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Colston Vs. Wallace

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In a purely hypothetical situation where the Ravens were about to make a big move for a wide receiver, who would you rather have?

Marques Colston 6'4" 225 lbs. 28 years old:

Year Team G Rec Yds Avg Yds/G Lng TD 20+ 40+ 1st FUM
2011 New Orleans Saints 14 80 1,143 14.3 81.6 50 8 15 2 55 1
2010 New Orleans Saints 15 84 1,023 12.2 68.2 43 7 12 1 57 0
2009 New Orleans Saints 16 70 1,074 15.3 67.1 68 9 18 4 54 2
2008 New Orleans Saints 11 47 760 16.2 69.1 70T 5 12 3 35 1
2007 New Orleans Saints 16 98 1,202 12.3 75.1 45 11 14 2 64 1
2006 New Orleans Saints 14 70 1,038 14.8 74.1 86T 8 15 3 51 0
TOTAL 86 449 6,240 13.9 72.6 86 48 86 15 316 5

Star-divide

Mike Wallace 6'0" 199 lbs 25 years old:

Year Team G Rec Yds Avg Yds/G Lng TD 20+ 40+ 1st FUM
2011 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 72 1,193 16.6 74.6 95T 8 18 7 54 1
2010 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 60 1,257 21.0 78.6 56T 10 26 10 48 1
2009 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 39 756 19.4 47.2 60T 6 14 6 28 1
TOTAL 48 171 3,206 18.7 66.8 95 24 58 23 130 3

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Who would you rather see in a Ravens uniform?
Marques Colston
117 votes
Mike Wallace
110 votes

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Probably Colston for his size, but no chance of either. If it was hypothetical and we could go for anyone I would go for Vincent Jackson.

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by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 7:31 AM EST reply actions  

Dwayne Bowe

If not, Vincent Jackson. Neither will happen, but we need a red zone beast. Wallace isn’t that and Colston is too injury prone for the price.

by DT711 on Feb 22, 2012 8:05 AM EST reply actions  

Bowe would be awesome here. Maybe LeRon can tell him how boss it is to play here and we get both of them for a discount?

Unfortunately, I think KC franchises him.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 9:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Wallace. I love speed.

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by El.Dude on Feb 22, 2012 8:31 AM EST reply actions  

lastcallbmore- How’d you get their stats to be presented that well? I can’t copy and paste from ESPN or any site like it.

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by El.Dude on Feb 22, 2012 8:34 AM EST reply actions  

NFL.COM

Just copied and pasted…

Don't let my defense dictate your offense..

by lastcallbmore on Feb 22, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions  

oh, sweet. thanks

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by El.Dude on Feb 23, 2012 8:11 AM EST up reply actions  

Colston is my pick

I like his size and speed over Wallace’s speed. We need to get more receptions in the middle of the field and Wallace is not that guy. The speed guy I want is anyone in the draft who is super fast, 5’9" and 180-190 pounds and can return punts and kickoffs!

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by Bruce Raffel on Feb 22, 2012 8:40 AM EST reply actions  

Is Joe Adams worth a 2nd round pick to basically just be our Return man? I think so. One good kick or punt return a game can be an absolute game changer, and I think he could do it.

Sickening to think that we passed on Devin Hester by one pick to take Chris Chester in the 2nd round of the 2006 draft. Imagine if we had him…

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 9:17 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I'm not sure I like that pick

depending on what we do in the first and who’s on the board in the 2nd. If we take a OL guy in the first and Burfict is still available in the late 2nd, which McShay says he might because of “character concerns” (snd familiar, Jimmy Smith fans?), I’d grab him real quick even if Adams is still there. A short, fast WR who can return kicks will be around in the later rounds and I personally wouldn’t take a WR in the first couple of rounds.

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by Bruce Raffel on Feb 22, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m more and more liking the idea of signing Reggie Wayne if we end up getting a WR through free agency.

I know we all hate the fact that we have been signing vets who are past their prime as stop gaps, but he would cost less than the other stars, has some of the best hands and route running in the league, and is a Miami boy who was Reed’s roommate in college, so you know he would turn it up here.

