[News] Ravens Sign Three More To Practice Squad

[HoldingCall]

However, in lieu of 3 WRs on the PS I would have liked to see at least one additional CB like Pointer to have made it. But, I have faith in our front office's decision making a whole lot more that I do in my own deductive ability!

The practice squad is currently loaded heavy on side of the offense.

[balfan23]

https://twitter.com/...981785996713984

 

Per Aaron Wilson: Charles James still going to Ravens' practice squad despite the team not announcing him yet, per a source

[bioLarzen]

So what happens with McGee? Does Ross get activated to the 53 and McGee takes his spot on the PS or will McGee go to the 53? Nice additions though. I like the addition of the TE from Denver prior to the first regular season game too. Nice to collect some valuable intel!

 

I think - and thats no more than my own speculation, of course - that if Ozzie plans to bring back Magee at all (probably, but we don't know that for a fact), he trusts that Magee will be available any time - i. e. he won't be signed by another team. Magee's pre-season performance was really a positive surprise - but the current RB market is deep.

[Ravens4Life89]

We should sign Phil Taylor in place of Christo

[bioLarzen]

 

https://twitter.com/...981785996713984

 

Per Aaron Wilson: Charles James still going to Ravens' practice squad despite the team not announcing him yet, per a source

 

 

That means someone is going off the PS.

[balfan23]

We should sign Phil Taylor in place of Christo

From Rotoworld:

 

The Steelers came away from Wednesday's visit with Phil Taylor "not interested" in signing the free agent nose tackle.

 

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Taylor's knee "needs (to be) fixed" and would take "too long to heal" for the Steelers to wait out Taylor's recovery. Taylor had his knee scoped in the offseason, but there were rumors he might need a microfracture procedure. At very least, he needs another surgery

 

That doesn't sound promising. 

[ravenstime]

Thanks, Holding Call.  I know we're in trouble, because, like you said, those WR's are hard to come by, as well.  I get the feeling we're outmatched in that area, in the Denver match-up.  We're lacking at WR, in my opinion and we have a great unknown at returner, as well.  I am not sure what people are expecting us to do, in terms of acquiring yards in the opening game Sept. 13.

I know we can run and should run well, but Flacco can't handoff  every 1st and 2nd down!

We might put up some points, yes, but I can't help remembering how we got humiliated in the Season opening game in Denver just 2 short years ago.  Maybe you can agree with my skepticism here, too.

[Raven'evermore]

Ross is great choice in case Campy goes lame again

  I would prefer someone other than Campanero take PR/KR duties.  He is one of the best receivers we have and still has a chance for a very good career with us.  That is as long as he stays healthy.  It also isn't fair to him.  I mean, how often are you gonna let a guy get dog piled on when he already has a history of injuries.  We need him out in the field more as a receiver.  JMO.

[balfan23]

https://twitter.com/jeffzrebiecsun/status/641019110567071745

 

Per Jeff Zrebiec: Charles James not on transactions list. Not exactly sure of holdup but he's in Baltimore and plan remains to add him to practice squad.

[rmcjacket23]

  I would prefer someone other than Campanero take PR/KR duties.  He is one of the best receivers we have and still has a chance for a very good career with us.  That is as long as he stays healthy.  It also isn't fair to him.  I mean, how often are you gonna let a guy get dog piled on when he already has a history of injuries.  We need him out in the field more as a receiver.  JMO.

He's got a ton to prove in both areas. If I were him, I'd be looking for any opportunity to get on the field by any way possible.

 

He's still no better than 3rd or 4th in our receiving core right now, and that's on an offense that notoriously rarely produces much production from a 3rd or 4th receiver consistently.

 

As long as he can hang onto the ball, I think he's a perfectly fine option for punt returns. 

