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Ravens Announce 53 Man Roster

The Baltimore Ravens had to make a bunch of tough decisions today in trimming the roster down to the required 53 man maximum. Placing Ed Reed on the PUP List opened another slot for a guy who otherwise probably would be without a job today. There is sure to be tons of debate on those last few slots and who filled them versus who was let go. Some of the cuts may be re-signed to the team's Practice Squad but most will go home, wait for another team to call and then go out and join the same workforce most of us are part of.

Here is the Ravens' 53 man roster in alphabetical order, including the PUP List, Injured Reserve and Injured/Unsigned (Sergio Kindle). Go to BaltimoreRavens.com to see this and other related news.

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Name#PositionHeightWeightAgeExperienceCollege
Birk, Matt 77 C 6-4 310 34 13 Harvard
Boldin, Anquan 81 WR 6-1 217 29 8 Florida State
Bulger, Marc 9 QB 6-3 208 33 10 West Virginia
Burgess, Prescott 54 OLB 6-3 253 26 4 Michigan
Carr, Chris 25 CB 5-10 182 27 6 Boise State
Chester, Chris 65 G/C 6-3 315 27 5 Oklahoma
Clayton, Mark 89 WR 5-10 190 28 6 Oklahoma
Cody, Terrence 63 DT 6-4 349 22 Rookie Alabama
Cousins, Oniel 64 T 6-4 315 26 3 UTEP
Cox, Morgan 46 LS 6-4 226 24 Rookie Tennessee
Cundiff, Billy 7 K 6-1 212 30 6 Drake
Dickson, Ed 83 TE 6-4 250 23 Rookie Oregon
Divens, Lamar 96 DT 6-3 343 24 3 Tennessee State
Ellerbe, Dannell 59 LB 6-1 243 24 2 Georgia
Flacco, Joe 5 QB 6-6 238 25 3 Delaware
Gaither, Jared 71 T 6-9 340 24 4 Maryland
Gooden, Tavares 56 ILB 6-1 242 25 3 Miami
Gregg, Kelly 97 DT 6-0 320 33 11 Oklahoma
Grubbs, Ben 66 G 6-3 310 26 4 Auburn
Hamlin, Ken 45 S 6-2 208 29 8 Arkansas
Heap, Todd 86 TE 6-5 247 30 10 Arizona State
Johnson, Jarret 95 LB 6-3 265 29 8 Alabama
Jones, Edgar 48 OLB/DE 6-3 262 25 4 Southeast Missouri
Jones, Arthur 61 DT 6-3 313 24 Rookie Syracuse
Koch, Sam 4 P 6-1 216 28 5 Nebraska
Kruger, Paul 99 LB/DE 6-4 268 24 2 Utah
Landry, Dawan 26 S 6-0 210 27 5 Georgia Tech
Lewis, Ray 52 ILB 6-1 250 35 15 Miami
Mason, Derrick 85 WR 5-10 197 36 14 Michigan State
McClain, Le'Ron 33 FB 6-0 260 25 4 Alabama
McClain, Jameel 53 LB 6-1 250 25 3 Syracuse
McGahee, Willis 23 RB 6-0 235 28 8 Miami
McKinney, Brandon 91 DT 6-2 350 27 5 Michigan State
Miller, Prince 22 CB 5-8 198 22 Rookie Georgia
Moll, Tony 79 G/T 6-5 315 27 5 Nevada
Nakamura, Haruki 43 S 5-10 200 24 3 Cincinnati
Ngata, Haloti 92 NT 6-4 350 26 5 Oregon
Oher, Michael 74 T 6-4 313 24 2 Mississippi
Parmele, Jalen 34 RB 5-11 222 24 3 Toledo
Phillips, Jason 58 LB 6-1 242 24 2 TCU
Pitta, Dennis 88 TE 6-4 245 25 Rookie Brigham Young
Pryce, Trevor 90 DE 6-5 290 35 14 Clemson
Redding, Cory 93 DT 6-4 292 29 8 Texas
Reed, David 16 WR 6-0 190 23 Rookie Utah
Rice, Ray 27 RB 5-8 212 23 3 Rutgers
Smith, Marcus 11 WR 6-1 225 25 3 New Mexico
Stallworth, Donte' 18 WR 6-0 220 29 8 Tennessee
Suggs, Terrell 55 OLB 6-3 260 27 8 Arizona State
Washington, Fabian 31 CB 5-11 175 27 5 Nebraska
Webb, Lardarius 21 CB 5-10 182 24 2 Nicholls State
Williams, Cary 29 CB 6-1 182 25 2 Washburn
Wilson, Josh CB 5-9 192 25 4 Maryland
Yanda, Marshal 73 G/T 6-3 315 25 4 Iowa
Zbikowski, Tom 28 S 5-11 215 25 3 Notre Dame
Reserve Physically Unable to Perform
Name#PositionHeightWeightAgeExperienceCollege
Ayanbadejo, Brendon 51 LB 6-1 225 34 8 UCLA
Lawrence, Matt 32 RB 6-1 209 25 2 Massachusetts
Reed, Ed 20 S 5-11 200 32 9 Miami
Injured Reserve
Name#PositionHeightWeightAgeExperienceCollege
Foxworth, Domonique 24 CB 5-11 180 27 6 Maryland
Hale, David 62 G/T 6-6 315 27 3 Weber State
Harewood, Ramon 78 T 6-6 340 23 Rookie Morehouse
McLaughlin, Mike 39 FB 6-0 245 23 Rookie Boston College
Paschal, Marcus 30 CB 6-0 201 26 3 Iowa
Rodgers, Stefan 69 T 6-5 327 28 3 Lambuth
Sanders, Daniel 67 C 6-2 316 24 1 Colorado
Talavou, Kelly 98 NT 6-2 350 25 3 Utah
Injured/Unsigned
Name#PositionHeightWeightAgeExperienceCollege
Kindle, Sergio 49 OLB 6-3 250 22 Rookie Texas

