Should the Ravens draft a WR with one of their pick?

**BigPlayReceiver** · 03-05-2013, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by BigPlayReceiver

Our future slot WR could be drafted in the 5th round: Chad Bumphis

Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheet

Today's pre-draft tidbit: Miss St WR Chad Bumphis will run at his Pro Day Wed. Combine snub has remade his body. SEC TD leader will be fast

AND he has a chip on his shoulder too? Love it.

**bt12483** · 03-09-2013, 01:01 PM

If Q goes...we have Torrey, Jacoby and a bunch of unproven players ranging from years 1-3.

Is Torrey a #1? The most receptions he has had is 50.

Jacoby is not a #2.

So either the Ravens have faith that Doss, Thompson or Streeter are going to make strides, or have other plans via FA or the draft.

**The Excellector** · 03-09-2013, 01:03 PM

Torrey's status as a #1 is not defined by statistics. It's defined by the respect defenses show him. They are going to play him as if he is a #1. That's all that matters.

For the record, they were going to draft Tavon Austin anyway

, This just makes more room for him to get on the field, inadvertently.

**leachisabeast** · 03-09-2013, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

Torrey's status as a #1 is not defined by statistics. It's defined by the respect defenses show him. They are going to play him as if he is a #1. That's all that matters.

For the record, they were going to draft Tavon Austin anyway

, This just makes more room for him to get on the field, inadvertently.

Apart from Tavon Austin will be gone well before the Ravens have a shot at him. It will be DeAndre Hopkins.

**BigPlayReceiver** · 03-09-2013, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

Torrey's status as a #1 is not defined by statistics. It's defined by the respect defenses show him. They are going to play him as if he is a #1. That's all that matters.

This is correct IMO.

"Featured receiver" is the term I've started using from the offensive perspective.

**The Excellector** · 03-09-2013, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by BigPlayReceiver

This is correct IMO.

"Featured receiver" is the term I've started using from the offensive perspective.

That is a good way to put it. Torrey Smith is the feature of this passing offense and, due to the attention defenses pay him, the rest of the passing offense is able to run.

**iggyman555** · 03-09-2013, 01:28 PM

so when Torrey gets double teamed who do you trust to get open and catch the ball? currently i dont have trust in any of our other receivers. i know Oz and the FO have a plan a, plan b, plan c and plan d. hope we get plan A instead of plan D

**Paintballguy** · 03-09-2013, 01:39 PM

Tavon austin

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**The Excellector** · 03-09-2013, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by iggyman555

so when Torrey gets double teamed who do you trust to get open and catch the ball? currently i dont have trust in any of our other receivers. i know Oz and the FO have a plan a, plan b, plan c and plan d. hope we get plan A instead of plan D

One thing is that Boldin didn't exactly get open. He had to make all of his catches in tight coverage.

**The Excellector** · 03-09-2013, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

Tavon austin

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and this...

**iggyman555** · 03-09-2013, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

One thing is that Boldin didn't exactly get open. He had to make all of his catches in tight coverage.

he made them though, and took over a few games this year and last...honestly besides pitta and torrey i dont trust anyone else to make a crucial catch...

**bt12483** · 03-09-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by iggyman555

he made them though, and took over a few games this year and last...honestly besides pitta and torrey i dont trust anyone else to make a crucial catch...

Boldin can completely dominate when full throttle. We've seen it.

**BcRaven** · 03-09-2013, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by iggyman555
he made them though, and took over a few games this year and last...honestly besides pitta and torrey i dont trust anyone else to make a crucial catch...

Originally Posted by bt12483

Boldin can completely dominate when full throttle. We've seen it.

bt, I am 100% with your thinking here... Bc

**bmorecareful** · 03-09-2013, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by bt12483

Boldin can completely dominate when full throttle. We've seen it.

Look, if this were a decision in a vacuum--is Boldin a good player or isn't he--it would be easy. But it's not.

This decision is between Boldin and Ellerbe, or Boldin and Kruger, or Boldin and Jake Long. The $6m Boldin was going to get paid in non-guaranteed money this year can be used to make this team better in some other area. Is Boldin SO indispensable that Ozzie should pass up locking down ILB, OT, etc? Especially given that he's 33 years old?

Ozzie has to concentrate on building this team long-term, not just 2013, and not just at any one position or one side of the ball. Of all the options on the table I'm sure the Ravens would have preferred to keep Boldin at a reduced rate, but Anquan didn't want to agree to that, which is his right. There IS a plan here, and let's wait until it all plays out before we declare defeat.

**The Excellector** · 03-09-2013, 02:17 PM

While Boldin did make the catches, it proved to make things difficult in the process. The Ravens are going to put more athleticism in the spot, so that those catches can continue to be made, without having to be as challenging. None of us will know if the 'clutch' catches will be made. However, what's the point in drafting players if you are just going to keep them on the bench for three and four years?

**BcRaven** · 03-09-2013, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by bmorecareful

... Look, if this were a decision in a vacuum ... Ozzie has to concentrate on building this team long-term, not just 2013 ...

As you can see, I've edited your post down. I don't agree to the gist of it though. If we had a losing team, then OK, let's not over-pay an ageing WR. Let's draft a young guy. However, this Ravens team is poised for another Super Bowl run. So, I believe it's imperative to resupply Joe with the players who got him, and our team, to a 2012 championship. Boldin was a large part of that run, and I'd like to see him back in Baltimore. Of course we don't want to over-pay him, but I'd like Ozzie to make him an offer he can't refuse, and be on the Ravens roster in 2013... Bc

**bt12483** · 03-09-2013, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by bmorecareful

Look, if this were a decision in a vacuum--is Boldin a good player or isn't he--it would be easy. But it's not.

This decision is between Boldin and Ellerbe, or Boldin and Kruger, or Boldin and Jake Long. The $6m Boldin was going to get paid in non-guaranteed money this year can be used to make this team better in some other area. Is Boldin SO indispensable that Ozzie should pass up locking down ILB, OT, etc? Especially given that he's 33 years old?

Ozzie has to concentrate on building this team long-term, not just 2013, and not just at any one position or one side of the ball. Of all the options on the table I'm sure the Ravens would have preferred to keep Boldin at a reduced rate, but Anquan didn't want to agree to that, which is his right. There IS a plan here, and let's wait until it all plays out before we declare defeat.

I trust Ozzie. I've seen plenty of his plans shake out.

It will suck to lose Boldin but I can see the benefits of moving on too.

**Mizerooskie** · 03-09-2013, 08:17 PM

**iggyman555** · 03-11-2013, 09:43 AM

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider

Clemson wide receiver DeAndre "Nuk" Hopkins is working out for Panthers receives coach Ricky Proehl today
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**Stealthbirds80** · 03-11-2013, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by iggyman555

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider

Clemson wide receiver DeAndre "Nuk" Hopkins is working out for Panthers receives coach Ricky Proehl today
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I saw that. He is an interesting player who reminds me so much of Boldin. Panthers are looking at the 2nd rd if they are serious and in reality, I feel that he may be available at the end of the 1st rd due to speed concerns. Someone may ask for our #32 if we aren't considering him for ourselves.