Campanaro says he feels 100%.

[757RavensFan]

Camp sounds like he's healthy to compete for one of the 2 or 3 coveted WR roster spots up for grabs at training camp.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-wr-michael-campanaro-donating-cleats-to-douglass-hs-on-track-for-camp-after-quad-injury-20150702-story.html

[BmoreBird22]

Still has to show he can go out there and compete with the other young guys. I think he's pretty much just a slot receiver and the big slot receiver competition is going to be with Marlon Brown. Given that Steve Smith Sr. and Breshad Perriman can play in the slot when necessary, the Ravens won't keep both. Camp just has to outperform Brown to make the roster, in my opinion.

[izvoodoo]

Still has to show he can go out there and compete with the other young guys. I think he's pretty much just a slot receiver and the big slot receiver competition is going to be with Marlon Brown. Given that Steve Smith Sr. and Breshad Perriman can play in the slot when necessary, the Ravens won't keep both. Camp just has to outperform Brown to make the roster, in my opinion.

I don't think Campanero is a 1 to 1 competition with Brown.  More like Butler and Carter, I don't really think Marlon Brown is in competition, his roster spot is pretty safe.  .  

[757RavensFan]

Still has to show he can go out there and compete with the other young guys. I think he's pretty much just a slot receiver and the big slot receiver competition is going to be with Marlon Brown. Given that Steve Smith Sr. and Breshad Perriman can play in the slot when necessary, the Ravens won't keep both. Camp just has to outperform Brown to make the roster, in my opinion.

Depends if they keep 6 or 7 WRs. If they keep 7, I think he makes the team with with his ST experience. If they only keep 6, I think Butler is the 5th and the 6th spot is between; Camp, Waller, and Carter.

Edited July 3, 2015 by 757RavensFan

[BmoreBird22]

I don't think Campanero is a 1 to 1 competition with Brown.  More like Butler and Carter, I don't really think Marlon Brown is in competition, his roster spot is pretty safe.  .  

Okay, I'll admit I don't know much about Carter, but I can tell you Butler has pretty much played outside, which means Camp won't be competing with him because they have different roles. Marlon Brown's roster spot is no where near safe and I don't know why you'd think that.

[BmoreBird22]

Depends if they keep 6 or 7 WRs. If they keep 7, I think he makes the team with with his ST experience. If they only keep 6, I think Butler is the 5th and the 6th spot is between; Camp, Waller, and Carter.

Honestly, if Camp shows up and begins to play as well as he can in a limited role, I'd expect to keep Waller and Camp and then cut Brown, but Camp's inability to stay healthy could go a long way for Brown.

[rmw10]

Okay, I'll admit I don't know much about Carter, but I can tell you Butler has pretty much played outside, which means Camp won't be competing with him because they have different roles. Marlon Brown's roster spot is no where near safe and I don't know why you'd think that.

 

Butler has been playing in the slot most of OTAs and minis

[jazz1988]

Honestly, if Camp shows up and begins to play as well as he can in a limited role, I'd expect to keep Waller and Camp and then cut Brown, but Camp's inability to stay healthy could go a long way for Brown.

 

But Waller has hasn't been making alot noise in camp. I have heard he has been having trouble catching the ball but I have seen good news from Marlon Brown.

[rmw10]

In all reality, it's going to be a very tough competition.

 

Smith Sr. and Perriman are probably the only locks, and it sounds like Aiken is safe behind them.  After that, you have Brown, Campanaro, Waller, Butler, and Carter all vying for spots.  If we keep 6, I'd guess Carter is the first one out, and then it's anyone's best guess for the last guy out.

Edited July 3, 2015 by rmw10

[757RavensFan]

Okay, I'll admit I don't know much about Carter, but I can tell you Butler has pretty much played outside, which means Camp won't be competing with him because they have different roles. Marlon Brown's roster spot is no where near safe and I don't know why you'd think that.

Probably bc its "repeatedly" stated in articles by Ravens' writers that he is one of the 4 locks to make the team with SSS, Aiken, and Perriman. Edited July 3, 2015 by 757RavensFan

[hawkprey]

I think some people forget just how productive Campanaro was when he was on the field.

[rmw10]

I think some people forget just how productive Campanaro was when he was on the field.

 

That's the big question mark.

[757RavensFan]

I think some people forget just how productive Campanaro was when he was on the field.

A total of 11 catches, 4 of those vs the Pats in the playoffs.

[Edgar]

I think some people forget just how productive Campanaro was when he was on the field.