The $$$ is going to be too steep for some of these young studs like Bowe, V-Jack, Wallace, Cholston, etc. Wayne would be a lesser deal and judging by the numbers he put up last year with Painter and Orlovsky, I think he could still dominate here.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 9:13 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Wayne sounds like a great under the radar pick-up

If Jim Caldwell worked with Flacco to get close to the timing that Manning and Wayne had on the slant route, we would have a highly consistent 5-7 yard passing play out of the shotgun. But that’s a big if because that would require a change in the route tree that Cameron likes to use. I feel like Wayne would be used like Mason, which wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing if we get him for the right price.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions  

Wayne runs that underneath slant just about as good as anyone in the league.

Honestly, I didn’t even think about the relationship between Wayne and Caldwell when I wrote that comment, but that makes me like the idea of signing him even more!

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 10:27 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Problem is how often do we run those underneath slants? We need a deep threat and Wayne doesn’t really have that ability anymore. He reminds me of when we signed Mason initially. He will be a great guy to run the timing routes with and all that and he still can play, but this offense is missing another deep threat.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions  

How do we need a deep threat? We have one.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 10:59 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Because it’s the way the air coryell offense is designed. It runs a lot of deep routes and requires two deep threats to be successful. That’s why we see Boldin getting so many deep balls because they have him filling that role when he’s not made for that. I’m not saying I think Wayne sucks or anything, but we have had many in depth articles written about how the air coryell is designed and what it needs to be effective. Cam isn’t changing his philosophy so we need pieces that fit the system and it needs two deep threats and we only have one.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions  

corydell offense require either a speed receiver or a big tall wideout but if you are a good route runner let say like Mason was then you dont necessary need blazing speed or to be really tall to be effective.

by jazz20 on Feb 22, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions  

You don’t to be successful individually, but the offense as a whole to be effective does require that and I’m more worried about the overall offensive success than individual accolades. Mason did great here, but we still fielded an average at best passing attack while he was here.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions  

When Mason was here, we never had Torrey Smith.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 11:23 AM EST up reply actions  

But we do have Boldin and the offense still stalled at times. Even as great as Flacco was in the Pats game he had to fit the ball into some tight windows and the O stalled multiple times.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions  

An additional deep threat is not going to be the cure to the offensive stalls our team faced on a regular basis.

I understand that our O will always be limited as long as Cam is calling the plays. But for that Pats game you mention, we had two deep threat receivers with Smith and Evans. Have Wayne run the route that Evans did on the play that would have meant the Superbowl and you’ll notice that tight windows aren’t the reason why we stalled.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Evans really hasn’t been the same player since that injury though. Filmstudy noted several times since Evans returned that there is a notable difference in speed. Like you said we aren’t going to change Cam so why would we keep bringing in pieces that doesn’t fit what he’s trying to do? He’s going to continue going deep early and often, so IMO I would rather get someone who’s a 4.4 or a 4.5 guy with ability to go up and get it VS. Boldin who runs a 4.8. He’s capable of making plays down field, but isn’t going to consistently do it and Wayne brings the same thing. Timing routes take time to develop as well and Wayne is already turning 34 this season. He would just be another guy who’s here for a year or two and then time for Flacco to have to get used to another WR. We are asking too much of Flacco by giving him new targets every season.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions  

a 4.4 or a 4.5 guy with ability to go up and get it

Who do you have in mind?

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Just drafting a rookie. This is one of the deepest classes in awhile. I know they are only a rookie, but as the #3 we pretty much would just be asking him to go deep and that’s all we really need from our #3 WR. If they want a vet a guy like Meachem could get overlooked with all the big name guys and he has that ability to go deep.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

also, am I nuts for thinking Wayne could still run at least a 4.6?

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

No, he could.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 12:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

okay, so the only thing I might not like about him is his price tag.

His age is something I can look past because I still think we can find a receiver in the draft who could be the next man up in the event of an injury.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions  

" We are asking too much of Flacco by giving him new targets every season."

Well Ozzie made it clear that he will be upgrading the WR’s again this year, so there are obviously going to be new targets next season.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 12:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Well I agree, but the answer isn’t 34 year olds who are past their prime. That could simply mean drafting somebody.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Alshon Jeffrey

Nuff’ said.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 12:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I wouldn’t have a problem with it if he really did cut that weight and runs well. He’s got to prove he has the ability to separate though.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions  

You don’t to be successful individually, but the offense as a whole to be effective does require that and I’m more worried about the overall offensive success than individual accolades

I understand what you saying and it what you saying does makes sense but if a player like Reggie Wayne who is said to be a great route runner( He has played in a air corydell offense before with the colts) then he has the ability to be effective in the ravens offense.

