Merged: T.J. Houshmandzadeh Signs With the Ravens

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='RavensAllTheWay' timestamp='1283788815' post='466362']
I don't think one incident is enough to call for his release. I'd take a healty Stalls over TJ as well, but I really couldn't ask for a better replacement while Stalls recovers. [b]Plus TJ's a deep threat also. [/b]

Baltimore seems to have a discipline that leaves no room for any divas. With that said, TJ will do more good than bad.
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Housh isn't a deep threat. He's really just a bigger Derrick Mason.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1283789139' post='466383']
Who is hating?

People were skeptical before the deal went down, myself included, but everyone seems to be generally happy with the move.
[/quote]
I'm hating.

In all seriousness, though, I'll keep admitting upfront that I'm a Houshmandzadeh hater, and will continue to be, except in cases where he's making plays for the Ravens. I can support the team and still dislike him when he's not on the field.

[GrimCoconut]

Who's getting cut to make room for him? That's my concern. I like Reed. Hate to see him go.

[berad]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1283789262' post='466392']
I'm hating.

In all seriousness, though, I'll keep admitting upfront that I'm a Houshmandzadeh hater, and will continue to be, except in cases where he's making plays for the Ravens. [b]I can support the team and still dislike him when he's not on the field.[/b]
[/quote]

Very true. Frank Walker, Troy Smith anyone?

[Ngata Chance]

If TJ was our #1, I may be a little concerned, but as it stands, he's not. That being said, welcome to Baltimore. We're a better team with you here.

[Neil]

[quote name='GrimCoconut' timestamp='1283789288' post='466394']
Who's getting cut to make room for him? That's my concern. I like Reed. Hate to see him go.
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Yeah, I figure Reed gets the cut.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='JEEPercreepermd' timestamp='1283789030' post='466374']
Hey don't hate at least the guys we are singing aren't washed up
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[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1283789173' post='466386']
Haters gonna hate!!!
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It's the Ravens; I'm supposed to hate them. Housh, is not my favorite person, but I do miss the rivalry with him.

[scrock]

They were saying it will most likely be Reed or Marcus Smith you gets demoted or waived.

I want Reed to stick around to, I think he could do well with some more development.

[PurpleChaos]

[quote name='Neil' timestamp='1283789496' post='466400']
Yeah, I figure Reed gets the cut.
[/quote]
I say one of the linebackers gets the ax

[T-Sizz]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1283789173' post='466386']
Haters gonna hate!!!
[/quote]

I was going to type the exact same phrase but you beat me to it.

[D_UP]

I'm ok with us signing tj now he has a chip on his shoulder so hopefully he balls out

[TheRavenouseD2008]

its kinda funny my pastor who is friends the the chaplain for our beloved ravens called me up at 11:30 and said TJ is not just a chrisitan now he is a Raven my jaw hit the floor I was like ok reavis may think he is able to cover mason and boldin or clayton but one man for 4 guys even with cromarties help this is a tall order especialy if the ravens go empty gun Reed Housh Boldin Mason Clayton or Heap Boldin Mason Clayton Housh these combos are Deadly to even a Dime set

[itscbm5042]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1283789258' post='466391']
Housh isn't a deep threat. He's really just a bigger Derrick Mason.
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TJ has the ability to get behind the secondary and has the ability to build a real quick burst of speed for short distances he can't take it the distance from like 60 yards out but he can catch a 20 yard pass and turn it into a 40 yard TD.

He is a hybrid between Mason and Boldin really, which is nice. And like I said, its true the Ravens don't have a true deep threat but I would rather have 3 proven #2 WR who can all run great routes, accumulate YAC, and show physicality. If your nickel corner is paired up with Mase or Housh...there is a good chance they will look silly, bite on a studder step or double move and then they are left wide open and THERE is your threat. Also, Boldin and TJ in the red zone along with Heap gives Flacco 3 incredible, reliable red zone targets.

[Andrew Glass]

I highly doubt TJ will be ready for the jets game. I mean look how long it took for boldin and stallworth to get on the same page with our offense and flacco. I don't see it happening in 7 days...

One thing this adds is depth. Boldin has been in great health this year but he's always hurt because of the way he plays so if he goes down for a few games we have another all pro caliber WR to step in. I don't see how it works when stallworth comesback though they may have to release one of them.

Any report on which roster spot he took, Smith, Reed?

[TheBends]

OMG NFL.COM headlight on main website! We're not joking now! HAHA! This is the craziest Ravens team I've ever seen! I'm SO stoked for this year!

[scrock]

[quote name='Andrew Glass' timestamp='1283789855' post='466413']
I highly doubt TJ will be ready for the jets game. I mean look how long it took for boldin and stallworth to get on the same page with our offense and flacco. I don't see it happening in 7 days...
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I disagree, I think TJ will see some game action. Receivers gets traded during the season and are in the lineup the next week. It happens every year. Sure he isn't going to have the offense down but he will see some playing time. Just like Josh Wilson will.

