Odd men out at receiver

[stampedehero]

All of us have opinions on who is In. No one mentioned injuries. I hope none occur but that possibility can occur.  After camps and pre season along with injury we may have a totally different line up than the one most of us assume.  Lets look at the iron men. SSS, Brown, Aiken have that merit.  I have not heard of Waller or Perriman injuries at UCF.  So I favor these five . 

[rmw10]

One thing that I caution you guys not to overlook is Aiken's contributions on ST.  He was a pretty good gunner last year.

[PurpleCity5]

One thing that I caution you guys not to overlook is Aiken's contributions on ST.  He was a pretty good gunner last year.

Yeah, Aiken has good value for this team, especially at his price, I don't see him getting cut at all. 

[PurpleCity5]

With the update on Pitta's recovery, we may keep 4 TEs on the roster, If that's the case, we're only keeping 6 WRs. I can't see 23% of the 53 man roster being receivers.

I do think we have to factor in Kick returners. I don't see us cutting Camp because of his kick return ability, and I see Carter making the roster because of his return ability as well. I think we do keep 7 even if we keep 4. 

[gooftroop]

Does Waller sound like a squared-away kid, or what? I'm excited to see what he can do.

[GrimCoconut]

One thing that I caution you guys not to overlook is Aiken's contributions on ST. He was a pretty good gunner last year.

Not that I disagree, but Chykie was a good gunner as well bu buty that save him

[rmw10]

Not that I disagree, but Chykie was a good gunner as well bu buty that save him

Well, at least Aiken can provide something at his listed position lol

[GrimCoconut]

Well, at least Aiken can provide something at his listed position lol

Yeah...that didn't work out too well for the former huh? Lol

[allblackraven]

I still don't see Pitta continuing and I'm now leaning toward Campanaro being the unlucky one but only if Carter impresses as both pass catcher and a returner. It's mostly based on who our OC is. It's going to be pretty tall order for Carter to make it though because Camp showed a lot of promise.

[Ravensfan23]

So three guys that no one is given any chance to make this team are Aldrick Robinson, Cam Worthy and Daniel Brown? None of these guys have any fanfare right now but i can see a scenario for each of them to make the team. How likely it is will be determined in camp, but i think each one of these guys are one strong camp and preseason from making the .

Most people either see a competition between Camp and Carter for a spot and some have both making the team. But what about a guy like Aldrick Robinson. This guy is of that same Steve Smith build and style of play as Camp and DAC. He brings toughness, speed and a competitive spirit to the position just like the other two guys. He doesn't have much return experience but neither does the other two. The biggest thing Robinson has going for him is actual NFL experience. In 4 seasons he only has about 38 catches but they average over 20 ypc. I think he'll be given just as much opportunity to compete for RS as Camp and DAC.

Brown is a guy that i view a lot like others want to view Waller. He's raw but has great size speed potential. I see Waller as much more polished then others do. Coming from GT makes people think he has a long way to go but i don't. Brown on the other hand is a guy who will take some time to adjust to the NFL imo. Right now he's nothing more then a big bodied red zone guy. But if he can showcase enough in TC to warrant a PS spot i can see him devolving onto a Malcolm Folyd type. I can definitely see a future with Perriman, M. Brown, Waller and D. Brown all have a role in the offense.

Worthy is a guy i can really see being a gem and of all three i'd give him the best chance of sticking. I love his physical play as a WR. NFL.com says he's a guy who doesn't have the route running or quickness to win underneath so he needs to find a offense that'll allow him to win outside with his size and catch radius, well the Ravens have the perfect offense and QB for him. Right now he's dealing with injury and I'm not sure how he'll be able to perform in camp. However when he does get a chance to showcase his talent i think he'll Ravens fans.

None of these guys might not make the roster but all three will make it though for the guys that do make the team and that only means good things for the Ravens

[codizzle]

So many unknowns at WR.. So many opportunities

Just need one guy to step up and explode

Everyone expects camp.. And almost everyone sleeping on marlon still..

