papasmurfbell Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/19/ravens-waiting-to-hear-if-dennis-pitta-can-play-again/ In late October, Ravens tight end Dennis Pittasaid he was a few months away from knowing whether or not he’d be able to resume his playing career after fracturing and dislocating his hip for the second time in two seasons.Pitta’s status came up again with Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday, but there’s no more clarity about the situation. Harbaugh said there’s “really nothing definitive” from doctors at this point regarding Pitta’s ability to return to the field and that he only wants Pitta to be able to do what’s best for Pitta.“His hip is fully recovered in the sense that the blood flow is there and there’s no lingering problem from either one of the injuries,” Harbaugh said, via the Baltimore Sun. “So, he’s in great position to live a great life, which is the main thing. Whether it goes to the next step and he wants or is able to play football, that will be up to them. I’m like you. I’m waiting to hear.”The Ravens need to deal with free agent Owen Daniels and make plans for the position that don’t include Pitta, but Pitta’s guaranteed $4 million contract means there’s no specific time pressure looming over the ultimate decision about his future. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider 2m2 minutes agoRavens meet with tight ends Maxx Williams (Minnesota) and Clive Walford (Miami) at scouting combine: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-meet-with-tight-ends-maxx-williams-clive-walford-at-scouting-combine-20150219-story.html …I think this says what the Ravens think. Quote
vmax Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 I think this says what the Ravens think. I'm figuring that they only have 1 TE...Gilmore.Strong possibility Daniels goes to Denver. Pita is finished. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 I am thinking the exact same thing. Even if Daniels stays what does he have left? Quote
tsylvester Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 That hip popped with out a hit, that spells end of career type injury. Shoot, were it a shoulder, pop it back in keep on playing no big deal until you hit 40 years old at least.......... Can't do that with a hip... Quote
cravnravn Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Exactly T, no sense in sitting still on a draft caus we hope that pitta will come back and have a banner year, time to move on, I like the kid Gilmore. Quote
Tornado700 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Coach said it would be up to Dennis and his doctors. Pitta is going to say yes, while his doctors say no. Personally, I like Pitta. Good character guy with alot of talent. but like Harbaugh said, your health comes first. Dennis, I don't see you playing professional football again. You are going to be paid full salary this year. Take that money and invest it into something lucrative, go back to school and become a doctor or a lawyer, or a business owner. The world is yours and best of luck. On the Ravens side, they need to draft another tight end, period. Quote
oldno82 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Exactly T, no sense in sitting still on a draft caus we hope that pitta will come back and have a banner year, time to move on, I like the kid Gilmore. I like what I've seen of Gilmore too. He's a real tough blocker and can catch the ball Coach said it would be up to Dennis and his doctors. Pitta is going to say yes, while his doctors say no. Personally, I like Pitta. Good character guy with alot of talent. but like Harbaugh said, your health comes first. Dennis, I don't see you playing professional football again. You are going to be paid full salary this year. Take that money and invest it into something lucrative, go back to school and become a doctor or a lawyer, or a business owner. The world is yours and best of luck. On the Ravens side, they need to draft another tight end, period.Yes...sad but true. Dennis should give it up. We need to find a TE but this draft is weak on them. Maybe a FA? Quote
TBird Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Even if Pitta comes back, does he get hurt again. I'm thinking theRavens are thinking they can't count on him. I've been pimping Matt Williams if he is there. He's currently a top20 pick and could climb higher after the combines. That said, the top half of the draft is heavy with pass rushers and2 QB. That means someone is going to drop to OZZie again. Matt Williams could be the guy. Kiper's recent mock has Ravensdrafting him. Quote
cravnravn Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 I'd be real disappointed if we went tight end with the 26th pick Quote
papasmurfbell Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 It depends on how the draft rolls out. Quote
tsylvester Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Even if Pitta comes back, does he get hurt again. I'm thinking theRavens are thinking they can't count on him. I've been pimping Matt Williams if he is there. He's currently a top20 pick and could climb higher after the combines. That said, the top half of the draft is heavy with pass rushers and2 QB. That means someone is going to drop to OZZie again. Matt Williams could be the guy. Kiper's recent mock has Ravensdrafting him. If you mean MAX Williams, from Min, yes, solid player, ran a 4.78 today, likely to go in the second round, maybe even the early 3rd. I like him, but would be not a happy camper if the Ravens took him at 26. Solid hand, but another Gilmore type tiht end who needs to work on blocking. We can't have two tight ends who can't block.......... Quote
tsylvester Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Clive Wolford from the U would be a great pick, though he is a bit raw, 3rd or 4th round. Jesse James,a nother high potential guy with great body control and hands, 4th round or so.... Even Ben Koyak from ND ( a Pita clone) would be nice in the 4th or 5th. Quote
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