[News] Late For Work 9/2: Ravens Showed Interest In RB Fred Jackson. Why?

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Flacco’s spot on Top 100 insulting. Tucker reveals toughest kicking stadium. Where does Campanaro fit in?

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[MichaelJ34]

we dont need Jackson he is a good guy from all accounts but we are ok at RB. we need other areas maybe DB or WR return specialist

[salamander]

Although it may be too early to project, I was impressed with Magee and hope he develops in to a reliable RB for us. With so many other vulnerable positions of need, the money for limited roster spots could be used better at other positions. The number and severity of injuries at the diffent positions will play a heavy role in FO moves.

Edited September 2, 2015 by salamander

[Crusader]

Ravens need a replacement for Webb. You all are kidding your self if you think Webb will start/play in more than 8 games this year.

[The Mom Gene]

Flacco was #97 not 87

That's even more pathetic

 

http://www.nfl.com/photos/0ap3000000491568

[alexbayrobin]

Wow Will Hill 92 PFF. I'm looking for great things from him. I if Campanaro can stay healthy he could be big on third down. They always put Joe down as a bad Quarterback even though he has beat nearly all the quarterbacks that they say are better. According to them he should lose every time when he faces these quarterbacks. What a shame that he gets such little respect.

[Raven1995]

Webb has played in at least 13 games for 5 out of 6 seasons, I'll take that bet. Taliaferro should be ready by the First or second game of the regular season. If Jimmy Smith stays healthy and plays the whole season he should be in the top 100. Joe Flacco's 87 rating is tied to how far the Ravens go in the post season. If the Defense would of held in the Patriot playoff game he would of been way higher.

[BirdWatcher]

Flacco was #97 not 87

That's even more pathetic

 

http://www.nfl.com/photos/0ap3000000491568

ESPN.com has him at 87 http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/NFLRANK2015No51-100/top-100-players-51-100

NFL.com has him at 97. Two different rankings. Both ridiculously stupid, though.

[trevorsteadman]

ESPN.com has him at 87 http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/NFLRANK2015No51-100/top-100-players-51-100

NFL.com has him at 97. Two different rankings. Both ridiculously stupid, though.

If Perriman comes back healthy before week 3, I bet Flacco exceeds 4000 yards for the first time and will have most touchdowns in his career. Not just because of Perriman, but because Gillmore looks better this preseason than Pitta did the super bowl year. If that is true that is a bucket of touchdowns there. Also Steve Smith is going to go into every game angry with it being his last season. And don't count out the speed and size of our other receivers which Trestman is very good at utilizing. Trestman uses a more pass attack approach which means a lot more dumped off balls to Forsett who is good at receiving and pass blocking. The only scary thing that I haven't mentioned is the O-line is plagued with injury right now.

[bioLarzen]

Ravens need a replacement for Webb. You all are kidding your self if you think Webb will start/play in more than 8 games this year.

 

How could you possibly know?

[bioLarzen]

we dont need Jackson he is a good guy from all accounts but we are ok at RB.

 

We are OK at RB?

 

Have you seen Buck's pre-season performance so far?

Edited September 2, 2015 by bioLarzen

[ellicottraven]

Why am I not angry at how the national media constantly insult Flacco? Because I'm resigned to it. It doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things because Flacco will prove them all wrong again and again till they'll have no choice but to laud him as one of the greats.

[salamander]

I am surprised to hear that Tucker feels that M&T is the toughest stadium to kick in. If that's the case, then I am extra grateful we had 2 of the best kickers ever in Tucker and Stover to succeed at such a high level without ever hearing a peep about this. They both have been clutch big time for the Ravens.

Edited September 2, 2015 by salamander

[MichaelJ34]

We are OK at RB?

 

Have you seen Buck's pre-season performance so far?

Ummm yes we are... Buck will be fine he is young  and will learn he will need more time behind the starting o line not back ups and a patchwork o line.  Taliafero will be back and we have Magee Who has looked good.  Jackson is 34 and yes maybe he has 800+ less carries then many other RB's with his years in the league but 34 is 34 ... bodies change whether you have mileage or not.

[riseNConquer81]

Ummm yes we are... Buck will be fine he is young  and will learn he will need more time behind the starting o line not back ups and a patchwork o line.  Taliafero will be back and we have Magee Who has looked good.  Jackson is 34 and yes maybe he has 800+ less carries then many other RB's with his years in the league but 34 is 34 ... bodies change whether you have mileage or not.

running back is not a social position like quarterback and WR.

There's no learning curve or period of adjustment when lining up behind a better offensive line....they create bigger and better holes for you and you run through them without dropping the ball. that's it.

running with the 1's is the exact opposite of an excuse for bad performance in the case of a running back.

Edited September 2, 2015 by riseNConquer81

[MichaelJ34]

running back is not a social position like quarterback and WR.

