[News] Late For Work 11/16: Interpreting Ravens' Roster Moves, Including Ones Not Made

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It’s a good sign that the Ravens didn’t move Yanda or Lewis to injured reserve. Rotating TE signings indicate Gillmore isn’t ready. Romo made a classy speech and squashed any QB controversy ahead of Ravens game. Ravens planning M&T Bank Stadium upgrades. Players want your Pro Bowl votes.

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[potomacpitbulls]

Zrebiec is reading way too much into the Austin Traylor signing. He was with the Cowboys earlier this year. He is a one week pick his brain addition.

[Bat-mite]

Wow, new respect for Romo. He is between a rock and a hard place. No one can expect to be injured, but also, no one expected Dak to do what he has done. I hope things work out for Romo, somewhere.

[Raven1995]

I doubt Asa Jackson will be returning punts. As for tight Ends we need to get Nick Boyle Back next week. We need a Blocking TE Bad, Pitta looked Horrible against the Browns and we can't have him doing the same against the Bengals, Eagles or Patriots.

[VermontRaven]

5 minutes ago, Raven1995 said:

I doubt Asa Jackson will be returning punts. As for tight Ends we need to get Nick Boyle Back next week. We need a Blocking TE Bad, Pitta looked Horrible against the Browns and we can't have him doing the same against the Bengals, Eagles or Patriots.

I agree I don't think Asa will be returning punts.  If they wanted him as a returner, they would have cut Hester.  I guess it's possible if Hester muffs another punt this game, they put him back there.

[VermontRaven]

33 minutes ago, potomacpitbulls said:

Zrebiec is reading way too much into the Austin Traylor signing. He was with the Cowboys earlier this year. He is a one week pick his brain addition.

Interesting about Traylor.  I did not know that.  Although, I still think Zrebiec has a point because we have signed and cut a TE the last 2 weeks when Gillmore didn't practice or play.  I guess we'll have a little more clarification when we see if Gillmore practices.  Very well could be a little bit of both....possible that we wanted to sign TE for practice and we chose Traylor as the TE because of his connection to Cowboys.

[potomacpitbulls]

I doubt Asa Jackson will be returning punts. As for tight Ends we need to get Nick Boyle Back next week. We need a Blocking TE Bad, Pitta looked Horrible against the Browns and we can't have him doing the same against the Bengals, Eagles or Patriots.

I would not be surprised if they "IR" Gillmore to activate Boyle next week.

[eze17]

"Classy" speech from Romo? I listened to the whole thing and it sounded like he ripped off a couple of verses from a bunch of Hallmark greeting cards...Possibly as hokey and fake tear-inducing sentimental clap-trap as could come out of a professional athletes mouth. Give me a break, whats he supposed to say, that he hopes Prescott does bad so he can get his job back? Cowgirls public relations department worked overtime to come up with this "I'll be brave and take one for the team" phony baloney speech. Some of them must have written scripts for movies from the Lifetime channel.

[January J]

29 minutes ago, potomacpitbulls said:

I would not be surprised if they "IR" Gillmore to activate Boyle next week.

Don't see that happening. Like I said in another thread - my guess is Hester is released to make room for Boyle. Then Webb and ASA will fight it out for the return spot. Sunday will be Hester's last game in a ravens uniform - I can almost guarantee it. If ASA doesn't pan out by then Campanaro will be back up to speed and he will get promoted to the 53 in his place. Campanaro provides his skillset in the slot as well- while Hester is basically taking up a roster spot strictly  just to continually give us bad feild position. ASA contributes in other areas as well-so a lot depends on if any other injuries occur at CB or WR- that may force their hand. I'm hoping that ASA cleaned up his ball security issues BC that kid can fly.

[VermontRaven]

8 minutes ago, January J said:

Don't see that happening. Like I said in another thread - my guess is Hester is released to make room for Boyle. Then Webb and ASA will fight it out for the return spot. Sunday will be Hester's last game in a ravens uniform - I can almost guarantee it. If ASA doesn't pan out by then Campanaro will be back up to speed and he will get promoted to the 53 in his place. Campanaro provides his skillset in the slot as well- while Hester is basically taking up a roster spot strictly  just to continually give us bad feild position. ASA contributes in other areas as well-so a lot depends on if any other injuries occur at CB or WR- that may force their hand. I'm hoping that ASA cleaned up his ball security issues BC that kid can fly.

I agree the next roster move I see coming is Boyle to the 53man roster and Hester cut.  I still think Campanaro will be brought on as well at some point...The question to me is WHEN will Camp be added and WHO is off the 53 man.  Right now I really have no clue who the odd man out would be. 

[Crusader]

Wow, new respect for Romo. He is between a rock and a hard place. No one can expect to be injured, but also, no one expected Dak to do what he has done. I hope things work out for Romo, somewhere.

You could be that good behind that O Line. SACKED only 13 times. Could also explain why Brady, Car, Cousins, and Manning teams are doing so good.They all have 10 or less SACKS.

