Visanthe Shiancoe a spectator at Ravens’ Friday practice

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/26/visanthe-shiancoe-a-spectator-at-ravens-friday-practice/

 

Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe watched the Ravens’ Friday training-camp practice with GM Ozzie Newsome, Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun reported.

According to the Sun, the Ravens are “considering signing Shiancoe,” who reportedly was to work out for Tampa Bay earlier this week.

The Ravens’ depth beyond Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson is a little thin, and the 33-year-old Shiancoe would give them another experienced reserve option. Shiancoe appeared in four games for New England in 2012, all as a backup.

Before his one-season stint with New England, Shiancoe played five seasons with the Vikings (2007-2011) and four seasons with the Giants (2003-2006). He’s hauled in 243 passes for 2,677 yards and 27 TDs in 10 NFL seasons, with his prime years with Minnesota, for which he was a key part of the passing game.

Shiancoe, who was born in England, played collegiately at Baltimore’s Morgan State University.

 

 

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Interesting

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Try as I might, I cannot get excited about this.

 

I'd rather go young...like Furstenberg...remember he had no legit QB's throwing to him last year....

 

 

For undrafted Ravens rookie tight end Matt Furstenburg, it's been a relatively quick adjustment to the NFL

Through a few training camp practices, the former University of Maryland starter has made a sound impression by flashing across the middle to make himself a target and caught the football cleanly.

"You've got to be consistent, blocking, catching," said Furstenburg, who caught 16 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns as a senior to finish his Terps career with 60 receptions for 769 yards and five touchdowns. "The first thing is your assignment. They've taught me a lot about some new things adjusting to the NFL."

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-rookie-tight-end-matt-furstenburg-off-to-good-start-with-ravens-20130727,0,7025788.story?track=rss

Edited July 27, 2013 by vmax