Updates on Osemele, Pierce

**Terpsfan82** · 02-22-2014, 11:53 PM

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/...8-971995afd586

Osemele may be ready for OTAs, Pierce not until TC. I definitely see the Ravens drafting a RB, especially given the Rice situation.

**Tspot-D-Ravenator** · 02-23-2014, 12:00 AM

I've had rotator-cuff surgery and I think Pierce will be out a lot longer than training camp. That injury is a long and arduous recovery...We will definitely have to draft a RB.

**Terpsfan82** · 02-23-2014, 12:04 AM

That's the same injury Yanda had, I believe, and he wasn't himself all season.

**Mizerooskie** · 02-23-2014, 12:05 AM

I'd sign a free agent and draft a RB.

**goodandfast** · 02-23-2014, 12:19 AM

Kubiak has demonstrated time and time again that he can get the most out of RBs, regardless of the hype surrounding them. I'm thinking third or fourth round we see the Ravens take a RB and I'd expect that player to preform very well, regardless of who he is.

I'd love to see the kid West from Towson or the kid from BC but I'm not sure they'll be there that late.

**BcRaven** · 02-23-2014, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by Terpsfan82

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/...8-971995afd586

Osemele may be ready for OTAs, Pierce not until TC. I definitely see the Ravens drafting a RB, especially given the Rice situation.

It's good to see KO so far along in his rehab. He is one of the keys to having a strong Oline in 2014. Resign Monroe, then at least LT, LG, and RG should be solid.
I agree with you about drafting a RB. With Rice possibly having a suspension (note I wrote "possibly"), and Pierce hurting, a young RB is a need... Bc

**alien bird** · 02-23-2014, 01:48 AM

If the Ravens decide to go that route, there should be guys in the 4th or 5th round like Marion Grice (Arizona State), James Wilder (Florida State), James White (Wisconsin), Charles Sims (West Virginia), Terrance West (Towson), Andre Williams (Boston College). A couple of those guys might go a bit earlier, but most should be around in those mid-rounds.

**BcRaven** · 02-23-2014, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by alien bird

If the Ravens decide to go that route, there should be guys in the 4th or 5th round like Marion Grice (Arizona State), James Wilder (Florida State), James White (Wisconsin), Charles Sims (West Virginia), Terrance West (Towson), Andre Williams (Boston College). A couple of those guys might go a bit earlier, but most should be around in those mid-rounds.

Good to see several mid-round RBs as Ravens candidates. If there wasn't a Rice incident, and Pierce was healthy, there'd be no need, but there sure is now. Thanks for the names... Bc

**Corey** · 02-23-2014, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by BcRaven

Good to see several mid-round RBs as Ravens candidates. If there wasn't a Rice incident, and Pierce was healthy, there'd be no need, but there sure is now. Thanks for the names... Bc

I disagree. I think we needed someone else regardless. I think the case be made now that we need two guys. Having only two RBs at our disposal last year bit us in the ass. Rice shouldnt have been playing, Rice and the Ravens admitted as much. But we couldnt sit him because Pierce was the only other guy we had and as we now know, he needed shoulder surgery. They waited far to late to adda legit 3rd option. I think we need two backs. So that we have 3 just in case Pierce or Rice dont make it back in time. If they are both available then we have four guys and someone can get a hangnail or maybe we dump the extra safety.

**leachisabeast** · 02-23-2014, 06:28 AM

Carlos Hyde in the 2nd would be a nice day 1 starter type pick. We haven't had a big dominant runner since Jamal Lewis.

**RavenScallywag** · 02-23-2014, 07:59 AM

In recent years, FA RBs can be had for pennies on the dollar. The only problem I see there is Ozzie not wanting to sign a UFA because it would affect our comp pick status.

But look at this list:

Running Backs

1. Ben Tate
2. Rashad Jennings - Probably being re-signed by Oakland
3. Darren McFadden
4. Andre Brown
5. Knowshon Moreno
6. Maurice Jones-Drew
7. Donald Brown - Would be shocked if Colts don't bring him back
8. Rashard Mendenhall
9. Ahmad Bradshaw
10. James Starks
11. LeGarrette Blount - Probably getting re-signed by Pats
12. Anthony Dixon
13. Toby Gerhart
14. La'Rod Stephens-Howling
15. Jonathan Dwyer
16. Peyton Hillis

**RavenScallywag** · 02-23-2014, 08:03 AM

The other intriguing guy is Cierre Wood. ND RB who was undrafted last year, could be intriguing option if he does well in camp.

Man, that damn Bobby Rainey move keeps coming back to bite Ozzie.