Kenny Britt

[#23]

I read on PFT that we are supposed to work out Britt this week, and also heard it on Scott and Anita this evening.

An article I found on Britt, written back in November. "Is Rutgers Kenny Britt better than Texas Tech's Michael Crabtree?"...

[url="http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2008/11/you_make_the_call_is_rutgers_b.html"]http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ss..._rutgers_b.html[/url]

Keep in mind, Crabtree has played one more game, 10 to 9. Britt's suspension against Morgan State, when he conceivably could have put up big numbers, hurts him.

Catches:
Crabtree 78
Britt 68

Catches per game
Crabtree: 7.8
Britt: 7.5

Yards
Crabtree: 1010
Britt: 994

Yards per game
Britt: 110.1
Crabtree 101.0

Yards per catch
Britt: 14.6
Crabtree: 12.9

TDs
Crabtree: 18
Britt: 5

Catches to beat the nation's No. 1 team on national television
Crabtree: 1
Britt: 0

Well, I'm not sure if he's better than Crabtree, but what I'm curious to discuss, is if he is in fact better for us than Darrius Hayward-Bey? Many mock drafts have us taking DHB at number 26 and Britt going shortly there after. I just wanted to stir some discussion on our feelings towards Britt vs. Darrius, (I know there's some serious love for the kid because hes a native) but Britt's looking pretty beast in these highlights. Is he the deep threat we're looking to hook Flaccs up with in 2009, or is Darrius a better fit? What are Hortiz, Decosta and Oz thinking? Let's Discuss.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a98USWn8dG0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a98USWn8dG0[/url]

[Shadowalker]

My guess would be if we dont pick DHB in the first, we pick up butler instead and Britt will be there in the second rd.

[flynismo]

I would take Britt over DHB any day of the week. On top of that, I think he is a much better fit for our offense.

[#23]

[quote name='flynismo' post='173699' date='Mar 27 2009, 10:46 PM']I would take Britt over DHB any day of the week. On top of that, I think he is a much better fit for our offense.[/quote]

You the man Flyn.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='Shadowalker' post='173698' date='Mar 27 2009, 10:42 PM']My guess would be if we dont pick DHB in the first, we pick up butler instead and Britt will be there in the second rd.[/quote]

There is noway Britt will be avaliable in the 2nd round for the Ravens without a trade up. Also i think those "second teir" CBs will drop in this draft. I think guys like Smith, Bulter, and Moore will drop to the top of the second round.

[Ravenskid2085]

I like DHB more, but I like Britt too

Hes tall and I think he'd be a great downfield threat for Joe.

I also like Brian Robiskie from OSU.

[Ravensfan23]

I know many people love DHB, but the more and more i think about it i feel Britt will be the select at 26 or any other 1st round pick(trade) if the Ravens select a WR.

If u have seen any of my post about drafting a WR, then u know how i feel about Kenny Britt. Unlike many, i think the kid will be special in the NFL and why not allow him to be special wearing a Ravens uniform

[flynismo]

[quote name='#23' post='173702' date='Mar 27 2009, 10:52 PM']You the man Flyn.[/quote]

And you know this, man! (sorry, just watched some Chris Tucker movie today )

Well, to expand on what I said, what we need is not necessarily a deep threat, but a guy with the size and hands to be not just a possession reciever, but also a red zone threat (think Keyshawn Johnson, Plaxico, etc.). Britt I think fits that bill better than anyone else in the draft class. The fact that Britt is also dangerous downfield is gravy.
Then I look at what DHB brings to the table...and no one is exactly sure what that is. He's a tall, fast guy, but hey, so is Drew Carter. I see DHB developing into a Bernard Berrian type of guy, at best...and that's not really what we need. We need consistent production, especially in the red zone, and Britt can be that guy.

