Who Is Danny Gorrer?
by lastcallbmore on Dec 7, 2011 8:25 PM EST
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There have been many surprises this season for the Baltimore Ravens, Pernell McPhee, Paul Kruger, Cary Williams even the high level of play from Lardarius Webb. However, for me, the biggest surprise has been the play of third year journeyman Danny Gorrer.
I remember watching the Ravens beating up on the New York Jets on Monday Night Football and thinking "Man, you would think Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes would be making some plays on our young corners." From then on I payed close attention to Holmes on every play.That's when I noticed number 36. On every play for a good while there was number 36 blanketing Holmes, running with him step for step. I remember thinking "36? Gorrer? Who the Hell is this guy?" Now to find out from Filmstudy* that in the ten times he has been targeted this season there has only been two completions made... for 12 yards... with four passes defended! He has defended more passes than he has had completed on his assignment! That is some strong play at the NFL level.
So I figured I'd find out about this kid and share it with my fellow Beatdowners!
Danny Gorrer is a third year pro out of Texas A&M. He starred at Memorial High School in Port Arthur Texas where he made the Associated Press All-State second team as a corner back. Gorrer logged 68 tackles nine interceptions and two touch downs as a senior.
From there Danny went on to play at Texas A&M where he red-shirted as a freshman and had his best season as a sophomore. In Gorrers' sophomore year he started all 13 games, logged 52 tackles and an interception. He then injured his knee as a junior and played sparingly. As a collegiate athlete Danny Gorrer finished his career having started 24 of 42 games with 141 tackles two sacks, one interception, 13 passes defended and two forced fumbles.
Danny Gorrer was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints in 2009, only to be released shortly there after and claimed by the St. Louis Rams. Gorrer started one game for the Rams, recorded five tackles and was again released. In 2010 he was again claimed by the Saints and promptly released. Then on September 23rd of 2010 he was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad! Then... He was released on October 7th. Only this time he was directly re-signed on October 8th by the very same Baltimore Ravens! Finally on September 17th of 2011 Gorrer was put on the active roster for your Baltimore Ravens! The rest, as they say, is history!
Gorrer has a bright future if he can stick with Baltimore and develop with the rest of their young secondary. I am glad so many teams passed on him and a genius like Ozzie Newsome was there to snatch him up for next to nothing. Good luck Danny! I hope you stick around for a while!
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Great write-up.
Gorrer has been a pleasant surprise for us this season, along with about the other 10-12 guys you mentioned. On basically every team, there are those 1 or 2 players that you just wish weren’t on the team because of how bad they are, how little time they see. Looking at this roster, I don’t think it is too far of a stretch to say that there is talent in all 53 men and the 45 that suit up each Sunday.
Gorrer is one of those guys. Our 5th CB, who in most cases would have been out of the NFL most likely after this season, is now in a prime position to make huge plays us. We saw it in the preseason when he nearly jumped that ball against ATL I believe it was (or was it STL in the regular season) and then we see him causing a FUMBLE against Cleveland that was robbed from us and nearly taking another pick to the house had he not had a case of the Sweed’s.
The NFL is all about making the most of your opportunities when given them, and Gorrer has definitely done that so far. Where the hell does Ozzie find these guys?
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
great write up lastcallbmore. I’m glad more people are starting to notice how well he plays when given the opportunity. It’s funny to think how our CB’s got ragged on for so long and now there’s so much talent we can’t even get some of the guys who deserve playing time some reps. I really like gorrer’s potential. As I mentioned on another post he reminds me of Cary a lot, but with better instincts. This is not a knock on Cary, but I think Gorrer could eventually be ahead of him depth chart. I really think he can be that good. Sometimes Cary appears to be just a half step behind on certain plays where Gorrer seems to have the instincts to get there and make a play on the ball. Looking forward to our young CB’s battling it out for time and it should be a great healthy competition.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
This is not a knock on Cary, but I think Gorrer could eventually be ahead of him depth chart. I really think he can be that good
I guess that means he will be ahead of Jimmy Smith as well. I m not sure if Gorrer can be better than Cary. Cary Williams has definately made plays and just like Gorrer he almost had interception against the browns offense
I said EVENTUALLY. Jimmy will be our #1 CB, Webb will be #2 and I could see Gorrer potentially beating out Cary for the 3rd spot. I’m not saying he’s doing it this year or it’s a certainty, but I think he has that potential. Part of Cary’s problem has been tracking the ball. There’s times he’s been there, but just misjudged the ball.Gorrer has made those plays and knocked the ball down. Just saying I really like his potential.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Webb will be #2
Not so sure about that man, Webb is starting to look like he can be a #1 CB for us.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Oh he definitely is, but he doesn’t possess the lock down potential of Jimmy. As of right now Webb is easily our #1 though and if Jimmy does reach that level it will basically be like having two #1 CB’s. I was just talking more of how they are listed on the depth chart.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Yea true. I do think 3 years from now, Jimmy has a far better chance of slowing down a guy like Calvin Johnson than Webb does simply because of their physical differences. Jimmy is built as a #1.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Yeah I really love Jimmy’s potential and think we have a potential top 5 CB.Physically he is everything you ask for in a CB. I’m really interested to see how we go about the SD game. As great as Webb has been it kind of makes me nervous with thought of him 1 on 1 with vincent jackson or Malcom Floyd. He’s got to play perfect technique that day.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
He’s got to play perfect technique that day.
