What's up with C Ryan Jensen?

[DocMartin]

Rookie C Ryan Jensen has not been on the field since the Pre-season due to his foot injury. He has been on the roster taking up the roster spot. We added LT Eugene Monroe, we keep cutting and re-signing Billy Bajema and will probably hold on to Bryant McKinnie, and also have found A.Q.Shipley is.decent backup who could play center or guard.
Keep in mind we have ILB McClain coming back from injury and CB Assa Jackson back from suspension in week 8. We are.also down to 2.RB's again. So the Ravens need to make some roster room soon. Why not put Jensen on PS for now until he gets fully healthy. No reason to keep the player on the roster if can't play.
I certainly wouldn't like to see.Stokley and Bajema .getting cut again, sooner or later some.team.may swoop in and snatch them, like Browns did with Rainey. There is a question mark about McKinnie, but I think we should keep him as backup for now, unless there.would be a team that.would like.to trade for him, which there might not be one at this time. I got the feeling there.will be some roster shuffle during the Ravens Bye Week after the Packers game.

[ellicottraven]

Rookie C Ryan Jensen has not been on the field since the Pre-season due to his foot injury. He has been on the roster taking up the roster spot. We added LT Eugene Monroe, we keep cutting and re-signing Billy Bajema and will probably hold on to Bryant McKinnie, and also have found A.Q.Shipley is.decent backup who could play center or guard.
Keep in mind we have ILB McClain coming back from injury and CB Assa Jackson back from suspension in week 8. We are.also down to 2.RB's again. So the Ravens need to make some roster room soon. Why not put Jensen on PS for now until he gets fully healthy. No reason to keep the player on the roster if can't play.
I certainly wouldn't like to see.Stokley and Bajema .getting cut again, sooner or later some.team.may swoop in and snatch them, like Browns did with Rainey. There is a question mark about McKinnie, but I think we should keep him as backup for now, unless there.would be a team that.would like.to trade for him, which there might not be one at this time. I got the feeling there.will be some roster shuffle during the Ravens Bye Week after the Packers game.

I believe the Ravens don't think he will last on the practice squad for long is why he is on the active roster. At least that is my guess.

[jimjim5]

I believe the Ravens don't think he will last on the practice squad for long is why he is on the active roster. At least that is my guess.

+2 . He is NFL ready.

[Ravenseconbeast]

I think his foot is healing slower than anticipated, or he might've reaggravated it @ practice.

[The Raven]

+2 . He is NFL ready.

 

How have you come to this conclusion? He had like two practices in camp before the injury.

 

I think we're keeping him on the roster until we see what he can do in practice. Depending on how he does, I think he could push for time at center or even left guard if Shipley and KO can't put it together. We may also plan on keeping him as a practice body if guys like Yanda get hurt and need a day off or are limited in practice.

 

Regardless of what exactly our plan is for him, we have to have some role for him. I thought he'd get IR'd after final cuts, but it seems we are going to give him a chance to contribute.  

[DocMartin]

If he is ready why would be still holding onto Shipley? This means we have 3 mediocre centers on the roster and no room.

[izvoodoo]

How have you come to this conclusion? He had like two practices in camp before the injury.

 

I think we're keeping him on the roster until we see what he can do in practice. Depending on how he does, I think he could push for time at center or even left guard if Shipley and KO can't put it together. We may also plan on keeping him as a practice body if guys like Yanda get hurt and need a day off or are limited in practice.

 

Regardless of what exactly our plan is for him, we have to have some role for him. I thought he'd get IR'd after final cuts, but it seems we are going to give him a chance to contribute.  

He must have had two really good weeks of practice.  Also Oline depth is really important especially if you can play 2 positions.

[The Raven]

He must have had two really good weeks of practice.  Also Oline depth is really important especially if you can play 2 positions.

 

That's why I think he's still on the team. Depth and versatility. We'll see what else he offers in coming weeks. 

[jimjim5]

If he is ready why would be still holding onto Shipley? This means we have 3 mediocre centers on the roster and no room.

he is hurt. Oh, FYI he is a OG/C.

[Willbacker]

When he's ready to play and if he's good enough it would be time to cut strings with Jah Reid. He's never gonna pan out. I also think Ozzie is waiting until week 8 the end of the trading deadline and then thats when final decisions will be made.

[DocMartin]

When he's ready to play and if he's good enough it would be time to cut strings with Jah Reid. He's never gonna pan out. I also think Ozzie is waiting until week 8 the end of the trading deadline and then thats when final decisions will be made.

Good call, I forgot about the Trading deadline. That's when we will find out what uniform will McKinnie be wearing.for.the rest.of the season. And I agree on Jah Reid being possible cut. It will be interesting to see how this pans out.

