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With the 16th pick in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select...

...Dennis Pitta, TE (BYU). another big, strong pass catching tight end. Why did the team take another TE in the draft this season, but it certainly reeks of the mantra, "Best Player Available."

6'4", 245 is a nice size and similar to their other tight end, Ed Dickson. Click here for NFL.com's take on Pitta.

UPDATED NOTES: Pitta was one of three finalist for the Mackey Award, given to the nation's best TE. Dropped just one of 76 balls targeted at him this past season. Caught eleven passes in the Red Zone. Third highest receiving yards in BYU history (2,901) behind the Colts' Austin Collie and Eric Drage (1990-93).

After his freshman year, Pitta went on a two-year LDS Church mission to the Dominican Republic.

UPDATED: Click on the 'Jump' to see my questions w/ him.

Star-divide

I asked Pitta a couple of questions when he called into the media room at Ravens HQ:

Beatdown: "Are you looking forward to catching passes from Joe Flacco?"

Pitta: "Yeah, I'm really excited to catch passes from Joe Flacco. And they also have another quarterback there named John Beck who I've played with before, so I'm excited to come into that situation. I just look at it as a great opportunity to prove what I'm capable of."

Beatdown: "Talk a bit about your blocking abilities?"

Pitta: "Blocking, I think, was a question mark for a lot of teams coming into the Draft simply because I hadn't done a lot of it at BYU. But, I think I've worked hard at it, and I think it's definitely something I'm improving on, and it's something I'm very capable of doing at the next level."

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Stats for Dennis Pitta

62 receptions, 829 yards and 8 TD’s. Not bad numbers.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 10:59 AM EDT reply actions  

who knows...

trust el OZ.

maybe theres some stud he expects to drop to 5th or 6th round. Maybe he’s going to pull a Kenobi on one of the other weak-minded GMs and trade up…

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think we’ll grab a WR and CB with picks 156 & 157.

by mlb32001 on Apr 24, 2010 11:09 AM EDT reply actions  

I guess this pick shows

the teamis not that high on the remaining CB’s and/or WR’s.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 11:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Info from the conference call with Pitta coming shortly,

as it just concluded here at team HQ, where I’m stationed for the day once again.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 11:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Whoa.

http://twitter.com/RavensInsider

Edgar Jones is converting to fullback, so essentially the Ravens only have: Todd Heap, Ed Dickson, Dennis Pitta and Davon Drew.

by E-ROC on Apr 24, 2010 11:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Some key stats on Pitta

In 2009 season, never had less than 31 receiving yards in a game, with the high of 9 catches for 111 yards and 2 TDs vs. Air Force.

In big games, he did this: Oklahoma (7 catches, 90 yards), Florida State (5 for 60), Oregon St. – Bowl Game ( 5 receptions, 45 yards, 1-TD).

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 11:22 AM EDT reply actions  

not bad. still, NFL.com tells me he lacks the release and speed to threaten at the NFL level

not saying he can’t play, but we’re at best looking at a #2 TE in the years to come.

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

this from NFL.com, which obviously does my thinking for me...

“The Ravens pick up a versatile pass catcher with exceptional skills in Dennis Pitta. The BYU product gives the team a dynamic weapon to feature as a possible H-Back. With the Ravens continuing to add pieces to their aerial attack, Joe Flacco is poised to make another significant leap in his development in 2010.”

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:28 AM EDT reply actions  

He need another HB?

My comments aren't random, you just can't think as fast as me....

by Zachary Beard on Apr 24, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah i didnt think so either.

who knows. maybe Heap will break his face and Dickson will get AIDS and Pitta will make the pro-bowl as a rookie and Ozzie will look like a genius. who knows.

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol

My comments aren't random, you just can't think as fast as me....

by Zachary Beard on Apr 24, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Be careful what you say

Raven King might be offended to the word “AIDS” as well.

My comments aren't random, you just can't think as fast as me....

by Zachary Beard on Apr 24, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

let it go

you told him to get over it, you should too

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Alright

My comments aren't random, you just can't think as fast as me....

by Zachary Beard on Apr 24, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Haha...