Need the pass rush to be there, which it has been this season. We have never lost to an AFC West team in the Harbaugh/Flacco era, and it isn’t about to start now.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
yeah pass rush will need to be. They looked sharp last week even though it was against a depleted jags secondary. Offense should be able to be very productive against their D.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
As great as Webb has been it kind of makes me nervous with thought of him 1 on 1 with vincent jackson or Malcom Floyd. He’s got to play perfect technique that day.
I guess you worried about the fact that Vincent Jackson is alot taller/bigger than Ladarius Webb which mean its possible he could out muscle webb. Well I look at how the cheifs cornerback Brandon Flowers( he’s 5’9" )handle Vincent Jackson in coverage and if Flowers can hold Jackson only to 49 receiving yards then I think its possible Webb can do just the same or better.
I do agree that Webb would have to play good technique and it will be a challenge for him
Ed Reed will have alot to do with it as well. He needs to stay over the top of both those guys like he has done in the past.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Not saying he’s doomed, but it’s just something to look out for. Also they had no Floyd at that time I believe and their offense was completely out of sync. In terms of Man coverage it will also be hard to find many CB’s better than Flowers. Like I said I’m not saying Webb can’t do it or anything, but that’s something I’m sure SD will be looking to exploit and as Malor said it’s vital we get a pass rush going that day and to have Ed helping out
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Also they had no Floyd at that time
Floyd was definately in the game when brandon flowers held vincent jackson to 49 receiving yards. Floyd had 100 receiving yards
guess he was, but like I said I’m not saying he won’t have success or can’t do it, but even if it’s Revis on them that height gives them an advantage. It’s just a big matchup to keep an eye on.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Lets not get too far ahead of ourselves Gorrer has been impressive but only on a very limited snap count.
That said he has some potential as a good depth player at least. Great acquisition. I didn’t even know his first name until a few days ago but he has made some nice plays when he was called upon.
Leave it to Ozzie to find a useful squad player where other teams saw nothing.
Birk, Ray, Reed, Redding……who else? Don’t buy into this being a negative thing.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
The following are in their early 30s:
Bryant McKinnie, Gurode, Boldin, JJ.
That’s all I’ve got. Ridiculous mix of youth and experience.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by organizedchaos52 on Dec 8, 2011 1:31 AM EST up reply actions
I am mainly looking at it as the key pieces that are clearly past their prime. McKinnie and Gurode are basically stop gaps and Boldin and JJ are in their primes right now and will be around here for a while.
But yes, amazing mix of vets and young guys.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Unfortunately the saying "you can't win anything with kids" has proven to be true.
Which is why there is little to worry about. We have a much younger player who can sub in and be effective at 9/10 of our positions.
Only real worries are our LB Squad (Which with the exception of Ray is hitting their prime and has a few years left before anything has to be done) and the Center position.
by Roa on Dec 8, 2011 6:45 AM EST up reply actions
Exactly right.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Comp picks are awarded by number of free agents that left your team, compared to the number of free agents that you sign from other teams. The NFL places a value on the quality of the players as well.
I don’t know everybody that left our team that year vs the free agents that we signed. If Chester was the only guy in the equation, he would probably get us a round 5 or 6 pick.
daytime commentator. night time ninja.
Like EI Dude said it all depends on who we signed and who left and what value the NFL places on each individual. Chester and Landry left, but we also signed Leach, Pollard, Mckinnie, Gurode and all have seen a significant amount of playing time except Gurode who still got plenty, so we may not get any.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
I thought that also the players contract play a role into it as well. I know Chris Chester and Dawan Landry both
got a much bigger contract than the ravens gave to Pollard and Gurode. Gurode is a much better center than Chester and giving that he was a pro bowler player not to long ago, I figure the comp pick from Chester may not be giving to the ravens.
I do believe the ravens will get a comp pick from Dawan Landry since he does have the better stats so far and bigger contract
it’s not just contract. It’s a combination of contract, playing time and how well they actually played. Nobody will know until they hand them out. It’s too close for us right now given how much the guys we signed have played.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Can’t forget Josh Wilson or McClain either.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
I knew there were some I was forgetting just to lazy to look it up. I don’t know how it will all work out, but it definitely would be nice to get an extra pick. We got Mcphee in the 5th so sometimes you can hit big time with those late picks.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
McPhee and Brown were 2 compensatory picks (the only ones of the 5th round) and we got those for losing Bannan and Edwards the year prior.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Mcphee > bannan/edwards. Bannan was DAMN good but mcphee is just scary
TO BILL BRASKY!!!
by jackmca on Dec 8, 2011 3:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
when i was watching bench footage....
of the st. louis game, after Smith’s 3rd TD, there’s a shot of gorrer yelling ’how do you think i feel?! this team cut me!"
by Stish on Dec 7, 2011 11:46 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
you get your coat on fast….and you don’t say good night to nobody…
by Evan Skev on Dec 8, 2011 3:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
couldn't get past this error (and all the exclamation points)
remember watching the Ravens beating up on the New York Jets on Monday Night Football
we played them on Sunday Night Football this season
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose...
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