Rookie Camp First Impressions
*****Obviously it's rookie camp so everything is taken with a grain of salt******
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/...5-b6085161dc13
On Elam
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Safety Matt Elam is just as advertised. He moves all over the field and the Ravens coaches varied his assignments. On some plays he was up at the line of scrimmage to defend the run, and other times he was playing on the back end defending the deep middle of the field. He has good instincts, and shows a quick first step while breaking on a ball in coverage or coming up to stuff the run.
On Juice
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Harvard fullback Kyle Juszczyk was used all over the field, just like in college. The Ravens lined him up as a traditional blocking fullback in some sets, but then would also split him out wide to make him a target in the passing game.
On Furstenburg
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Another undrafted free agent tight end, Matt Furstenberg showed that he can make some plays in the passing game. He had a nice touchdown catch over the middle of the field with Elam in coverage.
On Jensen
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Offensive lineman Ryan Jensen, the sixth-round pick out of Colorado State-Pueblo, has a mean streak. He plays with some nastiness, which he showed off by finishing off his blocks and hitting the linebackers in the second level on running plays. He worked out at both center and guard.
Jensen may really push Gino for a starting spot.
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Justlovemybirds
Jensen may really push Gino for a starting spot.
I think Jensen may be the hidden gem of this draft. I've heard a lot of good things. May take a year or two, but I really think he can be a good quality player
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it will b interesting to see how hey manage the roster concerning cody. the ravens look like they have a lot of talent either currently ready of developmental. why waste a spot on cody?
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it will b interesting to see how hey manage the roster concerning cody. the ravens look like they have a lot of talent either currently ready of developmental. why waste a spot on cody?
Why would you cut quality depth? Just because Cody isn't top-tier doesn't mean he isn't helpful on this team.
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So far...interesting camp battles to watch:
Leach vs Juice Check (I'm officially calling him that instead of typing out that name)
Doss vs Streeter vs Thompson vs LQW vs Mellette?
Furstenburg vs Holloway
Gaines vs Unga vs Devey vs Harewood (Backup LT)
Jensen vs Gradkowski
Cody vs Williams
The OLBs (Doom, Suggs, Upshaw, Simon, McAdoo, Adrian Hamilton...wow)
The ILBs (McClain vs McClain, Bynes vs McClellan)
Jimmy Smith vs Corey Graham
Matt Elam vs Ihedigbo
Also Bobby Rainey vs Ray Holley. Seem like similar type players...
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Idk guys, i think Cody has an uphill battle. He obviously has 6 lineman in front of him, Tyson may make 7, and Tyson is more versatile. The team kept 7 down lineman last year. I think it's a legit possibility he doesn't make the 53 man roster.
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Idk guys, i think Cody has an uphill battle. He obviously has 6 lineman in front of him, Tyson may make 7, and Tyson is more versatile. The team kept 7 down lineman last year. I think it's a legit possibility he doesn't make the 53 man roster.
I'm onboard with this. I don't remember him playing well last year but I do remember him getting knocked around many times. Cheap is not a good criteria for keeping someone on the roster if they don't play well. He had hip surgery and will miss all offseason activities. I'm not suggesting cutting him, but he needs to compete for a roster spot.