[News] Ravens Received 'Positive News' On Crockett Gillmore

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The starting tight end had multiple surgeries this offseason, but the hope is for him to return by Week 1.

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[HomeoftheBRAVENS]

If they're still interested in Mike Wallace and actually pull off signing him,this could be a special year for Flacco which means it would be special year for us as a team.It's a long shot that all of these things will fall in place,but if Gilmore and Smitty rebound completely,Perriman and Maxx develop into even just role playing play makers in year two and we get Wallace,I'd be afraid to see this offense as an opposing fan.I'm hoping they find a competent CB and WR in FA so that we can draft Myles Jack in the first round.Short passes to running backs hurt us last year and we need an ILB with speed that can cover RB's.

Edited March 10, 2016 by HomeoftheBRAVENS

[eek]

If they're still still interested in Mike Wallace and actually pull off signing him,this could be a special year for Flacco which means it would be special year for us as a team.I'm hoping they find a competent CB and WR in FA so that we can draft Myles Jack in the first round.Short passes to running backs hurt us last year and we need a ILB with speed that can cover RB's.

I think we should hold off on Myles Jack till after his pro day next week. he's coming off a bad Knee injury.

[HomeoftheBRAVENS]

  11 minutes ago, HomeoftheBRAVENS said:

If they're still still interested in Mike Wallace and actually pull off signing him,this could be a special year for Flacco which means it would be special year for us as a team.I'm hoping they find a competent CB and WR in FA so that we can draft Myles Jack in the first round.Short passes to running backs hurt us last year and we need a ILB with speed that can cover RB's.

I think we should hold off on Myles Jack till after his pro day next week. he's coming off a bad Knee injury.

I know what you mean.I've been thinking the same thing about him.I'm not really gung ho about any specific player yet.I've changed my mind about who I think we should draft plenty of times since the end of the season and depending on what happens at that pro day I might change it again.I've been watching alot of Buckner's games lately and the idea of drafting him has been starting to grow on me.What are your thought's on him?

[The Beak]

no doubt Jack is a game changer, but as many times that we have been burned by players coming off an injury ( see B Urban , Cody, Kindle, , K Lewis -Moore
M campanaro )I don't think its a good pick at #6. D. Buckner or J Bosa would be ideal choices IMO

[Purple Dawg 96]

I wish the Ravens would use Crockett Gilmore like a WR at times and hit him in the secondary where he can muscle through the smaller players because the shorter passes get him hurt shedding LBers all the time!

[pcwag33]

Bad shoulders are typically the sign of dumb training. Not surprising, fits the pattern.

[JimmyBlack]

20 minutes ago, The Beak said:

no doubt Jack is a game changer, but as many times that we have been burned by players coming off an injury ( see B Urban , Cody, Kindle, , K Lewis -Moore
M campanaro )I don't think its a good pick at #6. D. Buckner or J Bosa would be ideal choices IMO

I see this as the year that the Ravens finally get that starter in the first round that clearly is a talent that we can't afford to pass on.  That said, I would prioritize the needs and BPA to fit the player that is available.  It would be tough to pass on someone like Buckner or Bosa.

[Flamengo1265]

Watson, Gillmore, Waller and Williams at TE? Can all four make the 53? hmmmm.....

[bozo]

whats the story with dennis pita in or out

[Ravenous_Ravens]

  On 3/9/2016 at 2:06 PM, The Beak said:

no doubt Jack is a game changer, but as many times that we have been burned by players coming off an injury ( see B Urban , Cody, Kindle, , K Lewis -Moore
M campanaro )I don't think its a good pick at #6. D. Buckner or J Bosa would be ideal choices IMO

I see this as the year that the Ravens finally get that starter in the first round that clearly is a talent that we can't afford to pass on.  That said, I would prioritize the needs and BPA to fit the player that is available.  It would be tough to pass on someone like Buckner or Bosa.

The issue with taking Buckner or Bosa is that unless the backend is really that secured, pass rush won't get there in time, as evidenced by last season. Overall the coverage ability of the defense needs improvement. That's where a CB or solid coverage LB'er would go much further. IMHO the middle of the field is now the biggest area of concern. Those short passes are hard to get to the QB on when the coverage isn't tight enough. I'll be fine with whoever they pick, I don't think they can really get this that wrong given their history. Still bring in Jack and draft some CB talent later on. Ravens D-front is already very stout. There is also the reality that Urban and Lewis Moore get to see some substantial play this year.

[Ravenous_Ravens]

  On 3/9/2016 at 1:38 PM, eek said:

  On 3/9/2016 at 1:30 PM, HomeoftheBRAVENS said:

If they're still still interested in Mike Wallace and actually pull off signing him,this could be a special year for Flacco which means it would be special year for us as a team.I'm hoping they find a competent CB and WR in FA so that we can draft Myles Jack in the first round.Short passes to running backs hurt us last year and we need a ILB with speed that can cover RB's.