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I’m very happy with the final roster…

I think they made all of the right decisions. I was a little surprised to see Talavou and Harewood on IR, but I think that was more because they want to stash those two for next year (like Phillips last season). I also agree with the choice of Cundiff, who clearly beat Graham in camp. I think a full off-season with an NFL team has really helped Cundiff. He’s taken full advantage of it and really improved. For the first time since they cut Stover, I’m confident in our kicker situation.

Finally, we really need to commend the Ravens for making the hard decisions. They cut Troy and Demetrius even though those weren’t the conservative decisions. Keeping only two QB’s is risky but the right move in my opinion. The same can be said about keeping Reed over the more experienced Williams. They are taking risks, and I totally agree. Real championship teams need to be aggressive.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 7:48 AM EDT reply actions  

They cut Troy and Demetrius even though those weren’t the conservative decisions. Keeping only two QB’s is risky but the right move in my opinion.

Yea, it is definitely risky but also has its benefits with a team like ours. We did it in 2006 with McNair and Boller and it paid off then.

The same can be said about keeping Reed over the more experienced Williams. They are taking risks, and I totally agree. Real championship teams need to be aggressive.

Here I wouldn’t necessarily call it a risk, but more like an opportunity for both sides. It gives us a chance to break away with someone who wasn’t living up to the expectations and allows for us to see 2 new guys who came into the league with the same draft status Williams had. The coaches love Smith and also have alot of trust in Reed it seems. So much more excited to see one of these guys step it up than I am another year of “throw the ball 40 yards in the air into double coverage and hope D-Will jumps out the gym for it.”

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree

D. Reed only has an upside while we knew what we had w/ D-Will, unfortunately.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're playing the waiver game better

Think the team has learned from not getting Andersen on the practice squad and are appropriately being aggressive with IR and keeping young talent.

Barnes trade makes sense

by Merlin11 on Sep 5, 2010 8:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Did anyone else notice that all of the draft picks made the final roster? That’s pretty impressive.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 8:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Ozzie doesn’t like to waste those picks, so he makes them count. All the picks were used in positions of need, so that played into it very much.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cleveland cut

2 of 8 draft picks. Ouch!

