papasmurfbell Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-sports-blitz-ravens-nfl-heavy-front-seven-20130517,0,6806761.story At 1,992 pounds, the projected front seven of the Baltimore defense will weigh just under a ton, which is about the same as a tiny smart car, a large walrus or the Johnny Unitas statue outside M&T Bank Stadium.It could also be the heaviest front seven in the NFL next season.The folks over at Blogging the Beast recently took the projected depth charts from Ourlads, a reliable source, and totaled the weights of all the front sevens. I’m not sure why they did this, but it is interesting nonetheless.The Ravens topped the list with an average weight of 284.6 pounds per player in their front seven, which included defensive linemen Haloti Ngata, Chris Canty and Terrence Cody and linebackers Terrell Suggs, Jameel McClain, Arthur Brown and Elvis Dumervil.The New York Jets are second (1,960 pounds), followed by the Green Bay Packers (1,958), and the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles (tied for fourth at 1,950 pounds).The lightest defense belongs to the Atlanta Falcons (1,806 pounds for an average of 258 pounds per player, which is on average 26.6 lighter than what the Ravens will have up front).Sports Illustrated did a quick look to see if there was any correlation between the weight of the front sevens now and how the teams fared against the run last season, so obviously it isn’t an ideal comparison because of the effect of offseason roster moves on the rosters. But two of the NFL's lightest front sevens -- the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers -- ranked first and second in rushing yards allowed last season.The Ravens were 20th in run defense last season, allowing 122.8 rushing yards per game. But in the Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers, their front seven included Arthur Jones, Ma'ake Kemoeatu, Courtney Upshaw, Dannell Ellerbe and Ray Lewis. There has been a lot of turnover since then, if you haven’t heard.The starting Super Bowl front seven weighed 2,012 total pounds, 20 more than this year’s projected front seven. Check back in about eight months to see if dropping a little weight made a difference.Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-sports-blitz-ravens-nfl-heavy-front-seven-20130517,0,6806761.story#ixzz2TgIqoz9g Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-sports-blitz-ravens-nfl-heavy-front-seven-20130517,0,6806761.story#ixzz2TgInQTaM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Run through THAT...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesteelhurtin Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Crave did you not read the article the number 1 and 2 rush defenses were on the lightest list last year. This isn't the 90s anymore speed and quickness is what is needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) you ever seen a 6'4" 340 lb DT run a 4.5 40 yard dash? Edited May 19, 2013 by cravnravn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesteelhurtin Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Yeah but with his leg issues and age there is no way he runs that anymore. Lmao watching classics Saturday night live and they just released ray Lewis on bond. Ok but like I was saying olinemen are getting stronger and stronger and they can move as well. It's harder to match up against them with strength and size anymore. You gotta go around them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colincac Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Yeah but with his leg issues and age there is no way he runs that anymore. Lmao watching classics Saturday night live and they just released ray Lewis on bond. Ok but like I was saying olinemen are getting stronger and stronger and they can move as well. It's harder to match up against them with strength and size anymore. You gotta go around them.That's why we have 2 sack kings on the edges. Haters gonna hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesteelhurtin Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 That's why we have 2 sack kings on the edges. Haters gonna hate. And that has what to do with run defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 With some real help I think Ngata shines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colincac Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 And that has what to do with run defense?Why would a discussion of the merits of the heaviest defensive line be limited to Run Defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesteelhurtin Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Why would a discussion of the merits of the heaviest defensive line be limited to Run Defense? I was just going off the article but if you want to talk getting to the qb if you don't have at least some what quick dlinemen you are going to have send five every time or be out numbered. The Steelers and the ravens have both kinda suffered from this recently. The days if the straight zone blitz are gone qbs and olinemen are too smart for that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I like the size and speed of this line. They will wear out RB's and O lines by the 4th quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesteelhurtin Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I like the size and speed of this line. They will wear out RB's and O lines by the 4th quarter. Scott? You couldn't have found a picture of suggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeshopper Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Scott? You couldn't have found a picture of suggs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesteelhurtin Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Now that's the spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeshopper Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I am to please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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