Next up Detroit Lions @ Baltimore Ravens Aug 27, M&T Bank Stadium

[Ravensfan23]

I'm saying Perriman plays. He's been cleared for full practice and the things that have been said by him and about him leads me to believe he'll play. 

So, now for me the question becomes exactly when do you play Perriman and how long? Flacco said he'll treat this like any other 3rd preseason game, so I expect him to play at least a half of football, which will be plenty of time to get Perriman a few targets with Joe. I think the biggest thing with Perriman is getting him some success early. I'd give him a WR screen or shallow crosses to get the ball in his hands early and a potential to run in space. I think the stadium will erupt once Perriman gets the ball in his hands and they hype around this guy will take off so quickly once we actually see him in action. 

As for the rest of the WR corp. I think it'll be interesting to see how that group is used while Joe is in the game. I think this game the coaches will definitely want Joe and Wallace to continue their connection they've built in camp. I'm sure Aiken will get a few targets and will Camp be allowed to work in the middle of the field from the slot which he didn't really get to do last game. Will the coaches rotate WRs in to allow Butler and Moore to get work with Flacco in the game as well. Those are the 6 WRs I can see the Ravens going into the season with. Don't think SSS will play but obviously he'd make 7. So do the coaches give Butler and Moore the most time to really make their case for reps in real games. Butler will make things real interesting because he's been doing extremely well all offseason, camp and preseason, do you not reward him with a roster spot? But can you really keep 7 WRs on "this" team with quality numbers at other positions as well?

[FlocksGottaFeed]

36 minutes ago, Ravensfan23 said:

I'm saying Perriman plays. He's been cleared for full practice and the things that have been said by him and about him leads me to believe he'll play. 

So, now for me the question becomes exactly when do you play Perriman and how long? Flacco said he'll treat this like any other 3rd preseason game, so I expect him to play at least a half of football, which will be plenty of time to get Perriman a few targets with Joe. I think the biggest thing with Perriman is getting him some success early. I'd give him a WR screen or shallow crosses to get the ball in his hands early and a potential to run in space. I think the stadium will erupt once Perriman gets the ball in his hands and they hype around this guy will take off so quickly once we actually see him in action. 

Loving the opportunity to see Joe and Perriman connection, but not over the middle. Go big. A deep fly pattern on 1st down is in order. Let P show his all-out speed (fastest at last year's combine) and Joe's arm as soon as possible. Both need to challenge themselves (for better or worse) before the season begins. It will only set the bar that every other team must take notice or not whether it fails or succeeds (i.e. Joe to Torrey Smith). But deep threat speed can't be taught nor can arm strength. To realistically build our offensive scheme (based on our prospective team engineering) we have to put theory to the test. Go big. Play like Ravens.

[ellicottraven]

7 hours ago, allblackraven said:

One nice hit to the body / sack would do good for Joe, I reckon. It will happen at some stage, sooner the better.

Yeah you do have a point. A hit or two and coming out unscathed from it will do a lot for Joe's confidence about being rushed for sure. At least he won't favor his repaired knee sub-consciously. 

[kjbmore]

Can our first team defence stop somebody before the red zone??

[Jacquouille]

4 hours ago, Ravensfan23 said:

I'm saying Perriman plays. He's been cleared for full practice and the things that have been said by him and about him leads me to believe he'll play. 

So, now for me the question becomes exactly when do you play Perriman and how long? Flacco said he'll treat this like any other 3rd preseason game, so I expect him to play at least a half of football, which will be plenty of time to get Perriman a few targets with Joe. I think the biggest thing with Perriman is getting him some success early. I'd give him a WR screen or shallow crosses to get the ball in his hands early and a potential to run in space. I think the stadium will erupt once Perriman gets the ball in his hands and they hype around this guy will take off so quickly once we actually see him in action. 

As for the rest of the WR corp. I think it'll be interesting to see how that group is used while Joe is in the game. I think this game the coaches will definitely want Joe and Wallace to continue their connection they've built in camp. I'm sure Aiken will get a few targets and will Camp be allowed to work in the middle of the field from the slot which he didn't really get to do last game. Will the coaches rotate WRs in to allow Butler and Moore to get work with Flacco in the game as well. Those are the 6 WRs I can see the Ravens going into the season with. Don't think SSS will play but obviously he'd make 7. So do the coaches give Butler and Moore the most time to really make their case for reps in real games. Butler will make things real interesting because he's been doing extremely well all offseason, camp and preseason, do you not reward him with a roster spot? But can you really keep 7 WRs on "this" team with quality numbers at other positions as well?

If Butler isn't in the 53 I riot. 

[K-Dog]

Can our current O-line create enough time for that big Perriman play?

[kjbmore]

Will Suggs or Doom be suiting up??