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many did we cut last year?

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Sep 5, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

6th round RB Cedric Peerman. He made the Bengals squad this year after an impressive preseason

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Davon Drew was also cut. He spent a bit of time as a Dolphin before making his way to our practice squad.

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Sep 5, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea that to. Drew was a bum.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

If cutting two of eight draft picks is “Ouch!,” then what is two out of six?

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Sep 5, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have you ever heard a cow when he is in a slaughter house? My guess is something like that.

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

But you also have to remember that usually 2-3 of our draft picks turn into damn good players where with the Browns……not so much.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

But you also have to remember that usually 2-3 of our draft picks turn into damn good players…

We’re talking about Drew and Peerman, not Tony Pashos and Adalius Thomas.

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Sep 5, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

actually

they tried to sneak Drew onto the PS, but he got snagged by Miami. They cut him shortly after though. Btw, I believe Peerman was looking he was going to make someone’s roster this year, cant remember who though.

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 5, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peerman plays for the Bengals now.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

What exactly do they consider impressive?

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

He had some nice games. 1 game put up 100 yards.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

The last one?

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

Peerman is developing in the Bengals system. He could actually make a contribution this season for the Bungals.

by Ravens One on Sep 5, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice to see Art Jones make it

I know he’ll probably be deactivated for most games, but I’m happy to see the kid stick. He’s a warrior, and his alma mater is 1-0 for the first time in 7 years. He’s probably a happy man today.

"Stop the run to earn the right to rush the passer"- great philosophy from new SU DLine coach Jimmy Brumbaugh.

by bigbluethruandthru on Sep 5, 2010 9:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Some thoughts on players inside the 53

Ozzie hsa assembled a talented team but it’s not without risk. Start with the decision to keep 2 QB’s. Based on what I saw in camp and the pre-season Troy Smith did not deserve to make this team. Frankly, I was disappointed in his play. Smith never showed command of the offense when given his opportunities. Will he return if an injury occurs?

I was surprised that David Reed made the cut. Reed didn’t show much at camp. His draft status and the Stallworth/Demetrius Williams injuries I think helped. Reed does have talent. Maybe Reed would have made it thru waivers. When I watch David Reed, I don’t see a player ready for the bright lights in the big city. I’m good with Marcus Smith remaining on this roster. He runs well and if called upon could be the guy who’s the clearout WR that streches the field.

On defense the rookie Prince Miller flashed. He showed some suddenness and quick twitch. Looks like a player that could develop into something down the road. Sure, he lacks prototypical height but he has insticts and you can’t teach that!

The absence of Ed Reed in the deep middle of the field will hurt. I don’t share quite the same enthusiam about Ed Reed’s replacement. Zbi’s developing into a fine NFL player but he is not Ed Reed. No one is. Teams will attack much more confidently, stressing and stretching the secondary. We’re about to really find out if Zbi’s ready. OC’s will game plan in an attempt to exploit Reed’s absence the first 6 weeks of the season.

Some changes are forthcoming as every 53 man roster changes around the league. I’m confident that this team has the talent and moxie to be a Champion. Another NFL season is upon us. Let the games begin!

by Ravens One on Sep 5, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Reed showed a lot for his little time. He is a tough dude. He has great breaks out and is quick. Far better than straight line runner D-Will. I think he’ll be a good one for us. Our 2 freak TE’s will replace D-Wills height and take over the Cam jump balls on the right corner end zone (terrible play butchered by Billick).

by raven on Sep 5, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Tough choice t release draft picks

and Reed and Art Jones didn’t overly impress but have huge upsides, while guys released had their chances. Some guys will come back next week onto Practice Squad or re-signed at better prices after 1st game. Watch what happens after week one to our roster, as well as other teams’.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Is this optimism I am ready here? Nice to see…

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Having been a Heisman winner Troy received little to know attention from the networks for being cut. Leinhart was all over th news. Too bad Troy wasn’t a popular little California girl like Matt or maybe he could have had some face time. Anyways, Troy made no progress and had to go. I’m sure they tried everything from receiver to Safety to see if could fit in anywhere. I guess he wasn’t a rounded player. He’ll get picked up quick by someone..probably a turf team. I can see him in Dallas or S. Louis.

