Plaxico still unsigned
#1
Posted 13 June 2012 - 09:25 AM
A red zone threat who still gets a good YPC is just sitting there and the Ravens really need a red zone threat.
#2
Posted 13 June 2012 - 09:35 AM
I guess Streeter could wind-up on IR, and Reed could be released.... but I don't really see the need for Plaxico, though I agree he could contribute in the Red Zone.
I know that I'd rather have Jones overall.
#3
Posted 13 June 2012 - 09:59 AM
Problem is, none of these guys are really legit red zone threats...maybe Boldin but he isn't what he used to be.Currently the WRs are: Boldin, T. Smith, Jones, Doss, L. Williams, T. Streeter, D. Reed (7)
I guess Streeter could wind-up on IR, and Reed could be released.... but I don't really see the need for Plaxico, though I agree he could contribute in the Red Zone.
I know that I'd rather have Jones overall.
As you said, Streeter could be on IR, Reed is cut and you sign Plax...that is 6 WRs.
#4
Posted 13 June 2012 - 05:09 PM
#5
Posted 13 June 2012 - 05:26 PM
#6
Posted 13 June 2012 - 11:25 PM
#7
Posted 14 June 2012 - 06:53 AM
Plax catches the all. Trust him a lot more than Dickson in the red zone.Probably still a good many 2 TEs sets down there with Dickson and Pitta. When they actually do spread the field out and go 3 or 4 wide in the redzone you're likely to see Boldin, Smith, Jones, and Pitta. At this point, really don;t see the need for Plax though I would have been in favor of him over Jones, especially at the cost. I've already said that I can see Asa Jackson taking over the return duties from Jones at some point anyway.
#8
Posted 17 June 2012 - 09:27 AM
Plax catches the all. Trust him a lot more than Dickson in the red zone.
I agree with your premise but we are up against the cap and there are bigger needs. I still think you could see a linebacker/pass rusher or another veteran OL guy before we think about adding a guy like Plaxico
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#9
Posted 17 June 2012 - 09:39 AM
#10
Posted 17 June 2012 - 10:42 AM
#11
Posted 17 June 2012 - 12:22 PM
I disagree. Our biggest need is putting the ball in the end zone.
Having a dependable Oline helps greatly in putting the ball in the end zone.
#12
Posted 17 June 2012 - 12:26 PM
Having a dependable Oline helps greatly in putting the ball in the end zone.
Good point in the previous post about the salary cap. Believe they have about $700k right now.
#13
Posted 18 June 2012 - 08:50 AM
Streeter who SG automatically relegated to the IR is a big 6'6'' guy who has had flashes in the red zone already.
Bottom line, gotta get Rice/Flacco long term before we can do anything.
I hated the the Jacoby Jones signing for this specific reason. Much rather had Plax.
#14
Posted 18 June 2012 - 11:30 PM
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#15
Posted 19 June 2012 - 07:54 AM
So does having a better system.Having a dependable Oline helps greatly in putting the ball in the end zone.
However, having a real red zone threat with great height is a huge asset and something this team needs.
#16
Posted 19 June 2012 - 08:03 AM
#17
Posted 19 June 2012 - 12:58 PM
Yea, he is likely the only real red zone threat(outside of Rice). Need another one.Couldn't Pitta be that red zone threat? Dude has great hands and seemed to be improving as the season progressed including a couple of great catches in the NE game. He also has the height needed as he's listed at 6-4.
#18
Posted 20 June 2012 - 02:08 PM
Play Calling also creates chances. Torrey Smith's TD in the AFC Championship game was off a bubble screen. It was a strict speed play, something we did not take advantage of much in 2011. Throwing lobs and slants to tall recievers are just 2 of the many ways to score in the Red Zone
#19
Posted 20 June 2012 - 02:19 PM
http://espn.go.com/n... ... thers-2012
Seems like he's only going somewhere that he really wants to go to.
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