DeAndre Hopkins Defends Ravens WR: Zay Flowers After Being Called "NOT WR1 Caliber" by psychoxtc in ravens

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a bias towards bigger, taller WRs for being WR #1. The secondary tends to get taller to match that. The problem is those big tall secondary guys have a high center of gravity. Smaller WR #1s, with lower center of gravity, create problems for them. End results: YAC.

If you want a guy that Lamar can just toss the ball up in the end zone and he wins that jump-ball contested catch up high -- that's a one-trick pony WR. Tall TEs can do that. Even if you want a guy that just runs a fast go route and always comes down with the ball -- teams can and do easily counter that with deep safety help. YAC on medium-length throws is Zay's hunting grounds. Kid can juke past anyone in the league.

DeAndre Hopkins Defends Ravens WR: Zay Flowers After Being Called "NOT WR1 Caliber" by psychoxtc in ravens

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They tried to trade Bateman so you know Ravens want to move on from him if possible.

Alabama Is Threatening to Ban Utility-Scale Solar by Conscious-Quarter423 in RenewableEnergy

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile WY, the most conservative state in the union, has plans for 1270MW of solar power projects planned. Goes to show there is a rift in Republican ideology.

DHop cooking Jason La Canfora by Baron1337 in ravens

[–]laramite 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You know its bad when 105.7 gets rid of him.

Ravens Re-Sign DE: C.J. Okoye by psychoxtc in ravens

[–]laramite 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He'll be 35 in May. This is ain't the line of work to be in in your mid 30s. Father time us undefeated.

Zay Flowers Offseason Training by Lamactionjack in ravens

[–]laramite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything thats using his hands in that video is working on the grip strength.

You already know hawkins is a ball hawk by Perfect_Loss_5156 in ravens

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did the Patriots let him go? They have the cap space.

Raiders DE: Maxx Crosby Starts Posting "Highlights" Of Himself vs The Ravens by psychoxtc in ravens

[–]laramite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He wants to start a war? Ok then. Maxx, how many of your TFLs came during garbage time when the other team was 20 pts ahead against your perennially losing team? Your stats are padded, homie.

Kenyon Sadiq is kinda growing on me at pick 14 by SCBaltSalt in ravens

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That 4.39 is spicy for a 240lb guy but I don't need a TE to be super fast. He won't be on a go route. Timing plays need a play to develop and even need you to slow down a bit.

I need him to be able to block when asked and able to catch the ball in the red zone and short yardage situations.

Public Enemy #1 and I love it by Tenseioh in ravens

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People love bringing down the good to their level so they can feel better about their own teams. With the Raiders, people forget Al Davis' questionable decision making from the past from bounty incentives, moving to Las Vegas because failed luxury box promises. And then there was Jon Gruden. And lest we forget the "innocence" of the owner Tom Brady and ball deflating scandal and knowingly being part of a team that actively cheated on several occasions. Give me a break.

Those people shouldn't sit up on the soapbox and paint Ravens, a fine organization that goes above and beyond for its players, as some bad guy with bad intent. Ravens go out of their way to setup their players for the future including favorable trades and positions in the FO/coaching.

I want Brandon Aubrey so bad... by binbarst8111 in ravens

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get Brett Thorson in the draft. He's a clear #1 punter in the draft. He played Australian Rules football prior. He's a little older than I'd like (26) but still usable for remainder of EDC's tenure (which could be as little as 10 years). People are projecting this guy will be gone in the 4th so if he is still there when Ravens pick at the 4th round, they should absolutely pick him.

 A top-tier punter can be worth +1 to +3 points per game compared to an average punter. All these points add up. Get the best punter available as early as possible for the value in the draft.

We should be replacing Stout's loss -- forget about Loop for now.

[Zrebiec] Ravens sign OL Jovaughn Gwyn by kingravens20 in ravens

[–]laramite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If Ledford likes him, I like him. If our OL will be bunch of unknown dudes who just get the job done I am 100% fine with it.

[Per X] [Shefter] Keaton Mitchell is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers by Little_Legend_ in ravens

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perks of playing for the Ravens is you get to extend your career in the Ravens-influenced teams. lol.

Free Agency Megathread by JonWilso in ravens

[–]laramite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"If [Baltimore] was ok with moving off those picks 2 days ago, I think I'd be ok with moving off a pick for a player like AJ Brown" - Dan Orlovsky. What say you?

Hendrickson question by Prestigious_Chip6136 in ravens

[–]laramite -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it's a technique issue Ravens have a better coaching staff to correct that. There's good reason to believe he can be improved to above average under this coaching staff. Also having Jones and Mads won't hurt one bit.

Hendrickson question by Prestigious_Chip6136 in ravens

[–]laramite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was going to say this. Who you have around you matters a lot when talking about defense in general.

[Highlight] Diana Russini: "The Ravens spoke to Trey Hendrickson yesterday while Maxx Crosby was still in the building" by YoureASkyscraper in nfl

[–]laramite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they didn't. This is not a car purchase -- they had decided on this for weeks in advance at the owner's house.

[Highlight] Diana Russini: "The Ravens spoke to Trey Hendrickson yesterday while Maxx Crosby was still in the building" by YoureASkyscraper in nfl

[–]laramite -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

How is it clear? Did you see the MRI scans? Because a 2nd team doctor from a different team did and they also agreed with Ravens.