Baltimore Ravens Discussion - Page 9

BmoreBlackByrdz · 04-20-2010, 07:16 PM

damn, we got the Jet's in week 1. We gonna get our asses kicked.

Hines · 04-20-2010, 07:20 PM

4 out of your first 6 games are tough.

coordinator0 · 04-20-2010, 07:34 PM

Ehh, I'll judge how tough the games are once the season gets under way. IMO there's too many surprises (both bad and good) with teams in the NFL.

BmoreBlackByrdz · 04-20-2010, 07:42 PM

Sanchez is the key to the Jets season. They have everything else in place. If we can give him a tough season opener, I think we have a chance to win.

trkaline · 04-21-2010, 08:23 AM

We don't know how our team will play yet, so I give it a W until it turns into an L...

BmoreBlackByrdz · 04-29-2010, 08:03 PM

now that the draft is over, I just wanted to get some opinions on Jared Gaither. Since we didn't trade him, what's his future look like? I called on Scott Garceau and even asked if it was even possible to re-sign Ngata AND Gaither in the same offseason, and they all said it's possible, but very unlikely.

So, come next year, I'm pretty sure the Ravens will give out big money to Ngata and likely let Gaither walk, so why didn't we trade him before the draft?

I'm not the biggest fan of trading him, it's just that why not get something from him now, rather than just letting him walk next year?

BigDawg819 · 04-29-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BmoreBlackByrdz

now that the draft is over, I just wanted to get some opinions on Jared Gaither. Since we didn't trade him, what's his future look like? I called on Scott Garceau and even asked if it was even possible to re-sign Ngata AND Gaither in the same offseason, and they all said it's possible, but very unlikely.

So, come next year, I'm pretty sure the Ravens will give out big money to Ngata and likely let Gaither walk, so why didn't we trade him before the draft?

I'm not the biggest fan of trading him, it's just that why not get something from him now, rather than just letting him walk next year?

You have to have a team willing to trade with and based on the result that wasn't the case.

And it is basically pointless to ponder any future resignings until there is a new CBA agreed to, and when thats done until we know what the parameters are.

coordinator0 · 04-29-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDawg819

You have to have a team willing to trade with and based on the result that wasn't the case.

And it is basically pointless to ponder any future resignings until there is a new CBA agreed to, and when thats done until we know what the parameters are.

Pretty much this. If we do get a cap back it might be large enough where it would be easy to sign both Ngata and Gaither in the same offseason. Especially if player salaries come down, but I'm not sold on that happening.

RAVENS/WIZARDS/ORIOLES · 04-30-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BmoreBlackByrdz

damn, we got the Jet's in week 1. We gonna get our asses kicked.

You're scared of them bitches? **** them Ravens all day.

trkaline · 04-30-2010, 08:22 AM

Yeah, the Jets got better this offseason but so have we. As I stated earlier, no games have been played yet, so its a W until its an L.

A Perfect Score · 04-30-2010, 09:41 AM

Keep in mind, Jets dont have Santonio for the first 4 games, so that negates one of their key offseason acquisitions.

Ravens1991 · 04-30-2010, 09:44 AM

No reason to say we are going to get our asses kicked, its going to be a good game. I just want to see Ray Rice stiff arm bart scott after SCott talked **** on Harbuagh after that pre-season game.

BigDawg819 · 04-30-2010, 10:26 AM

Lets see where we stand after the preseason with injuries and what not then we'll have a fair assessment of what to expect for the Jets game.

Ravens1991 · 04-30-2010, 06:43 PM

I was thinking, do you guys think we could use Dickson like we used Kelly Washington in the slot last year? A bigger reciever who is a step faster then LBs but to big for your common nickelback.

Ravens1991 · 05-01-2010, 10:20 AM

I heard we signed Prince Miller as a UDFA, he maybe our return man next year or at least compete for that spot.

coordinator0 · 05-01-2010, 10:27 AM

Out of the UDFAs, I think that Miller has one of the better chances to make the team considering his special teams value and the fact that he plays corner, at which we might need a body or two in the beginning of the season if Webb and/or Washington can't go.

Here's the list of UDFA we signed, from http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/p/201...ee-agents.html :

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Rodelin Anthony, WR, UNLV
John Fletcher, DL, Wyoming
Albert McClellan, DE, Marshall
Ashton Hall, S, Marshall
Curtis Steele, RB, Memphis
Mike McLaughlin, LB, Boston College
Morgan Cox, LS, Tennessee
Prince Miller, CB, Georgia

I've also read that we'll be trying McLaughlin out at FB. Don't really see any of the other guys having a shot at the roster unless they are excellent in camp.

Ravens1991 · 05-01-2010, 01:32 PM

I am intrigued by McLaughlin, he put up some solid combine #s (top performer in bench, vertical jump, 3 cone drill, and 20 yard shuttle) and he is a tough hard nosed competitor. I think he could be a back up FB and a special teams contributor.

GoRavens · 05-01-2010, 04:56 PM

I saw Mike McLaughlin play a couple of times, he's a beast vs. the run

Ravens1991 · 05-01-2010, 05:16 PM

from reading up on him I would want us to try him at LB but we are so stacked there, a guy like Jason Phillips probably wont make the team. I think either McLaughlin or Edgar Jones will make the team as a backup FB and special teams contributor.

BigDawg819 · 05-01-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravens1991

from reading up on him I would want us to try him at LB but we are so stacked there, a guy like Jason Phillips probably wont make the team. I think either McLaughlin or Edgar Jones will make the team as a backup FB and special teams contributor.

If an UDFA makes this team over a draft pick that was hurt and never got a chance to show his worth, thats not a good sign. Picks need to be given seniority over UDFA's.

Ravens1991 · 05-01-2010, 06:06 PM

Personally I don't support that theory if a 2nd year 5th round pick loses out on the roster for a UDFA at a different position.

coordinator0 · 05-01-2010, 07:14 PM

I don't think Phillips will lose his roster spot for anybody this season, unless he totally blows in camp. That doesn't seem likely with the kind of player he was coming out of college, a hard-nosed good worker that has adequate physical tools. Personally I like him better than Gooden inside, and especially over McClain.

Ravens1991 · 05-01-2010, 07:21 PM

I agree that McClain belongs at 34 OLB. But lets se how it plays out, he probably will make the team but there is a chance he doesnt. He is your typical 2 down run stuffer in a 34. Gooden I think belongs in a 43. We will see how it plays out.

EdReedUnstoppable · 05-01-2010, 08:31 PM

I would say given how incredibly awful Matt Katula is that Morgan Cox has a pretty good shot at making the team.

Ravens1991 · 05-01-2010, 08:35 PM

he was hurt at the end of the season, hopefully Katula improves.