Campanaro says he feels 100%.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

I really like Camp I think he can be a really explosive / flashy  player. The only thing is he seems to have the injury bug and I dont like that. I just dont want another good player cut only to have the player we cut him for injured all the time. *** Well thats for Harbs and his staff to decide and I believe the WR position is going to be a very close and heated battle during training camp and the

pre-season may the best guys win ***  It's going to be fun to watch for sure.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

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. 

I just said basically the same thing before I read your post.

[RavensFanMania]

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

he better be because Butler is giving him one hell of a competition.

[FlackAttack]

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

 

really? he played 4 games, had 102 yds and 1td. that averages out to 25.5 yds and .25 TDs a game. not sure how thats "productive".

 

and again, thats only 4 games. hanging onto someone who will most likely only play 4-6 games a season isnt worth keeping for that kind of production.

[RaineV1]

My prediction is for the top receivers going into the season is that Perriman and Aiken will be the main outside receivers with Smith working the slot. Due to his age and the way he got worn down last season, I think the Ravens will look to limit SSS a bit, rather than using him as an every down outside receiver.

 

Onto the topic of Camp, I think if Carter shows the ability to return kicks and punts, then he takes Camp's position. He's more than capable of being a good, backup slot receiver, and he's less likely to get injured.

[Ravenseconbeast]

So 7 receivers and 4TEs...?

That's wayyy too much.

[757RavensFan]

So 7 receivers and 4TEs...?

That's wayyy too much.

 

If Pitta plays, I think they only carry 6 WRs. 

[ravensdan]

So 7 receivers and 4TEs...?

That's wayyy too much.

That will never materialize.

[52520Andrew]

That's the big question mark.

 

Pretty much, liked Camp a lot pre draft but health was a concern then and it is now. Hope he can get it together because I think he can become a really nice weapon from the slot for us but you gotta get on the field. Still, Edelman had these types of concerns a couple years ago so I won't write him off

[ravensdan]

Pretty much, liked Camp a lot pre draft but health was a concern then and it is now. Hope he can get it together because I think he can become a really nice weapon from the slot for us but you gotta get on the field. Still, Edelman had these types of concerns a couple years ago so I won't write him off

That is a good point. I thought eddelman was a bust at one point. We are talking about a sixth wr here. I'd rather have the more talented player in the long term for that.

Edited July 4, 2015 by ravensdan

[FlackAttack]

Pretty much, liked Camp a lot pre draft but health was a concern then and it is now. Hope he can get it together because I think he can become a really nice weapon from the slot for us but you gotta get on the field. Still, Edelman had these types of concerns a couple years ago so I won't write him off

 

you cant compare edelman to campanaro. the least amount of games edelman played was 9 in his 4th season. campanaro only played 4, and it was his rookie season. and he really doesnt have much to show for it, i really have no idea why people love this guy so much.

[rmw10]

That is a good point. I thought eddelman was a bust at one point. We are talking about a sixth wr here. I'd rather have the more talented player in the long term for that.

 

It's tough when there are so many options that could conceivably make this team.  I wouldn't even completely rule out Worthy or Robinson, although I do think they are noticeably behind the top 8.

[rmw10]

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?

 

Might have to start digging lol.  I believe this site had an article about it at one point.

[beasy2487]

Hoping our WR corps shapes up something like Sr. > Aiken > Perriman > Campanaro > Butler > Waller.

Nice mix of size, speed and technique.

[52520Andrew]

That is a good point. I thought eddelman was a bust at one point. We are talking about a sixth wr here. I'd rather have the more talented player in the long term for that.

 

Same here, he really has been huge for the Patriots the past 2 years. I agree as well that upside is something big at that position although special teams probably will be the deciding factor. If Camp can come into training camp and have a strong camp on offense(which I think he can do if healthy) and nabs the return position, then he should make the roster. If he can't stay healthy or struggles at the return position, things get a lot more interesting with guys like Carter and Asa behind him. Just have to wait until preseason, can't wait to see it all play out

[rmw10]

Same here, he really has been huge for the Patriots the past 2 years. I agree as well that upside is something big at that position although special teams probably will be the deciding factor. If Camp can come into training camp and have a strong camp on offense(which I think he can do if healthy) and nabs the return position, then he should make the roster. If he can't stay healthy or struggles at the return position, things get a lot more interesting with guys like Carter and Asa behind him. Just have to wait until preseason, can't wait to see it all play out

 

KR is an interesting one.  Between Camp, Carter, and Asa, the guys we see as the most likely to handle return duties, all 3 are likely squarely on the bubble.  One of them has to make it, you'd think, unless they are comfortable using someone like Webb back there.

