2017 NFL Draft Day 3 "Game Thread"

[Grapple Raven]

Damn and now Switzer??? Man that put the nail in my coffin. That really hurts!!!

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Oline was a much bigger need that WR. I'm hoping we double dip and get Guerillmo, or Conor McDermott

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

17 minutes ago, PuRock said:

Bengals going crazy heavy on offense.

It's crazy how Steelers, Bengals, and Browns are going more dynamic on offense.  Adding weapons left and right.  We are going in the opposite direction and loading up on D.  

Moves and counter moves

[JoeyFlex5]

8 minutes ago, polynesian15 said:

Could you briefly explain the main differences between power and zone blocking schemes to a noob such as myself?
I believe we (effectively) used power blocking during the super bowl run, and then for some reason decided to ditch it the next season in favor of zone blocking?

Cheers

Man and gap and power is more a singular effort and zone is a group effort. In stretch zone the line runs laterally and shields guys off, the key is either forcing an overpursuit on the backside, or getting one guy to lose gap integrity, and then the rb hits the cut back lane and gets upfield, when you hear the term "one cut runner" they're referring to this sharp cutback. 

Inside zone is a group effort from each half of the line, the line looks at the defenders on their side and has to put themselves in a position to shield off guys and get a sideways push, the goal is to open multiple gaps and getting a guy in the second level blocker, letting the rb take the best gap.

Man is a hat on a hat, gap is similar but targeted to one spot between 2 OL, say you're attacking the 2 gap against a 0 NT, the C will anchor the inside And push the nose to the right, while the LG takes the LB or DT and pushes them to the left, parting the defense. 

Power is a gap concept, but involving pulling linemen and lead blockers to blast holes open, you often see the inside shoulder of the tackle targeted in power schemes, but dives are used often as well.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

1 minute ago, Grapple Raven said:

No, I don't realize that, I've watched those UNC boys for 4 yrs, and this guy was good and had a lot of potential.

True I agree with you NO ONE and that means NO ONE knows what any of these draft picks or undrafted free agents are going to be like at least till they get on and NFL field and play against another NFL team.

[RavensDieHard21]

Trade up for King or grab Guillermo next. 

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

18 minutes ago, PuRock said:

Bengals going crazy heavy on offense.

It's crazy how Steelers, Bengals, and Browns are going more dynamic on offense.  Adding weapons left and right.  We are going in the opposite direction and loading up on D.  

 

Defense wins championships. And I think our weapons are better than some are giving them credit for. 

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

12 minutes ago, Sami84 said:

I won't lie..James hurst is a survivor..

He is a poor mans Chris Chester

[Edgar]

I bet Siragusa gets a run at center.

[SammyG]

Steelers will take king

[hn68wb4]

I'm going to be livid if the Steelers take King

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

LOL. Steelers. 

[mc_red23]

5 minutes ago, Grapple Raven said:

Damn and now Switzer??? Man that put the nail in my coffin. That really hurts!!!

Every pick seems to hurt somebody on here. 

 

[hn68wb4]

I'm happy with that pick, thank you Pittsburgh

[Grapple Raven]

Steelers select QB Joshus Dobbs!  Imagine that!

[Moderator 3]

2 minutes ago, Edgar said:

I bet Siragusa gets a run at center.

	Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun)
4/29/17, 1:11 PM Nico Siragusa, who is quite a character, said he was brought to Ravens to compete. Said he's never played center but he's open to it.

 

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

1 minute ago, LosT_in_TranSlatioN said:

Oline was a much bigger need that WR. I'm hoping we double dip and get Guerillmo, or Conor McDermott

I agree although I was really hoping for a few of the WR to fall to us. I hope our offense can utilize all the TE's we have with plays to give Flacco more targets even if they spread some of the TE's out I think we can create some mis- matches with the opposing teams defense. OL is more of a priority for sure to open holes for the run game and give Flacco time to work.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

1 minute ago, Moderator 3 said:

	Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun)
4/29/17, 1:11 PM Nico Siragusa, who is quite a character, said he was brought to Ravens to compete. Said he's never played center but he's open to it.

 

 

Bleh. I don't want Lewis at Guard. I'd rather us bring in Mangold and kick Lewis out to RT. 

[mc_red23]

Just seen a short video where T.J. got to meet Humphrey at the Flock Festival. That's cool

[ravensnation5220]

2 minutes ago, hn68wb4 said:

I'm happy with that pick, thank you Pittsburgh

 

2 minutes ago, Grapple Raven said:

Steelers select QB Joshus Dobbs!  Imagine that!

Guys....I really like Josh Dobbs.....im not very happy about that one

[SammyG]

zach banner is gone. I believe we may have been looking at him???

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

1 minute ago, mc_red23 said:

Just seen a short video where T.J. got to meet Humphrey at the Flock Festival. That's cool

I loved T.J.'s reaction Thursday night.

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Thank you Colts from saving us from ourselves. I don't like Banner

[JoeyFlex5]

14 minutes ago, The Raven said:

Here's how I might explain his film...

SDSU ran some zone, and he's not really quick enough to play zone on the backside. What I've seen so far shows that he can do playside zone blocking and he punishes people on gap, but the scoop blocking from the backside is a weakness.

He just seemed goofy and top heavy to me, seemed like he had trouble controlling his motions and he wasn't getting the push I was expecting after reading his scouting reports. I was left quite disappointed. But I'll take another look when I get a chance 

[Moderator 3]

A chimp made the Colts pick.  LOL!

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

11 minutes ago, OUravensfan said:

Dalton needs all the help he can get

He better get blockers, cause we on the hunt!

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Just now, Moderator 3 said:

A chimp made the Colts pick.  LOL!

Very fitting. It'd be even more fitting if he was holding a beer. 

[mc_red23]

Just now, Moderator 3 said:

A chimp made the Colts pick.  LOL!

Somebody had to try and protect Luck

[polynesian15]

5 minutes ago, LosT_in_TranSlatioN said:

Defense wins championships. And I think our weapons are better than some are giving them credit for. 

Bold prediction: next season Perriman erupts for 75-80 rec/1000-1100 yards/6-8 TDs. 

[allblackraven]

That's not chimp, Mayock