[Cawtious]

If he is ready why would be still holding onto Shipley? This means we have 3 mediocre centers on the roster and no room.

How would you figure Jensen is "mediocre"  if you've never seen him play.  He hasn't gotten a chance to compete quite yet.  Oh, and when he was hurt.....he was practicing with the one's as a Guard....so.....let's just wait and see what he's got before we pass judgement on his abilities.

[Fred Sanford]

I'm sure having just been drafted in the 5th(?) round is part of it.

[Cawtious]

I'm sure having just been drafted in the 5th(?) round is part of it.

6th Round.  Picked by the defending SB champs.  Not sure that indicates mediocrity.  Some pundits say he was the "steal of the draft".  Everyone has their opinions.

 

Gil Brandt had him rated to go as high as the 4th round, and Mike Mayok also had him pushed up the board on day 3 of the draft.  The difference between potential and payout is opportunity to live up to your potential.  Time will tell with him.  I think he just needs to be given the time is all.

[DocMartin]

Yeah. he was practicing.at.the G position when the starters were sitting out. Which spot are you suggesting for him to play, replacing Yanda, the.Pro Bowler or Osemele, who is pretty solid starter there? Or Gino's spot? The answer is No, No and No. The guy has been a big question mark so far. Look, even the linemen drafted in 1st round are usually mediocre in their rookie seasons, with very few exceptions. Im not here to bash the guy, he might.turn out to be a gem but it may take little lwhile. There is also an option of stashing him on IR like Ravens did with WR Mellette early this season.

[rmw10]

Yeah. he was practicing.at.the G position when the starters were sitting out. Which spot are you suggesting for him to play, replacing Yanda, the.Pro Bowler or Osemele, who is pretty solid starter there? Or Gino's spot? The answer is No, No and No. The guy has been a big question mark so far. Look, even the linemen drafted in 1st round are usually mediocre in their rookie seasons, with very few exceptions. Im not here to bash the guy, he might.turn out to be a gem but it may take little lwhile. There is also an option of stashing him on IR like Ravens did with WR Mellette early this season.

 

If they planned on putting Jensen on IR, he'd already be there.

[rmw10]

Jeff Zrebiec ‏@jeffzrebiecsun12m

Rookie center Ryan Jensen practicing for first time since he broke his foot early in training camp.

[izvoodoo]

 

Jeff Zrebiec ‏@jeffzrebiecsun12m

Rookie center Ryan Jensen practicing for first time since he broke his foot early in training camp.

 

Saw that, I think they also want to evaluate him.  He'll probably get IRed when we need to clear a space for Asa Jackson.

[rmw10]

Saw that, I think they also want to evaluate him.  He'll probably get IRed when we need to clear a space for Asa Jackson.

 

I think we'd keep Jensen over Reid at this point.  He's been on the roster this long.  I don't see him going anywhere.  His value as a C/G is more valuable than Reid's value as a G/T since we have so many other guys that can play T.

[izvoodoo]

I think we'd keep Jensen over Reid at this point.  He's been on the roster this long.  I don't see him going anywhere.  His value as a C/G is more valuable than Reid's value as a G/T since we have so many other guys that can play T.

Reid was a confusing pick to me at the time.  I liked what I saw his rookie year in preseason, but quickly he's become a big liability.

[ellicottraven]

+2 . He is NFL ready.

I didn't know that. How did you find out?

[jimjim5]

I didn't know that. How did you find out?

if he's not on the practice squad, he's NFL ready. He may never be a starter, but he's likely a serviceable backup (whether he turns out to be good, great, mediocre, or Oniel Cousins - he can fill a role).

[GrimCoconut]

I'm interested in him. I'm wondering what we have up our sleeve here. We don't keep players just to develop. Not on the active roster. I'm not going to say he's NFL ready because I don't know that and I certainly haven't seen him practice or play. He's an obscure prospect.

I'm excited to see what he can do. He's got potential from what I've read.

[DocMartin]

From Coach Harbaugh we heard today they have a plan to keep Jensen on the roster. Something tells me they like this guy a lot. I would be intrigued to find out which spot they will plug him in.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

How have you come to this conclusion? He had like two practices in camp before the injury.
 
I think we're keeping him on the roster until we see what he can do in practice. Depending on how he does, I think he could push for time at center or even left guard if Shipley and KO can't put it together. We may also plan on keeping him as a practice body if guys like Yanda get hurt and need a day off or are limited in practice.
 
Regardless of what exactly our plan is for him, we have to have some role for him. I thought he'd get IR'd after final cuts, but it seems we are going to give him a chance to contribute.

If you think he can push for time at center or guard wouldn't that mean "he's NFL ready?" Just seemed like you questioned someone else for saying he's ready, and then went on to say you think he's probably ready.

