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Re: Ravens sign Jacoby Jones
I love this move for both punts and kicks. It should mean the difference in a few games. Plus, has good speed as outside threat. He is really a 2 in 1 player, plus just don't have to tie up a roster spot for a punt returner and kick returner. To rely on rookie from Cal Poly who plays CB- a spot we are loaded was very iffy to say the least. They really made an emphasis on upgrading ST's with adding CB ST ace
Graham and solid ST Safety Considine. Front office did a great job. It's going to be really hard with these moves for LeQuan and Asa to make the team.
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05-09-2012, 06:28 PM #146Veteran Poster
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Re: Ravens sign Jacoby Jones
Our special teams problems were more evident in coverage than returns, but our return game certainly had room for improvement (especially punts).
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Re: Ravens sign Jacoby Jones
I would say, aside from sam koch, there is room for improvement in all phases of our ST's. Thats why i like the moves, bringing in 3 solid ST 's players so far. They still need to find a placekicker though. Cundiff's strength with KO's has been completely negated by the new rules and i am pretty sure that he has only hit two fg's over 50 yards since he's been with the ravens. I am stiil hoping that his meltdown in foxborro was the last kick of his ravens career.
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Re: Ravens sign Jacoby Jones
I think the Ravens maybe targeted a return man in the draft but he may have been selected before they picked by another team. Drafting ASA at a position of strength
With newly signed Graham, it would be really hard for him to stick. Jones really allows them to use 1 roster spot to fil 2 or 3 vacancies if returns both kicks and punts. Plus, Smith,Boldin and Doss had injuries. Rather have experience back their than rookie from Cal Poly. Cal Poly guy returning punts? Cal Poly isn't big boy football.
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05-09-2012, 06:57 PM #149Legendary Asswipe
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Re: Ravens sign Jacoby Jones
I also think that Jones bring released caught the Ravens by surprise, so they jumped at the chance.
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05-09-2012, 07:08 PM #151
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05-09-2012, 07:23 PM #152
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05-09-2012, 08:05 PM #155
Re: Ravens sign Jacoby Jones
Couple of guys who went to D3 schools - Andy Studebaker (KC Chiefs) went to Wheaton College, and Pierre Garcon (Deadskins) from Mount Union. Then you have London Fletcher- John Carroll and guys like WR Miles Austin (Monmouth) Cowboys QB Jon Kitna (Central Washington
D2 Notables
Danny Woodhead, HB, New England Patriots - Chadron State
Jordan Babineaux, S, Seattle Seahawks - S Arkansas St
Danieal Manning, FS, Chicago Bears - Abilene Christian University
Johnny Knox, WR, Chicago Bears- Abilene Christian University
Todd Herremans, G, Philadelphia Eagles - Saginaw Valley State
Jahri Evans, G, New Orleans Saints - Bloomsberg University
Going to a D2 or D3 school does not mean your NFL dream is dead...just lowers the already low odds. Talent, heart and physical ability always shine through no matter were it is.“A linebacker's job is to knock out running backs, to knock out receivers, to chase the football,”
-Ray Lewis
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05-09-2012, 08:58 PM #156
Re: Ravens sign Jacoby Jones
1. You can't list just the successes, there have been plenty, plenty of failures as well. In fact, there have been more failures than successes. Think about all of the 3rd through UDFAs over the years who had KR abilities who didn't make it at all. Heck, let's not forget Yamon Figurs and Lamont Brightful.
2. Is that the same David Reed that most can't wait to see cut?
The reality is, I thought the Ravens solved their returner problem in the draft with Asa Jackson and a couple of the UDFAs they picked up, particularly Bobby Rainey. Jacoby Jones seems totally superfluous to me--sure he's a bit more "proven" at returner but is that really worth 7 million dollars? I submit he is not.
I'm sure Jones will be a fine returner for us this year and possibly even turn in a few catches at #3 WR. Nobody's disputing that he's a serviceable player. He just wasn't worth the money, which is the part you guys are not understanding. It's not simply about Jacoby Jones, it's about what he adds to this roster in comparison to other players we have on the roster we really ought to be making use of.
Not to mention that we have no idea what the others - Doss, LaQuan, Livas, etc. - have shown in practice to show their worthiness for the job. Given that they decided it was better to go after Jones should be telling IMO.Last edited by B-more Ravor; 05-09-2012 at 10:17 PM.
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