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Just now, 757RavensFan said:

Half of our own player's names get misspelled.  

That's even worse! 

I refuse to be scared of a QB if half of the people on this board can't even spell his name.

1 minute ago, GrimCoconut said:

Yep. Weddle was a very vocal guy on the field and I really like him a lot. You can see the passion and football IQ he has. I really think his addition will be a huge one for us as he gets more and more familiar here. 

Agreed - you can just tell he loves being out there and is the clear leader of the defense.  I really love what the front office did this year... Could be a bit of selective memory, but it seemed like Trestman used a lot of multiple TE sets, which would have been lethal with Watson and Pitta on the field at the same time.  And then of course Wallace showed up big today.

Just now, GrimCoconut said:

As someone at the game, I can attest that this is absolutely true. I went to a game last year and this is my first game this year, but I will tell you there's a big difference in communication back there. Weddle is making the calls back there and he is telling guys where to go, or Webb is giving that direction but not as much. Last year you had CBs like Jimmy Smith trying to do it and it just doesn't work as well. Nobody knew who to trust last year and that was a truly big problem back in the secondary. You saw guys pointing this way and that way and now, we have a lot of the same thoughts and more coordination on the back end. You see safeties knowing where to be on every play and not questioning where they should line-up and CBs understood their assignments and who was covering who for the most part. I think I saw a play where nobody covered some guy in the slot, but other than that, it worked great--even on that play I saw Mosley hustle over to the edge to contain that guy once Taylor snapped the ball. Also, Levine had a great game when I saw him on the field and I think he's making a nice impact, too. I remember one play where Taylor snapped the ball and on the left side of the offense you had I think 3 receiving targets from the Bills. You had I think a TE in the slot, with two WR on the edge. I think Jimmy was playing off while I believe I saw Young playing man and nobody was covering the TE. That's the play I am referring to above where Mosley slid over from the RIGHT side of the offense and covered the TE and it really disrupted Taylor. You could see he got really confused. I think it was in the 4th quarter, maybe 3rd. 

I was at the game too and it really stuck out to me.  Did you notice Weddle was the one who got in Harbaugh's ear about challenging the spot on that Forsett run?  He's quickly turned into one of my favorite platers.

I think a lot of the communication on defense has to do Weddle.  Dude is directing everyone on pretty much every play.  Seems like the leader we have been lacking since Ray/Reed.  Agree with the previous poster about Jernigan, having him for interior pass rush is huge.  Can't wait for Doom to get back.  Jimmy Smith was a beast today.  

The Bills have a very good defense and probably the best CB tandem in the NFL.  Now if the offensive struggles next week, then I think there is something wrong. However I just don't see it happening. 

Seems like I am in the minority, but I did not mind the play calling at all today. The Bills have a top 3, if not the best, CB tandem in the league and Graham playing very well for them.  Only so much you can do when they are sending blitzes and their corners can cover 1 on 1.  

Only play that didn't make sense to me was the rollout on 4th and 1- feel like the run wasn't established enough for that to actually work.  Seems like Flacco finally has the ability to audible like a normal QB- he was making adjustments on every play it seemed.  

21 minutes ago, K-Dog said:

That doesn't help one bit.

From Caddyshack.

2 hours ago, Tank 92 said:

Noon it?

Pretty sure he means Noonan.

21 minutes ago, ALPHA said:

Forsetts best attribute at this point is vision, the problem this year is whoever starts at LG is a massive downgrade from KO. Our backs will have to create yardage.

Which further adds to the view that he just flourished in Kubiak's system. His offense is all about vision and patience, which I'm sure we all can agree is what Forsett is really good at.  

Just now, BmoreBird22 said:

They won't be kicking that far into the end zone anymore. I don't know if you noticed, by Tucker routinely kicked to the one to one yard deep in the end zone to ensure a return.

The new kickoff rules aren't going to encourage kickers to kick a touchback.

Yeah, that's on way of looking at it.  Warren Sharp (guy on Twitter who puts out a book every year with tons of advanced stats, metrics, etc) wrote an article on how every team should kickoff this way now.  But, the NFL is full of stubborn and conservative coaches who most likely will just kick in the endzone.  Also, the Ravens kick coverage was atrocious in the preseason so I'm skeptical they'll even do that in the regular season.

58 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

I feel pretty good. It must mean his toe is about as healthy as it was in 2014 and given the new kickoff rules, kickoff returns are going to be more important than ever.

If by this you mean he looks really good taking a knee, then I agree.

Only way I would bring back Forsett is if he signs for a lot less money and is the reserve running back.  Front office has been preaching getting younger and faster and cutting Forsett was the quickest way to accomplish that.  Better off playing West/Allen as committee for the first 3 weeks and then featuring Dixon.

Dixon was the most talented player on offense, let alone at running back this preseason.  Writing was on the wall for Forsett with Dixon getting so many reps with the 1's against the Lions.

I think Sheldon Price is someone to watch out for in the secondary. Long corner that everyone covets in the NFL nowadays and has been good in the practices I've seen (3 of them) and good tonight. Not sure why more people aren't talking about him. 

Like many have already said, Stanley and Tunsil are close enough in skill level that you have to take the cleaner prospect every time.  Not only off the field, but injury concerns as well.  However, I would be pissed if I were a Titans fan after trading up to take Conklin over Tunsil.

The roster is/was not good enough to trade the entire draft for a corner, especially when a left tackle was guaranteed.

Obviously if Ramsey is there, then the Ravens should have Usain Bolt run the pick in. 

My other two guys are Myles Jack and Treadwell. Jack is the perfect fit for today's NFL. He lined up as an EDGE rusher some plays, linebacker (obviously) some and has the strength to take on and stand up linemen. And he also covered Nelson Agholor and shut him down. 

I know Treadwell may seem like a bit of a reach, but I think he makes a huge difference on this team. 

8 hours ago, Jacquouille said:

Is that really what you have seen or has Jacoby Jones altered your judgement on deep threats?

That's what I've seen. Ive watched a couple of his games recently... Can't remember one catch that he didn't secure with his body (even screens) and, probably because of the body catching, does not high point the ball well. I just think he would be such a waste in the 2nd with the other options that would be available. I'm curious though, what about his game do you like? Or is just purely his speed?

Also, what do you think of Germain Ifedi from A&M? He had great measurables at the combine and looked really good against Bama (according to my novice scouting lol). Best case imo move him to LG and resign Osemele. 

Lastly, I would be thrills if Jones were a Raven. Already a beast against the run and definitely has the potential to be a pass rusher on the inside. 

14 minutes ago, Jacquouille said:

Have you seen his combine? 

Obviously great in the 40, had a good broad jump.  But other than that, he didn't do that well.  Nothing more than a fast guy who catches everything with his chest.

Give me Boyd over Fuller and I personally don't think Jackson lasts until the first 2nd round pick, let alone the Dolphins/Bucs pick.   He could very well be the 2nd CB off the board.

6 minutes ago, RaineV1 said:

The only Henry I'd consider getting in the 2nd is Hunter Henry. Though we really don't need another TE.

This.  Wrote out a response about Hunter before realizing the guy was talking about Derrick Henry.  

Jack/Ramsey and Coleman

5 years ago (pre Edelman, Brown, and other smaller quick guys) I'd say Alexander by a mile.  Don't think VH3 can match up with outside guys.

1a. Spence

1b.Treadwell

IMO these guys make the biggest difference on this team.