Welcome to Baltimore, Carl Davis

[beasy2487]

Well from the complete lack of coverage Davis is getting I think it's safe to say he'll be a complete known factor this season...

Probably goes for Za'darius too.

I dunno it seems like you might be putting a little too much stock in the media. We're not even in training camp yet. I'm not sure we have any idea what we're going to get out of any of the rookies at this point.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

Well from the complete lack of coverage Davis is getting I think it's safe to say he'll be a complete known factor this season...

Probably goes for Za'darius too.

 

 

Have you heard any media coverage on any defenders other than Urban almost hitting Flacco?

 

Wait til TC. All the focus has been on WR's and thats pretty much it up to this point. You havent heard B will or Jernigan either and we know theyre beasts.

[ludy51]

Have you heard any media coverage on any defenders other than Urban almost hitting Flacco?

Wait til TC. All the focus has been on WR's and thats pretty much it up to this point. You havent heard B will or Jernigan either and we know theyre beasts.

We haven't heard about mosely either......

[The Raven]

Well from the complete lack of coverage Davis is getting I think it's safe to say he'll be a complete known factor this season...

Probably goes for Za'darius too.

 

OTAs don't have contact

[757RavensFan]

We haven't heard about mosely either......

That's because Moseley didn't participate, he's still recovering from wrist surgery.

[Ravenseconbeast]

We haven't heard about mosely either......

I don't recall media ever talking about Mosley's TC/OTA progression ever last season.

WRs/flashy players always gets the best coverage in nfl

[Cillmatic]

I don't recall media ever talking about Mosley's TC/OTA progression ever last season.

WRs/flashy players always gets the best coverage in nfl

He was hyped the whole offseason, I think even Ozzie said good things about him before the season started. Luckily he delivered on the hype.

Edited June 25, 2015 by Cillmatic

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

I don't recall media ever talking about Mosley's TC/OTA progression ever last season.

WRs/flashy players always gets the best coverage in nfl

Exactly.

And for dline man and LBers who stand out by making tackles, stuffing the run or sacking/pressuring the QB it's not entertaining to write articles on how Carl Davis would have likely stuffed the RB for no gain or a loss had he been able to do more than 2 hand touch him.

Or Za'Darius really flashed today on that play where he beat the tackle off the edge and then pulled up 3 yards short of the QB to avoid contact while Flacco calmly through a strike downfield to Perriman for a first down. But boy I tell ya, I'm pretty sure it would have been a hit or hurry if it was a game.

It's just really difficult for the front 7 to do anything in OTA's that will generate good reading material.

It's not reason for concern or to think they're not looking good. Shoot, we haven't heard anything about Suggs, Doom, Williams or Jernigan either who we know are all elite players or on their way.

We'll see what Jernigan, Urban, KLM, Za'Darius and Carl all bring to the table when things get real and contact is allowed.

Likewise you're not hearing much about the RBs because you know they can't be touched. As an observer it's tough to tell the difference whether a particular run would've been a tackle for loss or if he could've broken the tackle, hit the hole and turned up field for a 15 yard gain.

The only real positions you can get a good feel for are QB (is he sharp, accurate, making the right read), WR/TE (running crisp routes, catching the ball, making plays) and the secondary (tight coverage, positioned correctly, breaking up passes). That's the sexy exciting stuff and all you'll hear about this time of year.

Our front 7 is going to be NASTY! We know Guy and Bilukidi can provide quality rotational snaps and make plays and they're like 6-7 on the depth chart and we haven't heard a mention of them either. I think we could have a chance to have the best front 7 in the league with only the Rams and Jets rivaling/surpassing our dline.

We also have a strong claim for best Oline in the league so long as Wagner comes back healthy. And being top notch in the trenches usually leads to being competitive in every game. I think we've got the most talented, well balanced and deep roster in the NFL - while being incredibly young at most positions.

Things are looking really good for now and the future in Baltimore. I'm so pumped it's not even funny. Anyone down on this team right now - I don't know what you're looking at.

Edited June 25, 2015 by BOLDnPurPnBlacK

[DomMcRaven]

Exactly.

And for dline man and LBers who stand out by making tackles, stuffing the run or sacking/pressuring the QB it's not entertaining to write articles on how Carl Davis would have likely stuffed the RB for no gain or a loss had he been able to do more than 2 hand touch him.