Yes and I might be in the minority but I think he is a player worth waitng for to an extent. I think he has tremendous potential to be great. Right away, not down the road.

[BmoreBird22]

Butler has been playing in the slot most of OTAs and minis

Has he? Even more reason to think Marlon could get vut

[BmoreBird22]

Probably bc its "repeatedly" stated in articles by Ravens' writers that he is one of the 4 locks to make the team with SSS, Aiken, and Perriman.

Can you site two or three of said articles?

[BmoreBird22]

But Waller has hasn't been making alot noise in camp. I have heard he has been having trouble catching the ball but I have seen good news from Marlon Brown.

Where have you heard about drops? I thought I read he was a strong presence in the red zone for his hands

[Ravensfan23]

Okay, I'll admit I don't know much about Carter, but I can tell you Butler has pretty much played outside, which means Camp won't be competing with him because they have different roles. Marlon Brown's roster spot is no where near safe and I don't know why you'd think that.

 

Marlon Brown has been running with the 1st team since day one and he's one of the only WRs that is working all 3 WR positions. Harbs, Trestman and Engram have all been on record stating how they expect huge things from Marlon this year. I'd say he's a lock to make the team unless he just lays an egg, but by all accounts he's not. 

 

In all reality, it's going to be a very tough competition.

 

Smith Sr. and Perriman are probably the only locks, and it sounds like Aiken is safe behind them.  After that, you have Brown, Campanaro, Waller, Butler, and Carter all vying for spots.  If we keep 6, I'd guess Carter is the first one out, and then it's anyone's best guess for the last guy out.

 

At the risk of sounding like I have a personal issue with Aiken, where are you hearing he sounds safe as opposed to Brown? As I mentioned above, all 3 coaches that have some say over not only who stays but who plays have high expectations for Brown this year. I don't think you publicly state how you expect a guy to breakout or have a huge season if he's a bubble player. Everything I've heard about Brown is that he's consistently making plays and perfecting his craft. I'd think he's a lock, the only question with him is how good will he be imo. 

 

I've heard a few good things about Aiken but other then the fact that it was an article written about him early in OTAs, I haven't heard much coming out about him. Now that's not a bad thing, could mean he's just going about his business. I personally think he's safe to make the team, but If i had to guys who would role out as starters if the Denver game was I'd say SR and Brown with Perriman being worked in. After that guys like Aiken, Butler and Camp/Carter would see the field.  

[rmw10]

Marlon Brown has been running with the 1st team since day one and he's one of the only WRs that is working all 3 WR positions. Harbs, Trestman and Engram have all been on record stating how they expect huge things from Marlon this year. I'd say he's a lock to make the team unless he just lays an egg, but by all accounts he's not. 

 

 

At the risk of sounding like I have a personal issue with Aiken, where are you hearing he sounds safe as opposed to Brown? As I mentioned above, all 3 coaches that have some say over not only who stays but who plays have high expectations for Brown this year. I don't think you publicly state how you expect a guy to breakout or have a huge season if he's a bubble player. Everything I've heard about Brown is that he's consistently making plays and perfecting his craft. I'd think he's a lock, the only question with him is how good will he be imo. 

 

I've heard a few good things about Aiken but other then the fact that it was an article written about him early in OTAs, I haven't heard much coming out about him. Now that's not a bad thing, could mean he's just going about his business. I personally think he's safe to make the team, but If i had to guys who would role out as starters if the Denver game was I'd say SR and Brown with Perriman being worked in. After that guys like Aiken, Butler and Camp/Carter would see the field.  

 

It sounds like Aiken has been consistently running with the 1st team throughout OTAs and minicamp, more so than Brown.  I've seen a lot of reporters that believe he'll open the season opposite of Steve, if what they've seen is any indication of course.

[BmoreBird22]

It sounds like Aiken has been consistently running with the 1st team throughout OTAs and minicamp, more so than Brown.  I've seen a lot of reporters that believe he'll open the season opposite of Steve, if what they've seen is any indication of course.

Perriman and Butler have also gotten first team reps

[jazz1988]

Where have you heard about drops? I thought I read he was a strong presence in the red zone for his hands

 

I saw it on twitter and on this site where it  mentioning how Waller had been dropping passes during minicamp.

[TDubbs]

Camp needs to prove he can stay healthy to keep a spot on this team, imo. I like what he can do on the field and on ST's, but there is a lot of competition at WR ... Injuries have been a problem for this kid for awhile now. 

[757RavensFan]

I saw it on twitter and on this site where it mentioning how Waller had been dropping passes during minicamp.