To add to the conversation, he's a rookie who broke his foot in TC. The fact he was kept on the roster says to me with absolute certainty they plan to use him this year. I understand the fear of not putting him on the PS but there are other ways to stash young players so u can see what they've got (ir). This is clear indication that they think they know what he's got and the staff thinks they will need it this season.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

If he is ready why would be still holding onto Shipley? This means we have 3 mediocre centers on the roster and no room.

Wait you think the fact that Shipley is on the roster means that Jensen can't be ready? And what would have happened if Gino went down? Your backup C/G can't have a broken foot. Shipley being on the roster is completely unrelated to Jensens talent level or readiness.


I still haven't seen anyone give a rational explanation for why Jensen, a rookie C/OG has been on the roster since day 1 with a broken foot, is and has been on the roster if the staff is unsure that "he's ready." You mean to tell me they cut bajema, Stokley, doss, resigned them all and recut all these players while taking the risk of losing them - just in hopes that at some point this season we could see a 6th rd rookie center get some practice time to evaluate his readiness?

When someone can provide reasonable logic for that line of thinking ill back off from saying this kid is definitely ready to contribute. Bc quite honestly if they didn't feel he was he would have been IR'ed from day 1. We IR rookies for having hang nails when we want to keep them but are unsure if they're ready to contribute - yet when a guy breaks his foot and has an actual reason to be IR'ed we don't?

[billick]

He may not know the offense well enough to play center. We need one big time, maybe next season for him.

 

It takes a while to learn the entire offense.

[jimjim5]

Wait you think the fact that Shipley is on the roster means that Jensen can't be ready? And what would have happened if Gino went down? Your backup C/G can't have a broken foot. Shipley being on the roster is completely unrelated to Jensens talent level or readiness.

I still haven't seen anyone give a rational explanation
for why Jensen, a rookie C/OG has been on the roster since day 1 with a broken foot, is and has been on the
roster if the staff is unsure that "he's ready." You mean to tell me they cut bajema, Stokley, doss, resigned them all and recut all these players while taking the risk of losing them - just in hopes that at some point this season we could see a 6th rd rookie center get some practice time to evaluate his readiness?

When someone can provide reasonable logic for that
line of thinking ill back off from saying this kid is definitely ready to contribute. Bc quite honestly if they didn't feel he was he would have been IR'ed from day 1. We IR rookies for having hang nails when we want to keep them but are unsure if they're ready to contribute - yet when a guy breaks his foot and has an actual reason to be IR'ed we don't?

My nomination for 2013 Post of the Year.

[The Raven]

If you think he can push for time at center or guard wouldn't that mean "he's NFL ready?" Just seemed like you questioned someone else for saying he's ready, and then went on to say you think he's probably ready.

To add to the conversation, he's a rookie who broke his foot in TC. The fact he was kept on the roster says to me with absolute certainty they plan to use him this year. I understand the fear of not putting him on the PS but there are other ways to stash young players so u can see what they've got (ir). This is clear indication that they think they know what he's got and the staff thinks they will need it this season.

 

What I said was: "Depending on how he does, I think he could push for time at center or even left guard if Shipley and KO can't put it together."

 

The operative terms are "Depending on how he does," and "could."

 

See how important seeing that is? How'd you miss it man? Good try!

[Bltravens]

Wait you think the fact that Shipley is on the roster means that Jensen can't be ready? And what would have happened if Gino went down? Your backup C/G can't have a broken foot. Shipley being on the roster is completely unrelated to Jensens talent level or readiness.


I still haven't seen anyone give a rational explanation for why Jensen, a rookie C/OG has been on the roster since day 1 with a broken foot, is and has been on the roster if the staff is unsure that "he's ready." You mean to tell me they cut bajema, Stokley, doss, resigned them all and recut all these players while taking the risk of losing them - just in hopes that at some point this season we could see a 6th rd rookie center get some practice time to evaluate his readiness?

When someone can provide reasonable logic for that line of thinking ill back off from saying this kid is definitely ready to contribute. Bc quite honestly if they didn't feel he was he would have been IR'ed from day 1. We IR rookies for having hang nails when we want to keep them but are unsure if they're ready to contribute - yet when a guy breaks his foot and has an actual reason to be IR'ed we don't?

Im along this line of thinking too.  I don't get why he's still taking up a roster spot at this point.  He broke his foot like a week into TC.  Meaning he has zilch for experience either against real NFL competition or with guys he could theoretically be playing beside.  Jensen still isn't practicing at the season is 1/3 of the way done.  So are we holding out hope he's going to be ready to go by week 15 in terms of being ready to play?  What sense does that make?  

Did Jensen even practice in pads before he broke his foot?  I don't understand this move at all.