Poll: Does BJ Sams make the team?

**festivus** · 05-11-2007, 10:16 AM

BJ Sams is signed.

We drafted Damon Figurs, who figures to be a return specialist, in the 3d round, and BJ is recovering from an injury while he prepares for trial on his most recent DWI.

Does he make the team?

**crowdog89** · 05-11-2007, 10:25 AM

I think so. Why not?

I don't think the Ravens want to get caught with their pants down when it comes to return guys this season....although their is questions about Sams...ie; how well will he perform after rehab? How much will he be fully recovered by training camp? What, if any sanctions will the league give him due to his legal(DUI) woes?

**Gwaihir** · 05-11-2007, 10:27 AM

Look for him on IR as insurance. When we are forced to do something with him, week 7?, 8?, I can't remember the date, he will be let go.

**crowdog89** · 05-11-2007, 10:30 AM

If he is put on IR, he stays on IR unless they release him with an injury settlement.

They may put him on the PUP list, which is what I think you were referring to.

**RavenFanatic2k6** · 05-11-2007, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Gwaihir

Look for him on IR as insurance. When we are forced to do something with him, week 7?, 8?, I can't remember the date, he will be let go.

I think you mean the PUP list. If he was on IR he wouldn't be able to play at all, all year.

I'll say PUP too.

**Losac** · 05-11-2007, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Gwaihir

Look for him on IR as insurance. When we are forced to do something with him, week 7?, 8?, I can't remember the date, he will be let go.

I think you are thinking of the PUP list. If he was on IR, he would be lost for the entire season.

EDIT: Ha, beat me to it RF2K6!

**Gwaihir** · 05-11-2007, 10:33 AM

That's the one!! The PUP list. I knew there was some list where we could string him along for a while!

**ClericBlackDave** · 05-11-2007, 10:38 AM

PUP or cut.

But really, it comes down to Figurs. If he's the second coming of Devin Hester (unlikely), i would obviously assume that he loses his spot to him straight up.

Conversely, if Figurs is a bust like Derek Abney was, we'll do whatever it takes to get BJ on track and deal with his legal problems as they come.

**flraven** · 05-11-2007, 11:44 AM

Figurs will give BJ some good competition come camp time, and the best man wins. Eric DeCosta said in the transcript that its tough having a kicker, long snapper, punter, and return guy all active on game days, so if Figurs can play WR, he will certainly have an advantage over Sams.

that being said, maybe they do PUP Sams until they decide if Figurs is the guy.

**Ravens0587** · 05-11-2007, 01:42 PM

I know sams situation is different then pac man and henry but he is a repeat offender and I believe with GOodel in charge now he will more then likely be suspended four games.

I bet if he is suspended then a lot of people he didn't like figurs in the third will be thinking it was a great pick

**Khaine** · 05-11-2007, 01:58 PM

I think it is a good idea to have more than one good return guy anyway… we suffered big time last year once Sams went down.
Not to mention seeing us use a few 4 WR sets might be exciting.

Kinda like those odd plays we did last year where we snapped directly to the FB… That was last year ya?