[#23]

[quote name='flynismo' post='173709' date='Mar 27 2009, 11:03 PM']And you know this, man! (sorry, just watched some Chris Tucker movie today )

Well, to expand on what I said, what we need is not necessarily a deep threat, but a guy with the size and hands to be not just a possession reciever, but also a red zone threat (think Keyshawn Johnson, Plaxico, etc.). Britt I think fits that bill better than anyone else in the draft class. The fact that Britt is also dangerous downfield is gravy.
Then I look at what DHB brings to the table...and no one is exactly sure what that is. He's a tall, fast guy, but hey, so is Drew Carter. I see DHB developing into a Bernard Berrian type of guy, at best...and that's not really what we need. We need consistent production, especially in the red zone, and Britt can be that guy.[/quote]

Hahaha, I am not a man, but yes DHB is speedy, but so was Yamon Figurs at the combine...

[#23]

[quote name='Ravenskid2085' post='173704' date='Mar 27 2009, 10:56 PM']I like DHB more, but I like Britt too

Hes tall and I think he'd be a great downfield threat for Joe.

I also like Brian Robiskie from OSU.[/quote]


If the Raves select CB Smith in the first round, then I can definitly see Robiskie being available for their 2nd round pick. I believe Robiskie could be a diamond in the rough. He has learned from his father who is the Wide Receiver's coach for the Atlanta Falcons, whcih means he has a great understanding of the game, as well as the route running. Robiskie has average height for a WR, coming in at 6'3 and 209, and he ran a 4.48 at the combine. He has great hands and great route running and can definitly thrive with Flaccs. I watched the combine this year, and while going through all the drills, he impressed everyone so much and really helped his draft status. His good speed and route running helps him create space with the cornerbacks to allow him to open up and give the QB space to throw the ball.

Robiskie's Jr Year at Ohio St. - 55 Rec. 935 yards and 11 touchdowns
Robiskie's Sr. Year at Ohio St - 42 Rec. 535 yards and 8 touchdowns..his production declined b/c of the change of offensive from Todd Boeckman to Terrell Pryor and Beanie Welles

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[DocMartin]

Kenny Britt or DHB? Good question. I think they need to look at both of them and
evaluate. DHB is native, but that doesn't mean whole lot in NFL. All I have to say is,
I rather have slower guy with sure hands, that will catch the ball, than have a really
fast speedy guy who gets there 1st, but can't catch anything, ok.
Remember Travis Taylor? Oh, boy, he was fast!!! But he would drop 4 out of 5 balls every game!!!???

[Slim]

[quote name='flynismo' post='173699' date='Mar 28 2009, 03:46 AM']I would take Britt over DHB any day of the week. On top of that, I think he is a much better fit for our offense.[/quote]
thank you brotha !

and plus everybody talks about DHB's speed like there are no defenders in the league, they are plenty of very fast guys, deep threats or whatever u call them, but i've never seen them always alone waiting downfield lol in fact i see more good routes runners getting separation downfield, i was hoping we could get Hakeem Nicks, but he will fall before the 26th probably Miami or Minnesota, the next guy is without a doubt Kenny Britt, good hands, great size, makes defenders miss, effective in the red zone ! I mean DHB is good, i don't blame it ! but let's have a look at where we have been the worst on offense for the past few years ! I would say we haven't been good at all in the redzone, finishing our drives with 3points again and again... so who do u need more when u're in at the 12 yards line or 8 yards line on 3rd down ? i take Kenny Britt !

[Troy SmiTH Xx]

I still want Hakeem Nicks out of UNC.

He is the model for a good #1 receiver. He's the kind of guy we need.

[markorad]

britt is the next TO minus the baggage, also ran a 4.40 at his pro day. I would choose him over Nicks and Harvin for sure

[flynismo]

I love me some Nicks too! I think that he is a "safer" pick than Britt, but I will poop myself if we get either of those two

[Ed_Reed20]

I would for the Ravens to get Hakeem Nicks but Britt is a monster. Defensive backs bounce off harmlessly and he has the speed to go the distance. He think he ran a 4.4 at his pro day which is great for someone his size.

