Which 6 WR's do you keep?

[vmax]

The Ravens will probably have 6 WR's on their active roster to start the season.

Which 6 do you keep?

 

This is a hard call for me.

Smith, Jones, Stokley, Mellette, Brown, Thompson

 

I don't care where they played, the Ravens need somebody...anybody to catch the ball so Brown and Mellette survive my cut.

Joe has something going with Brown, who at 6'5' makes for a nice target. 44 TD's in college so the end zone is not unfamiliar territory for him.

Keeping Mellette only because he made some nice catches.

Thompson...keeping on past performance, potential and hi's been here a couple of years....can't be totally raw with the back ups.

 

I'm a big Laquan Williams fan...and he does make plays on ST. I think he's a gamer so I don't know how to keep him on the roster.

 

The #6 WR may not be on the Ravens roster yet. Ozzie might make a trade or grab somebody on Tuesdays cuts.

 

[varaven45]

Max,

 

What do know about this Marlon Brown cat?

He looked damn impressive on that TD reception the other night. I like what I saw from that kid

[GrubberRaven]

If we got rid of Jones I wouldn't care...

[thundercleetz]

If we got rid of Jones I wouldn't care...

Jones by his own admission is a return specialist. He is way too valuable as a returner for us to cut him. Our special teams took off last season after Jones became the full time return man. Jones is really our #2/4 receiver. He is not going to be on the field some possessions to keep him fresh for returns.

 

Here are my final six:

1. Torrey Smith - obvious #1

2. Jacoby Jones - full time return guy, on the field as a receiver because his speed keeps defenses honest

3. Brandon Stokley - no doubt Stokley is already our slot guy and Joe is already comfortable throwing to him. Stokley is quick in and out of his cuts and will be a huge third down asset.

4. Marlon Brown - Brown looked like an NFL receiver on Thursday. He showed a good awareness for finding holes in the zone, came back to the ball, and uses his hands. Brown gives us a potential redzone target we do not have with Boldin and Pitta gone. Brown has an elite skill set (was the top WR recruit out of HS) and will continue to improve as his knee recovers. Baring a set back with his knee and us stashing him on IR, Brown would NOT make it to the practice squad. Do not under estimate the SEC coaching he got. Certainly puts him further ahead of other rookies in understanding how to read defenses.

5. Laquan Williams - not flashy but Laquan is too valuable on special teams to let him go. He is not a big play threat but you can put him on the field confident he will make a catch if thrown to and will not have a mental lapse. On a team with young receivers, you need a guy who will not make a mental mistake. Laquan also provides great leadership to guys on both side of the ball due to his special teams involvement.

6. Deonte Thompson - will NOT make it to the practice squad. A team will see his 4.2 speed, his tape returning the ball last year, and potential as a WR, and pick him up to be their immediate return man. GUARANTEED

 

I think we can stash Mellette on the practice squad. The guy has talent but just isn't ready. He doesn't fully understand getting open versus a zone and has to adjust fighting off the press from physical NFL corners. A year in an NFL weight and film room and he will be a completely different player next season.

 

Doss... The guy is just too passive in my opinion. He has a skill set comparable to Boldin but Boldin's best attribute is his pitbull-like aggressiveness. Doss does not have that demeanor. I mentioned Laquan will make this team because he is smart, well Doss is probably going to be cut due to constant mental lapses.

[Tornado700]

V- I agree 100% with you. Keep those six. However, if Laquan Williams is that valuable on special teams, the Ravens should replace him with Deonte Thompson, and place Thompson on the practice squad.

Also, a great piece by Eisenburg (I believe) did reference Doss's considerable contributions to special team punts as the gunner. Last year in the playoffs, the Ravens took Doss out on a punt and that's when Denver scored a punt return for a TD. Thursday, the same thing occurred when Doss was on the bench. Maybe Doss is also a pretty valuable special teamer. These factors are all considerations that the coaches will have to sort out.

[oldno82]

The Ravens will probably have 6 WR's on their active roster to start the season.

Which 6 do you keep?

 

This is a hard call for me.

Smith, Jones, Stokley, Mellette, Brown, Thompson

 

I don't care where they played, the Ravens need somebody...anybody to catch the ball so Brown and Mellette survive my cut.

Joe has something going with Brown, who at 6'5' makes for a nice target. 44 TD's in college so the end zone is not unfamiliar territory for him.

Keeping Mellette only because he made some nice catches.

Thompson...keeping on past performance, potential and hi's been here a couple of years....can't be totally raw with the back ups.

 

I'm a big Laquan Williams fan...and he does make plays on ST. I think he's a gamer so I don't know how to keep him on the roster.

