[News] Ravens Promote TE Daniel Brown To 53-Man Roster

[BR News]

Baltimore added wide receiver Kenny Bell to the practice squad. The Ravens still have a week to make a decision on what to do with tight end Darren Waller, who is back from a four-game suspension.

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[harfordravenfan]

A bit of a surprise move, especially to all the Waller fans

[ravens4life86]

No problem with Brown activation.
I see Stanley, no oractice, Hester too. Harbs said already Stanley can play.
All I know is Both Lewis&Stanley better play Hurst will get joe killed.
And lastly..Judon must be active. IDC who sits Correa,Aiken etc but need that pass rush. No sacks last week and Sizzle&Dum dnt show same explosiveness 1on1 yet. Judon fresh legs&moves is unblockable so far

[steelcityraven]

Wit.... I am a little confused. I like Daniel Brown and think he can contribute but I assumed that Forsett would make way for Dixon and Maxx would make way for Waller to come back this week. Why are we bringing DB into an already very crowded TE situation (which is about to get more crowded)? and Why wasn't Dixon activated in JF's spot? (who will we down grade to active JF and DW then?)?

[Space11jams]

A bit of a surprise move, especially to all the Waller fans

well i think we have a week left for waller right?

[Space11jams]

Wit.... I am a little confused. I like Daniel Brown and think he can contribute but I assumed that Forsett would make way for Dixon and Maxx would make way for Waller to come back this week. Why are we bringing DB into an already very crowded TE situation (which is about to get more crowded)? and Why wasn't Dixon activated in JF's spot? (who will we down grade to active JF and DW then?)?

I don't think Harbs is carrying 3 RB's in each game. I think we'll see Dixon and West starting on Sunday if Dixon is healthy enough

[Ravenshine]

I recall a recent photo of Pitta and Brown both wearing 88 it said "who is the real Pitta" or something to that effect. I took it to mean they are similar type of player, or good friends, or both.

[ravens4life86]

Agree, Space11jams..if Dixon is healthy which it points to, it'll be West/Dixon on gameday 2rbs

[stixfix69]

I think Waller decision to wait a week, actually buys them more time to see where Maxx is at, and if they need to IR him, if so, that will open the spot for Waller....Now Dixon he was on the 53 man roster, he just wasn't active so not sure a move needed to be made for him....

[Steve32]

Wit.... I am a little confused. I like Daniel Brown and think he can contribute but I assumed that Forsett would make way for Dixon and Maxx would make way for Waller to come back this week. Why are we bringing DB into an already very crowded TE situation (which is about to get more crowded)? and Why wasn't Dixon activated in JF's spot? (who will we down grade to active JF and DW then?)?

Dixon is on the active 53 man roster, so no move needed.

Perhaps they see Brown as better than Waller at this time.
Waller can be placed on the PS if not on the active 53.
Max Williams looks like he is headed to the IR, so no croweded TE situation... yet.

[Minionhunter]

The Bucs either really like Butler or he told them that the Ravens made him an offer and didn't want to go because that is no surprise move. Unfortunately for Jeremy and the Bucs, putting a guy on your squad just to screw another team tends not to work out well for the team that does it. If it was Butler, get over it, the NFL is a tough place, the Ravens didn't do anything wrong. Harbs even said it was their toughest decision before he walked it back (so as not to insult anyone else who was cut, because it was clear they really wanted Jeremy on the team).

I think the Brown move is the Ravens sending a message to Waller. I think they like him and as long as he has been working and takes the hint he will be back in a week on the 53 man squad. The message they are trying to send is that [Waller] we like you, but you don't have a secure roster spot and if you do this again you won't have one at all because we don't need you, we can just you Brown or anyone else. Hopefully Darren gets it.

Totally non-shocking to see what they are doing with Waller. They have to send a message. It is also an indirect message to Boyle, who is in even more hot water because next time he screws up it is a year without him. Boyle might even be gone. I hope not, but it is possible.

They need a TE for a week without Maxx, as other suggested I think they are trying to see if they should IR him or not and Brown will do for a week while they let Darren cool his heels for another week and get the message he is on thin ice. I think the only way he is not on the squad is if he freaks out and does something bad this week. Otherwise why the mind games?

[omar586]

honestly i thought they would sign Butler or OChi from PS, i think butler has a sure hands better than perriman and moore.

[fusuymada]

honestly i thought they would sign Butler or OChi from PS, i think butler has a sure hands better than perriman and moore.

Butler is on Tampas practice squad or should I say WAS on their practice squad as they promoted him to their 53 man roster this week. They knew the Ravens were going to make a WR move and would probably take him from their practice squad but they squelched that by activating him. When I blasted the Ravens for keeping Forsett, Hurst, etc... and letting Butler go, everyone said "no one signed him to their 53 so he must not be that good." Well, good enough that Tampa chose to elevate him rather than allow Baltimore to take him. A lot of subterfuge for someone who is "no good because no one signed him to the 53."