[bioLarzen]

Thanks, Holding Call.  I know we're in trouble, because, like you said, those WR's are hard to come by, as well.  I get the feeling we're outmatched in that area, in the Denver match-up.  We're lacking at WR, in my opinion and we have a great unknown at returner, as well.  I am not sure what people are expecting us to do, in terms of acquiring yards in the opening game Sept. 13.

I know we can run and should run well, but Flacco can't handoff  every 1st and 2nd down!

We might put up some points, yes, but I can't help remembering how we got humiliated in the Season opening game in Denver just 2 short years ago.  Maybe you can agree with my skepticism here, too.

 

I don't think we are the favourites on Sunday either. Peyton will still be hot and not worn down, the weather will be good, they play at home, and Peyton will throw against a not-exactly-elite secondary...

 

I'm not saying we are gonna lose, but we surely won't be the favourite.

[bioLarzen]

The speculation right now seems to be that James isn't on the PS yet because they have to wait for Urban to be placed on the IR/DTR list, so they can put someone from the PS (probably Ross) to the 53-man roster.

 

That sounds all logical - but why the wait about placing Urban on the IR/DTR list? He could be on the list by now...

[rmcjacket23]

I don't think we are the favourites on Sunday either. Peyton will still be hot and not worn down, the weather will be good, they play at home, and Peyton will throw against a not-exactly-elite secondary...

 

I'm not saying we are gonna lose, but we surely won't be the favourite.

Defensively, we should play better than our last appearance in Denver (frankly, that won't be that hard). I expect Denver to switch to a much more balanced, perhaps even run-heavy offense this season, and I think we will do a fairly decent job of matching up with them.

 

My biggest concern is that their defense is actually quite good, arguably one of the best in the league. I think points are going to be very hard to come by in this game for our offense, so that's why I feel it will be a struggle to win this game.

 

I believe Vegas has Denver at about a 4-4.5 point favorite currently. That actually symbolizes that they feel we are close to equally matched teams on a neutral field, which I will probably agree with in November/December, but I'm just not sure that's the case in September.

[outkast1]

Dan Brown (Author of Angels & Demons) ? Okay ! wrong Dan Brown I guess.

[bioLarzen]

Defensively, we should play better than our last appearance in Denver (frankly, that won't be that hard). I expect Denver to switch to a much more balanced, perhaps even run-heavy offense this season, and I think we will do a fairly decent job of matching up with them.

 

My biggest concern is that their defense is actually quite good, arguably one of the best in the league. I think points are going to be very hard to come by in this game for our offense, so that's why I feel it will be a struggle to win this game.

 

I believe Vegas has Denver at about a 4-4.5 point favorite currently. That actually symbolizes that they feel we are close to equally matched teams on a neutral field, which I will probably agree with in November/December, but I'm just not sure that's the case in September.

 

I might have false memories, but as I recall, our D wasn't overall bad, it was only the secondary that had a rather poor outing two seasons ago in Denver. No wonder all 7 T's were pass TD's, with no run TD. And once again, it's our secondary that might give us headaches... If the don't bring their A game on Sunday, Peyton will simply pick them apart - like he did back then... And, to be honest, apart fropm Jimmy and Will Hill, our secondary didn't look very convincing in the pre-season... Kendrick Lewis was one of the biggest disappointments for me, Brooks looked OK, but against lesser D's, we have absolutely no idea about Webb's form, and although bth Melvin and Arrington looked "OK-ish" in the pre season, neither of them are anywhere near "shutdown" corners... So, the logical thing to assume is that Peyton is gonna try to pick the secondary apart. And it's gonna be a healthy, fresh and motivated Peyton, with a healthy, fresh and motivated receiving corps, with a great HC, in their home debut, in Peyton's favourite weather... Add that Flacco has a tendency to start real slow and looking "unmotivated"  in his first road game of the season (he only won 3 of his 7 first road games, and the credit for one of those - the 10-9 W over the Jets in 2010 - should almost exclusively go to the D)... Connect the dots...