There's no learning curve or period of adjustment when lining up behind a better offensive line....they create bigger and better holes for you and you run through them without dropping the ball. that's it.

running with the 1's is the exact opposite of an excuse for bad performance in the case of a running back.

Having a bad or patchwork o line is an exact reason for bad performance  if they dont open holes you arent running through them. Also there is a learning curve  from college to pro's for any position in the NFL except maybe for place kicker.  Vision  playbook its a lot for a rookie to take on in just a couple months.

[sami]

I put about as much credence in ESPN's top 100 as I do in the "magic 8 ball's" advice. Espn is all for the ratings. The most popular or who they DEEM to be most popular always gets the most attention. They, for some reason, have never liked Flacco and so they never give him the praise or credit he deserves.

[riseNConquer81]

Having a bad or patchwork o line is an exact reason for bad performance if they dont open holes you arent running through them.

how is the starting O line "patchwork?"

you said he was playing bad because he needs more time running behind the ones...

 

Buck will be fine he is young and will learn he will need more time behind the starting o line

...which makes no sense. how do you need more time to figure out how to run behind BETTER blocking? Edited September 2, 2015 by riseNConquer81

[FloridalovesRavens]

Flacco is just not glitzy enough for them. All he does is win games and apparently that is not enough. I am quite sure Flacco could care less. He will just go out and do his job with calmness and loads of talent. Go Ravens.

[January J]

how is the starting O line "patchwork?"

you said he was playing bad because he needs more time running behind the ones...

...which makes no sense. how do you need more time to figure out how to run behind BETTER blocking?

I think what he's sayin is so far we have only really seen him behind the 2s and 3s. We need to see him in a larger capacity behind the ones. That being said I am a little concerned that he's not ready. Don't matter what line your behind, you HAVE to hold on to the football.

[bioLarzen]

Buck will be fine he is young  and will learn he will need more time behind the starting o line not back ups and a patchwork o line. 

 

That's a perfectly reasonable hope for all of us Ravens-fans.

 

However, it's nothing more than hope as of now. You can't possibly claim it as a fact - as there is no way to know it now. If a #3 pick RB (Trent Richardson) can flop like that in the NFL, a later round RB can, too.

 

We all hope he won't.

[bioLarzen]

I think what he's sayin is so far we have only really seen him behind the 2s and 3s.

 

Yes - but also against 2nd-3rd string D's...

[January J]

Yes - but also against 2nd-3rd string D's...

yep. But From what I've seen everytime he runs he just hasn't had a hole to hit.however being a good back requires patience and finding open holes. It just seems like he automatically try's to hit whatever hole was intended and doesn't have the vision or patience to find another. That's part of being a rookie and he will learn, but the question is do we have the time and patience for him to develop while being our #2? I would say no. A #3 maybe, but he's not ready to backup Forsett. Edited September 2, 2015 by January J

[TheKingFlip31]

Ummmm Phil Taylor anyone?

[boldtown]

i have always wondered if modell nevered fired belichick, would baltimore endear him as much as he hated now? people often overlooked that he was the coach before the drama.

[boldtown]

if espn putting flacco at 87 in their top 100 is insulting then the nfl players' poll, that has him at 97, must be a slug in the gut.

[ellicottraven]

I don't know why but I'm near certain that Perriman will suit up for the Broncos game as will Jernigan. I think we'll operate at full strength to start the season or so dreamt this avid Ravens fan!

[riseNConquer81]

I think what he's sayin is so far we have only really seen him behind the 2s and 3s. We need to see him in a larger capacity behind the ones. That being said I am a little concerned that he's not ready. Don't matter what line your behind, you HAVE to hold on to the football.

well yeah, that makes more sense and goes without saying.

but like you said: O line cant fix his ball security issues. thats the main problem

[riseNConquer81]

Ummmm Phil Taylor anyone?

For what?

Nothing is wrong with Brandon Williams, Jernigan, and Davis as far as i know, and we dont need a 4 man Nose tackle rotation.

[hen826957]

In my opinion they should not go after Jackson. We will be okay once Lorenzo comes back. Now Ozzie should consider interest in signing Tim Jennings because will make our team a whole lot better in the secondary along with Jimmy Smith then we have quality depth like Melvin, Webb, and Arrington behind them so you will be in great shape for injuries. Now you can rotate the corners around so everybody can have playing time like having Jennings during Cover 2 and have Melvin on big Wr man to man coverage. You could also rotate Arrington and Webb as well in the slot so we can be fresh. Ozzie should also consider Trindon Holliday to our team because we need a good kick and punt returner can make plays. Trindon Holliday is one of them and we need this in the playoffs. So hurry up Ozzie because Jennings already visiting the Bucs make at least an interest.