Edited May 20, 2015 by codizzle

[PolishRifle]

I'm really excited about Cam Worthy. I wonder, if he can make the roster.

[Ravensfan23]

I'm really excited about Cam Worthy. I wonder, if he can make the roster.

With everyone drooling over Carter he's my pick for the UDFA WR to make the team. He was still getting over that foot injury in rookie camp so i dont kno how much of an issue that is but he's another deep threat type big bodied WR that will make an impact on ST. I share your excitement for Worthy.

[HoldingCall]

So many unknowns at WR.. So many opportunities

Just need one guy to step up and explode

Everyone expects camp.. And almost everyone sleeping on marlon still..

I don't believe people are sleeping on Marlon but many are focused on the new blood for now. Having 11 WRs in camp means the heat is turned up for all at that position.

[edreed2o]

Honestly, I think the shifty slot receiver concept is an overrated one to me. For all the hype Welker got over the years, New England won it all without him and he certainly wasn't the catalyst for Denver being good.

I do believe Campanero, or Carter, makes the team though. Just one of them. But unless Brown, Aiken, Waller, Worthy, and Butler all look like trash during OTAs and preseason, I don't see Campanero or Carter getting all that much playing time in this offense.

Yea and look who replaced Welker. Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. Short quick shifty receivers are very important to have. Alot of corners struggle with guys like that. Especially in an offense like ours. When you have a burner like Breshad Perriman; a strong hands/big bodied receiver in Marlon Brown; Steve Smith who can do it all; Justin Forsett who can take it to the house at any moment, and a QB who loves to throw deep, it's gonna create alot of room over the middle for Campanaro and Maxx Williams. Campanaro can turn a five yard first down into a 20+ yard run easily. Edited May 24, 2015 by edreed2o

[Purple_City39]

Yea and look who replaced Welker. Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. Short quick shifty receivers are very important to have. Alot of corners struggle with guys like that. Especially in an offense like ours. When you have a burner like Breshad Perriman; a strong hands/big bodied receiver in Marlon Brown; Steve Smith who can do it all; Justin Forsett who can take it to the house at any moment, and a QB who loves to throw deep, it's gonna create alot of room over the middle for Campanaro and Maxx Williams. Campanaro can turn a five yard first down into a 20+ yard run easily.

I'll probably get more down votes, like the post you quoted, but for the bolded, how many of the, let's say, last 10 superbowl teams truly featured a "short, quick, shifty receiver"?  I won't be surprised if every one of those teams had one somewhere, but how many actually were a factor?  New England is one.  

 

I'm not saying it having one won't help.  But having a Boldin type helps, having a Torrey type helps, having a Vincent Jackson type helps, etc.  My only point has been that it's becoming an overrated comment on here, to me anyway.  We don't need one to win and honestly, with people expecting Buck/Forsett to catch some passes, Maxx/Pitta to be featured in this offense, Perriman/Waller to contribute as rookies, and of course Smith Sr. to get his catches (OUT OF THE FREAKING SLOT mostly likely), I don't know why people feel this is needed to be successful.

[HoldingCall]

Campanaro, had some good catches but the fact that he produced 102 yards for the season, I'll need to see more before casting my vote for or against. Injuries were an issue last season. He could have a major problem if he has to miss time during preseason.

 

I think Butler has the steepest hill to climb among returners after being with the team last season but never playing one snap, injury or not.

 

Aiken and M Brown seem fairly similar. It may come down to which one to keep. 

 

My guts tell me SSS and Perriman are the only two who are safe at this point. The next three to four spots are up for grabs between nine remaining WRs.

[redrum52]

I think we part ways with Boldin...

[codizzle]

I think we part ways with Boldin...