It’s over, and it wasn’t personal. I’m sorry if you felt I was attacking you. I needed to stand up for my beliefs and my culture. Let’s just talk Ravens. At least we agree on our team.

by King Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm very happy with Pitta-along with Dickson

Basically we have a) a full compliment of TE’s for the first time in years, and b) two rookie TE’s who can take the slot. This pick says that the team clearly saw better value in the deep TE class than in the WR’s and that we’ll be seeing Pitta and Dickson running WR routes.

by ursula on Apr 24, 2010 11:42 AM EDT reply actions  

agreed

big tall receiving TE’s. I like it.

by BmoreBlitz on Apr 24, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

okey i guess i can dig it.

i should just remind myself never to question the wizard of Ozzie

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh. Mel Kiper and Todd McShay give Akwasi Owusu-Ansah high praise.

They said he could play safety or corner, and help in the return game. :(

by E-ROC on Apr 24, 2010 11:46 AM EDT reply actions  

bollocks

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

While I do like our picks, I feel our most urgent need is a corner. Webb and Washington both are “?”. The nature of the injuries suggest they won’t be 100% until after the by week at the earliest. WE NEED A CORNER!!!

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 11:46 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

what? we have frank walker man, we're FINE!

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

i guess the feel we did okay with Carr, Foxworth, and Walker. They will have to hold up until they get healthy

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are either of our new TEs any good on special teams, ‘cause if they are that’s just icing on the cake

by Timbo Slice on Apr 24, 2010 11:49 AM EDT reply actions  

dont know yet

but honestly, anybody can be good on special teams. thats why all the guys who aren’t good enough to start play special teams.

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah Frank “throw to my guy and he will score” Walker

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

you must not have seen much tape

its Frank “let me hit him now so its illegal contact and not pass interference” walker.

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

aka

Frank “Im good in run support but that is absolutely all” walker

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup he’s our savoire

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Frank plays like a raven

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:06 PM EDT reply actions  

No he draws penaltys like people think the ravens do.

Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.

by 17oriolesfan on Apr 24, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

frank spits in Jeff Reed's mouth like a Raven

“I don’t care. I hate Pittsburgh.” —actual Frank Walker quote.

Love the attitude buddy, but you still suck ass.

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup. Wait a second how do you know he sucks ass?

Matt Wieters Was Drafted 5th Overall Because The First 4 Teams Thought That Harnessing The Power Of Ten-thousand Suns Was Playing God.

by 17oriolesfan on Apr 24, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

resisting temptation to dive into a 50-comment long thread of useless potty humor

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

NFLN interview with Goodell

Roger grew up a Baltimore Colts fan!

by ursula on Apr 24, 2010 12:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I saw that too.

I guess he’s not that bad after all.

A-Rod uses steroids, but steroids use Matt Wieters.

by ryuu on Apr 24, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just mentionned that on another post

pretty cool

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still keeping my eye on

CB’s
Dominique Franks
Perrish Cox
Donovan Warren

WRs
Dezmon Briscoe
Carlton Mitchell
Riley Cooper

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:09 PM EDT reply actions  

franks is a Falcon.

135th overall

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn

there goes Franks to the Falcons

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:10 PM EDT reply actions  

who will still be there?

CB’s
Perrish Cox
Donovan Warren

WRs
Dezmon Briscoe
Carlton Mitchell
Riley Cooper

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:12 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm on the board.

and i’m projected to be there… FOREVER.

I’m 5-9, 180, beer belly, good explosiveness, sufficient rage, terrible technique in all aspects of football, run the 40 in about 4.9, and i can’t kick, throw, or catch. i’m a pure value pick in the 7th round.

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

There goes Perris Cox!

to Denver. Double damn.

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions  

what we've got here is a failure to communicate.

or a failure to draft a corner… whichever you prefer.

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

we will not be getting a corner in the draft

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:18 PM EDT reply actions  

me finks you right.

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

just cause we need on doesnt mean we will get a sucky one

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Perrish Cox is not sucky

he was a character concern. Top flight punt returner too

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

never said he did, he is gone and there is no one else there. Just because we have a hole doesnt mean we draft whom ever is there

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

agree

Perrish Cox was my last hope

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

well thats wat we working with so dont worry be happy

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Jets took RB John Conner

in case the machines rise up or something. but seriously, another RB?

"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on Apr 24, 2010 12:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Bill took a Wang

sorry … had to say that

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Just cause we need a corner doesn’t mean we draft a sucky one?

FYI the way it stands we will be starting the season with Foxworth and Frank “no one can say anything good about me other than I spit in the face of a Steeler(he was a kicker, I choose my battles wisely)” Walker.

