Jameel Mcclain

[Ed_Reed20]

McClain was all over the field Monday, especially in the second half. I don't if he can separate himself from Gooden and Barnes but they should make an incredible 3-man LB rotation.

[TSizzle00]

How can someone be overrated if they dont even start? lol

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

[quote name='SackinU' date='28 August 2009 - 11:13 AM' timestamp='1251411236' post='225586']
Ozzie seems to have a knack for finding guys with a nose for the ball, it is that very thing that makes our defense absolutely feared around the league... not the huge hits, not the beat down sacks, but the turnovers, no team is safe when they are on the field.
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Haha, well I just drafted Ravens D/ST in fantasy so I'm hoping for plenty more of those turnovers!!!

[flynismo]

[quote name='TSizzle00' date='28 August 2009 - 10:23 AM' timestamp='1251469432' post='225782']
How can someone be overrated if they dont even start? lol
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*cough*TROYSMITH*cough*

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

The confusion probably stems from the fact that McClain is obviously good; yet didn't play much because of the talent in front of him. People were probably indicating he has great potential - which he has shown - and that, I believe, has been misinterpreted as people over-rating him by others.

[flynismo]

[quote name='justifythegame' date='28 August 2009 - 08:43 AM' timestamp='1251463435' post='225755']
Well i think he is overrated - by ravens fans at least. First, he has skill at OLB and pass rushing. He is a playmaker, but you have to choose wisely and put him in the right situations. He is not starting caliber. And he is definitely not a MLB. Just because you lose Bart Scott, doesn't mean you grab some DE who made some STs plays and convert him to MLB immediately. I mean we have a draft pick who played MLB for years at Miami and another excellent MLB we stole later in the draft his year behind him. Use McClain for his actual talent, and put him on the outside in the right situations and get some plays out of him, but don't start overrating him as a serious starting MLB.
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Well said.
And I agree, I seriously doubt anyone outside of Baltimore even knows his name.

Although, I will say this, he has definitely shown flashes of potential. He has a role on this team for sure, we just need to figure out exactly what that role is.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='flynismo' date='29 August 2009 - 12:20 AM' timestamp='1251519611' post='226099']
Well said.
And I agree, I seriously doubt anyone outside of Baltimore even knows his name.

Although, I will say this, he has definitely shown flashes of potential. He has a role on this team for sure, we just need to figure out exactly what that role is.
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There are a lot of players that people outside of baltimore don't know about. That doesn't mean the guy is over rated.

It's still people outside of Baltimore that don't know Kelly Gregg. You still here some analyst say Hiloti NaGota, instead of Haloti Ngata. There are people outside of Baltimore that know Leonhard, but never heard of Landry.

Guys like AD and Scott, didn't start getting national attention until they were scheduled to become Free Agents.

The point is that Baltimore is small when it comes to media coverage. So unless you are a superstar, a 1st round pick, a future HOFer, or scheduled become a big named FA, the chances are people outside of Baltimore don't know you.

I don't think McClain is over rated by fans at all. He has been making plays and that is what you ask of any defender. Most fans are just excited to see and UDFA guy show signs of being a keeper.

Guys that turn into Pro Bowl guys have to start somewhere. Right now we are seeing young guys who have that potential and the potential to be able to help this team.

That is all apart of what makes preseason exciting for a guy like me. I like to see the Martin's, the McClains, the Bugress', the Nakamura's, the Harper's and so on.

Like you said he will have a role on this team. At this point he is a third down rusher, but his role could definately expand.

[J-man]

Once again, another solid night for McClain.