The ravens definately still need to atleast add a wideout that has speed or 6’3 to 6’4 height but I think last year the ravens offense lacked a crafty receiver which is something wayne could provide.

by jazz20 on Feb 22, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Is mason playing this coming season

by Evan Skev on Feb 22, 2012 11:22 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Deep threats are like pass rushers. You can ALWAYS use another one.

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by El.Dude on Feb 22, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions  

This.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Deep threats are like pass rushers. They don’t always pan out.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

and slow / possession WR do?

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by El.Dude on Feb 22, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Is Wayne really that slow?

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions  

No he’s not, the guy was burning DB’s all year even with shitty QB play. He still has it.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 12:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Slow possession WR who have averaged 95+ catches and 1100+ yards the last 5 seasons pan out.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 12:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Peyton

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by El.Dude on Feb 22, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I’d rather sign Garcon than Wayne. This one year band aid stuff needs to end at some point. Garcon could at least grow with Joe.

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by El.Dude on Feb 22, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Smith, Doss, Williams, Dickson, and Pitta are all targets that could grow with Joe.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

True. Garcon is more explosive than Doss and Williams though.

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by El.Dude on Feb 23, 2012 8:12 AM EST up reply actions  

How do we know if last year was a down year for him anyway. The QBs he had sucked, so I don’t think anyone can really use last year as a measuring stick. In 2010 he had 1,355 receiving yards and 111 catches. In 2011 he was still 40 yards away from 1,000 yards with orlovsky and paid terms throwing it. This signing would be a steal for us.

by Raven_all_day on Feb 22, 2012 11:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I don’t think Wayne would get 100+ catches in our offence. I’d say he would get around 75 catches where his impact will be felt most in the red-zone and 3rd down passing plays.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Torrey Smith is a top-notch deep threat receiver that will demand plenty of over the top coverage next season. A second deep threat receiver won’t be the best way to take advantage of that, it’s a low percentage play. Say we sign Wayne and get a speedster later in the draft, we’ll be sitting pretty.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions  

Which is exactly why we need another deep threat. It’s a low percentage play, but how many times do we chuck it down field? A lot, and Cam isn’t going to just switch up the scheme or the design. I’m not saying I want us to run it cam’s way, but we chose to bring back Cam and now we need to find the pieces that actually fit the offense he’s running.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:14 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I keep hearing people saying we need a guy who can make tough catches over the middle and all that, but have we quickly forgotten who are OC is? We don’t use the middle as effectively as we should and bringing in another possession guy isn’t going to change that. Sure he will make some plays, but we will still run into the same issues of our offense stalling. We keep bringing in the wrong style of receivers for this offense.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:17 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Yes the TE’s not the receivers. That’s why the two deep threats are required in order to open up the middle for the TE’s and push the D back for the running game and then when the D sucks up you hit the deep threats with the deep ball. That’s how the offense is designed to work.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:25 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Thank you

I don’t even have to add anything to this discussion, you said it all lol

by YeahDonnie on Feb 22, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I actually like Wayne for his ability on the outside running the routes that Mason did for us in the past. The slant would be and has been something our offense uses in the hurry-up.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions  

We rarely run the hurry up though unless it’s two minute drill or we are losing my double digits.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Here’s the great article by westminister talking about the offense and why the offense continually stalls for long periods of time. Like I said before I am not for this system ( I actually hate it passionately), but since we chose to stick with Cam and continue to use this scheme we have to make an effort to get the pieces to make it effective. Cam is not going to suddenly change his style and start really working the middle and designing all these new plays to take advantage of our WR’s skills. I do believe Wayne still has some game left, but I just feel if we ever are going to be more than just an average passing attack we need to get the pieces this offense needs.
http://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2012/1/20/2720464/the-air-coryell-offense

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

Inability to get separation and drops are the reasons why our offense stalls. We had two speed guys with Evans and Smith, and I wish we were able to see more of that combination during the season. However, when Evans was healthy there was still plenty left to be desired.

