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Re: The Ravens organization is stuck in the past.
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12-24-2013, 12:34 PM #146
Re: The Ravens organization is stuck in the past.
You know who else didn't make an impact in their first year? Todd Heap. Mike Flynn. Adalius Thomas. Jeff Mitchell. Jarrett Johnson. Paul Kruger.
Lots of guys don't have an impact in their rookie year. That doesn't mean they were wasted picks. They play some special teams, or spend some time inactive but learning the system. They don't all pan out. But a couple of those guys I listed above went to the Pro Bowl. Let's give it a little time, shall we?"Chin up, chest out."
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12-24-2013, 12:51 PM #147Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: The Ravens organization is stuck in the past.
Do not agree. Many draftees take a few years to develop. Considering the Ravens drafted @ #32 in 2013, perhaps defensive players like Elam (S), A. Brown (ILB), and B. Wms (NT) will progress in 2014 or 2015...or Olinemen Wagner (OT) and Jensen (OG/C) will too (?)
It's way to early to give your post line above much weight in December 2013... Bc
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12-24-2013, 01:06 PM #148Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: The Ravens organization is stuck in the past.
At the very least, even if Ozzie does have some deficiencies (finding WRs, preferring run blocking d-linemen too much), the track record is pretty clear that he and the FO are so good at talent evaluation that they're still going to give you a roster that's going to win around 9-11 games and contend for the playoffs.
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12-24-2013, 01:50 PM #149Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: The Ravens organization is stuck in the past.
B J, you've hit on a good point...the Ravens always contend for the playoffs. Even in this up-and-down season, we might make it with a win on Sunday. So many teams (Browns, Jaguars, Bucs, Rams, Bills, etc.) rarely are in the hunt come December. We (Ravens fans) are blessed IMO... Bc
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12-24-2013, 03:31 PM #150
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Re: The Ravens organization is stuck in the past.
The Ravens filled immediate needs on defense, but ignored immediate needs on offense. Having some decent offensive line depth was a much bigger priority than getting a 5th OLB. The Ravens were not decimated by injuries on the OL. They had a grand total of one injury on the OL this year. Having an OL play as poorly as they have this season with just one injury screams as to the lack of overall talent and depth on the OL. What is the difference between Simon's profile and that of Upshaw? They are basically the same type of player. I love Ozzie, but the lack of emphasis with regard to getting offensive weapons (Alshon Jeffery, Keenan Allen) and OL talent in favor of continuing to stockpile players for the defense is getting old.
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