[FerrariFan87]

9 hours ago, Ravensfan23 said:

I'm saying Perriman plays. He's been cleared for full practice and the things that have been said by him and about him leads me to believe he'll play. 

So, now for me the question becomes exactly when do you play Perriman and how long? Flacco said he'll treat this like any other 3rd preseason game, so I expect him to play at least a half of football, which will be plenty of time to get Perriman a few targets with Joe. I think the biggest thing with Perriman is getting him some success early. I'd give him a WR screen or shallow crosses to get the ball in his hands early and a potential to run in space. I think the stadium will erupt once Perriman gets the ball in his hands and they hype around this guy will take off so quickly once we actually see him in action. 

As for the rest of the WR corp. I think it'll be interesting to see how that group is used while Joe is in the game. I think this game the coaches will definitely want Joe and Wallace to continue their connection they've built in camp. I'm sure Aiken will get a few targets and will Camp be allowed to work in the middle of the field from the slot which he didn't really get to do last game. Will the coaches rotate WRs in to allow Butler and Moore to get work with Flacco in the game as well. Those are the 6 WRs I can see the Ravens going into the season with. Don't think SSS will play but obviously he'd make 7. So do the coaches give Butler and Moore the most time to really make their case for reps in real games. Butler will make things real interesting because he's been doing extremely well all offseason, camp and preseason, do you not reward him with a roster spot? But can you really keep 7 WRs on "this" team with quality numbers at other positions as well?

The key for Perriman will be to see him catch it, get hit... and get back up and run the next play.

[ellicottraven]

7 hours ago, kjbmore said:

Can our first team defence stop somebody before the red zone??

We shall see!

[January J]

If perriman catches a TD the bank will erupt. Shoot it will probably erupt if he catches a pass. Runs a route.   Suits up. Anything.

[JoeyFlex5]

6 hours ago, K-Dog said:

Can our current O-line create enough time for that big Perriman play?

Shouldn't take long to get downfield in the first place lol. And unlike torrey you can throw it to a man covered perriman who can actually turn and locate and attack the ball.

[January J]

2 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

Shouldn't take long to get downfield in the first place lol. And unlike torrey you can throw it to a man covered perriman who can actually turn and locate and attack the ball.

Exactly. Perriman can actually high point the ball and snatch it out the air instead of waiting for it to hit him between the numbers. I still to this day say if perriman was out there instead of Torrey in that playoff game in new england he snatches that ball out the sky and we win that game. Torrey just stops and let's dude have it. Was a near perfect throw in my eyes. Anyway that's neither here nor there. The future is now. Absolutely cannot wait to see them connect and build a rapport together over the course of the season. That will also do wonders for the running game and vice versa.

[JoeyFlex5]

1 hour ago, January J said:

Exactly. Perriman can actually high point the ball and snatch it out the air instead of waiting for it to hit him between the numbers. I still to this day say if perriman was out there instead of Torrey in that playoff game in new england he snatches that ball out the sky and we win that game. Torrey just stops and let's dude have it. Was a near perfect throw in my eyes. Anyway that's neither here nor there. The future is now. Absolutely cannot wait to see them connect and build a rapport together over the course of the season. That will also do wonders for the running game and vice versa.

The throw could have been better but it absolutely shouldn't have been a pick and I agree. Hell I think jacoby would have had a better time with that pass.

[Cillmatic]

Praying that Perriman gets the OK from the doctors.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

Not sure if anyones mentioned, but per Jamison Hensley - Flacco to play about a half of the game.

More than I thought.

[Ravensfan23]

6 hours ago, FerrariFan87 said:

The key for Perriman will be to see him catch it, get hit... and get back up and run the next play.

that's exactly why i think a simple pass just to get the ball in his hands is a good way to get him started. 

 

15 hours ago, jkm5bmore said:

Loving the opportunity to see Joe and Perriman connection, but not over the middle. Go big. A deep fly pattern on 1st down is in order. Let P show his all-out speed (fastest at last year's combine) and Joe's arm as soon as possible. Both need to challenge themselves (for better or worse) before the season begins. It will only set the bar that every other team must take notice or not whether it fails or succeeds (i.e. Joe to Torrey Smith). But deep threat speed can't be taught nor can arm strength. To realistically build our offensive scheme (based on our prospective team engineering) we have to put theory to the test. Go big. Play like Ravens.

Team will have to respect his speed or get burned anyway. You want to get the Flacco to Perriman off to a strong start by seeing the ball get caught. A deep incompleteion doesn't really help either build that trust and chemistry. Unless Torrey, Perriman will be more than just a deep threat, I think it's more important to see Flacco and Perriman connect on a few completions than to see them attack down field. Chemistry won't be built in one preseason game, but just getting the ball in his hands will be good for both he and Flacco. 

12 hours ago, Jacquouille said:

If Butler isn't in the 53 I riot. 

I'm right next to you. He's earned it. 

