Ozzie Says The Focus Will Be O-Line, Wrs, And Pass Rushers

[IMissMattStover]

I saw recently in a tweet that Ozzie has made it known that the O-Line is a place he wants to work on this offseason. He also mentioned that he will take a look at Wide Recievers, and he says that we can never have enough pass rushers. Another Ozzie tidbit, he says that while he isnt sure how much longer he will be GM, but he will consider it after he has two or three SB wins.

[Gordo52]

Its comforting knowing Ozzie plans on staying here longer. Although that may put some pressure on John I love the confidence.

[IMissMattStover]

Yeah, thats what I thought too when I saw it. Its great to see that not only does he plan on staying, but he sees potential for a few SB wins.

[TDubbs]

We need another explosive WR who can gain some separation for Joe and make some plays for him. Also, It wouldnt hurt to find a return specialist in the draft, thats one area we severely lacked in this season.

[IMissMattStover]

I was a little excited about Torrey coming into this season, but he wasnt as explosive as I was expecting. I think we need to draft a WR who is fast, as well as good with his hands and good at getting seperation. And a RS would be good too, although I doubt it would happen until the 6th or 7th round. We have bigger needs.

[Ravenslifer]

Every offseason Ozzie promises to focus on something, and every year he gets it done. Last year it was working on the run game, he brought in Leech and Ricky, and Ray Rice's YPA went up more than half a yard, he posted a career high in rushing yards and doubled his career rushing TD total. In year's past it's been other things: o-line, pass rushers, cornerbacks, a quarterback, and he's always gotten it done. This year, we know what the focus is on, and I strongly believe we will have a much better offensive line in 2012.

[GrimCoconut]

[quote name='IMissMattStover' timestamp='1328132388' post='982030']
I was a little excited about Torrey coming into this season, but he wasnt as explosive as I was expecting. I think we need to draft a WR who is fast, as well as good with his hands and good at getting seperation. And a RS would be good too, although I doubt it would happen until the 6th or 7th round. We have bigger needs.
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I think Torrey Smith is plenty explosive. As for the KR, draft Marques Maze from Alabama. Go for a big body receiver in the 2nd or 3rd and we're straight. If we draft two receivers, though, then I think Reed & Evans are gone. We won't keep 7 wide receivers on this team.

[Grapple Raven]

I thought it was interesting that Ozzie said one emphasis will be to build a team that can remain competitive in the AFC North Division.

[Cville-Raven]

[quote name='IMissMattStover' timestamp='1328132388' post='982030']
I was a little excited about Torrey coming into this season, but he wasnt as explosive as I was expecting.
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lol what!!!!
Let me guess we should start targeting Usain Bolt.

[T-ray]

[quote name='IMissMattStover' timestamp='1328132388' post='982030']
I was a little excited about Torrey coming into this season, [u][b]but he wasnt as explosive as I was expecting[/b][/u]. I think we need to draft a WR who is fast, as well as good with his hands and good at getting seperation. And a RS would be good too, although I doubt it would happen until the 6th or 7th round. We have bigger needs.
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Huh?? He was plenty of explosive lol.. more so than I had actually thought he would be.

[ThePurpleWall]

[quote name='IMissMattStover' timestamp='1328131558' post='982011']
I saw recently in a tweet that Ozzie has made it known that the O-Line is a place he wants to work on this offseason. He also mentioned that he will take a look at Wide Recievers, and he says that we can never have enough pass rushers. Another Ozzie tidbit, he says that while he isnt sure how much longer he will be GM, but he will consider it after he has two or three SB wins.
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whats his twitter name so i can follow ?.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='IMissMattStover' timestamp='1328132388' post='982030']
I was a little excited about Torrey coming into this season, but [b]he wasnt as explosive as I was expecting[/b]. I think we need to draft a WR who is fast, as well as good with his hands and good at getting seperation. And a RS would be good too, although I doubt it would happen until the 6th or 7th round. We have bigger needs.
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Is this a joke? The man accelerates as quickly, if not faster than [i]any[/i] player in the league. On his TD against the Pats, Deion Sanders said he hadn't seen turnover(stride frequency) like that all year.

I can't wait for FA and the draft.

[indianstick]

[quote name='IMissMattStover' timestamp='1328132388' post='982030']
I was a little excited about Torrey coming into this season, but he wasnt as explosive as I was expecting. I think we need to draft a WR who is fast, as well as good with his hands and good at getting seperation. And a RS would be good too, although I doubt it would happen until the 6th or 7th round. We have bigger needs.
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If anything..torrey was explosive. Teams started putting their number 1 corner against him and he still accomplished his job which was to stretch the defense. Once flacco and torrey completely get on the same page he is going to be good for 10 tds a year. I thought he was going to return kicks for us because he broke ACC records for kick returning in 2 consecutive years in college

When I was watching hte playoffs and seeing boldin embarrass some dbacks I was thinking man, I wish we had another boldin. Our offense still needs another big physical reciever with above average hands who can get solid seperation.

