[News] Eisenberg: Ravens Need Breshad Perriman To Become A Playmaker, And He's Capable Of It

[BR News]

With Steve Smith Sr. retired, the Ravens are looking for the former first-round pick to become a major offensive force, and that’s fair to expect.

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[Space11jams]

Our problem is our development with our WR's. We can never develop receivers which is why we always have to rely on bringing in a aging vet that has something "left in the tank". Bring in coaches that is know for their development of receivers. The route running for a lot of our guys is horrible. When you see guys like AB, Julio, OBJ and even Edelman, their route running is really good. I just think the coaching is mediocre in that department. It's been that way for a long time.

[b93333]

Our problem is our development with our WR's. We can never develop receivers which is why we always have to rely on bringing in a aging vet that has something "left in the tank". Bring in coaches that is know for their development of receivers. The route running for a lot of our guys is horrible. When you see guys like AB, Julio, OBJ and even Edelman, their route running is really good. I just think the coaching is mediocre in that department. It's been that way for a long time.

I think we all wish our coaching WAS mediocre in terms of wide receivers.

[BiggMack91]

Im not going to hold my breath on Perriman he has flashes but just isn't consistent I hope he becomes a playmaker but I see him being like Torrey Smith another good but inconsistent WR But just like every other Ravens fan I think we need a new WR coach until then nothing will change an we will be in the same predicament again an again

[nj_ravens]

Im not going to hold my breath on Perriman he has flashes but just isn't consistent I hope he becomes a playmaker but I see him being like Torrey Smith another good but inconsistent WR But just like every other Ravens fan I think we need a new WR coach until then nothing will change an we will be in the same predicament again an again

You're right about WR coach, but I will say that Coach Engram has been much better than Hostler.

[CodeSpyder]

Maybe the coaches are failing to light a fire underneath these players. Don't wait to be great. The time is now.

[whobilly]

When a team drafts a player with their #1 pick they are confident they picked a playmaker......they usually don't "Hope" he becomes one.

[RavenRampage]

With Steve Smith gone, he has every chance to be #1. I believe he will. He ended the season strong, and I think it will carry over into next season.

[bluehen]

I would be happy if he stayed healthy for the entire season, even if he can only run go routs!

[RavensDieHard21]

We need to feed the kid and we need our OC to get creative in getting the ball in his hands. Use more screens. Use more bunch formations. Get creative with route running to get him in space.

His hands look lack luster at times, but by no means are they bad. It's concentration, but the only way to improve that is during camp and game experience. 

Bottom line, his speed and build is too valuable not to be utilized. I think he explodes onto the scene this year. 

[n#7]

Garcon anyone? And no, not a French waiter. The other Garcon.

[whobilly]

With Steve Smith gone, he has every chance to be #1. I believe he will. He ended the season strong, and I think it will carry over into next season.

13 catches in the last five games and four of those came in the last game. A #1 pick has got to give you more than that.

[The Beak]

He can be a very good No 2 IMHO ,B Perlman needs improvement in Route running, catching the ball more consistently , toughness in the middle of the field, and Becoming Joes go to guy, This is a lot to ask from a guy who cant stay healthy, and is already in year three of his rookie contract, so becoming our number - 1- not likely...

[Ravensfansince03]

Great, now we have to keep our fingers crossed. I could be judging to early, but this 1st round pick is not the playmaker I predicted.

[Ravensfansince03]

When a team drafts a player with their #1 pick they are confident they picked a playmaker......they usually don't "Hope" he becomes one.

Exactly! smh.

[MadStorkSociety]

Perriman can be awesome. But he's going to have to do it on his own; the coaches won't be helping him much. I hope he studies film of great receivers and picks up some tips. Then Jugs all day.

[Ravensfansince03]

When a team is consitently lacking drafted playmakers, you don't blame the players, blame the coaches/management staff.

[bigcatfrank1]

Perriman will have his best year, there is no reason not to expect it.
Another reason why the Ravens do not need to go looking for a #1.

Its do or die for Brashard, this is a reason that I think that Victor Cruz would be a good fit. Cruz is on the downhill end of his career and he is a different type of receiver than Perriman and Wallace. Great in the slot, good hands, quick cuts and can work the field.
If the Ravens can get Cruz for around 4-5mil and that is a nice price to fit in with Wallace, Perriman, Moore, Campinaro, + a couple of young prospects.

[good_n_purple]

Our problem is our development with our WR's. We can never develop receivers which is why we always have to rely on bringing in a aging vet that has something "left in the tank". Bring in coaches that is know for their development of receivers. The route running for a lot of our guys is horrible. When you see guys like AB, Julio, OBJ and even Edelman, their route running is really good. I just think the coaching is mediocre in that department. It's been that way for a long time.

