Welcome to Baltimore, Alex Lewis, Willie Henry, Kenneth Dixon, Round 4

[Static]

My favorite part of the offseason Is post draft when Ravens fans convince themselves that 3rd day picks are future probowlers.

[Ravensfan23]

45 minutes ago, rmw10 said:

That's why I think he'll stick around.  Buck was up and down last year, as was West.  Richardson is obviously a question mark, and Taliaferro could be hurt once again.  I don't think Forsett is a lock or anything, but there are some question marks with everyone behind him right now.  Unless one of the young guys just steps up and runs loose in preseason, I think Forsett is on the safer side.  I'm of the belief that we'll find a way to keep 4 guys on this roster.

Yea he'll have to be outplayed no doubt. I just think there is a certain type of back that fits what Trestman likes to do with his offense and Forsett is the only guy that doesn't really fit the mold. Can he perform in the offense? Of course. But if you do see a couple younger guys stand out as both runners and pass catchers I think they leapfrog Forsett. 

Yes Buck was up and down but I thought he brought a more dynamic element to the offense and I'm not sure Forsett can. I also think Richardson and Dixon can bring that element as well. Not sure about LT and West. But those young guys will have to earn it to beat out Justin.

[ellicottraven]

26 minutes ago, Static said:

My favorite part of the offseason Is post draft when Ravens fans convince themselves that 3rd day picks are future probowlers.

Wow! I would much rather savor the hope and optimism of these Ravens fans than wallow in the pessimism and ridicule that you espouse. Every day of the week including Sundays.

Edited May 8, 2016 by ellicottraven

[JoeyFlex5]

43 minutes ago, Static said:

My favorite part of the offseason Is post draft when Ravens fans convince themselves that 3rd day picks are future probowlers.

As if 3rd day picks are automatically doomed to fail. No 4th rounder has ever been successful, especially not here in baltimore... Never that.

 

Also, we're excited because we've done our due diligence on prospects, dixon has very legit pro bowl potential and Henry and young have legit starting potential.

[Winchester]

54 minutes ago, Static said:

My favorite part of the offseason Is post draft when Ravens fans convince themselves that 3rd day picks are future probowlers.

 

28 minutes ago, ellicottraven said:

Wow! I would much rather savor the hope and optimism of these Ravens fans than wallow in the pessimism and ridicule that you espouse. Every day of the week including Sundays.

 

Remember, this draft did not have aj greens, khalil macks, and Andrew Lucks and Mario williams' and Reggie Bush's but it was very Very littered with players that have the traits to be pro bowlers. Tell us a draft that boasted receivers witb measurables, production upside and ball skills of Malcolm Mitchell, Chris moore in round4 or pure upside of Demarcus Robinson. At defensive tackle Ridgeway and Will Henry have as much upside as round1 talents in this and previous drafts. For example Malcolm Brown was considered a great pick in this previous draft for being a late round1pick. Ridgeway has as much or better raw skill than his round1 teammate. Will Henry has similar,likely better raw skills than him. Yet Ridgeway and Henry were drafted round4. Yes there were picks that could of been better in my opinion. Correa I like in a 4-3 olb role or 3vdown ilb that excels at blitzing. Tavon in my opinion is limited and not cuz of his size. There were cornerbacks i liked better. However he is gonna be very effective in specific roles. So I do not convince myself every player is an all pro. Will Henry,Dixon and Chris moore do happen to have all the skills to be steals. Kufusi has to get in nfl shape for an edge rusher but has elite potential. Running backs come from mid rounds consistently and Will Henry is very young with elite raw skills. He did not play his roles long enough for early rounds in a quite loaded pool of defensive tackles. More than one scout/coach said if He returned to school he would be  a good round 1 draft pick!!

[RaineV1]

1 hour ago, Static said:

My favorite part of the offseason Is post draft when Ravens fans convince themselves that 3rd day picks are future probowlers.

Because the Ravens have had success in the 3rd day before. Allen and ZDS played well last year. Urschel was really good in the playoffs. Wagner became a solid starter, McPhee played great, and Arthur Jones was a pretty solid DL for us. And finally there's Pitta, who was one of Flacco's favorite targets before he got hurt. There's 7 guys from the 3rd days of the 2010 to 2015 drafts that all were big contributors.

[Ravensfan23]

2 hours ago, Static said:

My favorite part of the offseason Is post draft when Ravens fans convince themselves that 3rd day picks are future probowlers.

My favorite part is when you actually realize that 20 players voted to the Pro Bowl in 2015 were 4th round picks or later and that doesn't even include the Kickers, Punters and FBs. 

How dare people be excited about players drafted after round 3. ?