[BloodRaven]

[quote name='markorad' post='173772' date='Mar 28 2009, 09:47 AM']britt is the next TO minus the baggage, also ran a 4.40 at his pro day. I would choose him over Nicks and Harvin for sure[/quote]

Actually its 4.47 and 4.48, and thats hand timed.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='BloodRaven' post='173785' date='Mar 28 2009, 10:26 AM']Actually its 4.47 and 4.48, and thats hand timed.[/quote]

Still, that impressive for someone over 6'3.

[BmoreRav]

NFL.com's Pat Kirwan has Britt going to the Dolphins at #25 in his latest Mock Draft out today!

I personally can't comment on the group of WR's in the draft because College Football gets next to zero coverage in the UK but i do hope we get to draft the WR who best fits our offense whoever that may be.

[ZIBBY28]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' post='173789' date='Mar 28 2009, 10:33 AM']Still, that impressive for someone over 6'3.[/quote]
if 4.47-4.48 hand timed is impressive, what do you say about DHB's 4.3?? I really dont think DHB will be around at 26 anyway, so its doesnt really matter but stats dont make the NFL prospect.. dont get me wrong I wouldnt mind seeing us take Britt or Nicks in the least, but DHB's size/speed combo is ridiculous. Sure he is raw, but what college player isn't??

[tpain]

I live in Maryland think Britt is much better than Heyward-Bey

[bigZ2222]

i would love to have dhb and britt (but also aaron curry)

[Raven07]

every player coming into the NFL draft and potential teams has their own skill sets and talents that causes them to excel at what they do (at least in the Collegiate ranks). Whether we go after DHB or Britt or someone else... whoever that player will be, will almost certainly bring forth his best effort to help our team out and become a force out there with the football, all the while with the "TEAM" concept in mind.

Each potential Ravens WR we are or could be looking at, have skill sets in which (if used properly and correctly in the right fashion) could prove to be big big difference maker on the field, in terms of picking up yardage and getting down the length of the field, enroute to what we all hope to be.... a eventual score for our offense. They might not always have to be the "fastest guy" out there for us to draft them, because its all in what Ozzie thinks best for our team and the direction, its all in what Ozzie feels in the best position of need, in which needs to be addressed first. They dont have to be the fastest guy out there, like i said above, they might and could very well possess other skills in which hold true to the "Raven" mindset and thus the player excels in our system. So anything can happen as we've all seen in todays league and teams.

As we've seen in years past....... Ozzie and staff might not draft a player we (the fans) wanted to see him draft for some odd reason that was then, not apparent, then come later to realize (once Ozzie speaks to the media and stuff about why they didnt on this or that player) he then elaborates on his decision making process, telling the media something like "well one of the reasons why we didnt draft this or that player(s) is not because they wouldnt be "good" for us as a player, they just didnt fit well into the whole "Raven" mindset.

So as for us (the Ravens) looking at Britt, i think is a good move by all means, just like we all (or most of us thought) us looking at DHB was a good move, Britt has everything we want in our offense and scheme to become a explosive playmaker......the hands, the speed, the athletism....but so do some of the other prospects we are potentially looking at, so its pretty much up to ozzie to pick who he thinks is best for us in the end.

Let the Great Oz work haha...... his guys he's picked out of the draft (9 times out of 10) have turned into great players for us in the end, contributing ALOT to the table for us.

Lets see how Oz works his magic on draft day.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='flynismo' post='173777' date='Mar 28 2009, 10:07 AM']I love me some Nicks too! I think that he is a "safer" pick than Britt, but I will poop myself if we get either of those two [/quote]

I agree that Nicks would be a nice pick, but i disagree with him being a safer pick. I also disagree with Nicks being the better #1 option. I like Nicks and i think he will be a successful WR in the NFL, but i don't think he will play his best unless he has a big play guy next to him.

I don't think he will be able to break all of those tackles in the NFL, so his YAC won't be as impressive, it will still be one of his biggest assets but just not as much.

