[News] Is Steven Means Ravens' Next Pass Rusher?

[BR News]

The former practice squad player has drawn the eye of John Harbaugh and Ozzie Newsome.

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[salamander]

Another pleasant surprise from the brilliant folks in the Ravens FO. They keep finding quality guys with serious potential.

Edited June 12, 2015 by salamander

[TorryGundy]

Article after Article , I am becoming really impressed with the characther of the Men we have on our team. I honestly never knew much about him, now that I do, I am happy he is a Raven.

[RavenManiac#7]

I'm really hoping this kid pans out. I love the fact that he's putting his faith in the Lord and His word, and his realization that he has/had the unique opportunity to learn from some of the best and has taken advantage of that. Good luck to you, young man, and play like a Raven.

[trevorsteadman]

What is it about the Univ. of Buffalo lately that they keep producing these pass rushers? Steven Means, Za'Darius Smith and that unfortunate soul Bud Dupree. Something is in the water in Buffalo.

You could say the same thing about the wide receivers UCF produces. Seems like a lot have had careers in the NFL.

[Ravens07]

What is it about the Univ. of Buffalo lately that they keep producing these pass rushers? Steven Means, Za'Darius Smith and that unfortunate soul Bud Dupree. Something is in the water in Buffalo.

 

Don't forget Khalil Mack.

[TXRavensFan]

What is it about the Univ. of Buffalo lately that they keep producing these pass rushers? Steven Means, Za'Darius Smith and that unfortunate soul Bud Dupree. Something is in the water in Buffalo.

 

Smith and Dupree played at Kentucky...but the point is still valid.

Edited June 12, 2015 by TXRavensFan

[757RavensFan]

Smith and Dupree played at Kentucky...but the point is still valid.

 

I was going to say that, but then I thought maybe they transferred from Buffalo. 

[kobio]

i was just about to say

uk lol

[VeiledPsychosis]

We'll see what kind of rusher he is in the preseason, right now we really don't know yet. We just have so many guys impressing right now its hard to say who exactly will emerge and make the team.

[reed20fence]

Smith and Dupree played at Kentucky...but the point is still valid.

LOL, thanks for catching that! Durn umiforms look too alike!

[jrock6587]

If he's been mentioned by Harbs, and the GM Ozzie Newsome. Well I can't wait to see the kid in action. The only person who should be worried is Upshaw, this is his contract year.

[Bandit666]

can't wait to see him live. We need all the pass rush help we can get.

[ibleedpurpleandblack]

Just from reading his quotes, this guy has a good head on his shoulders. Prayers are with you Means!

[ellicottraven]

And now..... in the red corner - from the Baltimore Ravens the unstoppable, "MEAN STEVEN MEANS"!!!

[CQ1]

Steven's mean

[ravensnj]

I love our team this year!

[boldtown]

oscar came to get his trash cans; but, with one look left screaming "oh, hell no!"

Edited June 12, 2015 by boldtown

[Mystigo_Dragon]

I love to hear about hungry players who don't get the headlines working hard!

GUNG HO, young man, GUNG HO!

[bioLarzen]

It's really special how something bad can turn out to be a blessing in disguise in the NFL... how Rashaad Melvin, for example might have seen his chances last season - being on the PS of the lowly Buccanners (sorry, Bucs fans, but come on...) - and then ending up starting in the divisonal in the playoffs... or how this Means guy might see his journey in the NFL bloom with one of the alltime elite sqauds - the Ravens D - after being a member of the Bucs - probably wondering if he ever sees a playoff game other than on TV... I wonder if these two guys talk about that sometimes when they meet in the locker room...

 

Cary Williams, Kamar Aiken - we have a history of making it possible for PS guys to start their actual, playing careers in the NFL. If it's Means Time next, be it. Pass rusher is another position you can't have enough depth of.

Edited June 13, 2015 by bioLarzen

[purpledown]

knock on wood,lol. But the Ravens have a lot of overall talent on this years team.

[rockhill24]

You got to love the mind set of putting this team for 2015 together. Let's hope injuries are nill, and Joe shows how great he is now. Love this team

[stampedehero]

He is another "diamond iin the rough"   Its no wonder Teddy Bruski considers our roster top shelf.  He's a University of Buffalo player.  Thats rare   

[Underdogsontop!]

Steven means did good at his pro day in 2013!

40 time: 4.68

Vertical: 38.5 inches

Broad jump: 10'8

3 cone drill: 7.26

Pretty good for a guy that's 6'4 257lbs

[hen826957]

@bioLarzen We are the most developmental team in the NFL. Nobody can develop NFL players like we can. We can make undrafted or PS players into stars that's why everybody wants to take our players in free agency. Rashaan Melvin is going to be a great corner in this league.

[Orange_Peanut]

Steven means did good at his pro day in 2013!

40 time: 4.68

Vertical: 38.5 inches

Broad jump: 10'8

3 cone drill: 7.26

Pretty good for a guy that's 6'4 257lbs

Those numbers are identical to Ziggy Ansah's measurables

 

6'5

40: 4.63

Vert: 34.5

Broad: 9'10

3 cone: 7.11

 

Tampa misused him and I see why Ozzie is hyping Means up.

[J.Flacco#5]

Steven Means Business! Go Ravens!

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

So many young guys to watch this year. Some guys have been on the Ravens for a little while and just been hurt like KLM. Some guys were here last season and got hurt like Urban this year they get a chance to make their mark. Goona be a fun year.

[huntrgathrr]

We don't need Means as a pass rusher as much as we need him to play opposite Upshaw and set the edge against the run. Dumervil and Suggs are basically pass rushing specialists but not terribly effective against the run.

[Underdogsontop!]

Those numbers are identical to Ziggy Ansah's measurables

 

6'5

40: 4.63

Vert: 34.5

Broad: 9'10

3 cone: 7.11

 

Tampa misused him and I see why Ozzie is hyping Means up.

Ziggy who? Jus joking. It's funny how good athletes get lost in other teams systems. It's also funny how Ravens develop mid round players that play really great in our system and then when other teams pay them big $ they don't do as good for their system.