Not real happy about keeping Gooden. He hasn’t grown into the position and might be released when Sergio gets healthy..if ever.

by raven on Sep 5, 2010 11:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Troy was an afterthought draft pick,

Leinhart was a 1sr round “can’t miss” guy – supposedly. No comparison. Leinhart will catch on, somewhere, although he had every chance to be the man in AZ for a long time. Gooden probably made it on Special Teams and the fact that Barnes is gone and yes, Kindle is injured. The switch to safety thing for him is a joke, though.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Leinart can't play (raven open the door so I'm coming in)

Quick, name one USC QB that has done anything in the NFL not named Carson Palmer in the last 20 years. Right zero. Please don’t mention Mark Sanchez (he was hidden in the offense last season by the ground game in Gotham City).

You have to go back to Pat Haden to find one that was worthy of being considered above average outside of Palmer. I’ve watched Leinart for many years. He is not anything more than a marginal back-up QB at best. He posesses no intangibles, lacks a deep ball arm, isn’t particularly accurate on short to intermidiate throws, can’t escape initial or secondary pass-rush pressure, alienates teammates and coaches and has never takes any responsibilty for his play. The short of it is…….the guy’s a bust. If to whom much is given…..much is expected is the old saying then Leinart’s a huge disappointment. It can take up to 5-7 years for a franchise to recover from a miss at QB in the 1st round.

They’ve got a conundrum in the desert. I’m just happy we don’t have to be concerned with such matters.

by Ravens One on Sep 5, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn’t even consider Palmer doing anything special. Sure he has some nice stats, but no playoff victories.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well

MaLor, the guy has caused us some problems.

by Ravens One on Sep 5, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

He can beat us in the regular season if it means us winning in the postseason.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

True that.

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boller >> Leinart

- Dedicated Raven since 2003 -

by KFJ-InvAZN on Sep 5, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which is exactly why

when the Titans took Vince Young, their O-Coordinator was Norm Chow, who just left USC and Matt. And even HE didnt want Leinhart so they took VY.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Matt Cassel

Cassel is a one hit wonder (2008 in New England). One season does not make a career. He has a lot of same traits that Leinart has. Cassel is limited as passer and is most effective in a spread attack. With Cassel at QB Thomas Jones is a lot less effective. Only 2 running plays can effectively be run from spread———a draw and a trap.

by Ravens One on Sep 5, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quick, name one USC QB that has done anything in the NFL not named Carson Palmer in the last 20 years. Right zero. Please don’t mention Mark Sanchez (he was hidden in the offense last season by the ground game in Gotham City).

Cassel had 1 good year, that is considered doing something in the league. You didn’t ask if they had solid careers, just if they did anything.

I stated that Cassel was a career backup at SC, behind 2 first rounders in Carson and Leinart.

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 5, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

My contention is

Cassel didn’t carry that offense. The weapons in that offense would have allowed you to be effective (okay that a stretch). They won in spite of Cassel and not because of him. If memory serves me correctly, the Patriots ran a more conventional offense and Cassel played poorly. They went to a spread to simply the progressions/reads for Cassel. The detached formation allowed Cassel to look and play better. He parlayed that into the current contract in KC.

How has Cassel looked minus Welker, Moss, McDaniels and the cocoon that was the NE Patriots staff? You don’t win the Cassel’s and Leinart’s of the world.

by Ravens One on Sep 5, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Correction?

I thought Matt Cassel did nothing in USC. Before Tom Brady got injured, he didnt start since high school I believe.

