Ravens Season-Review Press Conference

[The Raven]

I was disappointed when Ozzie said a wide receiver OR tight end.

 

Me too, at first, but then I thought of how we like to use our tight ends in the slot and even out wide sometimes. You get guys like Pitta, Juice, etc and they can operate as WRs in some situations. 

[jazz1988]

I think they're going to work on diversifying the scheme more to include more gap schemes and such. I'm a Juan fan, and I think he's going to make it work next year.

 

Sounded like Moeller was on his way out, too. 

 

In my opinion I would had liked for the ravens to go after mike muchiak  to be their offensive line coach but Castillo does have good resume as a offensive line coach. I'm just concerned because he basically was that and more last year  but  our offensive line didn't perform well at all.

[Inqui]

I really hope they will allow Flacco to run the no huddle more often (for obvious reasons), but at the same time, I hope Flacco will be vocally assertive enough to the coaches to let him do his thing. It should also help out any OL issues, as we've seen the chains move faster in the no-huddle. 

It sounds like he's a huge part of the off-season process at least. Ozzie said the two have talked at length about what he wants, and Joe's also been talking with Harbs.

[rmw10]

I was disappointed when Ozzie said a wide receiver OR tight end.

 

I think they'll still get at least one of both, but I don't think they're prioritizing both as big investments.  When you think about it, it would be hard to get all of those guys on the field at the same time.  They seem committed to having Marlon as a starter next to Torrey, and assuming Pitta is back, that's already 3 guys that they want on the field a majority of the time.  I doubt you'll ever see us run a 5 receiver set, so that only leaves one open spot on the field for a consistent player.  In my opinion, it seems that they want to grab another receiver and instead of investing heavily at TE, simply build depth there.

[The Raven]

In my opinion I would had liked for the ravens to go after mike muchiak  to be their offensive line coach but Castillo does have good resume as offensive line coach. I'm just concerned because he basically was that and more last year  but  our offensive line didn't perform well at all.

 

Well, we'll see what happens next year. I see this year as bad linemen in the middle of a scheme transition. Another year and better personnel, we'll be set. 

[Inqui]

I was disappointed when Ozzie said a wide receiver OR tight end.

I reckon they'll go for an absolute gun in either the first or second round, and use the rest of the picks to make the team a bit more balanced (a FS in the first three picks seems inevitable). Like rmw said in the draft forum, a late-round WR wouldn't be out of the question either.

[Inqui]

I think they'll still get at least one of both, but I don't think they're prioritizing both as big investments.  When you think about it, it would be hard to get all of those guys on the field at the same time.  They seem committed to having Marlon as a starter next to Torrey, and assuming Pitta is back, that's already 3 guys that they want on the field a majority of the time.  I doubt you'll ever see us run a 5 receiver set, so that only leaves one open spot on the field for a consistent player.  In my opinion, it seems that they want to grab another receiver and instead of investing heavily at TE, simply build depth there.

That could depend on what, if any, changes to the playbook and/or execution they want to make. It seems we like our 2TE sets, and I'd be surprised if they gave Dickson a big contract. And then Marlon's another big x-factor (albeit in a good way) - if they know they want him as a slot guy they'd probably go for that big possession guy they hinted it.

[rmw10]

I reckon they'll go for an absolute gun in either the first or second round, and use the rest of the picks to make the team a bit more balanced (a FS in the first three picks seems inevitable). Like rmw said in the draft forum, a late-round WR wouldn't be out of the question either.

 

Yep, just as I said above.  It seems like they want to get one bonafide player, and build depth otherwise.

[jimjim5]

You gotta give props to Jerry Coleman for asking the tough questions. He's a no fear reporter. We are lucky to have a guy like that in our media. Jerry Coleman is talent that should have a higher reporting role.

[The Raven]

You gotta give props to Jerry Coleman for asking the tough questions. He's a no fear reporter. We are lucky to have a guy like that in our media. Jerry Coleman is talent that should have a reporting role.

 

No doubt about that.