I think we should hold off on Myles Jack till after his pro day next week. he's coming off a bad Knee injury.

I know what you mean.I've been thinking the same thing about him.I'm not really gung ho about any specific player yet.I've changed my mind about who I think we should draft plenty of times since the end of the season and depending on what happens at that pro day I might change it again.I've been watching alot of Buckner's games lately and the idea of drafting him has been starting to grow on me.What are your thought's on him?

The guys is a solid player that will be impactful and can start day one. He also brings pressure from the inside of the line. He basically becomes a replacement for Canty, only much younger. Biggest knock is sometimes plays with too high a pad level, which is due to being a taller player. Canty dealt with similar challenges early in his career but adjusted as he developed. Only issue I see with taking Buckner is that D front is already very deep as it stands now. Nothing wrong drafting him if he is your BPA. In a close call scenario, you might take the other player if it fills a bigger need and BPA rating is similar enough.

[concretejimmy]

Watson, Gillmore, Waller and Williams at TE? Can all four make the 53? hmmmm.....

Don't forget Boyle. Will have to make room after suspension. He's walking a thin rope.

[concretejimmy]

  On ‎3‎/‎9‎/‎2016 at 4:34 PM, JimmyBlack said:

  On ‎3‎/‎9‎/‎2016 at 4:06 PM, The Beak said:

no doubt Jack is a game changer, but as many times that we have been burned by players coming off an injury ( see B Urban , Cody, Kindle, , K Lewis -Moore
M campanaro )I don't think its a good pick at #6. D. Buckner or J Bosa would be ideal choices IMO

I see this as the year that the Ravens finally get that starter in the first round that clearly is a talent that we can't afford to pass on.  That said, I would prioritize the needs and BPA to fit the player that is available.  It would be tough to pass on someone like Buckner or Bosa.

The issue with taking Buckner or Bosa is that unless the backend is really that secured, pass rush won't get there in time, as evidenced by last season. Overall the coverage ability of the defense needs improvement. That's where a CB or solid coverage LB'er would go much further. IMHO the middle of the field is now the biggest area of concern. Those short passes are hard to get to the QB on when the coverage isn't tight enough. I'll be fine with whoever they pick, I don't think they can really get this that wrong given their history. Still bring in Jack and draft some CB talent later on. Ravens D-front is already very stout. There is also the reality that Urban and Lewis Moore get to see some substantial play this year.

Nice to see Lewis-Moore step up. And Urban finally on the field and play well. Don't forget Guy. Still need a DE, especially after Canty departure. Ravens DL is solid, especially at DT, but still need a little depth. Ravens definitely need to fill the LB position.

[concretejimmy]

  On ‎3‎/‎9‎/‎2016 at 3:38 PM, eek said:

  On ‎3‎/‎9‎/‎2016 at 3:30 PM, HomeoftheBRAVENS said:

If they're still still interested in Mike Wallace and actually pull off signing him,this could be a special year for Flacco which means it would be special year for us as a team.I'm hoping they find a competent CB and WR in FA so that we can draft Myles Jack in the first round.Short passes to running backs hurt us last year and we need a ILB with speed that can cover RB's.

I think we should hold off on Myles Jack till after his pro day next week. he's coming off a bad Knee injury.

I know what you mean.I've been thinking the same thing about him.I'm not really gung ho about any specific player yet.I've changed my mind about who I think we should draft plenty of times since the end of the season and depending on what happens at that pro day I might change it again.I've been watching alot of Buckner's games lately and the idea of drafting him has been starting to grow on me.What are your thought's on him?

I like Buckner. Ravens almost won a SB in 2014 when Suggs was healthy and the rush was getting there. Even with a depleted secondary. Imagine adding Buckner along with Brandon Williams, Timmy Jernigan, Carl Davis, a healthy Brent Urban and Suggs along with Dumervil. I think Upshaw signs with the Ravens.

[concretejimmy]

no doubt Jack is a game changer, but as many times that we have been burned by players coming off an injury ( see B Urban , Cody, Kindle, , K Lewis -Moore
M campanaro )I don't think its a good pick at #6. D. Buckner or J Bosa would be ideal choices IMO

Cody is a bum. Kindle was hurt falling down steps. Urban and Lewis-Moore look like they're ready to play football. Campanaro was a 6th round pick. Jack is a prototypical football player. Just like Gurley.

[concretejimmy]

I heard players like Darren Lee and Taylor Decker were over-rated. Darren Lee could add about ten pounds and probably not lose any speed. He outran most of the WR's at the combine. He was the defensive player of the game when the Buckeyes beat a very tough Alabama team in a bowl game. That has to mean something.

[concretejimmy]

Watson, Gillmore, Waller and Williams at TE? Can all four make the 53? hmmmm.....

Waller can be placed on the practice squad. Another discussion.

[concretejimmy]

I wonder if Jaylon Smith will be there in the 4th round? Considered a top five prospect before his injury. Maybe the best LB on the board. Would need to bulk up at the NFL level.