- Dedicated Raven since 2003 -

by KFJ-InvAZN on Sep 5, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Six-year, $63 million contract? Looks like he did enough.

by archon095 on Sep 5, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn, that is crazy.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

awesome

"Cam, we're not going to have any issues because we're going to be winning."
--Joe Flacco

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

by jackmca on Sep 5, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

The new thing in NFL

Geting younger and cheaper. The lack of CBA and the state of the economy has a lot of teams going conservative fiscally. I don’t think bodes well for the product of the field long term. Cut corners by trading proven talent or dropping vested veterans in order to save on salaries can have ramifications. Ozzie, in my opinion does one hell of a job balacing these things out though.

by Ravens One on Sep 5, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Portion of Ravens Official Press Release:
Sept. 4, 2010
 
For Immediate Release
 
RAVENS ROSTER MOVES

 
The Baltimore Ravens reduced their roster to the required 53 players today. The team decided to keep two quarterbacks (Joe Flacco and Marc Bulger) on the roster, and Billy Cundiff won the highly-competitive battle for the team’s placekicking job. OLB Antwan Barnes, a fourth-year player who was selected by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, was traded to Philadelphia for an undisclosed 2011 draft choice.
 
In announcing the roster, general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome explained the decision to go with two quarterbacks: "The competition to make our team was very heated, and we decided to keep a position player rather than a third quarterback. We have a number of young guys who made our team who have tremendous upside, plus they can help us win this year. We’ve gone with two quarterbacks before (last time was 2006)," Newsome said.
 
Head coach John Harbaugh talked about the decision to keep Cundiff over Shayne Graham: "First, congratulations to Billy. He won a great competition, and he earned this spot. We’ve talked about this the entire preseason: Both Billy and Shayne rose to the occasion and performed at high levels. We know Shayne will kick in the league, but we feel very good about the decision to go with Billy."
 
Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed was moved from the Physically Unable to Perform Active List to Reserve PUP. He will be eligible to return to the active roster after the first six weeks of the season

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aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 11:29 AM EDT reply actions  

You would think any Heisman winner would garner some attention being cut. Kind of news worthy. About Troy being a safety, yeah crazy statement but with his abilities and our shallow receiving corps out side of #3 you’d think he was looked at for anoher position? I don’t know, I don’t have a Coachman parked next to training camp like Bruce.

by raven on Sep 5, 2010 11:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Why keep Gooden over Barns? Who did ya’ll like better?

by raven on Sep 5, 2010 11:42 AM EDT reply actions  

Different positions and Eagles made an offer. We took it. TIme for the Sergio era.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty much. i was gonna say the same thing

"Cam, we're not going to have any issues because we're going to be winning."
--Joe Flacco

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

by jackmca on Sep 5, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Josh Wilson

Needs a number!!!!

C’mon Ravens, dont leave the man hangin!

They say the empty can rattles the most...

by Massacre on Sep 5, 2010 12:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Walker, Fisher so far.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not #35

Corey Ivy and Doug Dutch… =/

- Dedicated Raven since 2003 -

by KFJ-InvAZN on Sep 5, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

We have 30 and 35-42 open right now. I nominate 30.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

35 is fine by me.

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

38?

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’ll probably wear 36 since he wore 26 in Seattle.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

…and McCann will probably wear 37 since that’s what he wore in Dallas.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

i was going to nominate that for Pistol. I am actually excited for our new #37 with the same name as the Braves All Star Catcher. I actually thought maybe it was a joke when i first saw the name….

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 5, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Completely way off topic but...

Sorry, but I have a fantasy draft starting shortly where I ended up with the first pick. Should I go with CJ, AP, MJD, or our boy Rice?

"Me no function beer welll without."

by StuckInUtah on Sep 5, 2010 12:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Word

"Me no function beer welll without."

by StuckInUtah on Sep 5, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

No cmparison

CJ, then AP, MJD and then, sorry Ray, but Rice.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

My problem is that

I have the 5th pick so who do I take? Michael Turner or Frank Gore, or, gasp, Brees?

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gore all the way. He’s set for a big year. SF drafted two first round, stud offensive lineman..

