't wait to get to work.

 

More on Tim Patrick

	Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun)
4/29/17, 7:45 PM Former Utah WR Tim Patrick will be one of many signing UFA deals with Ravens. He's 6-5, 210 lbs. Had 45 catches for 711 yds and 5 TDS in '16

 

If someone wants to start a post tracking the reported signings by us (and keep it updated as best possible), I will put a link to that post in the first post of the thread.  I'm thinking something like Position, Name, School, Reported By.

Example :  

DT Omarius Bryant WKU (agent)

Any volunteers?

1 minute ago, rmw10 said:

 

Didn't we just draft someone from there?

Just now, Grapple Raven said:

A couple of teams are pretty quiet at this point and the Ravens are one of them.

Probably just trying to control leaks.  Agents will blab and players will tweet.  Always seem to come in bunches.

Just now, hn68wb4 said:

but waiting for actual list is boring

Just don't believe everything you see.

I hope everyone caught Harbs on NFLN.  Very classy interview, and humorous, too.

From Zrebiec:

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Newsome said his own players will get the opportunity to compete and win jobs before he scours waiver wire for WR.

Probably too little, too late, but

	Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch)
4/29/17, 4:10 PM 2 run HR for Caleb Joseph. 1st RBIs since sept 11 2015

Just now, Cville-Raven said:

It's pretty hilarious. Like 6th rounders are really going to make or break a draft.

Yeah.  I'm not going to freak out over a 6th rounder.  Not like we drafted a kicker in the 5th or something.

Just now, Sami84 said:

I'm a vegetarian so this doesn't impress me at all. His tape doesnt either.

Maybe it was tofu chicken.

Now I just can't wait for the draft to end so we can start loading up on UDFAs.  I think we have room for 17 (if my math hasn't failed me).

From Hensley:

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With their final pick of the 2017 draft, the Ravens select Virginia Tech safety Chuck Clark in the sixth round. He's a physical, three-year starter in college who projects to be a special teams player in the NFL. Baltimore needed to add depth at safety behind Eric Weddle and Tony Jefferson.

Here's all Hensley's got: 

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With their final pick of the 2017 draft, the Ravens select Virginia Tech safety Chuck Clark in the sixth round. He's a physical, three-year starter in college who projects to be a special teams player in the NFL. Baltimore needed to add depth at safety behind Eric Weddle and Tony Jefferson.

Hensley must be scrambling to find anything on Clark.  No tweet yet.

Hensley finds all the good stuff:

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Food for thought: new Ravens offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor won the individual Hot Chicken Eating Contest at the Music City Bowl welcome party when he played for Texas A&M

36 minutes ago, LosT_in_TranSlatioN said:

 

Ravens didn't draft Jake Butt. I have nothing left to live for. 

Kind of how I feel watching Ubaldo pitch.

1 minute ago, ALI624 said:

He going to play guard or tackle?

Depth for both?