Pitta Or Dickson

[eandb17]

This is a tough one and I both can contribute greatly. In the long run though I think Pitta will be better because not only can he catch as well as Dickson, but he is also a great blocker. IF we could add another great blocker for our running game not only would that help us that way, but the passing game would benefit because they could run effective play actions

[Moderator 3]

I know everyone is excited about their potential, but shouldn't we wait until we've seen them in action before we crown the next king?

[T-ray]

Both TE's have their own skill set. Sure, they both are great at catching the pass and they're both the same height, but they were used in different situations in college. Dickson is more of the D-Stretcher who gets pressure off underneath recievers and also delivers a reciever-type feel at the TE spot, while Pitta is a Red-Zone threat and more of a possession type target. Its too early to say who will be better, but I don't think we'll ever truly know. If we keep these two together, then both will be used in different cases.

[Alexir]

I actually cant wait for the time that they will both be on the field at the same time! I think both of them could line up like Clark in the slot too!

[reediddy]

Word during the combine and draft process was that Pitta could be the next Dallas Clark and thats fine with me! But we still need them to put on the pads before any real decision can be made

[reediddy]

[quote name='Alexir' date='13 June 2010 - 10:15 AM' timestamp='1276449304' post='421351']
I actually cant wait for the time that they will both be on the field at the same time! I think both of them could line up like Clark in the slot too!
[/quote]

Can you imagine how that set of receivers would look, across the field??? wow, Boldin Pitta Dickson and Mason just matchup problems galore. I just cried tears of joy

[flynismo]

I think Pitta has the better chance of the two. I think the Clark comparisons are close to his style of play. Dickson reminds me a lot of Shockey.

[BuckWilds]

[quote name='Alexir' date='13 June 2010 - 01:15 PM' timestamp='1276449304' post='421351']
I actually cant wait for the time that they will both be on the field at the same time! I think both of them could line up like Clark in the slot too!
[/quote]

This. I didn't vote for either because I don't think it's an either/or situation. I think they're both going to be viable receivers and both will be used well in the offense.

[Purple Punishment]

who cares who turns out better, we have 2 very different threats in them. there will be no way to gauge based on their 2 playing styles being so different. i think both wil be lethal against oppsing D's. Dickson as a Shockey/Gonzalez type of TE and Pitta being a Clark type. Let them prosper in tandem, especially with 2TE sets

[Ed_Reed20]

I don't know if or when one will seperate from the other down the road but it's going to be fun watching them compete for snaps next season.

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

Pitta has been better so far at OTA's, right? I picked him, dunno why, instinct says Dickson!

Great logic employed there on my behalf. Lol.

[FlaccoFlicker]

Let me see them play some NFL time then I'll give an answer hopefully Heap can teach them as Sharpe did Heap

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

Hopefully Ozzie gives them some tips, too!

[flynismo]

[quote name='Purple Punishment' date='14 June 2010 - 05:59 AM' timestamp='1276509556' post='421584']
who cares who turns out better, we have 2 very different threats in them. there will be no way to gauge based on their 2 playing styles being so different. i think both wil be lethal against oppsing D's. Dickson as a Shockey/Gonzalez type of TE and Pitta being a Clark type. Let them prosper in tandem, especially with 2TE sets
[/quote]

Please tell me that's not a bathroom that you and Big Beth are in in your avatar

[Alexir]

[quote name='flynismo' date='14 June 2010 - 12:37 PM' timestamp='1276533467' post='421670']
Please tell me that's not a bathroom that you and Big Beth are in in your avatar
[/quote]

I doubt Tiger Woods is a Ravens fan who posts on these boards..

[twilightraven2723]

im gonna take dickson. he has the downfield speed that u want in a great tight end. he can catch passes and i like his route running out of college. he puts more pressure on a defense than does a pitta.

[BmoreSports09]

[quote name='flynismo' date='14 June 2010 - 11:37 AM' timestamp='1276533467' post='421670']
Please tell me that's not a bathroom that you and Big Beth are in in your avatar
[/quote]

That's Tiger Woods in that avatar.

[Token]

I think they'll both take over for Heap.

[flynismo]

[quote name='BmoreSports09' date='14 June 2010 - 04:15 PM' timestamp='1276546530' post='421743']
That's Tiger Woods in that avatar.
[/quote]

You know what's messed up? I even thought to myself "He kinda looks like Tiger Woods."

The shame...

[BloodRaven]

My prediction: Although Dickson is the better athlete Pitta will overachieve and be the better player.

[Fred Sanford]

They may not be in direct competition, actually. Pitta's been seeing reps in practice at H-back, which is sort of a tight end/fullback hybrid, like Chris Cooley sometimes lines up at.