[IMissMattStover]

Ok. By explosive all I meant was that he wasnt as used and as productive as I was expecting. Yes, he played well, just not what I was expecting.

[arnie_uk]

He also said we will def have a new center on the roster next year regardless of what happens with birk and gurode

[IMissMattStover]

[quote name='ThePurpleWall' timestamp='1328133020' post='982054']

whats his twitter name so i can follow ?.
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It wasnt his tweet. It was an analyst i believe who quoted Ozzie in his tweet.

[wolfpack]

I love this team, we have pass rushers as a need even though we led the AFC in sacks. A great luxury and some awesome aggressivness! GO RAVENS

[ratedr]

Torrey, not as explosive as expected? Huh? I thought he exceeded everyone's expectations. I know he exceeded mine.

He just might be the fastest player in the league. When he perfects his route running, he'll be unstoppable. It says a lot that teams started putting their #1 corners on him. He might be the first receiver we've had that actually scares opposing defenses.

[Jamal]

Glad to see the lack of pass-rushers in recognized. Pagano made it look a lot better, and without him we will drop in sacks unless we get better pass-rushers.

[IMissMattStover]

[quote name='wolfpack' timestamp='1328133727' post='982079']
I love this team, we have pass rushers as a need even though we led the AFC in sacks. A great luxury and some awesome aggressivness! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.png[/img] GO RAVENS
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Indeed. I want to see Burglar and Brady etc. go down even more frequently under our D. Also, I love your profile picture. It looks like Joe is at a Disco.

[wolfpack]

[quote name='IMissMattStover' timestamp='1328133998' post='982087']

Indeed. I want to see Burglar and Brady etc. go down even more frequently under our D. Also, I love your profile picture. It looks like Joe is at a Disco.
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Yeah if we had a DL full of pure pass rushers that would have helped us against Brady. Yes they were good at running, but if we can get constant pressure on a QB with only 3/4 man rushes, man would that be insane!!! :D

[IMissMattStover]

[quote name='wolfpack' timestamp='1328134184' post='982093']
Yeah if we had a DL full of pure pass rushers that would have helped us against Brady. Yes they were good at running, but if we can get constant pressure on a QB with only 3/4 man rushes, man would that be insane!!! [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.png[/img]
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I can picture our entire Defense as pass rushers. We rush everybody up the center. Brady is consumed by a wave of purple.

[wolfpack]

We just gotta blitz Pollard against Brady and other QBs, I'm not hoping he gets hurt, but Pollard is the Patriots slayer, so you never know whats going to happen [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/268213.gif[/img]

[IMissMattStover]

I dont ever wish injury on opposing QBs but I dont mind it when Brady or roethlessburglar go down and out.

[T-ray]

[quote name='IMissMattStover' timestamp='1328133642' post='982073']
Ok. By explosive all I meant was that he wasnt as used and as productive as I was expecting. Yes, he played well, just not what I was expecting.
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Not what you was expecting?? LOL.. did you think he would get 15 Td's this year as a rookie?? haha... thats pretty darn funny. Especially considering many on here wasn't expecting him to be that big of a factor his rookie season with his horrid preseason.

[flynismo]

My preseason projections for Torrey:

550 yards, 4 TD


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[IMissMattStover]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1328135604' post='982134']
My preseason projections for Torrey:

550 yards, 4 TD


[img]http://nouaintradio.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/bigstockphoto_failed_130059.jpg[/img]
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Failed indeed. To be honest I was probably expecting a little TOO much for him his rookie season.

[Alexir]

Don't see why wide receiver is such a need when we got our possesion guy, got our deep threat and have 2 serviceable tight ends and a wide out hand picked by Flacco. I don't mind getting a QB but i don't wanna burn a pick in the top 3 rounds on one..

[IMissMattStover]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1328135836' post='982139']
Don't see why wide receiver is such a need when we got our possesion guy, got our deep threat and have 2 serviceable tight ends and a wide out hand picked by Flacco. I don't mind getting a QB but i don't wanna burn a pick in the top 3 rounds on one..
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I know you disagree, but as for QB, we are set. Considering WRs, we do have some, but one, I would prefer not to have to rely on TEs, and two, many of our recievers have been very inconsistent at key moments.

[rmw10]

Sounds like a good plan, but we need 1 or 2 ILBs as well. Ray's almost done, and there's no guarantee McClain and/or Ellerbe will be back. I'd really rather not have McClellan out there...