Darhk_Raven
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Doesn't Waller have to be reinstated first before he can even be considered for the roster?
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2018 Roster
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Doesn't Waller have to be reinstated first before he can even be considered for the roster?
I’m with you - I think we likely keep 4 yeah - we’ve just invested heavily in tight ends - it doesn’t really make a huge amount of sense to add to that room and then immediately reduce the room so that one injury leaves us short
JoeyFlex5
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Redzone-
5 OL
Lamar in shotgun
Collins at RB
all 4 TEs with maxx as the h-back
Andrews flexed to the slot
Swap Boyle with Crabtree and flex him wide for when you wanna isolate a weak corner on the outside, slide Andrews inline.
Option with Jackson and Collins will be terrifying in the redzone
To have that option with 8 quality blockers in the box even scarier. To have 3 of those 8 quality blockers be able to run a route and body up with strong hands Is even scarier. To add a 4th big body receiver wide and isolated, while a generational running qb is at the helm of all this is a literal nightmare.
We have built a very interesting identity. Jackson won't need to beat teams with just his arm, the threat of a run and our 2 way TEs can really make moves and open throwing lanes out of fear
5 OL
Lamar in shotgun
Collins at RB
all 4 TEs with maxx as the h-back
Andrews flexed to the slot
Swap Boyle with Crabtree and flex him wide for when you wanna isolate a weak corner on the outside, slide Andrews inline.
Option with Jackson and Collins will be terrifying in the redzone
To have that option with 8 quality blockers in the box even scarier. To have 3 of those 8 quality blockers be able to run a route and body up with strong hands Is even scarier. To add a 4th big body receiver wide and isolated, while a generational running qb is at the helm of all this is a literal nightmare.
We have built a very interesting identity. Jackson won't need to beat teams with just his arm, the threat of a run and our 2 way TEs can really make moves and open throwing lanes out of fear
RaineV1
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The one thing I hope Lamar copies from Vick is Vick's pump fake. Vick would screw with defenders so badly by faking a throw even when he was five or ten yards past the line of scrimmage. And it would almost always cause a defender to freeze up.
In general, Eagle's Vick is what I hope Jackson becomes. A top tier escape artist that will burn a defense that sends too many people to contain him with big throws.
In general, Eagle's Vick is what I hope Jackson becomes. A top tier escape artist that will burn a defense that sends too many people to contain him with big throws.
cobrajet
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I love that aggressive thinking brother! SMaShmOuTh! You got me pumped for some football!
No, I think we will as well
DeVito52
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Because luck can definitely hold up!
RL52TheGreatest
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I'd love to see this in action!
Willbacker
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You know damn well we"ll be running spread
JoeyFlex5
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Roman and Marty will be seen fist fighting on the sideline over who's formation gets used in the redzone; TE heavy options or spread
Willbacker
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I can see it now. Lob corner routes to Smoky.
JoeyFlex5
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Post with Snead, fade with smoky, drag with Crabtree
That sort of is my premise. They are not even mobile QBs and they are not holding up. Granted Luck has a historically bad OLine and Rodgers has always had an awful one but there is no way a running QB holds out.
Ellicottraven
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Great list with a few exceptions in my opinion.
I don't know if Ricard will make it because one of the 3 blocking TEs will play the role of a fullback. Roster spots are at a premium right now. They will carry 4 TEs of who Hurst, Boyle and Williams can all block. So, I think Ricard will be cut. I also don't think Correa will make it. About Bradley I think he may indeed make a leap this year, but not so Correa. The pro game is still hard for him because he thinks too much on the field and is therefore slow to the ball.I don't think Hill makes it to the 53. Instead he'll be put on the PS or put on the PUP list just in case we may need an extra CB later down the road. I also think Tim White makes the roster as our punt returner. Kaufusi will be gone or put on the PS if needed.
RaineV1
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I would say Ricard even has a better chance of making it than Maxx. Both are good blockers, but Ricard has more versatility and even adds depth to our d-line on top of his FB play.
I've been on sabbatical but since this thread exists and roster construction is my football porn, I feel compelled to give my thoughts here before I disappear again.
QB (2): Flacco, Jackson
In the other thread, I mentioned that RG3 probably has a really good chance but pre-training camp before any injuries, I have to leave him off. He's probably my 54th and I think there's a strong likelihood he makes it despite him not being in my 53 right now.
RB (4): Collins, Allen, Dixon, Ricard
Not too much question here right now for me. I don't think Ricard has much to worry about as he was a monster as a lead blocker. Maybe one of the UDFAs surprises but at this point, I'd guess they're more likely to be PS guys.
WR (6): Crabtree, Brown, Snead, Scott, Lasley, Moore
Put me in the group that doesn't think Moore is in much danger. This is a team where the last few spots are decided on ST ability and Moore might be a top 5 guy in the league right now. Tim White is the other option here but I want to see how the potentially new kickoff rules impact things.
TE (3): Hurst, Andrews, Williams
I'm leaving Boyle and Mayle off, but they could just as easily be on. I think Williams has turned into a better blocker and a better H-Back than Boyle. I'll never discount a pure STer like Mayle.
