The Superbowl Champion Baltimore Ravens 2013 Offseason Thread

[STAN JONES]

we drafted a WR...Aaron Mellette

 

[STAN JONES]

 

[Guv]

How is this defense gonna look w all these linemen

 

[Jefe Blanco]

Never heard of this Mallete kid but he looks pretty good in those clips

What the hell did Da'Rick Rogers do to fall off like that besides smoking weed?

 

[STAN JONES]

[ame]https://twitter.com/TorreySmithWR/status/328208760311017472[/ame]

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[bmoxover]

I'm liking this draft brehs. Not a splashy or sexy draft by any means, but again, that's not really our style now is it?

These guys could all make contributions this season, I'm still a bit concerned about LT and WR, but it's still only April.

 

[sixsixtwo]

 

[Yung Yogurt]

my nikka torrey looking extra sexy wit the fresh cut, i see u playa!

 

[STAN JONES]

McKinnie resigned...2 years 7 mill

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...back-bryant-mckinnie-20130502,0,1479200.story

 

[STAN JONES]

[ame]https://twitter.com/StaceyDales/status/330424869151965186[/ame]

 

[STAN JONES]

interesting interview from Eric DeCosta

Ravens Assistant GM Eric DeCosta joined the Vinny & Rob show to take us inside the Ravens’ war room. Eric Talks about the Ravens draft strategy, why they took certain players over others & how they will fit into the Ravens’ roster in the upcoming season.

Why Elam over Cyprien at Safety?

“We had both guys close; the biggest thing for us was level of competes obviously & then the speed factor…Elam was a guy who ran a low 4.4 at the combine, Cyprien was a little bit higher than that. We thought both guys were aggressive, Cyprien was a little bit bigger but for us we had a comfort level with Matt…we knew the kid real well & it made a lot of sense for us.”

Were you concerned about another team taking Elam ahead of you?

“We started to sweat a little bit, we were worried about Dallas. …Dallas was the team we weren’t sure what they were going to do, we knew they had brought Elam in, we knew they liked Cyprien. We did make a few phone calls to investigate the possibility of going up to make a move; it didn’t materialize so we just kinda sat on our hands & we lucked out.”

On drafting LB Arthur Brown:

“We were a little bit surprised he fell [to the bottom of the 2nd round], but also very happy. I think he’s a guy who’s very quick in the box. I think he plays with good eyes. I think he’s very fast, he’s got lateral speed. I think he’s a guy who can cover. …He’s not the biggest, stoutest guy in the world but he attacks the line of scrimmage, he’s aggressive, he’s a play maker.”

On 4th round Pick FB Kyle Juszczyk & how he’ll be used:

“We have to see what he can do, you know the thing we haven’t really been able to see him truly do is lead up on guys inside the tackles, he did it a little bit at the Senior Bowl he’s not really used that way at Harvard…He’s got unbelievable hands, pretty good route running ability for a small school guy. He’s a pretty savvy guy who catches a lot of passes. …We think he’s a guy who can help us in a lot of different ways, we had him very highly rated as a special teams guy as well.”

Will Juszczyk replace Vontae Leach?

“Obviously Vontae Leach is a warrior for us. One of our, probably our most, physical players who also brings a lot of leadership. We have no plans at this time to make any moves with “Juice” & Vontae from that standpoint. We just want to see what “Juice” can do and evaluate it moving forward.”

What will the Ravens do at LT?

“Tough to say, we’ve got some guys that have played the position…we have some flexibility there, we have some options there. We’re still working through this thing & as Ozzie likes to say “We don’t have to play the games ’til September.” So, we’ve got some time to make some moves & reevaluate the position.

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/05/01/ravens-assistant-gm-eric-decosta-on-the-ravens-draft/

click the link to listen to the full radio interview

 

[SoulController]

McKinnie isnt what he was in Minny, but 3.5 for an established LT is crazy. as long as he keeps below 340 he should be good for 2 more years.

 

[krexzen]

interesting interview from Eric DeCosta

On 4th round Pick FB Kyle Juszczyk & how he’ll be used:

“We have to see what he can do, you know the thing we haven’t really been able to see him truly do is lead up on guys inside the tackles, he did it a little bit at the Senior Bowl he’s not really used that way at Harvard…He’s got unbelievable hands, pretty good route running ability for a small school guy. He’s a pretty savvy guy who catches a lot of passes. …We think he’s a guy who can help us in a lot of different ways, we had him very highly rated as a special teams guy as well.”

Will Juszczyk replace Vontae Leach?

“Obviously Vontae Leach is a warrior for us. One of our, probably our most, physical players who also brings a lot of leadership. We have no plans at this time to make any moves with “Juice” & Vontae from that standpoint. We just want to see what “Juice” can do and evaluate it moving forward.”

click the link to listen to the full radio interview

This is what worries me. If he's an average blocker, what's the point? Just go with a TE. This situation reminds me of Justin Green in '06 & '07 and that didn't work out too well

 

[BillBanneker]

Never heard of this Mallete kid but he looks pretty good in those clips

What the hell did Da'Rick Rogers do to fall off like that besides smoking weed?

He was a diva, and quit in games. I wish we could of gotten him though. Dudes ceiling is much higher than hunter's.

 

[STAN JONES]

This is what worries me. If he's an average blocker, what's the point? Just go with a TE. This situation reminds me of Justin Green in '06 & '07 and that didn't work out too well

well they did want a TE but all the ones they wanted was gone by the end of the 3rd and Juice can play multiple positions

and for all we know dude might be a great blocker.They said that he was good doing it at the senior bowl but they didnt ask him to do it alot at Harvard.it doesnt mean he cant block tho

I like the pick personally.We can do alot as far as formation shifts and motions with him in the game instead of Leach.Hes gonna make our O alot more dynamic IMO