Training Camp 2013 Thread

**BigPlayReceiver** · 08-13-2013, 09:41 AM

I really want to see Furs-and-tenburg get targeted like mad this Thursday.
I'd like to stop thinking that he's the best receiving TE we've got, and begin to find out for sure.

**Paintballguy** · 08-13-2013, 04:07 PM

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider 3m

New Ravens tight end Dallas Clark with a one-handed catch for a touchdown in red-zone drill. Today is his first practice

**alien bird** · 08-13-2013, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by BigPlayReceiver

I really want to see Furs-and-tenburg get targeted like mad this Thursday.
I'd like to stop thinking that he's the best receiving TE we've got, and begin to find out for sure.

Exactly. I would also like to see both LaQuan Williams and David Reed get a lot of targets in the first half, just to see if they are anything more than good special teamers. They can't keep everybody, so versatility will go a long way.

**Paintballguy** · 08-13-2013, 05:02 PM

@mzenitz: Harbaugh didn't say how likely or unlikely a Pitta return is but the team believes there's a chance that Pitta could make a late year return

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**NCRAVEN** · 08-13-2013, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

@mzenitz: Harbaugh didn't say how likely or unlikely a Pitta return is but the team believes there's a chance that Pitta could make a late year return

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**Ravens75** · 08-13-2013, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider 3m

New Ravens tight end Dallas Clark with a one-handed catch for a touchdown in red-zone drill. Today is his first practice

That's no surprise because he did that to the Ravens in the 2009 home game. I believe it was a milestone catch for him.

I know he is no longer a featured player but he's going to help Joe and Furst a lot with his 3rd down production and mentoring.

**Captain Silver** · 08-13-2013, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Ravens75

That's no surprise because he did that to the Ravens in the 2009 home game. I believe it was a milestone catch for him.

I know he is no longer a featured player but he's going to help Joe and Furst a lot with his 3rd down production and mentoring.

That is what he is going to be, clutch target, You have to believe that if Flacco HAD to put the ball in perfect position to be caught, odds are Stokely and Clark will snag anything in their vicinity and though they won't muscle a defender, you can bet they will better position themselves to make the grabs, go down, and be satisfied with moving the chains.

Boldin, he wanted to break tackles and break defenders, that will be the difference.

**houstonravensfan** · 08-13-2013, 06:18 PM

"Dallas Clark with a one-handed catch for a touchdown in red-zone drill. Today is his first practice"

I like it! Now if he and Stokely can just stay in one piece for most of the season . . .

**Paintballguy** · 08-13-2013, 06:20 PM

We have burners. We just need stokley and Clark to get open underneath and catch passes.

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**Money227** · 08-13-2013, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by houstonravensfan

"Dallas Clark with a one-handed catch for a touchdown in red-zone drill. Today is his first practice"

I like it! Now if he and Stokely can just stay in one piece for most of the season . . .

I hope this can be accomplished by limiting the snaps for both (meaning mostly 3rd downs).

**NJRaven** · 08-13-2013, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by s.r.genovese

But his hands are too small.

Haha that's all I could think of too.

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**The Excellector** · 08-13-2013, 07:15 PM

Overall, when you look at this team, they haven't truly diminished significantly from their Postseason form. The defensive front has been upgraded significantly. Chris Canty is an upgrade at the 3-4 DE spot. Brandon Williams is an automatic upgrade over Cody and Kemoeatu, while Ngata moving back to more NT is a plus.

Elvis Dumervil is an upgrade over Paul Kruger. From a physical standpoint, Daryl Smith is an upgrade over Ray Lewis. He will not have the presence that Lewis had with Baltimore period, but it was clear that Lewis was a physical liability.

Matt Elam is an instant coverage upgrade over Benard Pollard and it's only a matter of time before Elam is announced the starter. Michael Huff is a physical upgrade over Ed Reed. The problem here is that Huff doesn't strike fear in QBs the way that Reed does.

The offensive line is pretty much in tact.

The reality is that this team is loaded.

Top 5 RB.
Top 5 RB tandem
Best FB
Top 5-10 QB (Only because some will harp on his regular season stats)
Top 5 vertical threat
Two reliable possession guys
Top 5 offensive line

Top 5 defensive line
Best pass rushing tandem in the league
top 10 secondary.

Top 5 Kicker and Punter.

And a pretty darn good coaching staff.