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

45 minutes ago, Ravensfan23 said:

that's exactly why i think a simple pass just to get the ball in his hands is a good way to get him started. 

 

Team will have to respect his speed or get burned anyway. You want to get the Flacco to Perriman off to a strong start by seeing the ball get caught. A deep incompleteion doesn't really help either build that trust and chemistry. Unless Torrey, Perriman will be more than just a deep threat, I think it's more important to see Flacco and Perriman connect on a few completions than to see them attack down field. Chemistry won't be built in one preseason game, but just getting the ball in his hands will be good for both he and Flacco. 

I'm right next to you. He's earned it. 

Im banking on - his first catch is like a quick slant, hitch or out to get it in his hands and then he takes it like 85 yards to the house after the catch.

[Daft Classic]

2 hours ago, BOLDnPurPnBlacK said:

Not sure if anyones mentioned, but per Jamison Hensley - Flacco to play about a half of the game.

More than I thought.

Pretty decent amount for first game back. More curious to see who comes out second half: Mallett or Johnson? I thought I read somewhere they wanted to give Johnson more chances

[OUravensfan]

Anyone know if the game will be on NFLN Saturday night or will I have to catch it on replay some other day on NFLN?

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

I expect Flacco to be rusty. Not expecting much from this preseason game tbh

[OUravensfan]

13 minutes ago, LosT_in_TranSlatioN said:

I expect Flacco to be rusty. Not expecting much from this preseason game tbh

Which in and of itself is ok, get it out of your system. Rex is going to blitz the [profanity removed] out of him, he'll have to be ready and well acclimated very quickly.

Edited August 25, 2016 by OUravensfan

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Just now, OUravensfan said:

Which in and of itself is ok, get it out of your system. Rex is going to blitz the [profanity removed] out of him 

He is... And with a young oline I'm somewhat worried. But Stanley has looked good up to this point. I cannot wait to see what Flacco does with all these weapons we've given him

[codizzle]

22 hours ago, Cillmatic said:

Perriman's playing!!!

Joke of the year material until I see it 

 

+35

[K-Dog]

Just now, codizzle said:

Joke of the year material until I see it 

 

+35

He didn't specify WHAT he was playing.....

[kjbmore]

praying we do not see flacco do a romo - boom second snap there goes your back, that guy is done

[FlocksGottaFeed]

15 hours ago, K-Dog said:

Can our current O-line create enough time for that big Perriman play?

Yes, especially if the play is called on a 'less-predictable' down, distant and alignment (i.e. - 1st down, run formation with fullback support, etc.). Add TE and 2nd receiver short crossing routes as 2nd/3rd looks. Worst case scenario: Out throwing the coverage and/or primary receiver or settling for a shorter route. imo - Our O-line can do more than just hold-up on 'less-predictable' passing plays. A 4.35 40 yard sprint with the ball in the air in approx. 3.5 seconds...absolutely, yes.

[JoeyFlex5]

4 hours ago, Daft Classic said:

Pretty decent amount for first game back. More curious to see who comes out second half: Mallett or Johnson? I thought I read somewhere they wanted to give Johnson more chances

I think we know what we have with mallett. The first 2 games we needed to see what we had on offense in general so we emphasized mallet out there, but seeing joe for a while.half basically eliminates the need to see more of mallett.

[Daft Classic]

5 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

I think we know what we have with mallett. The first 2 games we needed to see what we had on offense in general so we emphasized mallet out there, but seeing joe for a while.half basically eliminates the need to see more of mallett.

I just want to see more Josh Johnson. Dude hasn't been Dak Prescott level of hype, but he has been really good playing the 2nd's and 3rd's. Wouldn't mind him getting 1 drive with the ones to see what he'd be like. I know he wouldn't fit our scheme, but neither did Tyrod and he was still really good

[Maryland]

11 hours ago, BOLDnPurPnBlacK said:

Not sure if anyones mentioned, but per Jamison Hensley - Flacco to play about a half of the game.

More than I thought.

I'm remembering a preseason game a year or two ago (probably 2013 now that I think about it) where Joe and the rest of the offense looked extremely rusty in the first half, and then they came out for one drive to start the 3rd quarter just to get an easy drive in against the other team's second unit because they were dissatisfied with the way they played the first half.

While I highly doubt Flacco goes into the 3rd quarter this Saturday, I think it's quite possible his playing time correlates to how well they play in the first quarter. If the starting offense puts together some good drives to start the game, they might be satisfied and take out Joe early. In contrast, if they struggle immensely in the first quarter, they might play the whole half just to get more work in. 

 

/also, I'd really like to see Perriman dress and play, even if it's just a couple snaps. I really need a pic of him in pads to make a signature for another forum  

Edited August 26, 2016 by Maryland

[Ravens4Real]

Steve Smith and Perriman are not playing tomorrow night.