Results 925 to 936 of 3987
-
01-05-2013, 05:03 PM #925
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
A lot of LSU fans say Reid has had a bad year but I don't agree. He has looked bad when he's been put in man to man coverage. There aren't many safeties that can cover Wrs tho. Elam is the real deal tho, he's really instinctive. Either way I think both guys are more Goldson than Eric Berry.
"Flacco will never win a Super Bowl in my lifetime" - Lamarr Woodley, Squealers LB<-- what Flacco stares at before every game
-
01-05-2013, 05:25 PM #926
- Join Date
- Jun 2011
- Location
- The Land of Verdite
- Posts
- 52,935
- Blog Entries
- 1
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Terrance Cody is only in his third year and this is only his second year with significant playing time. If you look at how far he had to come, from a physical standpoint, I believe he has more room to grow. He had to improve physically. He has really done that. Now, he needs to work on his technique. That takes time. Time that us Ravens fans don't like to give, because we've never really had to give it before. At least, not since the late 90's.
Ihedibo would do just fine as a replacement to Ed Reed. Rather than relying on him to make the sort of plays that Reed made, you would simply expect him to play the position, more along the way it was meant to be played, without the risk taking that Reed did.
Dannell Ellerbe will not be difficult to re-sign, because his position has been devalued over the years. There were about a half dozen quality ILBs sitting on the market for weeks, this past off-season.
Even though Suggs' tear was only a partial, it would be difficult to expect more than what you have from Suggs this year. He just needs to get healthy. I agree that they need to think about life after him, but that would only be depth for now. Which is all I said they needed to begin with. Every team could use more depth, seemingly, every off-season.
I don't see how you would expect them to add another FS, who wouldn't need time to develop, if you are already concerned about their salary cap situation. You draft guys to develop them. Let Ihedibo hold it down for a year. I think he's earned the opportunity to compete for that spot. Meanwhile, develop Christian Thompson."Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
-
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
-
-
01-05-2013, 06:31 PM #929
- Join Date
- Jun 2011
- Location
- The Land of Verdite
- Posts
- 52,935
- Blog Entries
- 1
-
01-05-2013, 06:33 PM #930
-
01-06-2013, 11:22 AM #931Rookie Poster
- Join Date
- Sep 2012
- Posts
- 6
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
I am certainly a homer, but looking at what we need and most people thinking we take a wr early. I would love nothing more to see Nuk Hopkins as a Raven, but would settle for Sammy Watkins next year if we could find a free agent to come in for a year or two.
-
01-06-2013, 07:01 PM #932Pro Bowl Poster
- Join Date
- Nov 2012
- Posts
- 2,316
-
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
We're not taking receivers at the back end of the first round, you just never get value there. OT, S, or ILB are locks for our first pick of the draft IMO, unless Ozzie really likes Barrett Jones which is possible.
-
01-06-2013, 09:16 PM #934Pro Bowl Poster
- Join Date
- Nov 2012
- Posts
- 2,316
-
01-06-2013, 11:24 PM #935
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Who woulda thunk...it really looks like "byebye Paul Kruger" for 2013.
We just won't have the bankroll.
-
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
DeMarius Thomas went 22nd overall, and he isn't that great, he just as Peyton Manning throwing him the ball.
Dwayne Bowe went 23rd overall, not really what I class as the "back end".
I'll give you Hakeem Nicks and Roddy White, but these are rare picks. I can name you a lot more busts then get picked in the back end of the first round at the wide out position, Mark Clayton comes to mind, and Ozzie hasn't used a 1st round/early 2nd round pick on a wide out since.
Dez Bryant is a decent player, but look at the baggage that comes with him, besides, he only looked good this season.
Bookmarks