[News] Notebook: Injury Updates, Ravens Looking To Add Wide Receiver

[20306cab]

I see Harbaugh has decided to play dumb on all injury questions. Learned from the Perriman "two days" deal. Good job John, you ain't the doctor.

[EliteRavens]

You guys need to get over it, he will be fine.

Are you kidding? Have you watched his production? At this point he needs to earn his reps, especially with other receivers out playing him.

[Crusader]

"Don't worry about losing draft picks. We have drafted 28 guys in 3 years and are projected to have 12 next year. We literally don't have enough roster spots to fit 12 rookies without cutting ties with people we drafted recently. I say go for it Ozzie give up a mid to late round pick or two for a Starting Caliber WR" Have you seen some of Ozzie draft picks the last 7 years? Ravens need everyone they can get.

[Halshayeji]

"Don't worry about losing draft picks. We have drafted 28 guys in 3 years and are projected to have 12 next year. We literally don't have enough roster spots to fit 12 rookies without cutting ties with people we drafted recently. I say go for it Ozzie give up a mid to late round pick or two for a Starting Caliber WR" Have you seen some of Ozzie draft picks the last 7 years? Ravens need everyone they can get.

Yes I have. And that's why I'd rather get someone with proven NFL success that can help today instead of rolling the dice on 12 more rookies that may or may not even be on the team by the end of camp. Heck Ozzie still would have more picks than most.

[Bat-mite]

I'm really tired of people referring to Perriman's injury as "nagging." That's a lot more than "nagging."

[Purple Dawg 96]

You got those that like Marlon and those that don't I like him I just feel he isn't being used correctly I haven't seen post patterns stop n go's to where his size can be used up top! I've seen routes create separation and I don't see pump fakes that will throw secondaries totally off because teams know Joe doesn't use them! They know he doesn't run, he has a long wind up and they saw all the premium packages as Talib said in a interview! Sunday showed me that old Joe when he was hungry and I hope he has more flashbacks and light it up the remainder of the season! Send Marlon long on post patterns and stop and go's 15 plus yard plays and if he doesn't do damage I will leave it alone! WRs that tall gotta go down field against smaller players! Are post patterns and stop and go's against the law in Bmore because I haven't seen these simple plays in their repertoire!

[FloridalovesRavens]

Yea Ravens just do nothing like some of the fans want you to do so they can continue to moan and groan about losing games. Oh and also to get a better first round pick for next season. This season is NOT over people and we should do what is necessary to win some games! Go Ravens.

[Amesr52]

We traded for one guy not 3. The rest were picked up off practice squads and the street

 

We need a WR because of a few reasons. Aiken and Brown have proven that they are not starting caliber at this point in their careers. That leaves this team with 3 below average starters (Aiken, Givens, Brown) that make plays here and there but cant be depended on for a whole season. The running game will suffer as we will face more and more stacked boxes and eventually Flacco will get killed standing back there trying to buy time.

 

You know what happens if one of those guys gets hurt? Flacco is screwed! We need a Vet WR now! If nothing else, Its the only way we can really evaluate how good or bad of a season this was for Trestman as a coordinator. Best case scenario, this Vet WR can play this year and then eventually lose his place to Perriman whenever hes up to speed and SSS if he comes back.

 

Don't worry about losing draft picks. We have drafted 28 guys in 3 years and are projected to have 12 next year. We literally don't have enough roster spots to fit 12 rookies without cutting ties with people we drafted recently. I say go for it Ozzie give up a mid to late round pick or two for a Starting Caliber WR

Your right.  They have made a couple trades but i forgot the other guy was a DB.  I have faith in Givens though,  Flacco seems to like those speedy quick guys.  2nd half of the season could start showing some good signs of improvement.  Despite the woes of our Offensive line, mainly offensive tackle, Flacco hasn't taken a ton of big hits this season.  Im hoping we see some double TEs sets and some more quick routes like slants, out routes, in routes, drags.  If Flacco can connect deep 2 or 3 times a game then defenses will have to play their safeties back further and that will open more holes up for the run game.  Right now I feel like Givens is our best wr because his skill set fits Flacco best.  I wouldnt be opposed to seeing Max williams move out in the slot and have Gillmore and Boyle lined up on the line of scrimmage.  Many possibilities that they can change up for the 2nd half.  Cant wait to see the adjustments.

[Halshayeji]

Your right.  They have made a couple trades but i forgot the other guy was a DB.  I have faith in Givens though,  Flacco seems to like those speedy quick guys.  2nd half of the season could start showing some good signs of improvement.  Despite the woes of our Offensive line, mainly offensive tackle, Flacco hasn't taken a ton of big hits this season.  Im hoping we see some double TEs sets and some more quick routes like slants, out routes, in routes, drags.  If Flacco can connect deep 2 or 3 times a game then defenses will have to play their safeties back further and that will open more holes up for the run game.  Right now I feel like Givens is our best wr because his skill set fits Flacco best.  I wouldnt be opposed to seeing Max williams move out in the slot and have Gillmore and Boyle lined up on the line of scrimmage.  Many possibilities that they can change up for the 2nd half.  Cant wait to see the adjustments.

Very well said. Objective and as true as it gets. We need Monroe back ASAP. He's hasn't been playing great but certainly is playing 10 times better than whoever backs him up. Max playing slot could really help us if he can break in and out of his routs. its mid-season and he should be getting the hang of it by now. I don't think hes ready to block (size + technique) as that takes more than 2 months to bulk up and change technique but that's why Boyle and Gilmore are getting more playing time. Deep passing would really open up the field for us but lets not get too pass happy after tearing up a horrendous Chargers secondary. Take 3-4 shots down the field each half but lets not make it a habit unless it cant be stopped. I'm more concerned about offensive efficiency. We cant have 3 and outs because our Defense cant stop anyone 10 times in a game. We need to hold opponents to 6-8 possessions a game by sustaining long drives killing the clock and wish for the best.

[Amesr52]

Very well said. Objective and as true as it gets. We need Monroe back ASAP. He's hasn't been playing great but certainly is playing 10 times better than whoever backs him up. Max playing slot could really help us if he can break in and out of his routs. its mid-season and he should be getting the hang of it by now. I don't think hes ready to block (size + technique) as that takes more than 2 months to bulk up and change technique but that's why Boyle and Gilmore are getting more playing time. Deep passing would really open up the field for us but lets not get too pass happy after tearing up a horrendous Chargers secondary. Take 3-4 shots down the field each half but lets not make it a habit unless it cant be stopped. I'm more concerned about offensive efficiency. We cant have 3 and outs because our Defense cant stop anyone 10 times in a game. We need to hold opponents to 6-8 possessions a game by sustaining long drives killing the clock and wish for the best.

I think if Pitta returns we probably see him converted into more of a slot type TE cause Idk if his body can handle blocking on the line like that anymore.  If he plays as a wr he can slim down more and play at a lighter weight and he is still big and strong enough to block out on safeties and cbs.  Pitta is still better than probably most of our wrs right now.  They will find a way to use him if he feels good enough to play again.  It would also allow Williams to focus more on learning the game and bulking up without feeling pressure to have to contribute.  I think the run game is going to improve 2nd half of the season.  Really hoping to see 2 TE sets and running the zone stretch run scheme from that cause thats what we ran 70% of the time last season and we ran play action out of it too.  Its the only real noticeable difference between Trestman and Kubiak.  Kubiak runs everything out of 2 TE sets.  Trestman likes 3 wr sets because he is more of a natural pass caller instead of running the ball.  Having Gillmore and Boyle who are both good run blockers on the edge could really open up the choices of holes for Forsett to run through.