[fusuymada]

I like Brown but I think there must be another move coming with Williams because although Waller ticked them off, his production in preseason was off the hook and he deserves a spot on the roster. Brown has a lot of upside and spent alot of time in a lot of different positions in training camp but so did Waller. I think adding them both allows for more flexibility in their offense however, if Trestman can't draw up better plays and make it so Joe can actually throw the ball down the field then it doesn't matter who is out there, Joe isn't a dink and dunk qb. Too bad we don't have an OC on the practice squad we can elevate or at least someone who will sit him down and make him watch tape of what Joe does well, because clearly Trestman doesn't know Joe as well as half of what the people in the comments section know him (and that is not sarcasm, I'm serious).

[bioLarzen]

I know he's probably either gonna be inactive or see only a few offensive snaps on Sundays, still I'm happy for him. I'm a permanent fixture of the Dan Brown-bandwagon.

Edited October 5, 2016 by bioLarzen

[stixfix69]

WR is one of our deeper positions, as Wallace, SSS, Aiken, Perriman are the top 4, with Pitta, and Crockett, and now with Brown just gives us another mismatch as he will blow by LBers trying to cover him, so our TE position is in good shape.....Honestly i would have focused on our depth on the O-Line as we saw how exposed our backups were......

[Militant X 1]

So Daniel Brown will provide to be another big-bodied option who can make tough catches in traffic and add some more speed to the tight end corps?

^ Well, I'm wondering with all of these so-called, "big-bodied" options...how come we hardly to nearly never see them targeted near the end zone?

[harfordravenfan]

45 minutes ago, omar586 said:

honestly i thought they would sign Butler or OChi from PS, i think butler has a sure hands better than perriman and moore.

Butler was already brought up to the bucs active roster I believe

[stixfix69]

Our WR's aren't the issue, its been pass protection, and honestly Flacco not being 100% as we all see he hasn't been able to step into his throws, and has thrown flat footed, and is a big reason why he has one hopped a lot of his passes so far this year...JMO......

[TheConquerorWorm]

  40 minutes ago, omar586 said:

honestly i thought they would sign Butler or OChi from PS, i think butler has a sure hands better than perriman and moore.

Butler is on Tampas practice squad or should I say WAS on their practice squad as they promoted him to their 53 man roster this week. They knew the Ravens were going to make a WR move and would probably take him from their practice squad but they squelched that by activating him. When I blasted the Ravens for keeping Forsett, Hurst, etc... and letting Butler go, everyone said "no one signed him to their 53 so he must not be that good." Well, good enough that Tampa chose to elevate him rather than allow Baltimore to take him. A lot of subterfuge for someone who is "no good because no one signed him to the 53."

Wow, you think Tampa knew that the Ravens were cutting Forsett...lol. And the Ravens made a TE move not a WR move. Butler's move had more to do with the fact that the Buc's have no other WR outside of Mike Evans and the WR that Butler will replace has one play in two games - a kneeldown. Butler can't get open against NFL corners - period. That's not something that the Ravens need.

[Minionhunter]

WR is one of our deeper positions, as Wallace, SSS, Aiken, Perriman are the top 4, with Pitta, and Crockett, and now with Brown just gives us another mismatch as he will blow by LBers trying to cover him, so our TE position is in good shape.....Honestly i would have focused on our depth on the O-Line as we saw how exposed our backups were......

stixfix69 - yep I'm with you, they should find a comprimise with Kyle Long and get him in here. No time or need for not resolving that situation.

[Minionhunter]

So Daniel Brown will provide to be another big-bodied option who can make tough catches in traffic and add some more speed to the tight end corps?

^ Well, I'm wondering with all of these so-called, "big-bodied" options...how come we hardly to nearly never see them targeted near the end zone?

Militant X 1 - I'm totally beilieving all the Bears fans now. We were right on Kubiak, wrong on Trestman. Time to admit it an move on.

[Minionhunter]

I like Brown but I think there must be another move coming with Williams because although Waller ticked them off, his production in preseason was off the hook and he deserves a spot on the roster. Brown has a lot of upside and spent alot of time in a lot of different positions in training camp but so did Waller. I think adding them both allows for more flexibility in their offense however, if Trestman can't draw up better plays and make it so Joe can actually throw the ball down the field then it doesn't matter who is out there, Joe isn't a dink and dunk qb. Too bad we don't have an OC on the practice squad we can elevate or at least someone who will sit him down and make him watch tape of what Joe does well, because clearly Trestman doesn't know Joe as well as half of what the people in the comments section know him (and that is not sarcasm, I'm serious).

