Baltimore Ravens Discussion - Page 113

coordinator0 · 09-04-2011, 11:51 AM

You have everything right except Lawrence, he was placed on IR. I would pass on Edwards, bringing him in wouldn't do much for us. We don't really need another QB in my opinion, the only one that would really make sense to bring in is Bulger (since he knows the system already) and he recently said he wanted to stay retired.

Ray Lewis/Rice · 09-04-2011, 12:24 PM

I am not comfortable with Taylor as our backup. He is not able to run an offense. He panics to much and forces throws. I think we really do need a backup QB just in case.

niel89 · 09-04-2011, 04:10 PM

No point even bringing in Edwards. He is just bad. I would rather have Taylor running around trying to throw. We really just need some type of vet still because Taylor just isn't good enough.

coordinator0 · 09-04-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by niel89

No point even bringing in Edwards. He is just bad. I would rather have Taylor running around trying to throw. We really just need some type of vet still because Taylor just isn't good enough.

The problem is that any vet available isn't really an upgrade over Taylor.

xnhd12 · 09-04-2011, 04:20 PM

Andre Gurode signed as insurance for Matt Birk
http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/201...with-c-gurode/

Practice squad:
Damien Berry(RB), Justin Boren(G/C), Hunter Cantwell(QB), Danny Gorrer(CB), Bryan Hall(DT), Ryan Mahaffey(FB), Mana Silva(S), Chavis Williams(LB)
http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/201...ractice-squad/

Like the Gurode signing, a proven veteran that provides good depth and insurance for Matt Birk.

TACKLE · 09-04-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xnhd12

Andre Gurode signed as insurance for Matt Birk
http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/201...with-c-gurode/

Practice squad:
Damien Berry(RB), Justin Boren(G/C), Hunter Cantwell(QB), Danny Gorrer(CB), Bryan Hall(DT), Ryan Mahaffey(FB), Mana Silva(S), Chavis Williams(LB)
http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/201...ractice-squad/

Like the Gurode signing, a proven veteran that provides good depth and insurance for Matt Birk.

Yeah I really like the Gurode signing as well. Presumably he can fill the role Chester played where he is the back up at all three interior line positions. Although his play may not be up to the level of the Pro Bowls he's been voted to, he's still a starting caliber player who's big, physical and a good fit in our offense.

BmoreBlackByrdz · 09-04-2011, 08:33 PM

yup, and we got him relatively cheap too :)

hawkeye123 · 09-06-2011, 03:49 PM

How was Tavares Gooden for you guys?

BmoreBlackByrdz · 09-06-2011, 04:22 PM

hurt too often, not physical enough. Never really lived up to his draft hype.

VERY fast, I still remember him chasing down Adrian Peterson.

niel89 · 09-06-2011, 06:17 PM

Yep I'd pretty much say that he was just too injury prone and didn't really make an impact when he was actually on the field.

xnhd12 · 09-06-2011, 07:05 PM

not big news but we released Mana Silva from the PS to make room for Austin Howard, a tackle who played the preseason with the Eagles. 6-foot-7, 333-pounder from Northern Iowa and a former tight end, hmmm... definitely looks the part

Ravens1991 · 09-07-2011, 09:27 AM

That sounds like a developmental prospect.

And Casey Hampton started talkin ****, Ravens Steelers week has officially begun

Smooth Criminal · 09-07-2011, 09:38 AM

I'm not sure saying that the other team talks a lot of **** actually counts as talking ****.

Ravens are wearing white Sunday. Fans on the radio say its a sign cause last time they beat the Steelers they were wearing white. Although, last time they lost to the Steelers they were wearing white.

Ravens1991 · 09-08-2011, 11:02 AM

its cause of the heat. I doubt Harbs is that superstitious.

BTW who do u think Jimmy Smith will cover?

Hines · 09-08-2011, 02:10 PM

I think I read it was going to Wallace.

America · 09-08-2011, 03:38 PM

Yeah I don't see any other option. Jimmy can at least get a good jam on Wallace at the line. No other corner could keep up with him.

Ravens1991 · 09-08-2011, 04:34 PM

Wallace never really tore us up in the past. Wallace was talking **** saying we should be afraid of them. Its gonna be a good game

America · 09-08-2011, 04:50 PM

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Wallace never really tore us up in the past. Wallace was talking **** saying we should be afraid of them. Its gonna be a good game

He's got a lot of confidence after his breakout season. The DBs did a good job against him last year but you always have to be mindful of that kind of speed.

Hines · 09-08-2011, 06:04 PM

I think they might shade Reed over the Wallace's side a bit. Not saying they should, but I think that's a tough matchup for any rookie to handle. Problem is, with the amount of weapons the Steelers have, it could open up Antonio Brown, Hines, or Sanders. Hell, Heath could have a monster game.

I cannot wait until Sunday. I love Ravens week.

Ravens1991 · 09-08-2011, 06:14 PM

It will be interesting how our depth chart for CBs go.

Im gonna loose it if Fox starts over Smith. I think Smith could lock Ward down but I would rather it be Ward VS. Williams and Smith VS. Wallace

coordinator0 · 09-08-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

I think they might shade Reed over the Wallace's side a bit. Not saying they should, but I think that's a tough matchup for any rookie to handle. Problem is, with the amount of weapons the Steelers have, it could open up Antonio Brown, Hines, or Sanders. Hell, Heath could have a monster game.

I cannot wait until Sunday. I love Ravens week.

We're not exactly shallow in the secondary. Even if Reed is shaded over on Wallace then we still have Foxworth, Carr, and Webb (assuming Williams and Smith start) to play in the slot against Brown, Sanders, and Cotchery. I agree that Miller could make an impact though, I'm not exactly confident in our ability to cover TEs at the moment.

Hines · 09-08-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by coordinator0

We're not exactly shallow in the secondary. Even if Reed is shaded over on Wallace then we still have Foxworth, Carr, and Webb (assuming Williams and Smith start) to play in the slot against Brown, Sanders, and Cotchery. I agree that Miller could make an impact though, I'm not exactly confident in our ability to cover TEs at the moment.

I don't think Cotch is playing unfortunetly. But yeah, the Ravens' secondary is much improved on paper. Bernard Pollard makes me happy to have back there since he can't cover that well.

Smooth Criminal · 09-08-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravens1991

its cause of the heat. I doubt Harbs is that superstitious.

BTW who do u think Jimmy Smith will cover?

I know Harbaugh isn't, just the fans saying that.

I'd guess Smith will be on Ward.

coordinator0 · 09-09-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hines

I don't think Cotch is playing unfortunetly. But yeah, the Ravens' secondary is much improved on paper. Bernard Pollard makes me happy to have back there since he can't cover that well.

That's quite the understatement :D.It looks like Zbikowski is going to start though, but Pollard is going to get rotated in and I don't think either guy is suited to covering TEs. Our LBs aren't exactly all that adept in coverage either (except for Ayanbadejo, but who knows how much time he'll see on the field) so Miller is definitely a guy to watch out for.

Hines · 09-09-2011, 10:36 AM

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That's quite the understatement :D.It looks like Zbikowski is going to start though, but Pollard is going to get rotated in and I don't think either guy is suited to covering TEs. Our LBs aren't exactly all that adept in coverage either (except for Ayanbadejo, but who knows how much time he'll see on the field) so Miller is definitely a guy to watch out for.

With how bad the OL is for the Steelers, I don't see Miller going out wide or running many pass routes Sunday. :(