Chris Clemmons

**Terpsfan82** · 03-14-2014, 09:01 PM

We've been spoiled for the past six or seven years, because the Ravens have been so good that all of their needs could be addressed within one offseason, and Ozzie would still field a playoff contending team. Maybe we should come to terms with the fact that it's going to take more than one offseason to fill all of the holes on our roster.

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 03-14-2014, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Terpsfan82

We've been spoiled for the past six or seven years, because the Ravens have been so good that all of their needs could be addressed within one offseason, and Ozzie would still field a playoff contending team. Maybe we should come to terms with the fact that it's going to take more than one offseason to fill all of the holes on our roster.

Very valid point.

**JoeCool5** · 03-15-2014, 12:34 PM

We have some ascending d-line talent in Tyson, Lewis-Moore and Larsen. Of course, I won't be upset if we make a run at a guy like Clemmons, but I think some of the young players we have are ready to step in. And how about Aaron Donald from Pitt in the first round this year??? I would take him in a heartbeat.

**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 03-15-2014, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by JoeCool5

We have some ascending d-line talent in Tyson, Lewis-Moore and Larsen. Of course, I won't be upset if we make a run at a guy like Clemmons, but I think some of the young players we have are ready to step in. And how about Aaron Donald from Pitt in the first round this year??? I would take him in a heartbeat.

This is Chris Clemmons the FS from Miami

**stevez51** · 03-15-2014, 01:10 PM

Not a released free agent. Ozzie looks at them 1st. The FS from Atlanta was released. He is hoping some others will follow.

**JoeCool5** · 03-15-2014, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by runrayrun27

This is Chris Clemmons the FS from Miami

"Samsonite! I was way off." My bad, guys.

**wickedsolo** · 03-15-2014, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by stevez51

Not a released free agent. Ozzie looks at them 1st. The FS from Atlanta was released. He is hoping some others will follow.

I'd prefer DeCoud over Clemons. Not that I dislike Clemons, but I like Decoud's ball skills. He is someone that can give you 5 interceptions a year in the right defense.

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**Rxdoxx** · 03-15-2014, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

someone that can give you 5 interceptions a year in the right defense.

We got real spoiled with things like 2010 Ed Reed only playing 10 games and leading the NFL with 8 INTS.
The next year he had 3 ..... 5 INTs a year? that number is bigger than it seems, I'd be happy with it

**RavenScallywag** · 03-15-2014, 02:11 PM

This if PFF, so take it with a grain of salt, but Clemons was the 4th rated FA Safety, ranked #3 in coverage behind Whitner and Byrd. He's not a ballhawk, but he covers well enough to not allow a lot of catches.

DeCoud seems like more of a boom or bust type prospect. He has higher accolades than Clemons, but last year he played MUCH worse than Clemons did. The question is, was last year an anomaly, or was that the new trend for DeCoud?

To me, DeCoud seems like another Huff like signing. You are banking on him regaining form from a few years back. He'll be cheap, but risky in that he may end up another bust signing if he plays like he did last year.

**Money227** · 03-15-2014, 02:24 PM

Of the two, DeCoud has the higher ceiling but also the lower floor. I would prefer the Ravens to go with the safe, solid player in Clemons and let Webb, Smith and Elam be the playmakers in the secondary.