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

nope, i would rather get ty law

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:27 PM EDT reply actions  

BPA

Ok Oz according to BPA law we should take Rolle somtime soon.

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Jets trade Leon Washington to Seattle

Combined w/ LenDale White who is already there, Seattle is loading up on RB’s. Now we understand the pick of the Jets of USC RB Joe McKnight.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 12:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep

And Seattle- and San Fran-are both getting a lot more physical in this draft.

by ursula on Apr 24, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

BPA

Ok Oz according to BPA law we should take Rolle somtime soon.

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

At this point I take Dezmon Briscoe

if he is still there

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:30 PM EDT reply actions  

13 picks to go ...

any predictions? I think it looks like better value at WR at this point

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Don’t forget we have Eron Riley on the practie squad. I don’t think we need anymore wr projects

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Eron Riley has alligator arms

I watched him at Ravens camp and was very unimpressed

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:36 PM EDT reply actions  

what happened then, at Duke he was there bread winner. Does the size of the football change in the pros.

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:37 PM EDT reply actions  

What I saw

Looked like he can make the easy catch but not the difficult one.

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok ok I’m biased about Eron. He’s from Savannah and his dad is my mechanic. Plus he hooks me up with tickets when I come home. Dude was the truth at duke though and he has 4.3 speed.

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I am an ex-Dukie which is why I was watching him

I really wanted to like him but I just didn’t see it. Could be he was having a bad day.

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup, guess he is just another college star turn nfl bench rider

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Steelers have two picks before the Ravens

Dezmon Briscoe will be gone

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoever picks Myron Rolle will get a steal. He’s the smartest person in the draft. Think he would be a good guy to learn from Reed.

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

guess we will find out

by Raven_all_day on Apr 24, 2010 12:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Coach Harbaugh stopped by the media room

to just chat w/ us press guys on an informal basis. He was joined by a couple members of the PR staff for some commenting o how the draft has gone so far.

Nice to have Coach acknowledge us and stop by for a few moments as he just has to be so busy at this time of the day, along with a bunch of other guys upstairs in the team’s ‘War Room.’

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 12:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Patriots win the next 10 Super Bowls. There’s no stopping them with Zoltan Mesko punting.

by Phantaskippy on Apr 24, 2010 12:49 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

hate having both the Bengals and Steelers picking before us

not a good feeling

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions  

im surprise the ravens didn't go after

 the tight end anthony mccoy since he one of the beast blocking tight end

by jazz20 on Apr 24, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions  

A guy I'd like to see the Ravens grab

is James Madison University’s Arthur Moats. Moats, a LB/DE is around 6’1" and 250 pounds and would be a great Special Teams guy and a reserve linebacker. He is a team leader and reminds me a bit of Ray in how he led JMU’s defense.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 12:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I want Warren.

I can’t believe all these bums are going before him. Come on Steelers!

by Phantaskippy on Apr 24, 2010 12:52 PM EDT reply actions  

NEW POST COMING UP

with our next two picks (#156, 157). Click ‘Home’ to check it out shortly after the pick is made.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 12:52 PM EDT reply actions  

The Steelers need o line. The will be using 7 o linemen now to block mount Cody and Ngata

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 12:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

lol

yup and add terrell suggs paul krugar and sergio kindle to that match

by jazz20 on Apr 24, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 picks to go!

come on Oz! Work that mojo!

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 12:55 PM EDT reply actions  

good ....

Pittsburgh traded out of 155

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

one pick to go!

Dezmon Briscoe – Dezmon Briscoe

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 1:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope we take

Dezmon Briscoe here… I’ve seen him play and he really is a great receiver and would be a steal here!

by NgataChance!! on Apr 24, 2010 1:03 PM EDT reply actions  

hmmmm

maybe the ravens will draft myron rolle and then convert him into a connerback

by jazz20 on Apr 24, 2010 1:03 PM EDT reply actions  

"The Baltimore Ravens are on the clock"

Check out the new post going up as soon as the two selections are made!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Apr 24, 2010 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Good Pickup for Arizona

John Skelton QB from Fordham, I hope he gets a legitimate chance to start.

