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11-19-2012, 11:52 AM #1Regular 1st Stringer
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Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
If no stud LB fall in the draft next year, the Ravens should consider drafting Tavon Austin with the last pick of the first round. After watching him slice through Oklahoma and watching the Ravens do nothing against the Steelers, I wish the Ravens would take him and try to turn him into a Welker like receiver.
Part of me knows this is insane but another part of me knows every time he touched the ball at M & T the crowd would go insane.
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Re: Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
I wouldn't be that opposed. He has the ability to be a Desean Jackson type guy.
And he already hates the Steelers, so there's that.
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11-19-2012, 12:03 PM #3Steve Flacco, Apparently
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Re: Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
He's not a fit for our offense. Even if Cam goes, odds are we'll be sticking to the Air Coryell and you need speed AND size for that. Not to mention I see him getting absolutely crushed here in the North. I'd take him in Madden, not the draft.
My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. -Hank Aaron
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11-19-2012, 12:10 PM #5Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
Last edited by Cj34; 11-19-2012 at 12:22 PM.
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And even so Cam has said before that it's not necessarily about size but speed is definitely a requirement for this offense.
I don't see us drafting him but would I welcome it? Yes.
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11-19-2012, 12:14 PM #7Steve Flacco, Apparently
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Re: Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
It's pretty much consensus. And it's how this team does business. We're a risk averse organization that likes to maintain continuity. Also, our best receiver is a AC prototype, as is our QB (despite the arm chair coordinators who insist Flacco should run the WCO) and so is our QB coach. (Manning ran a hybrid AC/unique vertical offense that Caldwell helped design.) If Cam goes, Caldwell will likely be considered to replace him, as will the likely to be fired Norv Turner (or someone from his likely to be fired staff.)
Also, I was very clear in my post that I was only basing this on probabilities. I never said we would definitely do anything. But IF we don't overhaul our entire offensive philosophy, then Tavon Austin does not fit our offensive needs.My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. -Hank Aaron
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11-19-2012, 02:01 PM #8Regular 1st Stringer
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Re: Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
It seems to me like this organization likes to remain average-above average - so long as we make the playoffs every year, everyone is fine with that.
We will go no where with our "content" attitude. Its weird, the fan base thinks this way and the organization thinks this way. Absolutely no fire what-so-ever
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He is arguably the same size as Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown. Those guys seem to do pretty well.
I'd love to see Tavon Austin as a Raven. Not 100% sure I'd use a 1st round pick on him though, but he is certainly a play maker and the Ravens don't have that quick-twitch type of receiver.
The only problem is, if Cam is still here next year then there is no way Tavon Austin would be used properly.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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11-19-2012, 12:34 PM #10Steve Flacco, Apparently
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11-19-2012, 12:49 PM #11Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: Somebody needs to talk me out of this...
I like Tavon Austin a lot, he has the potential to be a Percy Harvin-esque player in the NFL if he plays to his upside. I don't think he's a great fit for our offense, though--he's more of a shifty slot guy than a downfield burner.
For our offense, I actually prefer the other WR out of WVU--Stedman Bailey. He is an incredible deep threat--speed to burn, outstanding body control, tracks the ball perfectly in the air, and he is one of the best route runners in all of college football. I think he could have a HUGE career in the NFL.
I would be all over Stedman Bailey in the 3rd round or possibly even the 2nd, although that's a bit high.... my hope is that he tests poorly at the Combine and slides based on his measurables, which probably won't be very impressive.
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