Linebacker corps grows again.

by KFJ-InvAZN on May 4, 2010 6:00 PM EDT

According to baltimoreravens.com(http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/?p=5358) Edgar Jones is now a TE FB LB/DE. Now I rely on this site for opinions of my fellow Ravens Fanatics. First off I have never understood why the Ravens are so seemingly infatuated with Edgar. His only plus from what I have seen is his versatility however he doesn't excel at anything. Secondly this move baffles me considering he is going into an already deep linebacking corps. I could understand if he stayed at FB considering we only have Le'Ron and I'd love to see him at RB more but linebacker really? Could someone make sense of this?

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This is crazy. Jones has to be one of the best athletes on this team if he can keep switching positions like this. By far one of our best special teams players.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on May 4, 2010 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

I heard that they’re just using him at linebacker during mini-camps and that he’s going back to fullback for training camp.

by BAL_Hawk on May 7, 2010 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions

probably a roster technicality

to make room for other people to be on the team for a limited time

" Surgeon General's Warning: Do not stare directly at Al Davis. Do not think about Al Davis. Do not make any sudden movements when near Al Davis."
--Simmons
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--Jon Gruden

by jackmca on May 7, 2010 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

reminds me of Adalius Thomas before he was traded. In a single season, Thomas lined up at line backer, Corner back, Defensive end and strong Safety

by RedTurtle on May 4, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

If I hear someone say this again I am going to shit my pants.

by ATXRaven on May 5, 2010 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Jones reminds me of Thomas.

Take a pic and post online. I love funny shit stories.

by BmoreBlitz on May 5, 2010 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions

There is nothing similar between the two, except they are both black males.

by PurpleNorangeNbeer on May 5, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

They are actually fairly similar, in my opinion. Jones is 6-3 260 and Thomas is 6-2 270. They’re both athletic players.

I haven’t really seen Jones play defense that much. When he does, he’s usually a pass-rusher, but I have seen him play TE.

by BAL_Hawk on May 7, 2010 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions

He’s a guy that can play either side of the ball and special teams in a heartbeat. More valuable then most think. Didn’t he play TE and DE two years ago in the Pitt playoff game when Suggs went down?

by BmoreBlitz on May 5, 2010 7:42 AM EDT reply actions

Should be easy

I think he was a linebacker first before he was moved over to offence. I remember seeing him as LB/TE. This should be an easy transition for him, although I don’t know why the team even bothers designating him as anything other than ST. Thats where he sees the field most. He’s a special teamer first, and then he’s the emergency TE/FB/LB/DE.

Heck we might as well try him at conerback!

They say the empty can rattles the most...

by Massacre on May 5, 2010 9:06 AM EDT reply actions

Theteam must really value his versatility

although he can’t get a starting gig at any of these positions. Like to find out what they are thinking when they are moving him, trying him at different positions as well as his take on this.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on May 5, 2010 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

This is the exact same thing that happened with Adalius.

For his first 4-5 years he moved aroud alot, not necessarily at TE, but played so many oter places and was a special teams stand out. I doubt we will see Jones starting anytime within the next 3 years or so because we have so much talent at OLB, but I would like to keep this guy around for a while.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on May 5, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions

They like him on ST, that is his #1 job, although he seemed to have a lot of ST penalties last season. I’m pretty sure they like his versatility to back up any number of positions, depending on team need in any given year, while remaining a key component in special teams.

by DT711 on May 5, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I like him because his mindset reminds me of BA

He knows ST is his niche and he goes balls out for it to be the best he can be and doesn’t compain… he is the player every fan says they would be if they got the chance to play… do whatever the team asks you to and go 100% because you are blessed to get paid big money to play a great game.

by ATXRaven on May 6, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions