[News] Ravens' Top Priorities During Bye Week

[BR News]

The Ravens plan to do some self-scouting and find ways to improve for the final eight games.

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[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

I like the self scouting idea. They just have to be truthful with themselves all across the board from the front offices to the coaches to the players when doing it. Then make the changes as needed.

[Bigjon5477]

Not only stop the big plays, also try to stop defending 20 yds back and giving up 10 yd passes on opposing teams 3rd down.

[TheConquerorWorm]

Makes me wonder, the Ravens struggle at finding and developing WR & DB. Both position coaches are former players with little or no previous NFL coaching experience. Whereas, the Squealers & Pats have WR coaches with a long track record. Same with the Cards & Seahawks' DB coaches.

 

Step up your game Chris Hewitt or its time to find a Secondary coach with some previous NFL coaching experience or at least HOF type playing credentials (Ed Reed anyone?)

Edited November 6, 2015 by TheConquerorWorm

[757RavensFan]

I wonder what other teams they're looking at to mimic/copy their offense/defense schemes. I guess they can look at any team that's better than 2-6.     

[Crusader]

"They are often so consumed with game planning during normal weeks that they don%u2019t have much time to take a big-picture look at themselves." That's where we fans come in. We can see the trees from the the forest unlike you can't see the forest from the trees. In other words, were seeing from the outside and most have been here since 1996. You don't have to do what we say but you should at least listen before dismissing us and make fun of us.

[Bohica5]

If we pressure the opposing qb there won't be time for them to throw the long ball...........and if the offense can stay on the field(practice that please)our D can catch their breath for the next series....Its really not all the D's fault.....

[bmorehungrybird]

How bout trying some different offensive formations, trick plays??

[Crusader]

I guess finding another defense or offensive coach is out of the question?

[thieverycorporation]

An admission that they need to evolve in all area's is truly refreshing. Another bright spot is that their looking beyond the organization into analyzing other teams teams successes. That I hope will translate into the draft strategies we are using that aren't producing the trending results around the league. Somebody other than Harbaugh and Ozzie is probably using that gavel. If this article is true then a purge of the mediocre should ensue. The staff should be self evaluating themselves as this would reconsidered as fair warning. They might want to invest in an 2 prong scouting approach. I'd suggest they use the same services as the the leading teams with current consistencies in problematic area's. They certainly can afford it. If the Browns could find a Josh Gordan talent, somethings wrong with that picture. Doe's player available always work. Heck no. Does an accurate pre draft evaluation work better which also involves position of need as well. Imo. No brainer. Waiting to select a player that fills a need elongates the problem indefinitely. Best player that is projected to stop the leaks has to be paramount. Hoping Joe Blow in the fourth round will surfice cause that linebacker fell and your really needed a cornerback seems like fool fodder. We have plenty of holes and we have plenty of ammo to secure a premium squad. The things we have going for us right now hints that they finally understand they have a golden opportunity to assemble a monster team. Cap space will not prevent them from a moderate splash, Dead money will be significantly reduced. Injured players will be purged. Flacco may give money to acquire at least one/two signings. Attrition will help. Caos in mid season is rearing it's head thru out the league. The cost of letting guys go on the low of the base salaries won't significantly effect the bottom-line. We are basically fielding a lot of practice squad players as well. The owner gets to evaluate in mid season their efforts to clean-up and rectify problematic area's. He should have a clear picture of effectiveness and in efficiencies. i'm praying they don't squander the process by remaining in denial that some heads need to roll if it doesn't result in even a late push into this millennia. Old school is for old people. It's nice to remember but you must remember its the past.

Edited November 6, 2015 by thieverycorporation

[budman]

I like the self scouting idea. They just have to be truthful with themselves all across the board from the front offices to the coaches to the players when doing it. Then make the changes as needed.

This is really nothing new. The entire front office does this every year. Only difference is this year we are 2-6.

[Ravensfan4life2010]

uhm players that can out run a lineman and get a sack hmmm Arthur Brown make him a blitzer

[Crusader]

If these guys really did some self scouting they would fire themselves.

[thieverycorporation]

Has anyone heard an updated version of the Pitta rehab project

? This is allegedly the final week to decide. It probably not a good look as they have given no positive info as to his status. Also has any one else heard of Marquez North out of Tennessee?Dude has some serious playmaking ability.

[Wildabeast88]

I guess finding another defense or offensive coach is out of the question?

