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i felt dirty sharing it lol but as soon as we saw him practicing without a brace during the offseason i felt pretty damn positive about his ability to come back
i still dont think he's quite got his anchor back the way it was in 2019 but he's got no athletic or physical limitations right now and that bodes well for him not just continuing his current form but potentially actually getting back to his all-pro form which even 6 months ago seemed like a distant dream
that's 19 to 20m avg
@rossihunter2 Who had the green dot in Chicago? Was that RS?
5 to 6 weeks ago we were calling Queen a bust. Well over that 6 week period he is the 6th highest graded LB, per PFF. Really happy for him and hope he can continue balling. I don't think it would be fair to call him a bust anymore.
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I think he's going to play even better with the addition of Roquan
allblackraven
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I thought Eddie Jackson is their caller on D.
he could but it would be hard to play better than he has over the last 6 weeks.
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I’m fairly certain it was Roquan. I remember noticing it when I was watching film on him and I think he was asked about it in a presser and confirmed he wore it as well
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Feels like the defense is using him in a much different role now. Less in coverage and more as a blitzer and spy. Though if we have to decide between paying Queen or paying Smith I'm going with Smith.
and I believe next season he will have the Green dot here.
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I hope so!
Chuck just like it always is - and as long as he’s our starting safety that’s not gonna change - the ravens love the flexibility that giving chuck the green dot gives them
And this year especially that’s not gonna change unless chuck can’t play for some reason (at which point it’s likely geno who gets the dot)
EDIT: sorry misread the post - I think it was roquan but they trialled a number of guys when he was holding in this offseason - either way I know it was him in 2021
never said that's going to change this season, but I'm not sure Chuck is in Baltimore next season and could see Roquan Smith having the green dot in 2023 if he is extended.
He would make a bunch of sense as someone who’s likely not coming off the field once he’s got the whole defence down
Rookie recap so far...
Kyle Hamilton - a slow start mentally but has really turned it on as of late and is playing with confidence and comfortability now. The physical was never really in question and he's proving himself worthy of pick 14. Looking forward to his continued development.
Tyler Linderbaum - most struggles have been related to the silent count on the road. But no concerns here whatsoever. Looks like a top 5 C already and should be in that discussion for most of his career.
David Ojabo - TBD
Travis Jones - he's probably been more quiet than we all had hoped. He's not making mistakes but also isn't making a big impact. He's flashed on occasion so you'd think there's still plenty of room to grow, but he has to be more consistent.
Daniel Faalele - back on the bench strictly for depth reasons. When he got to play, he performed admirably and even did so on the left side. Should take over the RT job in the next 1-2 years.
Jalyn Armour-Davis - struggled when he was forced on the field early this season and is just now getting another opportunity. He was never a 'day 1' guy so hopes still remain, but he's been probably the most "disappointing" rookie thus far.
Charlie Kolar - TBD
Jordan Stout - maddeningly inconsistent so far. Has had a few games where he looks like the best P in the league and others where he's been on the lower end of the spectrum. Hopefully he ends up more Koch than Zastudil.
Isaiah Likely - the most shocking contribution so far. Needs to clean up the drops but has been a dynamic threat as a TE. He'd probably be TE1 on more than half of the teams in the league right now.
Pepe Williams - some ups and downs but looks like a really solid rotational CB at a minimum, and could occupy the slot job full time with continued development.
Tyler Badie - on the PS
Of the 11 man class:
6 are contributing in a starting or rotational capacity, a couple with mixed results
1 is blocked by depth
1 is fighting his way back into the rotation after early struggles
2 haven't played due to injury but are in line soon
1 is on the PS
That's a damn good rookie class so far and we have 1 more hopefully premier talent waiting in the wings
Kyle Hamilton - a slow start mentally but has really turned it on as of late and is playing with confidence and comfortability now. The physical was never really in question and he's proving himself worthy of pick 14. Looking forward to his continued development.
Tyler Linderbaum - most struggles have been related to the silent count on the road. But no concerns here whatsoever. Looks like a top 5 C already and should be in that discussion for most of his career.
David Ojabo - TBD
Travis Jones - he's probably been more quiet than we all had hoped. He's not making mistakes but also isn't making a big impact. He's flashed on occasion so you'd think there's still plenty of room to grow, but he has to be more consistent.
Daniel Faalele - back on the bench strictly for depth reasons. When he got to play, he performed admirably and even did so on the left side. Should take over the RT job in the next 1-2 years.
Jalyn Armour-Davis - struggled when he was forced on the field early this season and is just now getting another opportunity. He was never a 'day 1' guy so hopes still remain, but he's been probably the most "disappointing" rookie thus far.
Charlie Kolar - TBD
Jordan Stout - maddeningly inconsistent so far. Has had a few games where he looks like the best P in the league and others where he's been on the lower end of the spectrum. Hopefully he ends up more Koch than Zastudil.
Isaiah Likely - the most shocking contribution so far. Needs to clean up the drops but has been a dynamic threat as a TE. He'd probably be TE1 on more than half of the teams in the league right now.
Pepe Williams - some ups and downs but looks like a really solid rotational CB at a minimum, and could occupy the slot job full time with continued development.
Tyler Badie - on the PS
Of the 11 man class:
6 are contributing in a starting or rotational capacity, a couple with mixed results
1 is blocked by depth
1 is fighting his way back into the rotation after early struggles
2 haven't played due to injury but are in line soon
1 is on the PS
That's a damn good rookie class so far and we have 1 more hopefully premier talent waiting in the wings
