The NEW Breed of Ravens

**wickedsolo** · 04-27-2012, 10:18 PM

Courtney Upshaw, 6'2" 270lbs

Kelechi Osemele, 6'6" 333lbs

Bernard Pierce, 6' 218lbs

Gino Gradkowski, 6'3" 300lbs

Christian Thompson, 6' 211lbs

Asa Jackson, 5'11" 191lbs

Tommy Streeter, 6'5" 219lbs

DeAngelo Tyson, 6'2" 315lbs

**dandrews** · 04-27-2012, 10:20 PM

What awesome draft so far. Couldn't have imagined it playing out any better

**BleedPurple92** · 04-27-2012, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by dandrews

What awesome draft so far. Couldn't have imagined it playing out any better

LOl that makes 1 of us. I personally would have liked a few different senarios, but i cant argue against Ozzie. he's the man.

I'm happy with these picks. Upshaw could turn out to be something great. Same goes for the rest of the guys picked.

**EdReedDaGawd** · 04-27-2012, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by dandrews

What awesome draft so far. Couldn't have imagined it playing out any better

Agreed! Was ecstatic the Ravens were able to get Upshaw in the 2nd round. Also a BIG offensive linemen and very underrated running back were great picks as well!

**dandrews** · 04-27-2012, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by BleedPurple92

LOl that makes 1 of us. I personally would have liked a few different senarios, but i cant argue against Ozzie. he's the man.

I'm happy with these picks. Upshaw could turn out to be something great. Same goes for the rest of the guys picked.

Just curious, what did you prefer? I think the first two picks hit exactly who I wanted. There's a whole shitload of guys I would've been ecstatic with in the 3rd.

**BleedPurple92** · 04-27-2012, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by dandrews

Just curious, what did you prefer? I think the first two picks hit exactly who I wanted. There's a whole shitload of guys I would've been ecstatic with in the 3rd.

Well for starters, i think taking a RB in the 3rd, i wouldn't have made that move. I'm fine with the upshaw pick. We got a first rounder in the 2nd cant argue that. My main issue is the HB in the 3rd. That said, i'm excited to have him, I trust ozzie knows what he's doing. I could think of a few players in the 3rd i would have taken instead of Pierce.

**leachisabeast** · 04-27-2012, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by BleedPurple92

Well for starters, i think taking a RB in the 3rd, i wouldn't have made that move. I'm fine with the upshaw pick. We got a first rounder in the 2nd cant argue that. My main issue is the HB in the 3rd. That said, i'm excited to have him, I trust ozzie knows what he's doing. I could think of a few players in the 3rd i would have taken instead of Pierce.

No offence, but why don't you go and be the GM for the Ravens then?

People speculate about players coming out of college every year, but bottom line is that scouts and GM's know WAY more than any of us about what players they really like and what players would fit their team perfectly.

**BleedPurple92** · 04-27-2012, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

No offence, but why don't you go and be the GM for the Ravens then?

People speculate about players coming out of college every year, but bottom line is that scouts and GM's know WAY more than any of us about what players they really like and what players would fit their team perfectly.

SMFH... *Offense* Really? did you read my comment? This is why i took a long fucking break from this board you cant have a differing opinion, and you have to always be Pro anything the ravens do on every comment. I cant question a pick? I questioned it in the most respectful way i could. Its just my opinion.

Dont be a jerk, because i dont agree with you. Read my earlier comments, i also said i think pierce will be a solid, good player in the NFL.

No i dont wanna be the GM of the Ravens, I just wouldn't have made that pick if it was me, again i will repeat, i will never say Ozzie makes the a bad move, i just wouldn't take him, its that simple.

**ActualSpamBot** · 04-27-2012, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by BleedPurple92

SMFH... *Offense* Really? did you read my comment?.

Oy... yea, I fight you constantly and even I didn't have a thing to say about your initial post. Some people just get a little too hydrated before they post I think.

**leachisabeast** · 04-28-2012, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by BleedPurple92

SMFH... *Offense* Really? did you read my comment? This is why i took a long fucking break from this board you cant have a differing opinion, and you have to always be Pro anything the ravens do on every comment. I cant question a pick? I questioned it in the most respectful way i could. Its just my opinion.

Dont be a jerk, because i dont agree with you. Read my earlier comments, i also said i think pierce will be a solid, good player in the NFL.

No i dont wanna be the GM of the Ravens, I just wouldn't have made that pick if it was me, again i will repeat, i will never say Ozzie makes the a bad move, i just wouldn't take him, its that simple.