Yep, this move is about sending the message to Waller and Boyle. With what went down with Will Hill III, they MUST give these players a clear message, we like you but won't tolerate it. They can't tolerate it because they can't plan years in advance if they have to worry that the player can't quit smoking dope to stay on the field. Waller's ST skills will save him. Boyle, I love, but he is one slip up from being out for an entire year. I fear for his job unless needed due to injury late in the season.

[Ravenous_Ravens]

Strange move IMHO. Waller could easily have provided what Brown brings on ST and is a bigger target as well and can line up in multiple positions. Let's be honest Brown is not going to see many snaps at WR or even many targets. They have enough issues, getting all the top WR's the ball. Also curious why they went out and got a another WR for the practice squad who is most likely not as polished as Butler is, hence why he got move to full roster. The staff/personnel decisions this last year have been very suspect to me and only seem to continue. Did no one ever stop to consider maybe getting more help for the offensive line? I mean it is the biggest elephant in the room right now.

[stixfix69]

The other reason why Waller isn't being moved onto the 53 man roster now, is he needs to get into football shape, and the week that has been given to make a decision on Waller gives him a week to get into better shape, where as Brown has been in shape, and practicing every week, so no-brainier move there, and it allows time to evaluate Maxx, and whether his injury is serious enough to IR him....So no issues with the move made, but still i feel we need to really focus on getting the O-Line depth upgraded, and i like the fact we did bring in a O-Lineman....

[January J]

3 hours ago, steelcityraven said:

Wit.... I am a little confused. I like Daniel Brown and think he can contribute but I assumed that Forsett would make way for Dixon and Maxx would make way for Waller to come back this week. Why are we bringing DB into an already very crowded TE situation (which is about to get more crowded)? and Why wasn't Dixon activated in JF's spot? (who will we down grade to active JF and DW then?)?

Dixon's already on the roster. Brown takes forsetts spot and that's that. How is our tight end situation crowded now that maxx is injured? Pitta and Crockett are all we got.. Plus he can line up at wr which we only have 5 of....

3 hours ago, stixfix69 said:

I think Waller decision to wait a week, actually buys them more time to see where Maxx is at, and if they need to IR him, if so, that will open the spot for Waller....Now Dixon he was on the 53 man roster, he just wasn't active so not sure a move needed to be made for him....

 

59 minutes ago, stixfix69 said:

The other reason why Waller isn't being moved onto the 53 man roster now, is he needs to get into football shape, and the week that has been given to make a decision on Waller gives him a week to get into better shape, where as Brown has been in shape, and practicing every week, so no-brainier move there, and it allows time to evaluate Maxx, and whether his injury is serious enough to IR him....So no issues with the move made, but still i feel we need to really focus on getting the O-Line depth upgraded, and i like the fact we did bring in a O-Lineman....

Exactly..this is wallers first week back at practice. There at least gonna get him up to speed with the offense first. Gives them another week to decide what to do with maxx. I'm sure all those ppl on the Dan brown bandwagon are happy. Waller is more intriguing to me but  The coaches have been watching these  guys for months so Im sure he's earned it.

Edited October 5, 2016 by January J

[mearzunkies]

Strange move IMHO. Waller could easily have provided what Brown brings on ST and is a bigger target as well and can line up in multiple positions. Let's be honest Brown is not going to see many snaps at WR or even many targets. They have enough issues, getting all the top WR's the ball. Also curious why they went out and got a another WR for the practice squad who is most likely not as polished as Butler is, hence why he got move to full roster. The staff/personnel decisions this last year have been very suspect to me and only seem to continue. Did no one ever stop to consider maybe getting more help for the offensive line? I mean it is the biggest elephant in the room right now.

Who do you think iOS the better blocker man? What is the Ravens MAIN issue again? It sure isn't Waller...

[DBsRAVENS]

The Offense stinks and Harbaugh's answer is to bring up a WR/TE because he had a good week of Special Team practice. If Harbaugh cared as much about Offense and Defense as his bleoved Special teams (I respect and understand Special team needs but really...) the Ravens would be exploiting the talent they have on offense and not looking like the local High School team trying to score.

[Fastynart]

I liked Brown in preseason, but, what good is he to this pathetic offense? Another tight end is the answer to their inability to move the ball? Seriously? What about a game plan that involves throwing the ball down field instead of behind the line of scrimmage? What about some roll outs for Joe and misdirection plays to take the heat off of him? As long as Jensen and Hurst are starting, Joe is going to take a beating unless Trestman wakes the hell up. They are both terrible.

[Jr.Morgan]

I think Trestman should watch some video of the good offensive teams. How can you have the weapons Joe has and still not be successful. I agree with Fastynart!