[Crusader]

  1 hour ago, Raven1995 said:

I doubt Asa Jackson will be returning punts. As for tight Ends we need to get Nick Boyle Back next week. We need a Blocking TE Bad, Pitta looked Horrible against the Browns and we can't have him doing the same against the Bengals, Eagles or Patriots.

I would not be surprised if they "IR" Gillmore to activate Boyle next week.

They need to do something because Pitta just can't block.

[Raven1995]

  2 hours ago, Raven1995 said:

I doubt Asa Jackson will be returning punts. As for tight Ends we need to get Nick Boyle Back next week. We need a Blocking TE Bad, Pitta looked Horrible against the Browns and we can't have him doing the same against the Bengals, Eagles or Patriots.

I would not be surprised if they "IR" Gillmore to activate Boyle next week.

Your Probably right, he hasn't played or practiced in a long time.

[Raven1995]

51 minutes ago, VermontRaven said:

1 hour ago, January J said:

Don't see that happening. Like I said in another thread - my guess is Hester is released to make room for Boyle. Then Webb and ASA will fight it out for the return spot. Sunday will be Hester's last game in a ravens uniform - I can almost guarantee it. If ASA doesn't pan out by then Campanaro will be back up to speed and he will get promoted to the 53 in his place. Campanaro provides his skillset in the slot as well- while Hester is basically taking up a roster spot strictly  just to continually give us bad feild position. ASA contributes in other areas as well-so a lot depends on if any other injuries occur at CB or WR- that may force their hand. I'm hoping that ASA cleaned up his ball security issues BC that kid can fly.

I agree the next roster move I see coming is Boyle to the 53man roster and Hester cut.  I still think Campanaro will be brought on as well at some point...The question to me is WHEN will Camp be added and WHO is off the 53 man.  Right now I really have no clue who the odd man out would be. 

Thinking the same thing, They are pretty deep at running back and Taliaferro hasn't played since the Jets game, it might be him. They sure could use Campanaro.

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[20306cab]

"Classy" speech from Romo? I listened to the whole thing and it sounded like he ripped off a couple of verses from a bunch of Hallmark greeting cards...Possibly as hokey and fake tear-inducing sentimental clap-trap as could come out of a professional athletes mouth. Give me a break, whats he supposed to say, that he hopes Prescott does bad so he can get his job back? Cowgirls public relations department worked overtime to come up with this "I'll be brave and take one for the team" phony baloney speech. Some of them must have written scripts for movies from the Lifetime channel.

Chill Out!!! Your hatred breeds jealousy.

[DBsRAVENS]

  2 hours ago, potomacpitbulls said:

  3 hours ago, Raven1995 said:

I doubt Asa Jackson will be returning punts. As for tight Ends we need to get Nick Boyle Back next week. We need a Blocking TE Bad, Pitta looked Horrible against the Browns and we can't have him doing the same against the Bengals, Eagles or Patriots.

I would not be surprised if they "IR" Gillmore to activate Boyle next week.

They need to do something because Pitta just can't block.

There's no such animal as can't block. It's either you're willing to block or you won't. Pitta is too much of a PRETTY BOY to block.

[rossihunter2]

2 minutes ago, DBsRAVENS said:

There's no such animal as can't block. It's either you're willing to block or you won't. Pitta is too much of a PRETTY BOY to block.

some people are just naturally not good at it - otherwise the best OLineman would always without exception be the ones who work the hardest

[DBsRAVENS]

  6 minutes ago, DBsRAVENS said:

There's no such animal as can't block. It's either you're willing to block or you won't. Pitta is too much of a PRETTY BOY to block.

some people are just naturally not good at it - otherwise the best OLineman would always without exception be the ones who work the hardest

With lineman it's a strength and technique thing. With everybody else it's a matter of getting your body in front of defender and leading/ holding position. Watch SSS blocking on run play and watch Pitta. One is willing and the other wants no part of blocking.

[Moderator 2]

I have NEVER liked 'Americas Team' but poor Romo looks lie he wants to cry and Suggs feeds on young QBs, once again I hope the Ravens destroy Dallas homecoming party.

[The Greek]

the te group was considered a big strength in camp, but in reality it has been a disaster aside from pitta.

[Bat-mite]

4 hours ago, Crusader said:

You could be that good behind that O Line. SACKED only 13 times. Could also explain why Brady, Car, Cousins, and Manning teams are doing so good.They all have 10 or less SACKS.

Good point.  Makes you wonder if all the money spent on QBs and RBs ought to be spent on the OL.  Ravens' major fallacy is having a $120 million QB and not protecting him or giving him time to throw, or having a run game.

[Rav'n Maniac]

I've seen that Yanda and Doom are back practicing as full participants as of today. Would be great if they could both go this weekend.

[Halshayeji]

1 hour ago, Rav'n Maniac said:

I've seen that Yanda and Doom are back practicing as full participants as of today. Would be great if they could both go this weekend.

We seriously need Yanda back ASAP. Doom retuning is a plus but it seems like we've adjusted adequately without him.