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It seems like Boyle is really similar to Gilmore: good blocker, needs to develop as a pass-catcher. I always thought 1 blocking TE was enough. Now we have 2 good blockers and 1 decent blocker in Gilmore, Boyle, and Williams. Maybe they're planning on doing some different things in the redzone, like playing a lot of TEs every snap, since you not only have to defend the run but also prepare for the pass /w some big TEs. Could be interesting, especially if Gilmore and Boyle develop as pass-catchers.

It sounds like they plan to keep more than the usual number of 3 TEs on the roster now that Trestman is OC. This means we would have Gilmore, Williams, Boyle, and either Pitta or Supernaw. Of course, adding a TE means you're taking away from another position... maybe one less WR?

First offensive play of 2015: Flacco throws an 80 yard bomb to Perriman on a deep post route for a TD.

I'm not sure how a thread congratulating Darren Waller turned into a "cut Matt Elam" conversation, but I find it kind of funny nonetheless.

I wonder if La'el Collins would consider coming to Baltimore after his legal problems are figured out. We couldn't offer him a starting job in 2015, but 2016 and forward would be his to lose. I'm probably dreaming though; he could be an immediate starter on a lot of teams as a guard, maybe a RT on a few others. Of course, whether or not Ozzie and Steve would want to take him in is a different story. /edit: I just read that Rex Ryan met with him today, so I guess he is already being pursued as a UDFA Maybe in Madden

The Ravens' history of developing mid-late round OL talent has me thinking Robert Myers will be a starting guard someday. The Steelers probably think the same thing whenever they draft a WR. I don't care, the purple cool-aid tastes delicious.

I made this comparison in his congrats thread and received a hearty serving of negs lol

SS89 Perriman Campanaro Brown Aiken Waller I see Campanaro taking a big step forward this year if he stays healthy. He'll get his opportunities, especially if SS89 cuts down his snaps. I'm with everyone who is against stashing guys on IR. It seems like they don't continue to develop after that, probably because they can't practice with the team the rest of the season. If they do stash Waller, then put Butler on the list. They could also still pick up a roster cut, making this decision more difficult. James Jones will be released by Oakland.

James Jones will be released by the Raiders. Would be a typical Ozzie move to bring him in for cheap, assuming he'll come cheap.

I wasn't really impressed with his burst off the line. He has pass rush moves, but I think he's more of a Sam LB like Upshaw than a dynamic pass-rusher like McPhee, not that becoming another Upshaw is a bad thing.

People know how athletic and sure-handed he is from his highlight reel plays, but he is also a very good blocker (which was pretty important in Minnesota because they ran a lot). He can get into position quickly and drive people back, which is something you didn't see from Pitta or OD. He looks like a complete TE, which is becoming uncommon in this day and age, where blocking is becoming minimized at the TE position. Assuming he keeps developing as a receiver, you won't be able to get him off the field. I think I'm more excited by the acquisition of Williams than anyone else we drafted.

That's intriguing... having a P who would also specialize in doing kickoffs. Tucker isn't a slouch at getting touchbacks though. He was top-5 in 2012 and 2014, and that's playing over half his games outdoors. Anyway, so my post isn't as off-topic: Baltimore Ravens Nick Perry SAF Alabama Darius Allen ILB Colorado State-Pueblo Trey DePriest LB Alabama Deandre Carter WR Sacramento State Brennen Beter DE Michigan Cory Morrissey LB Iowa State Blaine Clausell OT Mississippi State Jerry Lovelocke QB Prairie View A&M Justin Manton K/P Louisiana-Monroe Aundray Walker OL USC Terrence Magee RB LSU Nick Easton OL Harvard Kaleb Johnson OL Rutgers Antoine Lewis CB Purdue De’Ondre Wesley OL BYU David Peterson OL JSU Darryl Baldwin OL Ohio State Lexington Smith DL Nothern Colorado http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2015-nfl-undrafted-free-agents

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This may be my favorite pick of the draft not only because I like Williams a lot for where we got him, but because it really clock-blocked the Steelers and forced them to reach on a short nickle CB who should have been a day-3 pick. Well done, Oz, well done.

I don't really understand why everyone wanted Housler anyway. The Cardinal fans I talked to bashed him for not being able to catch anything, which reminded me of how everyone here talked about Ed Dickson lol. I guess the grass is always greener with the other guy.

I wonder if his Mensa-level of intelligence translates to the football field when it comes to quickly recognizing opposing formations and anticipating blitz patterns. It takes a lot of intelligence to be a center in this league (Birk was a Harvard grad), and I know Urschel practices at both G and C.

As an opponent, I like that the Steelers gave Roethlisberger 60 mil guaranteed over 5 years. When he inevitably declines due to the myriad of hits he takes and injuries that occur as a result, he will be difficult to cut.

Definitely not a 3-4 OLB, but a 4-3 WILL is and has always been his ideal position. This isn't the right defense for him, but I have a lot of confidence he would play pretty well on the right team. I'm still holding out hope he can play ILB. Age says that Daryl should be slowing down in the coming years, and some of that is already noticeable in his coverage. Brown will hopefully find a niche on obvious passing situations as Daryl ages into a 2-down LB. I also agree that Brown should be a candidate for strong safety if he truly can't make it as a LB. We all know how Pees rotates his safeties--there would be some playing time there for Brown.

Denial: There is no way Kubiak would leave the Ravens. He probably already knew about the Denver job when he made his statement about staying with the Ravens Anger: &%$! you Kubiak! You said you wanted to build something special! Bargaining: It's okay, maybe he'll leave us Dennison. He can continue the system and everything will be okay. Depression: Oh no, Kubiak is taking Dennison with him. All hope is lost. Now we'll have to come crawling back to Jim Hostler :cry: Acceptance: It's alright, we've got Marc Trestman now! He helped set franchise records with the Raiders and Bears. Gary who?

Might want to call 'em us ASAP because they're probably about done with their interview lol.

I'm pretty sure the tweets I read had him interviewing with Jacksonville and Tampa Bay for an OC position. Jacksonville seemed particularly interested. Trestman will probably be hired before our postseason is even finished.

The 2013 draft is actually one of the worst drafts in the last decade; you're probably thinking of this last draft (2014).

Amen to that brother. Chykie Brown could learn a thing or two from watching this kid play half a game of football lol

I was thinking of Levine's game vs Tennessee myself. I understand the excitement for a possible savior UDFA gem, but it was half a game, y'all need to temper your expectations. Root for his success, but be realistic too.

I tend to find punting stats to be one of the less-useful stats out there, since they largely depend on circumstance. Total yards, average yards, return yards allowed, and kicks inside the 20 all hinge on how far your offense can push it down field. Arizona's Drew Butler has the 5th most punts inside the 20, the 2nd lowest average yards/punt, and the 5th fewest retuns because his offense gets the ball down field so he can kick unreturnable balls inside the 20.