My comments aren't random, you just can't think as fast as me....

by Zachary Beard on Apr 24, 2010 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Dezmon Briscoe - Dezmon Briscoe

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow perfect timing I get back and our pick is in!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 24, 2010 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

David Reed

My comments aren't random, you just can't think as fast as me....

by Zachary Beard on Apr 24, 2010 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

WR! Love it!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 24, 2010 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Rolle is def not a corner but Briscoe Rolle back to back would make everyone happy… Who is David Reed?

by Georgia Raven on Apr 24, 2010 1:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Wow Arthur Jones dropped this far?!? What a steal for us!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 24, 2010 1:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Na man, this guys is reallllllly good. I thought he would have been gone by the 3rd round. Our D-Line is set for years.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 24, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea I know, but Ozzie didn’t see one worth picking here. Gotta take the BPA in these rounds.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 24, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

CB is glaring need. Its nice to take BPA, but when you have a glaring need at skilled

position like cornerback, it would be nice to fill that void with a good player that is available.

by E-ROC on Apr 24, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES!

That guy in early mock drafts was supposed to be a first round pick and then he slipped to third round. The fifth round for him is amazing!! BUT… I DO NOT LIKE the david reed pick… Dezmon Briscoe is REALLY good! I hate passing him up!

by NgataChance!! on Apr 24, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup, we lost Edwards and Bannan and reloaded with Cody and Jones. I like it.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 24, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

but they passed on ....

Dex and Carlton Mitchell? Well I guess Oz kows best.

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

He definitely does.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 24, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

what I just read this guy is a project

… but I guess they see something there

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another DT?

Wow. I am sooooo confused.

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 1:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Why not?!

We used to have THREE Lewis’s in the team and look how that worked for us.

by mookie_20 on Apr 24, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

they pass on biscoe

and another good corneback for a david reed. who the hell is that by the way?

by jazz20 on Apr 24, 2010 1:13 PM EDT reply actions  

oh snaps

i like david reed now lol he could be good for kick returns

by jazz20 on Apr 24, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Congrats

Editor from SBN’s BYU blog Vanquish the Foe here…

Just wanted to extend my congratulations on the selection of Dennis Pitta. I know you got Dickson the round before and don’t know exactly how the Ravens plan on utilizing both of the rookies AND Heaps, but…

All I can say is you are getting the most productive receiving TE ever from one of the most pass-happy schools over the past 40 years. More so than former Eagles Pro-Bowler Chad Lewis, two-time All-American Gordon Hudson, and long-time Seahawk Itula Mili.

It’s funny actually because current Raven John Beck was partly responsible for Pitta receiving a scholarship after the TE walked on as a wideout in 2003. He wasn’t recruited out of high school but so impressed Beck that the QB told former BYU Head Coach and Bears OC Gary Crowton to get the kid a scholarship pronto. The rest is history.

Last season the Colts selected Austin Collie with the 127th overall pick. There were similar concerns considering athletic ability in comparison to other wideouts and slot receivers. After his rookie season though, those concerns have largely disappeared.

Pitta will be older than most rookies this season but he will also have ZERO off-field issues during his career, and has the experience of 4 years of college – playing on mostly Top 20 teams with quarterbacks good enough to stick around in the NFL (Beck and likely undrafted free agent Max Hall). He isn’t ever going to be a superstar blocker or athlete a la Vernon Davis – but he is a very good value for the 4th round.

I don’t think he ever dropped a pass at BYU, he is absolutely not afraid of contact, and has a knack for huge receptions on key 3rd down conversions. Flacco will LOVE him the way Manning already loves Collie in Indy.

Should you have any questions regarding Pitta in the future, feel free to visit VTF and post away.

Links:

BYU Press Guide – Dennis Pitta
Video Draft Profile
BYU Cougars NFL Draft Preview

by sroufe on Apr 24, 2010 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for the comments

We’re all pretty psyched about Pitta. I’m sure Cam Cameron is already plotting some 2 and 3 TE sets that will take advantage of our now 3 TE threats. The middle of the field was a real weakness in our passing attack the last few years. With the addition of Pitta and Dickson along with Heap, it may now be Flacco’s favorite place to look. Hope your anaogy to Collie proves accurate and Joe develops a similar rappor with Pitta. Thanks again!

"What we've got here is failure to communicate."

by Fandemonium on Apr 24, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Classy act

Thanks for the info on Pitta from someone WHO really knows Pitta. We’re looking forward to Pitta have a long and productive Ravens career.

by Ravens One on Apr 24, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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