I also read Waller has struggled at times during OTAs and mini camp.

[BmoreBird22]

I saw it on twitter and on this site where it  mentioning how Waller had been dropping passes during minicamp.

 

 

I also read Waller has struggled at times during OTAs and mini camp.

Well, I can't say this is surprising for a sixth round pick coming from a triple read offense

[rmw10]

Perriman and Butler have also gotten first team reps

 

Comes to the consistency of the reps, in this case.  I've seen that the prime pairing on the first team has been Smith and Aiken with a heavy dose of Perriman as well.  Sounds like Brown and Butler have rotated into that role, but not near as much as the "top 3" or whatever you might want to call them lol

[757RavensFan]

Can you site two or three of said articles?

 

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/How-Michael-Campanaro-Injury-Affects-WR-Competition/dedd2803-67d0-4048-86ba-ee7548cebc29

 

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/John-Harbaugh-Wants-To-See-Breakout-Season-From-Marlon-Brown/ea528fbf-8562-4c7b-9a59-debf06bdb08d

 

 

We have articles and interviews from Harbaugh and the WR coach Ingram stating they see the potential for Brown to be a difference maker for the offense this year but some still thinks he gets cut.  I just don't get it. 

[Ravensfan23]

It sounds like Aiken has been consistently running with the 1st team throughout OTAs and minicamp, more so than Brown.  I've seen a lot of reporters that believe he'll open the season opposite of Steve, if what they've seen is any indication of course.

 

We must be hearing from different places then. I've heard that's its basically Steve Smith and then let's see who else steps up in terms of how often guys are running with the 1st team. In fact I've heard that Brown and Aiken have been running a lot between 1st and 2nd team getting a ton of reps while Butler, Waller and Carter have seen time with all 3 units. I've heard that coaches aren't looking to label the WRs this year in terms of who's #1 or #2, they want all the guys to be able to work out of each position and the more versatile guys will be featured. I've heard that both Brown and Aiken have had there moments running with the first team and at times lined up together taking 1st team reps, but I've heard that Brown has taken a lot of first team reps, with and without Steve Smith. So it sounds like the coaches are just getting guys as many reps as possible and nothing will be determined until we see who's where during the 3 preseason game.  

 

Do you have a link to the article or video talking about Aiken being viewed as the the starter right now?

[Ravensfan23]

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/How-Michael-Campanaro-Injury-Affects-WR-Competition/dedd2803-67d0-4048-86ba-ee7548cebc29

 

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/John-Harbaugh-Wants-To-See-Breakout-Season-From-Marlon-Brown/ea528fbf-8562-4c7b-9a59-debf06bdb08d

 

 

We have articles and interviews from Harbaugh and the WR coach Ingram stating they see the potential for Brown to be a difference maker for the offense this year but some still thinks he gets cut.  I just don't get it. 

Yea Marlon Brown is like that guy that can do no right. lol. It's like whenever something positive is written or said about other WRs it's news worthy, but when it's something positive about Marlon it gets brushed off as nothing more then coachspeak. It's pretty comical actually, but if Marlon Brown has the type of season that Harbs thinks he will and he continues to perform as well as Engram, Steve Smith and Trestman have all stated, he'll be the talk of the town again. 

[Bltravens]

He better be 100%, not going to last long as a founding member of 'club med'.

[BmoreBird22]

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/How-Michael-Campanaro-Injury-Affects-WR-Competition/dedd2803-67d0-4048-86ba-ee7548cebc29

 

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/John-Harbaugh-Wants-To-See-Breakout-Season-From-Marlon-Brown/ea528fbf-8562-4c7b-9a59-debf06bdb08d

 

 

We have articles and interviews from Harbaugh and the WR coach Ingram stating they see the potential for Brown to be a difference maker for the offense this year but some still thinks he gets cut.  I just don't get it. 

The second one doesn't call him a lock, but the first one makes a presumption that he's a lock before training camp happened and Butler just absolutely exploded onto the scene.

 

I mean, the coaches say this stuff and it is really big for the fans, but when it's said about Elam, let's all just temper our expectations, it's just coach speak.

 

I mean with Brown, the Ravens know what they're getting. He's got strong hands, but he's not exceptionally fluid or sharp and he's still learning the nuances of the position as far as how to settle down in zones and how to really keep his routes from being advertised. His rookie season he was force-fed the ball and then last year he had actual competition and he really dropped off the map. I mean, he's really going to have to do something right in training camp to not be considered a possible cut candidate.