 

The best hope we have is that the stars aligned against us just as bad in the Migh High Miracle game... and we all know what followed

[bioLarzen]

Dan Brown (Author of Angels & Demons) ? Okay ! wrong Dan Brown I guess.

 

Well, if in the end the good guys win, he's welcome, too

[balfan23]

The speculation right now seems to be that James isn't on the PS yet because they have to wait for Urban to be placed on the IR/DTR list, so they can put someone from the PS (probably Ross) to the 53-man roster.

 

That sounds all logical - but why the wait about placing Urban on the IR/DTR list? He could be on the list by now...

https://twitter.com/jeffzrebiecsun/status/641021916426448896

 

Jeff Zrebiec tweets: Per the Urban questions, Ravens get back to practice tomorrow. Would think they'd want to get the player they're gonna add at the practice.

 

We're not the only ones wonder why the wait on moving Urban.

[Raven'evermore]

He's got a ton to prove in both areas. If I were him, I'd be looking for any opportunity to get on the field by any way possible.

 

He's still no better than 3rd or 4th in our receiving core right now, and that's on an offense that notoriously rarely produces much production from a 3rd or 4th receiver consistently.

 

As long as he can hang onto the ball, I think he's a perfectly fine option for punt returns. 

 If he remains on the 53 and I believe he will, then he will be on the field.  Also I think it's not just a matter of depth, but where your particular skill set lies.  Camp is one of our better slot wrs and is I believe better at getting open except perhaps for SSS.  So because he has a better chance of helping keep a drive alive, I would rather keep him healthy even if he isn't being used on a consistent basis.  Again, JMO.

[purpledown]

I must be missing something this year. This practice squad is weak, where is Terrence Magee. I agree Brown may be the best of this group, and that's not saying much. Hopefully the Ravens will pickup a vet RB AND a vet WR.

[Bat-mite]

I might have false memories, but as I recall, our D wasn't overall bad, it was only the secondary that had a rather poor outing two seasons ago in Denver. No wonder all 7 T's were pass TD's, with no run TD. And once again, it's our secondary that might give us headaches... If the don't bring their A game on Sunday, Peyton will simply pick them apart - like he did back then... And, to be honest, apart fropm Jimmy and Will Hill, our secondary didn't look very convincing in the pre-season... Kendrick Lewis was one of the biggest disappointments for me, Brooks looked OK, but against lesser D's, we have absolutely no idea about Webb's form, and although bth Melvin and Arrington looked "OK-ish" in the pre season, neither of them are anywhere near "shutdown" corners... So, the logical thing to assume is that Peyton is gonna try to pick the secondary apart. And it's gonna be a healthy, fresh and motivated Peyton, with a healthy, fresh and motivated receiving corps, with a great HC, in their home debut, in Peyton's favourite weather... Add that Flacco has a tendency to start real slow and looking "unmotivated"  in his first road game of the season (he only won 3 of his 7 first road games, and the credit for one of those - the 10-9 W over the Jets in 2010 - should almost exclusively go to the D)... Connect the dots...

 

The best hope we have is that the stars aligned against us just as bad in the Migh High Miracle game... and we all know what followed

I think you're right, but I hope you're wrong!

[Run Pass Pass Punt]

The 1 stat on Ross I was looking for -> fumbles.

[rmcjacket23]

 If he remains on the 53 and I believe he will, then he will be on the field.  Also I think it's not just a matter of depth, but where your particular skill set lies.  Camp is one of our better slot wrs and is I believe better at getting open except perhaps for SSS.  So because he has a better chance of helping keep a drive alive, I would rather keep him healthy even if he isn't being used on a consistent basis.  Again, JMO.

Ideally, yes. But just because he's on the 53 doesn't guarantee him playing time. There's still 7 gameday inactives every week, and a 4th or 5th WR who doesn't contribute much on ST (I think he will, hence how he gets playing time) is a prime candidate for one of those gameday inactive spots. If he's not contributing on ST, he's not much different than an Arthur Brown right now.