OL (9): Stanley, Lewis, Skura, Yanda, Hurst, Brown, Eluemunor, Siragusa, Bozeman
Senat goes to the PS. I'm curious to see how Siragusa recovers (if he's even participating) because this is a place where another roster spot could be opened.
DL (6): Williams, Pierce, Henry, Urban, Wormley, Sieler
This is just a "something has to give" spot. If an injury doesn't factor, someone has to go because this team can't afford to have 7 spots (and 2 weekly inactives) on the DL, especially with Ricard in the fold. Davis is the odd man out here to me right now, but if Sieler needs work and they think he'll clear waivers, that's an option too.
ILB (4): Mosley, Onwuasor, Young, Bradley
The KC experiment officially ends as Young swaps in his place. There was a lot of talk that Bradley would have worked his way into being a starter last year if he hadn't been injured, from Ravens reporters. I'll stick by them still really liking him.
OLB (5): Suggs, Judon, Bowser, Williams, Smith
Not too many questions here. Despite the disdain for ZDS, I don't think he's in much danger. Like I've said at other positions, I won't completely discount McClellan's chances but I think they're holding onto him in case on injury since he can fill in at all 4 LB spots in an emergency.
CB (6): Smith, Humphrey, Carr, Young, Canady, Averett
Hill goes to the PUP. I don't think there are too many questions here beyond Jimmy being ready for the season. It seems like that will be the case, though.
S (5): Weddle, Jefferson, Clark, Elliott, Levine
Levine is the ST captain and spent a lot of time in the dime last year. I think he's safe for now but to me, this is the most volatile position on the roster with Canady able to play S. Could be the RG3 spot or 4th TE spot. I'm interested in seeing Nacua but think he's likely a PS guy at best.
ST (3): Tucker, Koch, Cox
No comments needed.
So basically, guys I have off that could just as easily be on: Robert Griffin, Tim White, Nick Boyle, Vince Mayle, Carl Davis, Kamalei Correa, Albert McClellan, and Kai Nacua. 61 guys for 53 spots. I would expect a UDFA or 2 to push their way onto this list, but not counting on them at this time.
QB (2): Flacco, Jackson
In the other thread, I mentioned that RG3 probably has a really good chance but pre-training camp before any injuries, I have to leave him off. He's probably my 54th and I think there's a strong likelihood he makes it despite him not being in my 53 right now.
RB (4): Collins, Allen, Dixon, Ricard
Not too much question here right now for me. I don't think Ricard has much to worry about as he was a monster as a lead blocker. Maybe one of the UDFAs surprises but at this point, I'd guess they're more likely to be PS guys.
WR (6): Crabtree, Brown, Snead, Scott, Lasley, Moore
Put me in the group that doesn't think Moore is in much danger. This is a team where the last few spots are decided on ST ability and Moore might be a top 5 guy in the league right now. Tim White is the other option here but I want to see how the potentially new kickoff rules impact things.
TE (3): Hurst, Andrews, Williams
I'm leaving Boyle and Mayle off, but they could just as easily be on. I think Williams has turned into a better blocker and a better H-Back than Boyle. I'll never discount a pure STer like Mayle.
OL (9): Stanley, Lewis, Skura, Yanda, Hurst, Brown, Eluemunor, Siragusa, Bozeman
Senat goes to the PS. I'm curious to see how Siragusa recovers (if he's even participating) because this is a place where another roster spot could be opened.
DL (6): Williams, Pierce, Henry, Urban, Wormley, Sieler
This is just a "something has to give" spot. If an injury doesn't factor, someone has to go because this team can't afford to have 7 spots (and 2 weekly inactives) on the DL, especially with Ricard in the fold. Davis is the odd man out here to me right now, but if Sieler needs work and they think he'll clear waivers, that's an option too.
ILB (4): Mosley, Onwuasor, Young, Bradley
The KC experiment officially ends as Young swaps in his place. There was a lot of talk that Bradley would have worked his way into being a starter last year if he hadn't been injured, from Ravens reporters. I'll stick by them still really liking him.
OLB (5): Suggs, Judon, Bowser, Williams, Smith
Not too many questions here. Despite the disdain for ZDS, I don't think he's in much danger. Like I've said at other positions, I won't completely discount McClellan's chances but I think they're holding onto him in case on injury since he can fill in at all 4 LB spots in an emergency.
CB (6): Smith, Humphrey, Carr, Young, Canady, Averett
Hill goes to the PUP. I don't think there are too many questions here beyond Jimmy being ready for the season. It seems like that will be the case, though.
S (5): Weddle, Jefferson, Clark, Elliott, Levine
Levine is the ST captain and spent a lot of time in the dime last year. I think he's safe for now but to me, this is the most volatile position on the roster with Canady able to play S. Could be the RG3 spot or 4th TE spot. I'm interested in seeing Nacua but think he's likely a PS guy at best.
ST (3): Tucker, Koch, Cox
No comments needed.
So basically, guys I have off that could just as easily be on: Robert Griffin, Tim White, Nick Boyle, Vince Mayle, Carl Davis, Kamalei Correa, Albert McClellan, and Kai Nacua. 61 guys for 53 spots. I would expect a UDFA or 2 to push their way onto this list, but not counting on them at this time.
