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gtalk12

Ravens Ring of Honor
Literally was coming to talk about this. What is going on with the Ravens and social media? Its probably every team, but it's certainly a new look to get to really see how players are feeling. The blackmailing is really odd to me.


Can you imagine what would have been happening in the late 90s early 00s if social media was aroung? man
 

JAAM

Hall of Famer
Bruh, I stg, Saints better go no worse than 14-2 and make it to the NFC Championship while Hill throws for MINIMUM 37 TDs and less than 6 INTs. Thems the rules!
Is it wrong that I want Taysom to fail after idiots call him a better Lamar
 

Dom McRaven

Hall of Famer
Is it wrong that I want Taysom to fail after idiots call him a better Lamar
I don't hate Hill at all and I don't necessarily want him to fail, but I'm treating him like Lonzo Ball. Better put up insane numbers in your first starting season or he's a massive bust. Sorry, not sorry.
 

Deebo813

Hall of Famer
But I came across on Twitter



I'd move us down a slot, the Saints up a slot (since they got Taysom Hill), Steelers up a slot, Browns up a slot, Chargers up a slot, and the Dolphins down a slot. The Jets will move up a slot if they get Watson.

Idk why colts are superbowl contenders lol.. the whole nfc east should be in playoff teams cause that div is wild
Lol
 

JAAM

Hall of Famer
I don't hate Hill at all and I don't necessarily want him to fail, but I'm treating him like Lonzo Ball. Better put up insane numbers in your first starting season or he's a massive bust. Sorry, not sorry.
As a Lakers fan, don’t remind me. At least he kind of got us AD though ;)
 

Dom McRaven

Hall of Famer
Idk why colts are superbowl contenders lol.. the whole nfc east should be in playoff teams cause that div is wild
Lol
I can see it. Wentz was at his best under Reich and a pretty good offensive line. I believe Wentz will turn it around and show shades of his 2017/18 self.
 

Simba

Staff Member
Moderator
With the Judon talk, just some interesting numbers. Judon was credited with 59 pressures on the season. Of those 59 pressures, 29 were unblocked or cleanup pressures. With all of that in mind, he only managed 6 sacks. I recognize that he does a lot of other things for us besides rush the passer, but those numbers are pretty ugly. Basically says that he struggles to get pressure when engaged and then struggles to finish when he gets a free shot. None of that should be particularly surprising if you've watched him play, but just interesting when you see the numbers behind it.
 

Deebo813

Hall of Famer
With the Judon talk, just some interesting numbers. Judon was credited with 59 pressures on the season. Of those 59 pressures, 29 were unblocked or cleanup pressures. With all of that in mind, he only managed 6 sacks. I recognize that he does a lot of other things for us besides rush the passer, but those numbers are pretty ugly. Basically says that he struggles to get pressure when engaged and then struggles to finish when he gets a free shot. None of that should be particularly surprising if you've watched him play, but just interesting when you see the numbers behind it.
I dnt think him nor yannick are worth it tbh. Sad part is... we have to pay atleast one or we wont have any rushers unless we plan on getting them out of FA..
 

rossihunter2

Staff Member
Moderator
With the Judon talk, just some interesting numbers. Judon was credited with 59 pressures on the season. Of those 59 pressures, 29 were unblocked or cleanup pressures. With all of that in mind, he only managed 6 sacks. I recognize that he does a lot of other things for us besides rush the passer, but those numbers are pretty ugly. Basically says that he struggles to get pressure when engaged and then struggles to finish when he gets a free shot. None of that should be particularly surprising if you've watched him play, but just interesting when you see the numbers behind it.

cant remember where but someone did an interesting look at jadeveon clowney too earlier in the year - because historically he's been someone who statistically gathers up a ton of pressures but doesn't finish

basically the conclusion was that there's a particular skill to finishing at the top of the rush - usually requiring the ability to bend the edge so that the rusher isn't forced past the back edge of the pocket

a lot of clowney's most successful rushes (i.e. ones he finished) were inside moves

idk how applicable that is to Judon - but neither he nor Ngakoue are elite benders

in terms of the proportion of free rushes - i think that's more about how Wink schemed pressure - probably see lots of unblocked pressures on other defenders too... Judon was often the benefactor though because the stunts and simulated pressures were often schemed around his versatility and skillset (obviously it's not a particularly high-value skillset but there's a reason we designed stunts and twists for him)
 

JoeyFlex5

Hall of Famer
This isn’t a ravens talk post but I’m posting it anyway
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baby boy #2 is here as of 8:55pm!
 

Simba

Staff Member
Moderator
cant remember where but someone did an interesting look at jadeveon clowney too earlier in the year - because historically he's been someone who statistically gathers up a ton of pressures but doesn't finish

basically the conclusion was that there's a particular skill to finishing at the top of the rush - usually requiring the ability to bend the edge so that the rusher isn't forced past the back edge of the pocket

a lot of clowney's most successful rushes (i.e. ones he finished) were inside moves

idk how applicable that is to Judon - but neither he nor Ngakoue are elite benders

in terms of the proportion of free rushes - i think that's more about how Wink schemed pressure - probably see lots of unblocked pressures on other defenders too... Judon was often the benefactor though because the stunts and simulated pressures were often schemed around his versatility and skillset (obviously it's not a particularly high-value skillset but there's a reason we designed stunts and twists for him)

I did leave out that last part. Definitely had some stunts in there, but still have to finish. Just rough numbers with that many pressures and only 6 sacks
 
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