What's the chances of us landing Manti Teo in the draft?

**wickedsolo** · 10-23-2012, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by Lee Van Cleef

I wonder if it might not behove the Ravens to build up a rotation of DEs/OLBs to keep an effective passrush going. The lack of passrush has been an issue for years now and is really being exposed by the inability to get off the field on third down. If something can be done about that it could make a big difference to our fortunes on the road.

That's what the Giants do.

They really don't have anyone outside of Suggs who can consistently rush the passer.

**BcRaven** · 10-23-2012, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

That's what the Giants do.

They really don't have anyone outside of Suggs who can consistently rush the passer.

Last year the Ravens did well with Kruger and McPhee rotating in on passing downs (along with a healthy Suggs). Perhaps these two guys are better suited to be "specialists" than full-time players (?) ... Bc

**wickedsolo** · 10-23-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by BcRaven

Last year the Ravens did well with Kruger and McPhee rotating in on passing downs (along with a healthy Suggs). Perhaps these two guys are better suited to be "specialists" than full-time players (?) ... Bc

I would certainly say so.

Problem is they don't really have anyone else who can be an every down OLB other than Suggs. I guess Upshaw is getting there.

**leachisabeast** · 10-23-2012, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

I would certainly say so.

Problem is they don't really have anyone else who can be an every down OLB other than Suggs. I guess Upshaw is getting there.

May as well develop Upshaw into that guy, he's already a good run defender, and has learned the playbook really quickly for a rookie.