FastEddie

1 hour ago, trevorsteadman said:

Everyone just come over to boardhost with the rest of us. It may not look as flashy as it does here, but we will make it work. 

Can you post the link

Has anyone attended for the Saturday draft day?

Did they have any rookie memorabilia available to autograph? Hoping they would offer something to buy if needed

4 hours ago, K-Dog said:

So you must never watch the evening news then. I mean none of that is any of your business then is it?

Heck if you want to look at it through your point of view how is what I post any of your business?

No one expects Todd Heap to read this thread. It is not about him. It is about us as a community supporting him with our thoughts and prayers. 

The death of Todd Heaps daughter effects many of us.  If you say it doesn't effect you then there are bigger issues at hand. 

And yes to varying degrees I can relate. 

Can you?

Yup, I have kids and can tell you that if something like that happens to me, I would want to disappear and sort it out myself.

You're right, I don't watch the news. Just out of respect to him as a man and person I don't think it's right to broadcast someone's misfortune. We could go on for days about it, I guess I'm more old fashion despite being a millennial.

2 hours ago, K-Dog said:

It is clearly news worthy.

Posting it here is a chance for us fans to unite in prayer and support of a beloved Raven. 

Perhaps others have lost a child and would use this as an opportunity to share a part of their journey. 

Tell me, why not broadcast this?

It's none of your business? Pretty sure he has a lot bigger things to worry about then your "sorrow".

Can you relate?

Why broadcast something like this?

Does anyone think Conor Barwin has anything left?

Looking back it's pretty obvious rebuilding occurred the two years after our super bowl win.

Obviously we whiffed on some draft spots that we were to solidify i.e. Elam and Brown. I reaaaally like the Jefferson signing. This was a necessary move.

Ideally we land CB, Pass Rusher, or WR (in that order) as BPA. Personally hoping for Corey Davis since I think he could break Ozzies  WR track record. Legit #1 option.

Corey Davis or Sidney Jones please

I don't see how you miss on Corey Davis.

No doubt a #1

On 12/30/2016 at 2:44 PM, JoeyFlex5 said:

since we have a good idea of where were picking, and college is about to wrap up so prospects will be relatively in-place until the combine nears, i thought it would be a good time to give it another go until the draft process really heats up. 

for reference of where i project us to be come draft time(not going to bother with players buried on the depth chart, focusing on major roster moves)... 

cuts: kendrick lewis, dennis pitta, elvis dumervil, ben watson. 

losses to FA: brandon williams 

re-signings/extensions: kyle juszczyk, rick wagner, lardarius webb(cut and re-signed on the cheap), mike wallace, kamar aiken, terrence west, lawrence guy.

possible FA signings: i wouldnt be surprised to see us bring in vincent jackson, typical ravens WR pickup, veteran guy who can hold onto the ball and can give flacco a legit target to look to at least for a year or 2. kenny britt is another guy who fits that mold although hes less of a veteran presence and more of a playmaking presence(i think garcon gets re-signed). JC tretter will be our blockbuster addition.

 

now, onto the draft... 

ROUND 1:  

Jabril Peppers, S, Michigan. 

im calling the ravens to go pure BPA here. i think sidney jones has a meteoric rise to be the top corner taken, we wont want jalen tabor because hes a bust waiting to happen(could elaborate if anyone wants) and i think both barnett and williams are going before we pick, if williams isnt taken its because of character concerns which means we will steer clear as well. Might not get everyone excited because he doesnt fill an immediate need and doesnt seem to be an upgrade in coverage, but its ok... he is still going to be a star, he was used as a linebacker at michigan which could explain his lack of plays in coverage, but that doesnt mean hes a slouch. his football IQ looks to be on the same level as Mosley when he was coming out, and he probably has the 4th/5th best overall combination of athleticism, build, and pure football ability of any player in this class aside from garrett, allen, and fournette. the tweener label drops a top 10 talent to the mid teens where we snatch him up, and just like with mosley, fans wont see the big picture and throw a fit over it, but 2 years from now when webb is gone and we have a first team all pro SS in his place, the complaining will stop. he'll be an elite return man as a rookie and will likely make a big impact in the nickel, and before the season is over weddle is playing single high and peppers is taking the strong role. 

ROUND 2: 

 

Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU. 

all remaining pass rush prospects are gone, i believe elflein is going to go much earlier than hes currently projected(ryan kelly situation, and elflein is much better), and i dont really see any prospects being available at this point that would be better. ive been a big fan of this guy since last year when everyone thought he was a shoe-in to declare, he was getting 2nd round hype then, and hes gotten the same hype all year in 2016, which is fitting for such a steady cover corner. hes a fluid athlete and cover guy, good change of direction and loose hips. he gets handsy at times, but hes subtle and keeps his distance and doesnt mug guys up and down the field like jalen tabor. always turns his head, "plays the ball" rather than making the play on the ball, in other words he defends the pass first and goes for turnovers second. good recovery speed and seems to improvise well on broken/extended plays. put tavon young in the slot because this guy is our #2 almost immediately, and with him and peppers, our secondary goes from inconsistent and reliant on jimmy, to elite. 

ROUND 3: 

 

Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington. 

this guy has "Flaccos go-to-guy" written all over him. he is a nifty route runner, quick and nimble yet big bodied, sure handed, physical as hell, great YAC, and sneaky speed. this kid is THE sleeper of the draft in my opinion. small school status and seeming lack of explosiveness will keep his stock low, but he has excellent pro traits and would fit right in with the ravens offense. 

COMP: 

Ryan Anderson, OLB, Alabama. 