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

AP. Titans overworked CJ last year. He’ll put up points, but I have my doubts about his durability.

by burds358 on Sep 5, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

AP at #1 all the way, Gore at #5. MJD is injred though, so Gore might be gone

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 5, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

Peterson is the safe pick. There is no way CJ does what he did last year again.

by mlb32001 on Sep 5, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

It would be insane not to take CJ first overall. I just drafted th following players for my team (PPR):

QB Matt Ryan

RB R. Rice
RB J. Charles
RB M. Forte
RB J. Harrison

WR C. Johnson
WR S. Smith CAR
WR S. Moss WAS

TE Z. Miller

I’m pretty fired up… I don’t know how I got all those backs.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 6, 2010 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'd take Rodgers.

But it really depends on how your league scoring is done.

by mlb32001 on Sep 5, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah, never a qb

not that high. i play 2 qb leagues with 6 pts per td, the top 5 picks are all rb’s, then qb’s start coming off the board.

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 5, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rodgers outscored everybody (in a 6 pt per passing td league) by a lot last season. Generally I agree with the theory of always taking a RB first, but you’d honestly take Gore over him?

by mlb32001 on Sep 5, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes the difference btwn Gore and the next tier of backs is much larger than the diff btwn Rodgers and a QB like Romo, Brady, or Rivers.

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 6, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

btw, i am a formidable fantasy player. 2 time defending champ in my keeper league with active, serious managers. (its only been a keeper league for 2 years, and i had the 12th pick the firstt year, so not like i had the advantage of picking top 3)

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 6, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ellerbe put on 10 lbs. Burgess must be a spec teams dynamo, because he stinks at linebacking.

by Keith R on Sep 5, 2010 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Not so

Ask any player, Burgess is one of the hardest hitters n the team, when of course he gets a few chances. And yes, he is a Special Teams ace.

aka 'Rexx'

by Bruce Raffel on Sep 5, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not sure that a hard-hitter equates to a good LB. Whatever you say though.

by Keith R on Sep 5, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, by the way, you’re the only one of us who can casually ask any player any question any day.

by Keith R on Sep 5, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

RavensInsider
  
The Ravens have informed cornerback Prince Miller that he’ll be released to make room for Bryan McCann. Miller will join practice squad.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Well then, that sucks. I was really rooting for Prince Miller

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

At least he’s still on the roster.

by Ravens One on Sep 5, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Practice Squad. But hey, at least we didn’t let any other team nab him.

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes 5200 dollars a week, so he can’t be too dissapointed.

The Orioles are going to open a can of Buck-Wieser on your ass......

by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

They can nab him now I believe. If a team wants to pick him up, he has to be on their 45 man roster. I doubt a team will do that though.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sucks for Prince ...

… but this way we get two young CB’s by taking a Dallas PS guy for our 53 and moving Prince to PS.

That’s a pretty hefty salary hit for Prince ($325K minimum rookie salary vs. $88.4K on PS) but a nice way for the Ravens to build some depth.

It will be interesting to see what they do after Cary Williams comes off suspension in after week 2.

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

by Fandemonium on Sep 5, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Williams makes the 45 for sure. They really like this guy and it was starting to show this off season. Week 3 will be the Browns game, so we will be able to take it easy for that game since we have Pitt the next week and get Williams acclimated.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Season who is going to start. Webb and Wilson I think. Fabian will hold down the slot. I think we may end up trading a corner by the deadline.

by Raven_all_day on Sep 5, 2010 9:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

who

is mcCann and wat position does he play. where is he coming from

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 5, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

hes a CB

from Dallas. He apparently led the team (or maybe just secondary) in tackles during the preseason. They cut him hoping they could get him on their practice squad, but Ozzie spotted him and stole him away. Hopefully good things come of it, he’s a rookie btw

by TurtlePower88 on Sep 5, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

apparently

he also led the team in kick return average I think. Sounds like a nice little pick up. Certainly not losing much by cutting Prince Miller if nothing else

by TurtlePower88 on Sep 5, 2010 3:13 PM EDT reply actions  

wierd, Dallas only kept 3 CB’s on the roster.