We need to steal an obviously successful receivers coach. Throw money and titles at him. And no, not someone out of the Harbaugh Rolodex.

[dirtybird66]

the RAVEN'S need to realize,PERRIMAN'S a BUST! he makes 1 catch a game and hit's the showers.PIERRE GARCON would be would be the next DERICK MASON or ANQUAN BOLDIN,a tough,gritty,blocking,possesion receiver.

[Azzi22]

what a disgracefull bunch of pathetic fans you guys are.... give the kid a break damnnit.. he did exactly what he needed to do with the playing time he got.. hes a #3-#4 thank god he put up those numbers... stick to your players and teams.. stop acting like you guys know it all and OMG HES A BUST .. 

[Raven in ATL]

Our problem is our development with our WR's. We can never develop receivers which is why we always have to rely on bringing in a aging vet that has something "left in the tank". Bring in coaches that is know for their development of receivers. The route running for a lot of our guys is horrible. When you see guys like AB, Julio, OBJ and even Edelman, their route running is really good. I just think the coaching is mediocre in that department. It's been that way for a long time.

agreed, thats why with the most recent coaching "shakeup" i was disappointed in seeing Bobby Engram not mentioned. he must have some compromising photos of ozzie and harbs or something to keep his job secured

[The Greek]

Perriman will have his best year, there is no reason not to expect it.
Another reason why the Ravens do not need to go looking for a #1.

Its do or die for Brashard, this is a reason that I think that Victor Cruz would be a good fit. Cruz is on the downhill end of his career and he is a different type of receiver than Perriman and Wallace. Great in the slot, good hands, quick cuts and can work the field.
If the Ravens can get Cruz for around 4-5mil and that is a nice price to fit in with Wallace, Perriman, Moore, Campinaro, + a couple of young prospects.

i agree that perriman will improve on last season but not a fan of bringing in cruz. i like garcon but he will have many interested which will drive his price up. a better receivers coach would help and hopefully chris moore can contribute as well. kenny britt interests me and would like to see ozzie sign josh gordon to a futures contract just in case he decides to grow up and take his special talent seriously.

[trevorsteadman]

This kid had two injuries sideline him TWO ENTIRE OFFSEASONS and he still did well in his first and only season playing. He had no time to develop chemistry with Flacco and no time to improve on route running which was his biggest weakness in college.

Hopefully those freak injuries are over. If so he will definitely improve. When basically a rookie was 4 or 5 of the teams top 10 plays on NFL Network in a #3 role that means you have someone special.

He needs to develop consistency. But one full offseason alone will have him improved.

[Azzi22]

This kid had two injuries sideline him TWO ENTIRE OFFSEASONS and he still did well in his first and only season playing. He had no time to develop chemistry with Flacco and no time to improve on route running which was his biggest weakness in college.

Hopefully those freak injuries are over. If so he will definitely improve. When basically a rookie was 4 or 5 of the teams top 10 plays on NFL Network in a #3 role that means you have someone special.

He needs to develop consistency. But one full offseason alone will have him improved.

PREACHHHHHHH

[rmcjacket23]

When a team is consitently lacking drafted playmakers, you don't blame the players, blame the coaches/management staff.

Or you blame the players, since they are the only one's that can actually make plays.

Never seen a GM or a coach make a play before...

[Crusader]

You can start by throwing him more than two balls a game but then again Pitta would have to be on the bench.

[jhulax35]

  2 hours ago, Ravensfansince03 said:

When a team is consitently lacking drafted playmakers, you don't blame the players, blame the coaches/management staff.

Or you blame the players, since they are the only one's that can actually make plays.

Never seen a GM or a coach make a play before...

Or do you make your system fit to your players abilities

[rmcjacket23]

8 minutes ago, jhulax35 said:

Or do you make your system fit to your players abilities

Pretty sure we do that. How do you think you manage to have a defense like we did with obvious talent deficiencies at multiple levels?

Its like complaining about our secondary playing too much zone. Show me the corners on this team (outside of Jimmy) that are able to consistently win in man coverage schemes? 

[ellicottraven]

I don't know why but our drafting has on the decline overall since Harbs became HC. The problem I have is the only variable in the entire process of front office, scouts and coaches has beenJohn Harbaugh. Stay out of the draft process John. Let Ozzie, Eric and Hortiz give you and the coaches the players. You stick to coaching and we'll all be good.