Albert McLellan can now step aside. this guy is a solid all around outside linebacker with room for growth. underrated player in bamas front seven, provides a little edge rush, holds the edge well, moves well in space and in traffic, just all around steady, fits the ravens mantra. he could be a fixture in the future, giving us a solid blue collar OLB who offers more upside than say an upshaw or jarrett johnson did, because he does have some pass rushing chops, having a decent first step, low center of gravity and decent bend and hand usage as well, he could improve in those areas but he isnt exactly lacking anywhere. maybe a redshirt guy, or maybe he earns a starting spot with smart play and a high motor, could stand to add about 10 lbs at which point he could be an excellent 1st and 2nd down OLB. 

4TH ROUND: 

Ejuan Price, OLB, Pitt. 

spark plug, one of my most underrated guys. his burst and bend is elite, he is a smaller guy, but with his low center of gravity and excellent lean and flexibility he is able to go untouched into the pocket quite often, and i think he could do the same in the NFL. i would think hes an immediate fan favorite with his great intensity. he actually plays stronger than his size would suggest, he brings a punch with his momentum and low center of gravity and has lightning quick hands to keep himself disengaged. he wont ever be a starter and wont ever be setting any edges, but he is a dangerous player to pair with other pass rushers, because he HAS to be accounted for simply because of how quickly he can make a play if he isnt. 

 

thats all im gonna do for now. BPA early and avoiding reaches for needs, and in turn we address future needs and find studs. double dip at OLB hoping we strike gold with polar opposite picks, one being a steady contributor and the other being undersized thus questionable but having a high ceiling because of his incredible burst and bend. tried my best to be ravens-like and realistic here which is why i took peppers who i think would be a typical ozzie move, and the realism comes in round 2 because i dont think guys like elflein/feeney/davis/king etc. will be available there. however i think tre'davious white will be.

 

 

 

 

I would be ecstatic if this is how it played out. Agree on all aspects

I'm not really sure who is responsible, but I think drafting has obviously been an issue.

Wasnt really a big fan of the last 2 nor previous ones since we took Jimmy Smith. No impact players.

Ive been listening to Ken on 105.7 and 100% agree with his theory. Oz loves drafting trench players.

Flacco topics always seem to rub us Ravens fans the wrong way. Guy played out of his mind that super bowl run....where did that go?

Right now it's pretty obvious he isn't comfortable with his personnel, which is an issue. However, Joe shouldn't get off the hook that easy.

I think we need a restructure badly..

1 hour ago, Moderator 3 said:

And your suggestions are??

1. Replace Zuttah

2. Cut/Trade Webb

3. Run more

Defense has been good enough to win games, sadly offense is looking bleak. OL is a must if nothing else. Zuttah is our #1 liability besides Lar Dar.

Run game is a close second.

Lmao, did anyone else just see Joe get ghost tackled. Come on man, play like you have some self-respect.

Tyrod making our top $ QB look like a lame duck.

Flacco is a good QB. Not great.

Kudos to him on capitalizing when it mattered most.

On 10/6/2016 at 11:52 PM, Maryland said:

They should have Hester wear one shoe that is 10 yards long, that way he can have a foot out of bounds to field kicks that are just in front of the endzone for a touchback. 

Wow this made me laugh hard.

13 minutes ago, Ravensdoordie said:

"If we did fire Harbaugh who would you guys bring in?"

ANSWER:

anyone that wasn't a whining arrogant baby and would put the blame on himself where it belongs instead of trying 

to pass it off on others.... 

 

How can anyone defend him when he clearly is the main and only reason we lost the 3 games we did regardless

of how bad any player played.... It is all on him... And don't give me it's a team effort stuff, etc....

 

he hasn't done anything at all for this team...period except take a paycheck he doesn't earn.... 

I guess you can tell I never liked him or his sniveling cry baby brother... Let him go destroy a college team somewhere 

because he certainly will never rank as a respected coach in the NFL...maybe he could put a dress on and sing the Sunday night football theme song next year...

 

What team would take him as their head coach if he was fired? ...none probably wouldn't even take him as a special teams coach

even......

 

 

A little harsh. I think he would get scooped up pretty quickly honestly.

Im not a big fan of his simply because I personally miss the old days of having feared defenses acrossed the league w/ground and pound backs.

Seems to me like something has changed in our FO with drafting, playing, coaching..I donno somewhere. Sadly have seen the decline ever since he walked in the door. This is a Harbaugh product.

Guess I'm in the minority who feels  he has potential. I think he hasn't played yet for a number of reasons. Primarily because of Orr and Macllean.

We are fortunate to have a solid LB core. KC isn't up to par with our vets yet.

Webb needs to go. Weak link

Pass rush is nonexistent 

Take it to the bank 24 - 20 Ravens..
 

...that Devin Hester vine is noice

Playing in a standard league format and need help deciding who bench this week. Thus far 0-2 whiffing with WR's picks each week.

WR1 - Dez Bryant

WR2 - Will Fuller

WR3 - Mike Wallace

BN - Tajae Sharpe

BN - Allen Hurns

BN - Corey Coleman

THANKS!

On 9/18/2016 at 6:32 PM, BmoreBird22 said:

Would you trade D. Hopkins and J. Charles for T. Gurley and E. Sanders?

I should preface this by saying I'm super thin at running back and with the way Ware is looking, Charles may not be a clear cut 20+ touches per game guy, especially coming off the ACL.

I also still think Gurley will turn it around because he's too good not to, but that offensive line is proving to be more horrendous than I thought they would be.

I don't think I would make that trade despite being a Gurley fan. D. Hopkins alone should prove to put up more points that Gurley and Sander combined.