Bryan McCann

**Sirdowski** · 10-11-2011, 09:58 AM

I know our return game (especially without D.Reed) has been an issue, anyone think the Ravens should and will give McCann a try? He showed potential in his short time here, and flashes of good explosion/vision when on the boys, but at the same time, is it worth risking a turnover on special teams because of inexperience?

**Ravenswintitle** · 10-11-2011, 10:04 AM

I think that's pretty much the reason they signed him

**RavenScallywag** · 10-11-2011, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

I think that's pretty much the reason they signed him

+100

there's a reason ed reed was returning punts, and it wasn't hoping for a big time return. LaQuan is in the doghouse.

**MinnesotaRaven** · 10-11-2011, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by RavenScallywag

LaQuan is in the doghouse.

As he should be... Not only did he put the ball on the turf... he also lacked the timing needed to catch the ball running on the K/O returns.

**KidSampson** · 10-11-2011, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by RedSkins Fury

As he should be... Not only did he put the ball on the turf... he also lacked the timing needed to catch the ball running on the K/O returns.

I think LaQuan will be alright in the long run, but he definitely made some rookie mistakes. It was his first prime time game, so you have to give him that. But Harbs knew he was playing with fire to leave him in there.

**JAB1985** · 10-11-2011, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by RavenScallywag

LaQuan is in the doghouse.

I wouldnt say doghouse. hes still getting reps as an undrafted rookie at WR. They obviously trust him in that department.

I think McCann will be interesting. He did good last year for the Cowboys but hes still pretty young himself. Hes got wheels and play making ability but Reed will still take it over when he returns, which hopefully will only be a week or 2 more, unless hes had a set back or the team thinks hes more important to the passing game to risk injury.

**wickedsolo** · 10-11-2011, 11:21 AM

If LQ was in the dog house don't you guys think he wouldn't be out there with the 1st team O running reps at receiver?

**Sirdowski** · 10-11-2011, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

I think that's pretty much the reason they signed him

I figured as well, but you know what happens when you assume... Plus it's a boring tuesday at work.

**The Excellector** · 10-11-2011, 03:45 PM

LaQuan is not necessarily in the doghouse. It is just a matter of how the Ravens work, which I like. They give a guy an opportunity to do something. If it seems like it would be really dangerous to continuously let him do it, they'll find a replacement. That is one thing that I like about what the Ravens are doing. They have given all of the younger players more opportunities. The ones that have shown that they can progress more quickly, have been given more responsibility. They have gone out and found replacements for the others.

For example, they let Torrey Smith go through training camp and start the first preseason game as a starter. Once he showed that he might need more time to be what they need him to be, they traded for Lee Evans. Smith was able to come along more slowly and now he has shown why the Ravens drafted him.

**Sirdowski** · 10-11-2011, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by The Eternal Ring

LaQuan is not necessarily in the doghouse. It is just a matter of how the Ravens work, which I like. They give a guy an opportunity to do something. If it seems like it would be really dangerous to continuously let him do it, they'll find a replacement. That is one thing that I like about what the Ravens are doing. They have given all of the younger players more opportunities. The ones that have shown that they can progress more quickly, have been given more responsibility. They have gone out and found replacements for the others.

For example, they let Torrey Smith go through training camp and start the first preseason game as a starter. Once he showed that he might need more time to be what they need him to be, they traded for Lee Evans. Smith was able to come along more slowly and now he has shown why the Ravens drafted him.

Spot on. We are fortunate as fans to have a A+ front office.

**ballhawk** · 10-11-2011, 04:06 PM

“One other huge issue is we need a returner,” Newsome told 105.7 The Fan. “That’s why we just signed the [Bryan] McCann kid.

“We need somebody that can help us get some field position in the punt game and in the kickoff game now that David [Reed] is hurt. We need to get some improvement in that area.”

looks like we will probably see mccann returning kicks against the texans.