 

Was surprised to hear so little from Preston and WNST. Those guys tend to really ask the tough questions that really matter. 

[Inqui]

Yep, just as I said above.  It seems like they want to get one bonafide player, and build depth otherwise.

Yeah, it makes a lot of sense when you think about it. You don't want to go TE in the first and WR in the second, only for those two to take snaps away from each other.

 

*sigh* The idea of Amaro and Beckham on the team was a sexy one though....

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

I was disappointed when Ozzie said a wide receiver OR tight end.

Why? With our red zone woes, a big time TE like Amaro would be huge especially if we could get him paired with Pitta. Plus, they'll probably need another since Dickson will be FA.

Also, it sounds like Suggs will be good as gone if they can't come to a compromise. Should give us a good amount of room of cap if we let him go.

[ravensdfan]

lol @ "no wholesale changes"

 

Well then Steve, don't expect any "wholesale changes" in offensive performance either.

 

We can expect the same predictable & boring play calling and scheme that we've always enjoyed.

 

Hard to get excited by the off season when we just sit & spin with inept coaches.

[Bruce_Almty]

If Juan is the O-line coach, what happens to Andy Moeller???

[MrDelDante]

Why? With our red zone woes, a big time TE like Amaro would be huge especially if we could get him paired with Pitta. Plus, they'll probably need another since Dickson will be FA.

Also , it sounded like Suggs will be good as gone if they can't come to a compromise. Should give us a good amount of room of cap if we let him go.

 

If we let Suggs go and sign Monroe and Pitta because of it I won't grumble.

[DomMcRaven]

 

 

It sounds like he's a huge part of the off-season process at least. Ozzie said the two have talked at length about what he wants, and Joe's also been talking with Harbs.

Yeah I missed that part of the presser. But it's good that they've been talking. In the worst-case scenario, we just want our total offense to be in the middle of the pack.

[rmw10]

Yeah, it makes a lot of sense when you think about it. You don't want to go TE in the first and WR in the second, only for those two to take snaps away from each other.

 

*sigh* The idea of Amaro and Beckham on the team was a sexy one though....

 

Yeah it's unfortunate, but makes sense.  I still think Amaro and Ebron are targets, but if they choose not to take either of them, I could see them waiting until the 4th or 5th before hitting TE, so long as they get a WR that they think can make an impact.  Who knows… maybe they can pull out a Jordan Reed type talent in the 4th if they wait.

[Inqui]

Why? With our red zone woes, a big time TE like Amaro would be huge especially if we could get him paired with Pitta. Plus, they'll probably need another since Dickson will be FA.

Also , it sounded like Suggs will be good as gone if they can't come to a compromise. Should give us a good amount of room of cap if we let him go.

I still wouldn't be surprised if we went Amaro or Ebron in the first. Both will be there at 17 (unless we pick one at 16 :p ) and should be worth the pick. They both have really good hands, open up the 7- and 8-yard routes, and can get some nice YAC.

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

I still wouldn't be surprised if we went Amaro or Ebron in the first. Both will be there at 17 (unless we pick one at 16 :p ) and should be worth the pick. They both have really good hands, open up the 7- and 8-yard routes, and can get some nice YAC.

Wouldn't mind either.

[Inqui]

Yeah I missed that part of the presser. But it's good that they've been talking. In the worst-case scenario, we just want our total offense to be in the middle of the pack.

Agreed. You don't want to make a clear statement that Joe's your franchise guy and then leave him out of the offence going forward. I hope they work on a few emergency plays he can call though, for when the phones start glitching out. Even if it's a play called by two words, "Ace 45" or something.

[The Raven]

lol @ "no wholesale changes"

 

Well then Steve, don't expect any "wholesale changes" in offensive performance either.

 

We can expect the same predictable & boring play calling and scheme that we've always enjoyed.

 

Hard to get excited by the off season when we just sit & spin with inept coaches.

 

Not really. My high school coach always said that the little things in football made the biggest difference. Wholesale changes tend to result in becoming as bad as the Browns or Dolphins. 

