Devin Hester Ravens Workout - 9/2

[bmoreravenous]

Zrebiec just tweeted - Here's a potential roster wrinkle for Ravens: Free agent kick returner Devin Hester worked out for team today, per sources.

What are people's thoughts on this? I think it's a horrible decision - his roster spot will come at the expense of Moore, Butler, Camp (because no way we carry 8 wide receivers even if one is a return specialist).

[GreatWhiteNorthRaven]

It would be between Butler and Hester I would imagine.

Butler was very good this preseason, but Camp has the slot WR skillset that Butler doesn't. Butler doesn't really bring anything unique.

I don't know, we don't have a good return guy, but at the same time Hester has lost some speed. I've never been a fan of carrying a guy to be a one trick pony at the sacrifice of a skill position.

If it's me I don't keep him unless he really blows me away with his speed in the workout (and of course his return ability).

Kickoffs are becoming minute to the game with the touchbacks.

[Jsmoove]

man this is going to be tough cut, butler has shown so much devin hester is just a one trick old pony. It's either Butler or Camp that would get cut.

[Rxdoxx]

Or this could just be due diligence, taking the time to update info on plan B if Campy goes down (again)

[DonNMass]

His skills five years ago with today's prices sure. I prefer they pass.

[BPF2]

I think the days of pure KR are fading. They've moved the kickoff up, moved the touchback to the 25 yard line. If a guy can't play another position or on our kicking special teams (KO/Punt) I don't see holding a spot for them.

[JayJay]

There's no chance Moore is cut, and I think Butler is safe. He'll be around to replace Aiken next season. Other than a jet sweep, Camp has done nothing this preseason. He's far from safe and I think he's currently wr#7

[HotInHere]

It would be between Butler and Hester I would imagine.

Butler was very good this preseason, but Camp has the slot WR skillset that Butler doesn't. Butler doesn't really bring anything unique.

Butler catches everything thrown to him. That is pretty unique, assuming he can translate that to the regular season.

If we can get Devin Hester from 10 years ago, that would be worth giving up Butler. Otherwise, no thank you.

[GOTA]

Hester looked completely done last time he played. I know he's had injury issues but I just don't see Hester being an effective NFL player anymore.

[The Fanatic]

Not sure who they would cut or how Hestor looked but who didn't see this coming after the Campanaro drop/fumble last night?

[Raveninwoodlawn]

If he's cheap, I don't mind.

[Ravenswintitle]

I don't see any problem with taking a look. If not now, perhaps down the road. Or if he lands on another team on the schedule, they'll have intel.