I give an edge to Pitta just because he's 25 and should assumably be more physically developed. Probably the better blocker and special teams player will be the one getting the reps this year.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='BloodRaven' date='14 June 2010 - 10:54 PM' timestamp='1276570444' post='421825']
My prediction: Although Dickson is the better athlete Pitta will overachieve and be the better player.
[/quote]

I have a feeling that will happen too.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='15 June 2010 - 08:44 AM' timestamp='1276609486' post='421888']
I have a feeling that will happen too.
[/quote]


I think Pitta is more likely to be Heap's replacement as the every down TE. Even though neither are really accomplished blockers (I don't understand all the comments about Pitta being a better blocker, neither really had those responsibilites in college and all the scout reports state that it's both of their biggest weaknesses) I think Pitta will work harder at the little things. I think Dickson is a more gifted athlete and probably hasn't had to work a whole lot to be great. Pitta has had to work for what he has and will continue to do so.

I think Dickson will be the bigger pass catching threat, and will be the go-to guy in two TE sets or on 3rd and long. Pitta will be more of the every-down back as he improves his blocking abilities. Both will be HUGE red zone targets.

I hate to say it, but if one or both has a great year, and one proves to be an efficient blocker Heap may be on the way out soon while he still has trade value.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='BOLDnPurPnBlacK' date='15 June 2010 - 04:10 PM' timestamp='1276632607' post='421982']
I hate to say it, but if one or both has a great year, and one proves to be an efficient blocker Heap may be on the way out soon while he still has trade value.
[/quote]

I don't think Heap has any trade value. He's become a solid blocker but his body has taken a beating through the years and he's on the wrong side of 30.

[ed.s52]

Personally, I would take Dickson.

He is more athletic and was one of my favorite players to watch whenever i was watching an Oregon game.

And, not to mention, I think our FO is smarter than anyone posting on these boards and they took Dickson before Pitta. In my mind that means they think (or at least thought) Dickson was better and had more potential giving him the edge to me.

Either way its a close one.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='ed.s52' date='16 June 2010 - 08:30 PM' timestamp='1276734659' post='422494']
Personally, I would take Dickson.

He is more athletic and was one of my favorite players to watch whenever i was watching an Oregon game.

[b]And, not to mention, I think our FO is smarter than anyone posting on these boards and they took Dickson before Pitta. In my mind that means they think (or at least thought) Dickson was better and had more potential giving him the edge to me.[/b]

Either way its a close one.
[/quote]

I understand the point you made but Pitta being taken after Dickson could be something he uses as fuel to outwork Dickson and win more P.T.

[ed.s52]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' date='16 June 2010 - 05:35 PM' timestamp='1276738504' post='422510']
I understand the point you made but Pitta being taken after Dickson could be something he uses as fuel to outwork Dickson and win more P.T.
[/quote]

True that, but couldn't having the fact that they were drafted relatively close would spark competition in both of them so if Pitta did outwork Dickson it would be because of work ethic not because he was picked a round later.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='twilightraven2723' date='14 June 2010 - 04:11 PM' timestamp='1276546274' post='421742']
im gonna take dickson. he has the downfield speed that u want in a great tight end. he can catch passes and i like his route running out of college. he puts more pressure on a defense than does a pitta.
[/quote]

Don't underestimate the pressure that a possessioh type TE like Pitta would be able to put on a defense. At BYU Pitta had a nack for running good route and fihding holes in zone defenses to give his QB a good target.

A good possession type TE is a good weapon to have, especially against teams like the Jets and Steelers who like to blitz to get quick pressure.

Also having a guy like Pitta matching up with linebackers and safeties will be a huge advantage for the Ravens against those 2 teams. Pitta holding LB and S will allow a guy like Dickson to make plays down field.

I admit, i was a huge supporter of the Ravens drafting Jermanie Gresham, and i still think he was the overall best TE coming out. However with both Pitta and Dickson we have something that we couldn't get with just Gresham only, and that's options. A team can gameplan to take a single TE out of the game, but having 2 TEs that can be a mismatch is a nightmare for opposing defenses.

Lets just hope both Pitta and Dickson can learn the offense and show up this season.

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

Well we know Jermaine Gresham will be up and going for the Bengals, who we can get our rookie TE's involved!

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='ed.s52' date='17 June 2010 - 03:54 AM' timestamp='1276761254' post='422661']
True that, but couldn't having the fact that they were drafted relatively close would spark competition in both of them so if Pitta did outwork Dickson it would be because of work ethic not because he was picked a round later.
[/quote]

I simply said Pitta could use where he was picked as fuel. I honestly don't think he will.

If he does decide to use something as motivation or even if he doesn't, he'll have to have a good work ethic regardless to separate himself from Dickson.