That was my thought packing Pees bags out of town. Teaching Trestman about this thing called a Running Back so the QB doesn't have to throw 60 times a game

[chuchu707]

on offense; just dont use Marlon Brown

Aiken and Givens on the outside

Morgan and ross in the middle!

we will be golden! Marlon should be inactive

[fusuymada]

The fact that most losing franchises (the Browns come to mind) continue to change coaches and continue to fail yet franchises who have long term coaches such as Cincinnati, New England, Green Bay, etc... continue to excel. Could it be that changing coaches like underwear isn't the answer if you are trying to build a dynasty. The answer isn't to fire Pees as how has swapping OC's every year turned out. Not so good. Get him some players who want to concentrate on learning football and not selling shoes in the offseason and maybe he might be able to put a defense together.

[Raveninwv]

Hey, we are still only a couple games out of the wild card hunt!!! We can get this with our schedule coming up. I'd even say a 9-7 team gets a wild card this year!

Go Ravens!

[throwback2000]

Pees needs to come down out of that press box, and coach his defense from the sidelines like most others do. That way he can get eyeball-to-eyeball with his players and get his signals and message across without something being lost in the translation.

[The Greek]

The fact that most losing franchises (the Browns come to mind) continue to change coaches and continue to fail yet franchises who have long term coaches such as Cincinnati, New England, Green Bay, etc... continue to excel. Could it be that changing coaches like underwear isn't the answer if you are trying to build a dynasty. The answer isn't to fire Pees as how has swapping OC's every year turned out. Not so good. Get him some players who want to concentrate on learning football and not selling shoes in the offseason and maybe he might be able to put a defense together.

i agree with half of what you say. trestman imo is the right guy for the job. injuries to the o-line and a weak receiver group is hurting this offense and they are still ranked 10th in total yards.  the defense needs  a creative aggressive minded coach and that is not dean pees. not all of it is his fault but the defense needs a jolt. lb's coach ted monachino and jim schwartz should be considered in the off season

Edited November 7, 2015 by The Greek

[Bat-mite]

You mean ... they aren't going to ask the fans or the news media how to run the team?

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

This is really nothing new. The entire front office does this every year. Only difference is this year we are 2-6.

Like I said I like the idea. I just want them to be honest about their findings. I guess what I am trying to say budman is how many players have we kept from 1 year to the next that never really performed or panned out and they were a waste of a roster spot? I am sure you and I can both name a few players that fit that description. Meaning the front office and coaches were not being honest with themselves when they performed their self scouting other wise a lot of those players would have been released the very next year to give way to another player.

[Bat-mite]

Hey, we are still only a couple games out of the wild card hunt!!! We can get this with our schedule coming up. I'd even say a 9-7 team gets a wild card this year! Go Ravens!

And once again, a team with a losing record is going to win a division and get home field advantage over one of the wild card teams. 

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

You mean ... they aren't going to ask the fans or the news media how to run the team?

That's funny. I like it because everyone both you and me included has an opinion. Not saying they are ALL right.

[TheConquerorWorm]

Jack the Ripper's true identity just revealed and it's.....Justin Tucker?

 

 

http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/jack-the-ripper-francis-thompson-poet-suspect/2015/11/06/id/700870/

Edited November 6, 2015 by TheConquerorWorm

[OzzieBisciotti]

Top priority- plan on letting someone else besides Oz draft WR and CBs..

[alexbayrobin]

I think the ravens need to concentrate more on defense. They seem to be scoring enough points but they are giving up to many. I don't mean not to make the offense better just that they are scoring points but giving up too many.

[alexbayrobin]

Top priority- plan on letting someone else besides Oz draft WR and CBs..

Ozzie is not alone in choosing our draft. Eric is there as is coach Harbaugh and the scouts and Mr.Bisciotti is also in the draft room.

[Purple&Black]

Are we really tied for 6th? must be down here for sacks.

[Purple&Black]

The fact that most losing franchises (the Browns come to mind) continue to change coaches and continue to fail yet franchises who have long term coaches such as Cincinnati, New England, Green Bay, etc... continue to excel. Could it be that changing coaches like underwear isn't the answer if you are trying to build a dynasty. The answer isn't to fire Pees as how has swapping OC's every year turned out. Not so good. Get him some players who want to concentrate on learning football and not selling shoes in the offseason and maybe he might be able to put a defense together.

Green bay's oc from just a few seasons ago just got fired in Miami, and new England runs through quite a few OCs. Josh McDaniels is in his second stay with the patriots. Head coaches don't change on winning teams, but assistant coaches change regardless of winning or losing. Whether they get fired, or get head coaching jobs somewhere. And to answer your questions, we're ranked 10th in offense. Would probably be better if not for injury, so I say it's turned out ok.