Preseason 1 - Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

[rmw10]

Which #28 makes the team guys?

 

Neither.

[berad]

That's... legal? Well, I guess since it's the preseason, it's possible...

Yeah, there are only so many numbers for an inflated number of pre-season players. There are also two #34s (Rainey + Moe Lee), #64s (Pericak and Gaines), and #69s (Devey and Larsen)

[PuRock]

I know no one actually knows the answer to this; but, why did LaQuan Williams only play special teams, last year? I seem to remember him getting snaps at receiver during his rookie season in 2011. So, what happened?

 

Inconsistency.  Struggled when lining up against top competition.  

[berad]

I didn't think that was allowed...?

See above ^ It's something you'll only see in preseason

[ghost1986]

keep your foot on their necks after the half Ravens.  get out of Tampa with the "W."

 

~Mili

I like this attitude. This pleases me. I prefer violence of action.

[herostyle]

Sitting in a bar, finally seeing some of the game.

The only thing I know so far is that John Harbaugh is pretty hot.

Yeah he's a hottie! ;)

[rmw10]

I know no one actually knows the answer to this; but, why did LaQuan Williams only play special teams, last year? I seem to remember him getting snaps at receiver during his rookie season in 2011. So, what happened?

 

He had a very poor preseason last year as a WR.  He still stood out at ST.

[bauer77]

Sadly no update on Pierce yet.

 

I don't think there will be till the end of the game. He got up and ran off the field, at the most, he just hyperextended it. 

[ellicottraven]

I know no one actually knows the answer to this; but, why did LaQuan Williams only play special teams, last year? I seem to remember him getting snaps at receiver during his rookie season in 2011. So, what happened?

I am wondering that myself? When did LaQuan get lost in the receiver shuffle? He was injured for some time perhaps, but good question though.

[PuRock]

Yeah, there are only so many numbers for an inflated number of pre-season players. There are also two #34s (Rainey + Moe Lee), #64s (Pericak and Gaines), and #69s (Devey and Larsen)

 

And you know none is touching #52 or #20 right now.  And they can't be paired up with a 27,5, or 55 either.  

[5aiah]

I think Laquan gets the 5th spot because he actually will get playing time on ST.

 

I know no one actually knows the answer to this; but, why did LaQuan Williams only play special teams, last year? I seem to remember him getting snaps at receiver during his rookie season in 2011. So, what happened?

He just isn't that good a receiver yet. He is athletic but is unrefined in the most important techniques as a receiver. That being said he really is going to take that job. I think this will make it impossible to not carry more receivers than last year.

[cobrajet]

I know this is just one half but wow, we may have some special here with this Special Teams Unit. I would love our Special Teams to be elite and really contribute with scoring points.

[H8R]

Firm ... and a tight fit to quote Walder Frey

[balfan23]

Sadly no update on Pierce yet.

Is he one the sidelines or in the locker room? It would seem like if they thought it was a tear, they'd have him off the sidelines

[izvoodoo]

He just isn't that good a receiver yet. He is athletic but is unrefined in the most important techniques as a receiver. That being said he really is going to take that job. I think this will make it impossible to not carry more receivers than last year.

My argument is Laquan is going to be better on ST than a non contributor is on WR.

[sflegend89]

I hope Elam and Brown continue to get a lot of reps in the 2nd half. It's not time for knee jerk reactions but the wr's left a lot to be desired in the 1st half. Can't read too far into it considering it's the 1st pre-season game and everyone is knocking off the rust though.. Really wanna see the 1st team offense drive down the field and get a TD next week

 

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[MissK528]

I can't wait to see the blocked punt...

[CARavensFan]

Yes Ravens broadcasters in the second half!!!!

Thank goodness the Bucs broadcasters were brutal

[ellicottraven]

We need to step it up in the second half!

[5aiah]

My argument is Laquan is going to be better on ST than a non contributor is on WR.

But with the durability issues we don't know who is going to be a real contributor. That being said I agree his work on special teams likely gives him the nod. 

[CARavensFan]

I can't wait to see the blocked punt...

Berry and Quan, it was a great play. Though to be fair the blocking was embarrassing…

[sflegend89]

My game just switched over from Bucs coverage to Ravens coverage.. thank god couldn't take any more of the incompetent TB announcers. "Brandon Doss"

[rmw10]

Yes Ravens broadcasters in the second half!!!!

Thank goodness the Bucs broadcasters were brutal

 

Don't be that happy.  They've been brutal so far.  Butchering names like crazy.

[Ravensallday24/7]

Is he one the sidelines or in the locker room? It would seem like if they thought it was a tear, they'd have him off the sidelines

Since he limped off the field I haven't even seen him or hear him mentioned.

[rmw10]

Berry and Quan, it was a great play. Though to be fair the blocking was embarrassing…

 

It was Trawick, not Berry.

[cobrajet]

Inconsistency.  Struggled when lining up against top competition.  

Yeah but it was only a handful of times. Too few to get any rhythm of any kind.

[herostyle]

Berry and Quan, it was a great play. Though to be fair the blocking was embarrassing…

Nah it wasn't Berry. It was #28 Trawick.

[Corvus]

Ready to see Caleb Hanie, Tyrod did not lead a scoring drive unless you're counting the one boosted by the long Rainey return...

[CARavensFan]

My game just switched over from Bucs coverage to Ravens coverage.. thank god couldn't take any more of the incompetent TB announcers. "Brandon Doss"

Exhibit 352 on why I was listening to the first half on mute lol

[5aiah]

People forget that we are known for our Defense AND Special teams throughout our history.