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The Offensive Line Thread

BloodRaven

BloodRaven

MVP
Charm City said:
James Hurst is great insurance because it gives us a plug and play player along the whole line. If our center were to get hurt we can just move Bozeman over and put Hurst in at LG.
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The problem I have with Hurst being on the team is there are a lot of average players on the free agent heap who are better and can cover multiple positions. Hurst isnt even a backup quality player, hes the worst player PFF has ever graded at LT and isnt much better at any other position which is why he couldnt hold down any spot. He also had the distinction of being lightest and slowest lineman in his draft class, his pro day was as bad as Terrence Codys and Cody was 60 lb heavier.

Ok I know Im ranting but its more a reflection of Harbaugh having a soft spot for players who work hard but are clearly not talented enough for this level.
 
Dom McRaven

Dom McRaven

Hall of Famer
We were mentioning Stanley. I still have that image of him running downfield with Lamar to run-block. That's almost equivalent to a soldier running full speed and side-by-side with the general in war.
 
Charm City

Charm City

Pro Bowler
BloodRaven said:
The problem I have with Hurst being on the team is there are a lot of average players on the free agent heap who are better and can cover multiple positions. Hurst isnt even a backup quality player, hes the worst player PFF has ever graded at LT and isnt much better at any other position which is why he couldnt hold down any spot. He also had the distinction of being lightest and slowest lineman in his draft class, his pro day was as bad as Terrence Codys and Cody was 60 lb heavier.

Ok I know Im ranting but its more a reflection of Harbaugh having a soft spot for players who work hard but are clearly not talented enough for this level.
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Picking a player up off the street won't work because of our complex scheme. Familiarity with the playbook needs to be taken into account
 
BloodRaven

BloodRaven

MVP
Charm City said:
Picking a player up off the street won't work because of our complex scheme. Familiarity with the playbook needs to be taken into account
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I agree its too late now but hes been on the team for years, after the draft is when we should have brought in some free agents to compete at camp.
 
BloodRaven

BloodRaven

MVP
Dom McRaven said:
We were mentioning Stanley. I still have that image of him running downfield with Lamar to run-block. That's almost equivalent to a soldier running full speed and side-by-side with the general in war.
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Ogden used to do that, sometimes you'd see him in the open field going stride for stride with Jamal Lewis
 
Charm City

Charm City

Pro Bowler
Dom McRaven said:
We were mentioning Stanley. I still have that image of him running downfield with Lamar to run-block. That's almost equivalent to a soldier running full speed and side-by-side with the general in war.
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That's what makes him a perfect LT for our system. He's big enough to handle the bull rush and fast enough to get into the second level and lead block
 
Sami84

Sami84

Ravens Ring of Honor
I don't want to experience life without Yanda on this O line for a few more years. I see NO reason why he can't have a career as long as bruce matthews.
 
Sami84

Sami84

Ravens Ring of Honor
He's also clawing his way back to his throne as best guard ( per PFF ) if he has 2 more games like the one he had yesterday he will rocket from 4 to 1.
 
RavensMania

RavensMania

Staff Member
Administrator
Sami84 said:
I don't want to experience life without Yanda on this O line for a few more years. I see NO reason why he can't have a career as long as bruce matthews.
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unfortunately I don't see him playing more than one more season, but having LJ on the team definitely help.
 
Sami84

Sami84

Ravens Ring of Honor
I have him in our top 4. I simply feel Yanda has been more dominant in his position than suggs in his.
 
Charm City

Charm City

Pro Bowler
Sami84 said:
I don't want to experience life without Yanda on this O line for a few more years. I see NO reason why he can't have a career as long as bruce matthews.
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I think having Lamar show so much passion has energized him. There is something motivating about blocking for a player who cares so much about the team. That alone might delay his retirement
 
allblackraven

allblackraven

Hall of Famer
Willbacker said:
We should start a Mt Rushmore thread and keep it at 4. Players only. Boy that would be tough.
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Yep, because you have to include Flacco for that run in 2012/13 and a SB. Can the case be made for just HoF inductees?

Ogden, Lewis, Reed, Ozzie sounds pretty impressive.
 
RavensMania

RavensMania

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allblackraven said:
Yep, because you have to include Flacco for that run in 2012/13 and a SB. Can the case be made for just HoF inductees?

Ogden, Lewis, Reed, Ozzie sounds pretty impressive.
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last night at the Ed Reed ceremony the speech made prior to Ed Reeds mentioned we had 5 of the bronze statues in the HOF. Who are the other two, not sure Ozzie's would be with the ravens considering he played with the browns.
 
Willbacker

Willbacker

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allblackraven said:
Yep, because you have to include Flacco for that run in 2012/13 and a SB. Can the case be made for just HoF inductees?

Ogden, Lewis, Reed, Ozzie sounds pretty impressive.
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As much as I appreciate Flacco he ain't going nowhere close to my Mt Rushmore.
 
Willbacker

Willbacker

Ravens Ring of Honor
RavensMania said:
last night at the Ed Reed HOF Ring Ceremony the speech made prior to Ed Reeds mentioned we had 5 of the bronze statues in the HOF. Who are the other two, not sure Ozzie's would be with the ravens considering he played with the browns.
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Was Ozzie inducted twice? Can he be?
 
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