[Winchester]

13 hours ago, Ravensfan23 said:

My favorite part is when you actually realize that 20 players voted to the Pro Bowl in 2015 were 4th round picks or later and that doesn't even include the Kickers, Punters and FBs. 

How dare people bed excited about players drafted after round 3. ?

 Especially in this draft. Not much difference in round2 and round4 picks. I did not like all the picks. Not to crazy about tag in and Alex Lewis but Dixon Henry Moore Kufusi Ron Stanley have standout skills and upside!! I was soooo pissed ravens did not drsft Atkins in that draft. Henry has as much explosion power and upside as Atkins. When he hits an nfl weight program and learns to use his power explosion and flexibility he is going to be a feared player!!He looks like a teenager and is an explosive penetrator with lb speed yet at times is responsible for multiple gaps/blockers and plays it like an experienced nosetackle

[usmccharles]

7 hours ago, Static said:

My favorite part of the offseason Is post draft when Ravens fans convince themselves that 3rd day picks are future probowlers.

 

6 hours ago, Ravensfan23 said:

My favorite part is when you actually realize that 20 players voted to the Pro Bowl in 2015 were 4th round picks or later and that doesn't even include the Kickers, Punters and FBs. 

How dare people be excited about players drafted after round 3. ?

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Edited May 9, 2016 by usmccharles

[kakybaby2]

I really love our draft picks. But I really think Alex Lewis and K.Dixion will be our steals of the draft. I also think some of our undrafted talent are monster also like Victor Ochi who was giving my guy Alew Lewis fits in the East-west shrine game.

Edited May 9, 2016 by kakybaby2

[ellicottraven]

I got this golden nugget from RSR, and I've linked directly to the Podcast from Waldman, the creator of the RSP (Rookie Scouting Portfolio) talk glowingly about Kenneth Dixon. Start at 1:09 and please listen in. You'll begin to believe that Kenneth Dixon was the steal of the draft not just for the Ravens, but he may prove to be the steal of the entire 2016 draft! From what I heard, Dixon is going to be a stud RB in this league. Comparisons to Frank Gore, Marshall Faulk, etc? Are you kidding me? All fans of the Ravens must listen to this. It is exciting.

http://podcast.footballguys.com/2016/Footballguys-Audible-2016-Vol22a.mp3

[berad]

3 hours ago, ellicottraven said:

I got this golden nugget from RSR, and I've linked directly to the Podcast from Waldman, the creator of the RSP (Rookie Scouting Portfolio) talk glowingly about Kenneth Dixon. Start at 1:09 and please listen in. You'll begin to believe that Kenneth Dixon was the steal of the draft not just for the Ravens, but he may prove to be the steal of the entire 2016 draft! From what I heard, Dixon is going to be a stud RB in this league. Comparisons to Frank Gore, Marshall Faulk, etc? Are you kidding me? All fans of the Ravens must listen to this. It is exciting.

http://podcast.footballguys.com/2016/Footballguys-Audible-2016-Vol22a.mp3

He's really got everything you want in a back. The only knocks on him are that he ran a 4.58, had a couple injuries, and fumbled quite a bit. I think his future is really bright.

[Number23]

4 hours ago, ellicottraven said:

I got this golden nugget from RSR, and I've linked directly to the Podcast from Waldman, the creator of the RSP (Rookie Scouting Portfolio) talk glowingly about Kenneth Dixon. Start at 1:09 and please listen in. You'll begin to believe that Kenneth Dixon was the steal of the draft not just for the Ravens, but he may prove to be the steal of the entire 2016 draft! From what I heard, Dixon is going to be a stud RB in this league. Comparisons to Frank Gore, Marshall Faulk, etc? Are you kidding me? All fans of the Ravens must listen to this. It is exciting.

http://podcast.footballguys.com/2016/Footballguys-Audible-2016-Vol22a.mp3

Man that is some glowing praise for Dixon. The guy makes it sound like we just left Chicago with Adrian Peterson.

[ellicottraven]

29 minutes ago, Number23 said:

Man that is some glowing praise for Dixon. The guy makes it sound like we just left Chicago with Adrian Peterson.

That is a little much, but hey if he can turn into a starting RB for us and compare favorably with the rest of the AFC North RBs I'll be thrilled!