Why don't you stop being so ignorant? In British English it's spelt "offence" not "offense", so I'm sorry for speaking in a foreign language to you. I just noticed you like to bash every single thing the Ravens do, it's like you have to be so objective to everything their front office do. I don't always support everything, but I just don't know how you can question the Upshaw pick, when he has graded as a mid first round prospect.

**CRZA938** · 04-28-2012, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

No offence, but why don't you go and be the GM for the Ravens then?

C'mon man, this board is based on opinions.

**HoustonRaven** · 04-28-2012, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

No offence, but why don't you go and be the GM for the Ravens then?

There was nothing wrong with his opinion. There was no need for this swipe at him.

**xmradiodave** · 04-28-2012, 08:23 AM

I like what I see from Pierce. His ability to cut/change direction on a dime looks great. He has impressive up the gut power and appears he does not shy away from contact. His speed to the edge and accelerate looks impressive as well. Comparing him to Rice may be a bit unfair. I did not get to see too much from him during his college career, but the highlight reel gives me the warm fuzzies. Then again, isn't that the point of a highlight reel?

**BigPlayReceiver** · 04-28-2012, 09:47 AM

As I said in another thread, I actually wanted KO to come out last year as a sleeper OG.
He looked good then. He looks better now. Like him to start day 1 @ LG.

With 36" arms, KO put up 32 reps.
This cat's got some strimff!

**houstonravensfan** · 04-27-2012, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by BleedPurple92

Well for starters, i think taking a RB in the 3rd, i wouldn't have made that move. I'm fine with the upshaw pick. We got a first rounder in the 2nd cant argue that. My main issue is the HB in the 3rd. That said, i'm excited to have him, I trust ozzie knows what he's doing. I could think of a few players in the 3rd i would have taken instead of Pierce.

Agree completely. Pierce is a head-scratcher. Write-ups on him suggest he is neither very fast nor very strong. Little pass-catching experience. Nothing special as a pass blocker. Anyone have some different reviews? I'm happy with Upshaw. Osemele is said to have all the physical skills but work ethic may be a little lacking -- "bust potential."

**wickedsolo** · 04-27-2012, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by houstonravensfan

Agree completely. Pierce is a head-scratcher. Write-ups on him suggest he is neither very fast nor very strong. Little pass-catching experience. Nothing special as a pass blocker. Anyone have some different reviews? I'm happy with Upshaw. Osemele is said to have all the physical skills but work ethic may be a little lacking -- "bust potential."

Those write up's are incorrect.

He definitely needs some work, no doubt, he's coming out of Temple. There is going to be a learning curve. However, he's got long strides, he's 220lbs with elite speed and lateral explosiveness.

The biggest knock I can see on him is he runs pretty high.

**JettRavensSuperPup** · 04-28-2012, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

Those write up's are incorrect.

He definitely needs some work, no doubt, he's coming out of Temple. There is going to be a learning curve. However, he's got long strides, he's 220lbs with elite speed and lateral explosiveness.

The biggest knock I can see on him is he runs pretty high.

Im not saying that Pierce will be anything close to him ablility wise but Eric Dickerson made a pretty nice living running high. I do not remember him specifically but I do remember Temple just embarrassing my Terps. I guess he was a big part.

I am on board with this pick but honestly thought Allen had a chance to be the counter running back to Rice. part of me wonders if this pick was insurance in case Rice's demands remain too high to complete a LT contract.

I guess we address safety and a receiver today. Any good ones left???

**GOTA** · 04-28-2012, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by houstonravensfan

Agree completely. Pierce is a head-scratcher. Write-ups on him suggest he is neither very fast nor very strong. Little pass-catching experience. Nothing special as a pass blocker. Anyone have some different reviews? I'm happy with Upshaw. Osemele is said to have all the physical skills but work ethic may be a little lacking -- "bust potential."

He also has missed games the past 3 years with injuries. Including a concussion last year. Love the other 2 picks but I'm going to have see Pierce perform before I buy into this one.

**landspeed** · 04-28-2012, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by BleedPurple92

Well for starters, i think taking a RB in the 3rd, i wouldn't have made that move. I'm fine with the upshaw pick. We got a first rounder in the 2nd cant argue that. My main issue is the HB in the 3rd. That said, i'm excited to have him, I trust ozzie knows what he's doing. I could think of a few players in the 3rd i would have taken instead of Pierce.

Have you seen the dudes highlights? hes got AP size and arian foster shiftyness

**ActualSpamBot** · 04-28-2012, 09:05 AM

One trend I've noticed so far with our picks: We are apparently committed to getting a lot bigger. All three of those guys range from large to jumbo sized with a side of fries.

Osemele in particular is the human equivalent of that giant rack of dinosaur ribs in the Flintsones theme song. You know he's big, but you don't realize how big until he's tipping your car over.