[Ravenite]

[quote name='Andrew Glass' timestamp='1283789855' post='466413']
I highly doubt TJ will be ready for the jets game. I mean look how long it took for boldin and stallworth to get on the same page with our offense and flacco. I don't see it happening in 7 days...
[/quote]

True but it's a good sign to have him here before the season starts. We might switch playing time between Clayton and TJ (more time to Clayton cause he's been here longer.) I think it all depends on if the terminology is similar and the playbook. Other than that, we might give him a few plays to ease into the system just like we are doing with Josh Wilson on the defensive side.

[JEEPercreepermd]

[quote name='Andrew Glass' timestamp='1283789855' post='466413']
I highly doubt TJ will be ready for the jets game. I mean look how long it took for boldin and stallworth to get on the same page with our offense and flacco. I don't see it happening in 7 days...
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He'll probably see some limited action, i'm sure Cam will find a way to get him out there in SOME capacity though and then just gradually ease him into the offense over the next few weeks.

[TheRavenouseD2008]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1283789539' post='466401']
It's the Ravens; I'm supposed to hate them. Housh, is not my favorite person, but I do miss the rivalry with him.
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rivalry restored have a nice season warden who you got covering our corps now ? might want to get some non penalty causers cause Clark might be suspended by week 6

[theFRANCHISE]

Chances are, while Houshmandzadeh's learning the playbook, Flacco and Cam Cameron will simplify things for him by having him run basic routes and Flacco may give him the exact route while in the huddle. This'll complicate some of the no-huddle drives that Cam will try to put together, but it'll at least put Houshmandazeh on the field and give opposing defenses another body to worry about.

[Neil]

[quote name='PurpleChaos' timestamp='1283789631' post='466404']
I say one of the linebackers gets the ax
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Boldin
Mason
Houshmanzadeh
Clayton
Stallworth
Smith
Reed

Are the Ravens going to carry 7 receivers on the roster, even though one is injured?

[Marc2k6]

Championship!

[RavensAllTheWay]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1283789258' post='466391']
Housh isn't a deep threat. He's really just a bigger Derrick Mason.
[/quote]
It's not like he can't go deep. People say Boldin and Clayton aren't deep threats, but they make deep catches way down the field and so does TJ.

[Andrew Glass]

[quote name='JEEPercreepermd' timestamp='1283790118' post='466424']
He'll probably see some limited action, i'm sure Cam will find a way to get him out there in SOME capacity though and then just gradually ease him into the offense over the next few weeks.
[/quote]

Yeah, He will be ready for the jets but you may only see him in a very limited 5-15 snaps..

[JEEPercreepermd]

I absolutely can't wait to see TJ burn the Bengals D like he used to burn ours just a few years ago

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='itscbm5042' timestamp='1283789795' post='466411']
TJ has the ability to get behind the secondary and has the ability to build a real quick burst of speed for short distances he can't take it the distance from like 60 yards out but he can catch a 20 yard pass and turn it into a 40 yard TD.

He is a hybrid between Mason and Boldin really, which is nice. And like I said, its true the Ravens don't have a true deep threat but I would rather have 3 proven #2 WR who can all run great routes, accumulate YAC, and show physicality. If your nickel corner is paired up with Mase or Housh...there is a good chance they will look silly, bite on a studder step or double move and then they are left wide open and THERE is your threat. Also, Boldin and TJ in the red zone along with Heap gives Flacco 3 incredible, reliable red zone targets.
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I couldn't agree more.

As for what T.J. will do next week against the Jets, I can see him getting a few targets. I'd run a screen a slot or jailbreak screen to him at some point if I were Cam.

[FlaccoFlicker]

doesnt matter really if he is a deep threat,if Joe can get the throw down field and hit him in stride it will work,but Joe's throws were a little short last year,let's hope thats been improved we could see alot of quick deep passes this year completed

[scrock]

[quote name='Neil' timestamp='1283790213' post='466429']
Boldin
Mason
Houshmanzadeh
Clayton
Stallworth
Smith
Reed

Are the Ravens going to carry 7 receivers on the roster, even though one is injured?
[/quote]

No, either Reed or Smith is getting waived

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='RavensAllTheWay' timestamp='1283790238' post='466432']
It's not like he can't go deep. People say Boldin and Clayton aren't deep threats, but they make deep catches way down the field and so does TJ.
[/quote]

I'm not saying he can't go deep but he isn't a deep threat in the mold of Steve Smith or Lee Evans.

[itscbm5042]

The WR depth chart will now be:

WR 1 Boldin
WR 2 Mason
WR 3 Houshmandzadeh
WR 4 Clayton

And it will be that way starting with Game 1