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Edited May 25, 2015 by codizzle

[omar586]

I'm really excited about Cam Worthy. I wonder, if he can make the roster.

i agree watching some of his highlights, he seems like a deep threat that flacco can develop. it seems since flacco got drafted, WRs for us isn't a huge problem, all of these WRs have potential , hopefully they can offer some else in the ST dept to stick around.

[ellicottraven]

I think we part ways with Boldin...

And Torrey too...

[DomMcRaven]

I think we part ways with Boldin...

And Torrey too...

And also Lee Evans.

[ellicottraven]

And also Lee Evans.

As long as we don't go all the way back to Michael Jackson I am good.

[jazz1988]

I'll probably get more down votes, like the post you quoted, but for the bolded, how many of the, let's say, last 10 superbowl teams truly featured a "short, quick, shifty receiver"?  I won't be surprised if every one of those teams had one somewhere, but how many actually were a factor?  New England is one.  

 

I'm not saying it having one won't help.  But having a Boldin type helps, having a Torrey type helps, having a Vincent Jackson type helps, etc.  My only point has been that it's becoming an overrated comment on here, to me anyway.  We don't need one to win and honestly, with people expecting Buck/Forsett to catch some passes, Maxx/Pitta to be featured in this offense, Perriman/Waller to contribute as rookies, and of course Smith Sr. to get his catches (OUT OF THE FREAKING SLOT mostly likely), I don't know why people feel this is needed to be successful.

 

It's not really gurantee for Smith Sr to get most of his catches out of the slot. Perriman and Waller are both rookies whom actually may not be able to handle being starters right away. The rest of The Ravens receivers are unproven as starters besides maybe Marlon Brown which isn't saying much because he has his question marks as a starter .Steve Smith could be looking at another year where he gets more snaps on offense than The Ravens would like.

[Purple_City39]

It's not really gurantee for Smith Sr to get most of his catches out of the slot. Perriman and Waller are both rookies whom actually may not be able to handle being starters right away. The rest of The Ravens receivers are unproven as starters besides maybe Marlon Brown which isn't saying much because he has his question marks as a starter .Steve Smith could be looking at another year where he gets more snaps on offense than The Ravens would like.

Some may think Perriman might not be a starter but there's really no question about it to me.  The last time a Ravens 1st round pick didn't start as a rookie was 2003 with Suggs (and I'm intentionally not including Jimmy who got injured the first game on the opening kickoff because rumors had him being a starter up until then).  

 

Perriman will start unless he absolutely bombs the offseason because this team simply needs a deep threat and his first round pedigree will make him a starter.  Even Torrey, who actually did bomb his rookie offseason, ended up starting because the team needed a deep threat.  Also, Smith Sr. will likely be a starter but I see a 3rd WR being added to more plays than not and Smitty being moved to the inside a ton.  With John already stating that his role will be reduced, I simply have Steve as the 2015 slot receiver (meaning he'll take more slot snaps than anybody else).  

 

Steve's shifty style is far more suited for the slot and honestly, I can't see them bringing in a Campanero or Carter as a 3rd receiver over a Brown or Aiken.  

[berad]

Oy vey!

 

 

 

Aaron WilsonVerified account ‏@RavensInsider

Michael Campanaro suffered quadriceps injury during Ravens' organized team activity, severity of injury still being determined, per sources

[Cville-Raven]

Oy vey!

 

 

 

Aaron WilsonVerified account ‏@RavensInsider

Michael Campanaro suffered quadriceps injury during Ravens' organized team activity, severity of injury still being determined, per sources

Dude isn't going to last at this rate

[Purple_City39]

Oy vey!

 

 

 

Aaron WilsonVerified account ‏@RavensInsider

Michael Campanaro suffered quadriceps injury during Ravens' organized team activity, severity of injury still being determined, per sources

He's a walking injury.  Sheesh

[H8ME]

Unfortunately, you can't depend on Campanaro. He'll be a player that has issues week to week. And it's a shame because he's a good receiver.

 

SMDH! Campanaro hurt already.

[codizzle]

Our savior hurt already