Or Za'Darius really flashed today on that play where he beat the tackle off the edge and then pulled up 3 yards short of the QB to avoid contact while Flacco calmly through a strike downfield to Perriman for a first down. But boy I tell ya, I'm pretty sure it would have been a hit or hurry if it was a game.

It's just really difficult for the front 7 to do anything in OTA's that will generate good reading material.

It's not reason for concern or to think they're not looking good. Shoot, we haven't heard anything about Suggs, Doom, Williams or Jernigan either who we know are all elite players or on their way.

We'll see what Jernigan, Urban, KLM, Za'Darius and Carl all bring to the table when things get real and contact is allowed.

Likewise you're not hearing much about the RBs because you know they can't be touched. As an observer it's tough to tell the difference whether a particular run would've been a tackle for loss or if he could've broken the tackle, hit the hole and turned up field for a 15 yard gain.

The only real positions you can get a good feel for are QB (is he sharp, accurate, making the right read), WR/TE (running crisp routes, catching the ball, making plays) and the secondary (tight coverage, positioned correctly, breaking up passes). That's the sexy exciting stuff and all you'll hear about this time of year.

Our front 7 is going to be NASTY! We know Guy and Bilukidi can provide quality rotational snaps and make plays and they're like 6-7 on the depth chart and we haven't heard a mention of them either. I think we could have a chance to have the best front 7 in the league with only the Rams and Jets rivaling/surpassing our dline.

We also have a strong claim for best Oline in the league so long as Wagner comes back healthy. And being top notch in the trenches usually leads to being competitive in every game. I think we've got the most talented, well balanced and deep roster in the NFL - while being incredibly young at most positions.

Things are looking really good for now and the future in Baltimore. I'm so pumped it's not even funny. Anyone down on this team right now - I don't know what you're looking at.

I share alot of the same sentiments. However, I'm cautiously optimistic. As long as our secondary doesn't go through that horrible injury bug, we'll make a deep run. As for the Patriots with their secondary question marks, they will find out how we felt if their secondary doesn't improve.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

I share alot of the same sentiments. However, I'm cautiously optimistic. As long as our secondary doesn't go through that horrible injury bug, we'll make a deep run. As for the Patriots with their secondary question marks, they will find out how we felt if their secondary doesn't improve.

Yea injuries can always derail an otherwise promising year, but even with a decimated secondary we should've been playing in at least the AFCCG.

Even if injuries hit the secondary we have better depth there this year.

We're younger, deeper and arguably more talented on the dline. Mosley will be a year better. Our young receivers will be a year better and we have more talent. Rb is deeper.

The oline is returning untouched and our depth is excellent. We have 2 starting quality backups with Urschel who can play anywhere on the interior.

And that's why im so optimistic. Our starters rival any team in the league. And our depth might just be the best in the NFL. Injuries do happen and I think were the most prepared team to handle them if/when they do occur.

The ability to rotate a ton of players in should help keep us healthy and fresh for a late postseason run. Of course anything can happen, but our FO has done an amazing job of accounting for as many variables as possible.

[DomMcRaven]

Yea injuries can always derail an otherwise promising year, but even with a decimated secondary we should've been playing in at least the AFCCG.

Even if injuries hit the secondary we have better depth there this year.

We're younger, deeper and arguably more talented on the dline. Mosley will be a year better. Our young receivers will be a year better and we have more talent. Rb is deeper.

The oline is returning untouched and our depth is excellent. We have 2 starting quality backups with Urschel who can play anywhere on the interior.

And that's why im so optimistic. Our starters rival any team in the league. And our depth might just be the best in the NFL. Injuries do happen and I think were the most prepared team to handle them if/when they do occur.

The ability to rotate a ton of players in should help keep us healthy and fresh for a late postseason run. Of course anything can happen, but our FO has done an amazing job of accounting for as many variables as possible.

I truly believe we would've beaten the Colts in the AFCCG.

 

Here's an interesting stat: Flacco lost the most yards in the air through drops (472). EIGHTY-TWO more yards than second place. Little did I know that Smitty led the league in drops. Despite all of that, our offense was still on point for the most part. If both receivers AND DBs cut down on the drops, this offense can be even more special than last year with all the young'ins we got. I'm looking forward to watching how Trestman calls plays throughout the season as well.

 

While I wish the season opener was at home, the game against Broncos is gonna serve a real test to how legit we can compete for Home Field Advantage. Broncos fans better hope Gino doesn't play as awfully as he did for us. Can training camp just start already?