[808Blackbirds]

7 hours ago, ellicottraven said:

I got this golden nugget from RSR, and I've linked directly to the Podcast from Waldman, the creator of the RSP (Rookie Scouting Portfolio) talk glowingly about Kenneth Dixon. Start at 1:09 and please listen in. You'll begin to believe that Kenneth Dixon was the steal of the draft not just for the Ravens, but he may prove to be the steal of the entire 2016 draft! From what I heard, Dixon is going to be a stud RB in this league. Comparisons to Frank Gore, Marshall Faulk, etc? Are you kidding me? All fans of the Ravens must listen to this. It is exciting.

http://podcast.footballguys.com/2016/Footballguys-Audible-2016-Vol22a.mp3

I posted the same thing weeks ago . I guess no one seen it .

[DomMcRaven]

2 hours ago, ellicottraven said:

That is a little much, but hey if he can turn into a starting RB for us and compare favorably with the rest of the AFC North RBs I'll be thrilled!

Preferably the guy who plays for the Steelers. 

[ellicottraven]

2 hours ago, DomMcRaven said:

Preferably the guy who plays for the Steelers. 

I just didn't want to give too much cred to that fella!

[Raven'evermore]

9 hours ago, ellicottraven said:

I got this golden nugget from RSR, and I've linked directly to the Podcast from Waldman, the creator of the RSP (Rookie Scouting Portfolio) talk glowingly about Kenneth Dixon. Start at 1:09 and please listen in. You'll begin to believe that Kenneth Dixon was the steal of the draft not just for the Ravens, but he may prove to be the steal of the entire 2016 draft! From what I heard, Dixon is going to be a stud RB in this league. Comparisons to Frank Gore, Marshall Faulk, etc? Are you kidding me? All fans of the Ravens must listen to this. It is exciting.

http://podcast.footballguys.com/2016/Footballguys-Audible-2016-Vol22a.mp3

 Ezekiel who?

[ellicottraven]

2 hours ago, 808Blackbirds said:

I posted the same thing weeks ago . I guess no one seen it .

They may have but I hadn't seen it. 

[JoeyFlex5]

Those who did their due diligence on dixon know just how special he is. Many people, including myself, had him as a top 2 rb and a 2nd round pick.

 

I desperately wanted him if he fell to the 3rd and he was my top mid round guy and I was ecstatic to find out we got him. He will be the long term starter at rb.

[Winchester]

ĐWhile I like Dixon a lot!! my favorite pick is will Henry. He is powerful explosive flexible and lives in the gym at only 20 yrs old. He reminds me a little of Geno Atkins one of my top3 players and projected draft steals of all time. He is a gym warrior like Atkins. However he needs to focus his energy on functional football muscle through nutrition  like Atkins. This means tons of CALF and leg work and stretching. Focus on shoulders wrists and core in his upper bod. And pack on about 15 lbs of symmetrical functional muscle from his calves thighs,shoulders, core, forearms and triceps. While cutting about 10-16 lbs of fat. Atkins is fanatical about optimal muscle to fat ratio for max power, flexibility and burst. He definitely has the drive to do it. Because I heard he is a total gym addict!! I would like to refer him to some Maryland trainers that are world renowned muscle building trainers/nutritionists as well as a functional strength/flexibility trainer that incorporates lots of high tech martial arts training. As well as the marinovich program that focuses on activating fast twitch muscle (same training Troy polamalu turned to after he felt injuries took some of his explosion.it was actually early in his career. Troy says he would never of played at all Pro level in his late 20s if not for marinovich program helping strengthen and activate fast twitch muscle and avoid nagging injuries)

 

Olympic wrestlers use it because it strengthens muscles needed to engage and control opponents. Will Henry has raw skills and relentless workout warrior. He is a definite candidate to sharpen his edges and learn how to max his hard work. He could be a double digit sack player in the same category of Atkins/Donald. Strong as a nosetackle yet explosive as a LB. Dixon could benefit from similar training/nutrition and maybe even be the best running back in the draft. Nutrition and steady protein intake is sadly ignored by majority of nfl players to maximize workouts. Ravens should be the first team to choreograph an intense scientific workout for every individual player as well as strict nutrition  to maximize the training routine. It would be very innovative and light years beyond what rival teams do. Ravens focused on work ethic and love for the game and the desire to be great. So help the players maximize their workouts to a new level beyond what any rival team is doing. It will give the ravens an edge as a team. Shannon Sharpe was considered to small for TE and to slow for WR. So he maximized his muscle and power and body fat for optimal speed through hard training and fanatical nutrition to gain enough muscle to be a functional blocker while maintaining speed similar to a WR. He acknowledges he would never of been nfl caliber much less hall of fame if not for maxing his muscle and speed through nutrition and target muscle to fat ratio. McCrary the same thing. Ray Lewis credits Shannon Sharpe for taking his game to an extra gear through nutrition to add muscle while maintaining speed.

[Kinda_Dante]

Hey guys check out this video on why Kenneth Dixon was my favorite pick