 

 

If Juan is the O-line coach, what happens to Andy Moeller???

 

Harbs hinted that he will be gone.

[jimjim5]

If Juan is the O-line coach, what happens to Andy Moeller???

 

Andy has been pushed aside. I guess he made his bed with the drinking issues. I hope Andy cleaned those thing up. If I were him, I would look for employment elsewhere. At this point, he is just being used for his knowledge.

[JO_75]

With Ozzie putting focus on the interior, you have to wonder if he is looking at getting bigger height wise or even strength wise. Yanda and Gino are only 6'3 and it would seem getting bigger would mean finding guys who are 6'5 or above. KO is 6'5 and if healthy can be a great guard in this league. 

 

Or just maybe looking to see who are some of the stronger interior lineman that can push the defensive lineman around and open up the holes for Rice/Pierce.

[PolishRifle]

Baltimore Ravens ‏@Ravens47m

Newsome says #Ravens have identified the type of WR they want. Doesn't want to share what that is, but very confident they'll get him.

 

Because he is a 6th round pick? I'm sorry, but I have little faith in the Ravens ability to draft a WR. Torrey Smith is our #1. That's just sad.

Hopefully we can get Amaro AND sign Pitta. Ozzie isn't totally clueless drafting TEs.

[rmw10]

With Ozzie putting focus on the interior, you have to wonder if he is looking at getting bigger height wise or even strength wise. Yanda and Gino are only 6'3 and it would seem getting bigger would mean finding guys who are 6'5 or above. KO is 6'5 and if healthy can be a great guard in this league. 

 

Or just maybe looking to see who are some of the stronger interior lineman that can push the defensive lineman around and open up the holes for Rice/Pierce.

 

I think he's looking more for weight/strength, which is about the opposite of Gino lol.

[Ragin'Raven]

Obviously everyone is comfortable with Castillo moving forward, so we'll have to get used to him staying put. I'd like to know the receiver Newsome is so excited about (and hopefully it's Sammy Watkins). And yay for Dick Cass for actually getting into the press conference in the end. He was probably thinking he wore a suit for nothing. I am fascinated by how little Bisciotti seems to care about the sport of football sometimes. He's a great owner who seems to just like the game rather than live it. That's interesting but nice to see.

Did Zinno ask a question? I was waiting to see, and I couldn't really hear the reporters introduce themselves before the questions.

[Inqui]

With Ozzie putting focus on the interior, you have to wonder if he is looking at getting bigger height wise or even strength wise. Yanda and Gino are only 6'3 and it would seem getting bigger would mean finding guys who are 6'5 or above. KO is 6'5 and if healthy can be a great guard in this league. 

 

Or just maybe looking to see who are some of the stronger interior lineman that can push the defensive lineman around and open up the holes for Rice/Pierce.

I think they mean getting one or two maulers in. Yanda's job is as safe as the housing market (that was a joke. He's going nowhere). Gino could be in a bit of trouble though.

[Speed Kills]

I was disappointed when Ozzie said a wide receiver OR tight end.

Why? I want all our TE's gone Pitta included. Draft Amaro in the first round and get Joe a real weapon to take a little pressure off Torrey since he disappeared hard 2nd half of the season. Plus it would save money

[Bruce_Almty]

I think they'll still get at least one of both, but I don't think they're prioritizing both as big investments.  When you think about it, it would be hard to get all of those guys on the field at the same time.  They seem committed to having Marlon as a starter next to Torrey, and assuming Pitta is back, that's already 3 guys that they want on the field a majority of the time.  I doubt you'll ever see us run a 5 receiver set, so that only leaves one open spot on the field for a consistent player.  In my opinion, it seems that they want to grab another receiver and instead of investing heavily at TE, simply build depth there.

IMO, Amaro and Ebron are receivers...and are bigger, stronger, faster than most.

[Tank 92]

I think he's looking more for weight/strength, which is about the opposite of Gino lol.

 

 

I think this most likely signals the end of the Gino experiment.