[52520Andrew]

KR is an interesting one.  Between Camp, Carter, and Asa, the guys we see as the most likely to handle return duties, all 3 are likely squarely on the bubble.  One of them has to make it, you'd think, unless they are comfortable using someone like Webb back there.

 

Yeah I just don't like Webb back there unless it is a fair catch situation, Webb has just been nicked up so much and the more snaps he plays the more likely something happens. Maybe I am just overreacting but Webb is too valuable for us IMO to have him back there with a bunch of people sprinting down the field at him. If he is back there, I am taking it that none of the young guys have impressed in that role. 

[757RavensFan]

Hoping our WR corps shapes up something like Sr. > Aiken > Perriman > Campanaro > Butler > Waller.

Nice mix of size, speed and technique.

 

You're hoping Brown gets cut?

[FlackAttack]

Hoping our WR corps shapes up something like Sr. > Aiken > Perriman > Campanaro > Butler > Waller.

Nice mix of size, speed and technique.

 

whoa whoa whoa. is this post serious? camp and butler ahead of brown? brown isnt even on this list. holy big man upstairs.

[January J]

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.

exactly. And yes brown is a lock along with Aiken. No question here. The battle for the 6th spot is camp carter and Waller. If they keep 7 they will keep Waller , and camp and carter will have to duke it out bc they both pretty much have the same skill set (Both KR) and are similar in size. I really don't see any scenario where both camp and carter make the 53. Edited July 4, 2015 by January J

[K-Dog]

Too many good options.

Not a bad problem to have.

[FlackAttack]

Too many good options.

Not a bad problem to have.

 

actually its the opposite. besides smith sr, aiken, and brown, we have no idea what we're getting. thats what makes it hard for the coaches to pick. who out of the rest of the WR's actually look like they can play and produce a full NFL season? its MUCH easier to look good during offseason practices with fresh legs and zero hitting.

[Ravensfan23]

Might have to start digging lol.  I believe this site had an article about it at one point.

 

Yea i remember this site having an article about Aiken going from a journeyman to competing for a starting job and there were reports about Aiken running with the first team but they were in OTAs were media were only able to see 3 out of 12 practices or so. That's why I don't put much stock in it. At the end of the day, those guys are just guys with opinions much like us. The only difference is they have media access. But at the end of the day, they aren't talent evaluators and they don't really have any inside info. 

 

It's tough to know what coaches are truly thinking and if the media doesn't know either, they just report what they see. So if the 1 day they got to watch the first OTAs Aiken was starting, that's what they'll write, but if Brown was starting the other days, how would they know? Also in most cases when you have limited reports coming from camp, 1 report or article can really grow legs and shape peoples opinions. For example, we can go back to the "Odd man out at WR" thread from a couple months ago and there might have been 1, maybe 2 posts that mentioned Butler as a guy to make the team. Now you won't find a single person to talk about the WR position and not have Butler at least in the mix because of the reports that came out the last day of Minicamps. This is why I can't wait until, preseason. 

 

Imo media members are just like us, they have their favorite players and the ones they aren't so fond of, and their reports reflect it in most cases. 

[K-Dog]

actually its the opposite. besides smith sr, aiken, and brown, we have no idea what we're getting. thats what makes it hard for the coaches to pick. who out of the rest of the WR's actually look like they can play and produce a full NFL season? its MUCH easier to look good during offseason practices with fresh legs and zero hitting.

We have bodies that dont suck.

[beasy2487]

You're hoping Brown gets cut?

I'm not high on Brown. He had his opportunity to separate last year and fell short. I don't think he uses his size well and even in these OTAs he was getting boxed out by smaller DBs (that aren't allowed to hit). Our offense needs guys that can win one-on-one and I'd like to see some others given the opportunity.

[jimmypowder]

Camp aka Brandon Stokely seems to me he will be injured....... a lot. 

 

I hope I'm wrong because I think he has major slot receiver potential.

[DomMcRaven]

Camp aka Brandon Stokely seems to me he will be injured....... a lot. 

 

I hope I'm wrong because I think he has major slot receiver potential.

I've been hearing that Butler had flashes during minicamp when he was in the slot (albeit minicamp).

[lgcs27288]

As of right now, I'll be disappointed if Aiken or Butler is cut. Those guys are as sure handed as they come. With another recent thread talking about yards missed from dropped passes, I think they would be great. Hopefully they have a good minicamp.

[FlackAttack]

using common sense, i think we can all agree that aiken, sss, perriman, and brown are all a lock.

 

its a toss up after those 4. and i really dont see us keeping more than 6 WR's, so that it brings it down to 2 more for the roster. right now its most likely going to be butler and waller. dont see anyone else.

 

as mentioned before, campanaro just doesnt produce enough even when he is on the field. look at his numbers if you dont believe me. that simple.

[Edgar]

No way Campanaro,if healthy,does not make this team.