Ravens UDFA's 2014

[BSHU_Miami]

We still have free agency

I don't think anyone picked up Asante Samuel or Terrell Thomas

[bMore Heathen]

Does anybody know anything about Avery Patterson that we signed from Oregon? He seem to have some impressive numbers and came from a decent school. Any other info on him? Looks like he could be a steal.

[rmw10]

So from the original list that we've compiled...

 

Guys we signed but didn't know about:

DT Levi Brown, CB Tramain Jacobs, CB Deji Olatoye, CB Avery Patterson

 

Guys we didn't sign that we thought we did (who may be tryouts):

LB Terrance Bullitt, TE Jake Sinkovec, C Ryan Jones (who failed his physical)

 

Guys that are definitely tryout basis only for now:

DB Dustin Wharton, WR Jerry Rice Jr., DE DJ Roberts, DE Jeremiah Taylor

[RobFuseRaven]

Apparently we have another cornerback too. Tramain Jacobs.

 

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider 9m

Ravens' UDFAs: DT Levi Brown, WR Jeremy Butler, WR Jace Davis, OT Parker Graham, DT Derrick Hopkins, OT James Hurst, CB Tramain Jacobs

[RobFuseRaven]

So from the original list that we've compiled...

 

Guys we signed but didn't know about:

DT Levi Brown, CB Tramain Jacobs, CB Deji Olatoye, CB Avery Patterson

 

Guys we didn't sign that we thought we did (who may be tryouts):

LB Terrance Bullitt, TE Jake Sinkovec, C Ryan Jones (who failed his physical)

 

Guys that are definitely tryout basis only for now:

DB Dustin Wharton, WR Jerry Rice Jr., DE DJ Roberts, DE Jeremiah Taylor

 

Cool. Glad we have 3 more CBs.

[Moderator 3]

So from the original list that we've compiled...

 

Guys we signed but didn't know about:

DT Levi Brown, CB Tramain Jacobs, CB Deji Olatoye, CB Avery Patterson

 

Guys we didn't sign that we thought we did (who may be tryouts):

LB Terrance Bullitt, TE Jake Sinkovec, C Ryan Jones (who failed his physical)

 

Guys that are definitely tryout basis only for now:

DB Dustin Wharton, WR Jerry Rice Jr., DE DJ Roberts, DE Jeremiah Taylor

Which just proves that culling rumors is not an exact science.

[RobFuseRaven]

Avery Patterson is listed as FS on every website I can find. Maybe he's switching to CB?

[TDubbs]

CB Avery Patterson ... I know nothing about this kid other than what I read on the front page. But his production at a big school like Oregon certainly speaks for itself. At a position of need, he maybe has some potential. 

[rmw10]

Full list for those who don't want all of that other stuff to read through and just want the names:

 

LB Xavius Boyd

DT Levi Brown

WR Jeremy Butler

WR Jace Davis

OT Parker Graham

DT Derrick Hopkins

OT James Hurst

CB Tramain Jacobs

P Richie Leone

DT Jamie Meder

S Dexter Moody

CB Deji Olatoye

LB Zach Orr

DT AJ Pataiali'i

CB Avery Patterson

CB Sammy Seamster

OT Brett Van Sloten

[BmoreBird22]

Avery Patterson will be the one I keep my eye on. I didn't watch too many games, but he showed some soft hands on the interceptions I saw and was good with reading the quarterbacks eyes in zone coverage. He's listed as a free safety, but he covered man to man quite a bit. He'll need to improve his quickness when changing direction, but he looked like he could be good depth while he learns.

[rmw10]

Avery Patterson will be the one I keep my eye on. I didn't watch too many games, but he showed some soft hands on the interceptions I saw and was good with reading the quarterbacks eyes in zone coverage. He's listed as a free safety, but he covered man to man quite a bit. He'll need to improve his quickness when changing direction, but he looked like he could be good depth while he learns.

 

Looks to be pretty well relegated to the slot, but that's not a big deal.  I prefer size to slide Webb into the slot, but Webb is more than capable of handling the outside as well.

 

I like Patterson a lot.  Quality player and he was a leader on that Oregon defense.

[BmoreBird22]

Looks to be pretty well relegated to the slot, but that's not a big deal.  I prefer size to slide Webb into the slot, but Webb is more than capable of handling the outside as well.

 

I like Patterson a lot.  Quality player and he was a leader on that Oregon defense.

The size is the one thing that worries me about him. Will that 5'8" size hold him back? He was really solid with tackling, working through traffic, aggressive making plays in the run game and against screens. Could get better with coverage, he's could be a good developmental player.

[rmw10]

The size is the one thing that worries me about him. Will that 5'8" size hold him back? He was really solid with tackling, working through traffic, aggressive making plays in the run game and against screens. Could get better with coverage, he's could be a good developmental player.

 

Realistically he's probably not much more than a nickel CB in the NFL, but that has value.  Tiny little Nickell Robey in Buffalo has proven that.  Still, Patterson is definitely someone to keep an eye on.