Hey played for SMU last year, looks like a solid player from his Wiki page.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRsE1X_nxw

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 5, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Impressed……so far. Was pulling for Prince, as I am sure everyone else was. Ozzie knows best though.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also he is a speedy corner. Ran a 4.28 at the combine. And had a 40 inch vertical jump. He is a freak.

by Raven_all_day on Sep 5, 2010 3:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Holy crap! How tall is he?

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by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

5’10. Same size as Webb

by Raven_all_day on Sep 5, 2010 3:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Me likey. Webb but faster and jumpyier.

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by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wasn’t he a UFA? If so, any reason why?

by 60minuteassassin on Sep 5, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was very affective during the Preseason on punt return. Word is they only kept three corners on their roster. Ozzie love him and his versatility. Between him and Wilson I would say our return game is going to be very explosive.

by Raven_all_day on Sep 5, 2010 8:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Aaron Wilson's twitter.
Joe Reitz claimed by the Dolphins

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by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

We could have used him… He was developing into a quality tackle.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Guess they are really counting on Moll and Harewood to step up, right? Got no problem with that.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Harewood will have to wait until next season.

The Ravens certainly got the better end of the Moll/Pittman trade. I’ve been pleasantly surprised with him.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can’t wait to see what Harewood can do. I hope he is like Gaither and is just a physical monster.

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by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

According to Jamison Hensley’s Twitter, It looks like the practice squad so far is as follows:

WR Justin Harper
RB Curtis Steele
TE Davon Drew
OLB Albert McClellan
CB Prince Miller
OG Bryan Mattison
OT Devin Tyler

There is one more spot unless I’m missing someone.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Correction… Miller will be placed on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

The eighth spot belonged to Joe Rietz, who was claimed by Miami.

by BAL_Hawk on Sep 5, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just when I thought we were finally done with Harper……

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by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why is Mattison still on the team? Not really liking the fact that this guy is a Raven because his father is a coach. He was crap in preseason and training camp.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 5, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Him and Harper and drew

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by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree

I guess Drew showed up more this year so maybe a little insurance for Heap injusry is OK. But Harper again? Really? And Mattison is just a waste of space.

Glad to see Curtis Steele made it though.

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by Fandemonium on Sep 5, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mattison gets barreled over all the time..

by 60minuteassassin on Sep 5, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aaron Wilson's twitter
I’ve confirmed that the Ravens do have a verbal agreement with former Panthers quarterback Hunter Cantwell for practice squad job.

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by Zachary Beard on Sep 5, 2010 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

So now there is no chance for Troy Smith. Considering we could just bring up Cantwell

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by KFJ-InvAZN on Sep 5, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Side point:

Denver’s GM is apparently a moron. Even before we fleeced them at this years draaft, and they gave away Cutler and Marshall, they made their dumbest move ever: Alphonso Smith.

They traded a 1st rounder in the 2010 draft (14th in the end) for a 2nd rounder which they used on Smith, and after 1 year gave up on him and traded him for a TE who was taken in the 7th round of the same draft. Wow! so pathetic!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5532034&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

http://broncotalk.net/2009/04/6733/broncos-news/broncos-trade-2010-first-rounder-to-select-db-alphonso-smith/

Also, FYI, Dolphins just cut their 2009 2nd and 4th rounders, Pat White and Patrick Turner (Jets picked him up to play with Sanchize, his college QB). So they did pick up their starting CB’s, a starting WR, and a starting safety in this draft, but cutting 2 high round picks after a year is kind of sad! See, in Ozzie we trust!

by Rayisyourdaddy on Sep 5, 2010 6:48 PM EDT reply actions  

pretty amazing

"Cam, we're not going to have any issues because we're going to be winning."
--Joe Flacco

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

by jackmca on Sep 5, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice detective work. That all sounds pretty incredible.

by Keith R on Sep 5, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s funny how we had what was called the weakest secondary. By midseason the ravens cud have the deepest and best secondary in the league. May have too many corners but that’s a good problem to have.

by Raven_all_day on Sep 5, 2010 9:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

So with the signing of Housh...

…who do we cut?

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by KFJ-InvAZN on Sep 6, 2010 11:41 AM EDT reply actions  

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