I really don't see Nicks as being the true type #1 WR, could he be the go to guy in a offense? yes but i don't see him as that guy that can bring everything to ur offense. I see him being the type of guy like a Mason the last few years, or Hines Wards. Now no one would ever complain about having those 2 guys on ur team. They do a great job of dominating that 0-15 yard area on the field, and can strecth the field occasionally. That catch and run type of guy, and like i said a younger Mason type guy.

I don't think he is the guy that is needed to free up guys like Clayton/Williams/Smith. he would be a great addition to the Ravens offense, but we would probably be lookin for a guy like Dez Bryant or Dez Briscoe in next years draft to go alone with Nicks(which is not a bad thing at all).

Nicks wasn't all that consistent in college and never really produced like the #1 guy. I sometimes feel that many people fell in love with Nicks because of the WVU game. Nicks had a hellva game with 8 catches for 217 and 3 TDs. However in his pervious 4 games he had 13 catches for 223 and 2 TD. Thats about an average of 55 yards in those games. So which Nicks would u be getting for a full season? The Nicks that plays like a dominate #1 or the Nicks that plays like a solid #2?

All in all i think Nicks would be a good selection for the Raves, i just don't know if i would call him the safest or the better #1 option for the Ravens. I really like Nicks even though this post might not sound like it, but i think the kid will be a really good player at the next level.

I just think Britt is the best option all round for the Ravens.

[Tyler]

Whether the Ravens take Britt Or Nicks, Ill be happy. Heyward-Bey Has speed but we don't need a project.

[Corvus]

Tyler, EVERY rookie wide receiver is a project to a degree

The only team after us in the first that I think may take a WR is the Giants and they may very well grab Britt if we dont since he is sort of a local product. In fact Britt may go before Nicks now, Nicks' weght gain is gonna scare off some teams and he was never a burner to begin with..

If we don't go WR in the 1st, i would like to see us pickup Britt or even better Brian Robiskie in the 2nd.

[Canes21]

i want Nicks. he was a beast all year not just in the bowl game.

[Ravensfan23]

[quote name='Canes21' post='173896' date='Mar 28 2009, 04:41 PM']i want Nicks. he was a beast all year not just in the bowl game.[/quote]

Nicks had a solid year, but i wouldn't personally say he was a beast the whole year. What would be ur idea of being a beast? I know it doesn't always have to be about stats and numbers, but sometimes it hard to go against them.

[Canes21]

[quote name='Ravensfan23' post='173924' date='Mar 28 2009, 06:02 PM']Nicks had a solid year, but i wouldn't personally say he was a beast the whole year. What would be ur idea of being a beast? I know it doesn't always have to be about stats and numbers, but sometimes it hard to go against them.[/quote]


he just put up great numbers with average talent around him. the tar heels had 2 different QBs starting throughout the year and neither are great. and he was it at WR, no other reciever on the team had over 400 yards recieving for the year. so he was the focus of the entire D and still performed. he can make the circus catches and can make a bad throw a completion.

[Slim]

[quote name='Corvus' post='173894' date='Mar 28 2009, 09:32 PM']Tyler, EVERY rookie wide receiver is a project to a degree

The only team after us in the first that I think may take a WR is the Giants and they may very well grab Britt if we dont since he is sort of a local product. In fact Britt may go before Nicks now, Nicks' weght gain is gonna scare off some teams and he was never a burner to begin with..

If we don't go WR in the 1st, i would like to see us pickup Britt or even better Brian Robiskie in the 2nd.[/quote]
Britt is a first rounder ! HE is the guy we need ! He needs to get a bit more effective with his hands but he's faster than Nicks and run good routes ! he doesn't need to have a big seperation due to his size ! he'll be so effective on our offense and plus i saw him shaking people in college, that man loves contact so bad, he will learn that he mustn't do that in the nfl !! a guy like that who is just 20 years old and shows that he loves contact, he'll get stronger with our great conditioning trainers and coach harbaugh's hard practice, Britt will simply become a BEAST ! he recalls me of Brandon Marshall ! he'll be better than marshall cause he will conduce himself pretty well !