I hate the predictably and struggle to develop a gameplan that fits our personnel that comes with Cam and his coryell offense as well. There just isn’t the proven deep threat out there that improves our team. Signing Wayne on the cheap and drafting a speedster in the midrounds of the draft is something that could keep us going in the right direction without costing us too much.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions  

For me I would rather go with the rookie though. Yes he will have bumps and bruises like Torrey along the way, but all we would be asking him to do is go deep. This is a talented class and some of these guys can help right away from the deep threat aspect. He would only be the #3 so it’s not like Torrey last year where we completely throw him in the fire. And knock on wood, but what if Torrey goes down? We don’t have one single player that can be even close to replicating Torrey so we would pretty much be screwed.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 11:57 AM EST up reply actions  

BPA may not be that speedy receiver that Cam’s system covets. I’ll be happy too if we’re able to get a big speedy receiver with great hands, but we aren’t drafting in the top 10. Reaching for a receiver because of his potential as a deep threat is not something Ozzie is going to do.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m talking about the talent in the middle rounds. There’s a good amount of guys who have great size/ speed Combo’s. This draft is stacked at the WR position and I don’t see a problem with using a rookie as a #3 just to be a deep threat.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Wayne and a rookie as a #4 that we could rotate in and step up in the event of an injury sounds better.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Possibly if Wayne signs real cheap but I would think he would get a couple mill and I would rather not do that for a #3. so let me rephrase my side. I wouldn’t mind Wayne if he signs really cheap and doesn’t effect us drafting a WR, however if he wants a couple mill to be the #3 I would rather stick with a rookie and if we really need another vet I would rather just restructure Lee because after this past season we could get him dirt cheap.

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

by AV23 on Feb 22, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions  

yup, it all comes down to price.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions  

He would only be the #3 so it’s not like Torrey last year where we completely throw him in the fire

how you know he will be number 3? You must think wideouts like Laquan, Reed, Doss and etc are that bad.

We don’t have one single player that can be even close to replicating Torrey so we would pretty much be screwed.

Lee evans stilll around and he’s fast, Laquan Williams showed that he’s has some speed, Philip Livas has some speed, David Reed has some speed, and etc. Most of these guys may not have Torrey Blazing speed but they definately have enough speed to go deep and be effective.

by jazz20 on Feb 22, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Reed will likely miss the year, LaQuan is not that good, and Doss is a possession receiver, not the deep threat we’re talking about needing.

by YeahDonnie on Feb 22, 2012 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Reed will likely miss the year, LaQuan is not that good, and Doss is a possession receiver, not the deep threat we’re talking about needing.

I just saw reports at baltimoreravens.com that reed has been working hard to recover from his acl and has been making progress. Laquan showed some potentials not only in preseason but in some games, Tandon Doss is a possession but that doesn’t mean he cant be effective.

All of these guys could turn to have big year for the ravens and help out the ravens alot on offense. We have seen players like Cary Williams, Pernell McPhee, Danny Gorrer, and etc show potentials that we didnt expect so I wont rule out the wideouts the ravens already have

by jazz20 on Feb 22, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn’t count on D. Reed being ready to go at all, and even if it’s healed, doesn’t mean he’s ready for contact and running and making cuts. Putting him back there returning kicks was a liability this year when he was healthy, I don’t like the idea of him coming off an ACL returning kicks so soon. Thats a tough injury to come back from, and it takes a lot of time to get over it. See: Foxworth. I think it’s time to part ways with him, just my two cents.

"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed

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by WestminsterRaven on Feb 22, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

even if he’s cleared, he won’t be 100% this year, so better to IR him, unless they plan on just cutting him.

by YeahDonnie on Feb 22, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

i don’t like the idea of him coming off an ACL returning kicks so soon. Thats a tough injury to come back from, and it takes a lot of time to get over it. See: Foxworth. I think it’s time to part ways with him, just my two cents.

Certain people heal from Acl faster than other. D. Thomas( Broncos receiver) tore his acl during the off season and made a fast recovery.

Putting him back there returning kicks was a liability this year when he was healthy

I dont see how he was liability when he only had one bad game against the seahawks. Yes he fumbled the ball before against the steelers but it wasnt recovered by the steelers .