[BmoreBird22]

Realistically he's probably not much more than a nickel CB in the NFL, but that has value.  Tiny little Nickell Robey in Buffalo has proven that.  Still, Patterson is definitely someone to keep an eye on.

I'll take a nickel corner. They play probably close to 50% of the snaps, and if he were able to contribute that as an UDFA, I'd take it. I think him and Seamster make the team. Oregon has produced some solid defensive backs.

[edthehead]

did that TE colt  Lget picked up

[Underdogsontop!]

Anyone know if we still got Jeremiah Taylor still? Yesterday we had him, now I don't see his name on this list. Check his highlights... He's pretty good! And we could use more pass rushers

[rmw10]

Anyone know if we still got Jeremiah Taylor still? Yesterday we had him, now I don't see his name on this list. Check his highlights... He's pretty good! And we could use more pass rushers

 

Probably just in on a tryout basis.  A lot of reported signings end up being tryouts only.

[Underdogsontop!]

did that TE colt  Lget picked up

Yeah , I wonder who took a chanc on colt lyerla????

[Underdogsontop!]

Probably just in on a tryout basis.  A lot of reported signings end up being tryouts only.

Did you see his highlights?

[RobFuseRaven]

So here is why we don't have Terrance Bullitt...

 

Terrance Bullitt ‏@Tbullitt1 5m

Although I passed my physical with the baltimore ravens I was told after further evaluations on my shoulder I was too high of a risk. (cont)

 

Terrance Bullitt ‏@Tbullitt1 3m

Therefore god closes one door for another one 2 open, I appreciate all the support n I will wait patient to see what the next page in (cont)

 

Terrance Bullitt ‏@Tbullitt1 2m

Life is for me. My head is up and spirit is up. All I want is a shot to show that I'm fine and ready to play. Thanks again everybody

 

Terrance Bullitt ‏@Tbullitt1 10s

Also thank you baltimore for the chance of a lifetime, no hard feelings toward you guys.

 

Really liked the guy from that video I saw.

[allblackraven]

CB Avery Patterson ... I know nothing about this kid other than what I read on the front page. But his production at a big school like Oregon certainly speaks for itself. At a position of need, he maybe has some potential. 

He started as a CB and converted to FS his sophomore year. His size/physicality is a little bit of a question mark but has pretty good ball skills.

[allblackraven]

Some of these guys we saw via Wilson's tweeter and are not signed as UDFAs might still be in on workout invitations.

[jazz1988]

So here is why we don't have Terrance Bullitt...

 

Terrance Bullitt ‏@Tbullitt1 5m

Although I passed my physical with the baltimore ravens I was told after further evaluations on my shoulder I was too high of a risk. (cont)

 

Terrance Bullitt ‏@Tbullitt1 3m

Therefore god closes one door for another one 2 open, I appreciate all the support n I will wait patient to see what the next page in (cont)

 

Terrance Bullitt ‏@Tbullitt1 2m

Life is for me. My head is up and spirit is up. All I want is a shot to show that I'm fine and ready to play. Thanks again everybody

 

Terrance Bullitt ‏@Tbullitt1 10s

Also thank you baltimore for the chance of a lifetime, no hard feelings toward you guys.

 

Really liked the guy from that video I saw.

 

Wow that sucks . I wanted him on the team 

[K-Dog]

I have a question.
The front page on BR.com says we signed 17 UDFA's.

 

Generally what do those contracts look like.

I mean I am sure its the usual legal document 8.5 X 14 but how are they structured.

One year rookie minimum ?  Six months?  Any incentives to speak of ?

[rmw10]

I have a question.

The front page on BR.com says we signed 17 UDFA's.

 

Generally what do those contracts look like.

I mean I am sure its the usual legal document 8.5 X 14 but how are they structured.

One year rookie minimum ?  Six months?  Any incentives to speak of ?

 

It can vary.  Most get 3 year deals but that's more of just a placeholder more than anything.  Bonuses typically don't exceed $12,500, so that's all the dead money there is.  If they actually make the team, I believe the contract essentially voids since they have a year of service time and thus, require the higher salary mandated by the league.

[arnie_uk]

Never understood this, how can a guy that's injured, like Lewis moore for example, or hurst with a recently broke leg pass medicals, yet this guy with a bad shoulder?

[rmw10]

Never understood this, how can a guy that's injured, like Lewis moore for example, or hurst with a recently broke leg pass medicals, yet this guy with a bad shoulder?

 

I'm sure it's a matter of a long term thing or not.  It could be that they think Bullitt's problem will be a long term issue, not just something that needs to heal.  Alternatively, guys like KLM and Marlon Brown were signed with the understanding that they'd start on the PUP.  It could be that they just didn't like how something looked with Bullitt, despite him claiming to be 100% healthy.

[ravefan52]

It's shame that injuries can ruin a chance at someone's lifelong dream. I wish Bullitt the best of luck

[Underdogsontop!]

Anyone know who got Isaiah Crowell???

[ravensdan]

I have faith but four CBs in today's NFL is ridiculous.

Asante Samuel or Terrell thomas(medical?)