 

He can grow into a role, particularly if some of the WRs in front of him struggle and he shows he can play ST well (I think both will happen), but I just don't see him having a major role for the first few weeks.

[GeeWallee]

The decision on Urban is a tricky one. CAN.....he have the opportunity to return?

So....I'll let them debate for another day or 2 and just do as I always have, as a Ravens' Diehard fan.

Trust in Ozzie to .....Git 'R Done !!!!

[GeeWallee]

Folks.....this is 2015. All of the prior Stats are nice to look at, but there are things to address.

Let's hope the Offense throws up as many points as last Season....and more.

Let's hope the Defense can Rush the Passer as last year, with a much better Secondary.

And....let's keep the O-Line and D-Lines Healthy.

We have shallow RB depth right now, thus we have 6 WRs and some waiting in the wings.

I think Trestman will keep this Offense rolling and have it be slightly more efficient !!!

[Raven'evermore]

Ideally, yes. But just because he's on the 53 doesn't guarantee him playing time. There's still 7 gameday inactives every week, and a 4th or 5th WR who doesn't contribute much on ST (I think he will, hence how he gets playing time) is a prime candidate for one of those gameday inactive spots. If he's not contributing on ST, he's not much different than an Arthur Brown right now.

 

He can grow into a role, particularly if some of the WRs in front of him struggle and he shows he can play ST well (I think both will happen), but I just don't see him having a major role for the first few weeks.

 I understand your point about inactives, but again I think his particular skill set will get him playing time even if it is somewhat sporadic. As far as STs are concerned, I just can't get past the feeling that sooner or later he's going to run back a punt and that will be the last we'll see him for sometime because of getting hurt again.  Then again, I'm not the coach.

[AlphaWolf]

TE Dominique Jones (DEN) - maybe we'll get some good intel on the Bronco's offense? Of course, we're already using their playbook, so maybe I'm overthining it!! Go Ravens.

[huntrgathrr]

Urban will go to IR once they decide who to acquire as a KR. Right now I bet they activate Ross if he looks good in practice.

[dorie80]

I find it hard to believe that we have 2 unknown prospects at TE on the practice squad... One of them will be gone soon in my opinion maybe to make way for the fan favorite Magee or I still don't see Ross on the list so maybe that will be used for him instead?

[huntrgathrr]

Did someone grab Butler? They may bring him back as well.

[RavensBaltimore]

Ideally, yes. But just because he's on the 53 doesn't guarantee him playing time. There's still 7 gameday inactives every week, and a 4th or 5th WR who doesn't contribute much on ST (I think he will, hence how he gets playing time) is a prime candidate for one of those gameday inactive spots. If he's not contributing on ST, he's not much different than an Arthur Brown right now.

 

He can grow into a role, particularly if some of the WRs in front of him struggle and he shows he can play ST well (I think both will happen), but I just don't see him having a major role for the first few weeks.

I think you're undervaluing him big time. Camp had more targets and receptions than Aiken in the playoffs last year, and that was after missing most of the second half of the regular season in his rookie year. If he was active and in the rotation under those circumstances, then I don't see why he would be inactive this year, unless he gets injured again. He has shown every skill necessary to excel in the slot. He seems to be better at getting separation than anyone not named Steve Smith, and especially if Perriman is out, I think he's going to be a big part of the offense this year, if he can stay healthy. A guy that can get open, make tough catches, and move the chains is too valuable an asset to keep off the field, let alone inactive.

 

Arthur Brown? Camp was already far more valuable than Arthur Brown last year. He was on the field and converted a big 3rd down on the final drive with the season on the line. When was Arthur Brown on the field during a critical moment? If healthy, I don't expect Camp to be inactive at all this season, nor do I expect the coaches to even consider it. With Perriman out, I think he's our 2nd best receiver.