David Reed provided good kick returns against the steelers, titians, browns, chargers, and etc and just about every good kick return he had last year put the ravens offense in a good postion to score a touchdown (they actually did score for a touchdown).

I’m not saying David Reed is going to be a great wideout or going to be the best kick returner in the nfl but this guy has talent and If he can stay healthy then he can be very good not only on kick returns but on offense as well.

by jazz20 on Feb 22, 2012 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s part of his problem though….the guy can’t stay healthy. He’s had one injury after the other since being in the NFL. The ACL might be the most significant, but he’s had a wrist injury and various other minor things that have sidelined him throughout his career. And an ACL, yea one guy and Wes Welker have come back quickly, an ACL could absolutely end someones career and can be devestating even after fully healed. We can find somone better that can return kicks AND play a solid WR role that can also stay healthy. I know he has talent, but it’s wasted if he’s on the sideline injured and buried on the depth chart while he’s developing his skills for years. I think it’s time to move on and use his roster spot for someone who can contribute more.

"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed

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by WestminsterRaven on Feb 22, 2012 11:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree Doss could be effective

but we have Boldin to do what Doss can do. We need someone who can play outside in Cam’s system. LaQuan was a good story, glad he made the team, but I don’t see him ever becoming anything close to a top receiver. Best case scenario is he turns into a decent #3

by YeahDonnie on Feb 22, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

but I don’t see him ever becoming anything close to a top receiver. Best case scenario is he turns into a decent #3

I understand what you saying but its really no telling what Laquan, doss, reed, or rookie draft pick will become in the nfl. Im sure nobody expect victor cruz to be as good as he is or doug baldwin; Overall there is a chance one or two of wideouts already on the ravens roster can step up their game this year

by jazz20 on Feb 22, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I predicted Cruz to be great

after the preseason game we played against them. As soon as the Giants had a couple injuries, I picked him up in fantasy before anyone knew who he was

by YeahDonnie on Feb 22, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Wallace so pitt gets even weaker… With Flacco delivering the ball, Wallace will score 20 TD

by Evan Skev on Feb 22, 2012 9:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

The two best deep threats in the game running down the sidelines with the 2nd best TE duo in the league underneath and Boldin and Rice on the short stuff as well? Scary…

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 9:19 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Love me some Flacco to Wayne but not sold on VJax …

by Evan Skev on Feb 22, 2012 9:56 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I’ve never been as high on Jackson as others have. His highest receptions total of his career is 68. He has a high YPC, but I think there are better (cheaper) options out there.

I think Wayne would love to come here and play with his college buddy and also not have to be the focus of the passing attack. I think he is a HUGE upgrade over Evans and can still be very productive for 2 more years.

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by Mr MaLoR on Feb 22, 2012 10:05 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

If Reed was contemplating retirement, I think a Wayne signing could delay that.

by Mayne_Event on Feb 22, 2012 10:17 AM EST up reply actions  

Wallace....not even close

Wallace is younger, faster, better YPC, and makes our rival weaker.

by Voodoo Child on Feb 22, 2012 10:24 AM EST reply actions  

Pairing another speed guy with Torrey sounds great, but what we need is another target who makes the tough catchs over the middle and moves the chains. I’d rather have Colston between the two.

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by Benji5203 on Feb 22, 2012 10:59 AM EST via Android app reply actions  

We have Boldin and the TEs for that

we don’t run that type of offense…at all. WRs in Cam’s offense very rarely go over the middle.

by YeahDonnie on Feb 22, 2012 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Colston

not just for his size, but his ability to go over the middle. Think of how many TD’s Brees zinged over the middle into the endzone once the Saints were in the red zone and Colston hopped up and snatched them out of the air. Smith is the speedster the Ravens WR corps needs, so that role is already filled. IMO the idea of bringing on a guy, who is immensely talented for sure, in order to also spite your most bitter rival just seems unnecessary.

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by Dynamo38 on Feb 22, 2012 11:04 AM EST reply actions  

Colston is beast…Fo sho…but Wallace attracts attention on D…he made brown look like an all star

by Evan Skev on Feb 22, 2012 11:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I voted Colston

Which shouldn’t be too surprising.

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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Feb 23, 2012 12:52 PM EST reply actions  

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