 

The #6 WR may not be on the Ravens roster yet. Ozzie might make a trade or grab somebody on Tuesdays cuts.

 

Max,

 

I agree with you on that list and I would keep LaQuann if Oz doesn't trade for or pick up on waivers a good WR.

[vmax]

I like your suggestion cleetz....stash Mellette on the PC. I don't think any NFL teams that will go after a guy from Elon. Then they definitely can keep Williams.

There's something about Williams....he's driven...on a mission...maybe over achieving but his heart is in being a playmaking Raven. He wants to contribute like Torry.

[52isUnstoppable]

Is tommy streeter still on our team?

[cravnravn]

Smith, Jones, Stokley, Mellette, Brown

 

Im going with 5, Thompson is a freekin puss,

[Oldschool739]

They're hiding Thompson on IR for now, so I think Williams will take his spot with Smith, Jones, Stoke, Brown and Melette.

 

Thompson is a pretty good return man, but we got Rainey, Jones and Williams etc., so we'll be good....

I wouldn't be surprised at all if we pick up a vet or a quality wr that got cut by the 53 knife....

 

Go Ravens....REPEAT !!!!

[cravnravn]

They're hiding Thompson on IR for now, so I think Williams will take his spot with Smith, Jones, Stoke, Brown and Melette.

 

Thompson is a pretty good return man, but we got Rainey, Jones and Williams etc., so we'll be good....

I wouldn't be surprised at all if we pick up a vet or a quality wr that got cut by the 53 knife....

 

Go Ravens....REPEAT !!!!

IR means hes done for the year.

[RavenMad]

IR means hes done for the year.

 

You can now designate 1 player that can be reactivated from IR.

[Robjr83]

Its sad that Tyrod got hurt. It'll be hard judging Mallete, Brown, Doss with 2 scrubs throwing the ball.

[cravnravn]

Its sad that Tyrod got hurt. It'll be hard judging Mallete, Brown, Doss with 2 scrubs throwing the ball.

 

Exactly what stinks about pre season..Somebody we hope will be good not getting a shot with the first teamers.

[Oldschool739]

Its sad that Tyrod got hurt. It'll be hard judging Mallete, Brown, Doss with 2 scrubs throwing the ball.

Its sad that Tyrod got hurt. It'll be hard judging Mallete, Brown, Doss with 2 scrubs throwing the ball.

I think Brown and Melette have already shown they can play, it's Doss who is on the bubble and rightly so.

He's had plenty of time but has shown little....

 

REPEAT !!!!

[thundercleetz]

I think Laquan is a lock to make the team. Harbaugh values football IQ, leadership, discipline and special teams versatility. Laquan has all of that.

 

I am really excited about Marlon Brown. He's surprisingly quick in-and-out of his cuts for a big guy. Not to mention a big guy coming off of an ACL tear. Flacco was clearly looking his way consistently. One thing I learned this preseason is its obvious who Flacco is comfortable throwing to. Torrey, Stokely and Jacoby to a lesser extent Flacco is comfortable. Mellette, Doss, and Thompson that comfort is not there. When Brown got in there it was instant chemistry. Flacco has never had a big target like Brown. If Flacco is comfortable throwing to Brown, Brown will force his way into the lineup. I feel like there's a good chance Brown could be our #2 receiver at the end of the year.

[oldno82]

I think Laquan is a lock to make the team. Harbaugh values football IQ, leadership, discipline and special teams versatility. Laquan has all of that.

 

I am really excited about Marlon Brown. He's surprisingly quick in-and-out of his cuts for a big guy. Not to mention a big guy coming off of an ACL tear. Flacco was clearly looking his way consistently. One thing I learned this preseason is its obvious who Flacco is comfortable throwing to. Torrey, Stokely and Jacoby to a lesser extent Flacco is comfortable. Mellette, Doss, and Thompson that comfort is not there. When Brown got in there it was instant chemistry. Flacco has never had a big target like Brown. If Flacco is comfortable throwing to Brown, Brown will force his way into the lineup. I feel like there's a good chance Brown could be our #2 receiver at the end of the year.

If he keeps playing the way he has and doesn't get hurt, that is very possible.

[cravnravn]

Is tommy streeter still on our team?

 

no he was released last Saturday..

 

 

NOW, dont by into Doss' 5 receptions for 75 yards last night, hes a 3rd year pro, and he did that against 3rd team guys.He is of no use to us against 1st teamers.

[Robjr83]

Williams didn't play so my guess is Harbs has seen what he needed to see. I think they'll put Thompson on IR. Mallette and Brown earned a spot IMO. Crav's right about Doss.